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Measuring #IceBucketChallenge Awareness

August 28, 2014

By George Weiner, WholeWhale.com It is a rare moment when our collective attention turns toward causes as worthy as ALS. The Ice Bucket Challenge has…

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Overstock.com “Close the Loop” on Clothing Donations with Online Bin Benefiting Goodwill

August 27, 2014

Overstock.com is offering its own version of the “clothing donation bin,” giving consumers an easy way to donate items without even leaving their homes. The online…

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Ice Bucket Challenge: Can Other Nonprofits Reproduce It?

August 27, 2014

By Beth Kanter Is success of the Ice Bucket Challenge a happy accident for ALS  and the people who suffer from the disease or is…

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How The ALS Association Should Spend Donations From the #IceBucketChallenge

August 25, 2014

Three weeks ago The ALS Association (The ALSA), known for global research, advocacy and care services for those fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease, launched the “Ice…

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Albert Pujols “Pinch Hits” to Support 20th Anniversary of the Toys“R”Us Toy Guide For Differently-Abled Kids®

August 22, 2014

Toys“R”Us® announced the release of its 20th Anniversary edition of the Toys“R”Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids®, an easy-to-use toy selection resource for those who know, love and…

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23 CSR & Corporate Volunteering Conferences to Attend in Fall 2014

August 21, 2014

Looking for conferences to attend this Fall to learn more about corporate social responsibility (CSR) and volunteerism?  No matter where you are, from Gold Coast,…

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In Partnership with Share Our Strength, Arby’s and its Guests Aim to Raise More Than $3.2 Million to End Childhood Hunger in America

August 19, 2014

ATLANTA, August 18, 2014 /3BL Media/ – Arby’s® restaurants across the country are teaming up with their guests to help put an end to childhood hunger in…

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Childhood Cancer Survivor Uses Research & Writing Experience to Advocate for Children With Cancer

August 18, 2014

Childhood cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States. Every day, 42 children are diagnosed with cancer and…

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5 Questions With Steve Delfin From America’s Charities

August 15, 2014

Where is philanthropy going and how are nonprofits and companies responding? How can nonprofits engage with the next generation of donors and volunteers? How does…

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29 Ideas for #GivingTuesday 2014 you haven’t thought of

August 6, 2014

By George Weiner We hope you are participating in #GivingTuesday 2014 – the nonprofit sector is trying to build a herd mentality in the same…

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Raise Office Morale and Money for Charity

August 6, 2014

By Rachel Taninecz Looking for a fun way to do some office team building?   Would your office like to give back to the community?…

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In Praise of Operations: Making “What Works” Actually Work

July 31, 2014

By Paul Carttar The fundamental value proposition of the “what works” movement is that the lives of many people in need can be materially improved…

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