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Case Study: How Optimizely Increased Its Employee Giving Results Sevenfold
John Leonard, Program Manager at Optimizely, knew his co-workers were very generous, but he didn’t realize just how generous until he saw the results of the…
What Giving Methods and Opportunities Actually Interest Employees?
We know from previous research that employees view their employers as facilitators and multipliers for their own philanthropic efforts. But what exactly does that mean?…
Give Kids The World Village Creates Magic and Memories for Families Facing Life-Threatening Illnesses
Every year, 27,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. For these children, childhood is overshadowed by doctor visits, hospital stays, and…
Last Chance to Participate in Nationwide Workplace Giving, CSR, Corporate Philanthropy Study
Snapshot 2017, the latest in America’s Charities’ research series on employee giving and engagement trends, closes this Sunday, April 30. If you are interested in…
How Orbis is Bringing the World Together to Fight Blindness
Imagine the world around you in darkness. For millions of people this darkness is a reality. Blindness takes away so much more than vision. It…
Something big is coming to our community on Thursday, June 8th. It’s Do More 24!
In support of our members who serve the DC metro community, America’s Charities has teamed up with United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way…
Answers, hope and support for families of children with rare disorders and devastating illnesses
When modern medicine lacks answers, families of sick children often turn to clinical trials as their best hope for a treatment or cure. The National…
PowerTalk 21 is coming. Are you ready?
Conversations with teens can save lives. Teen alcohol use kills 4,300 youths each year, which is more than all illegal drugs combined. Did you know,…
Fostering Worldwide Collaboration to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
Twenty five years ago, Michael W. Weiner, M.D., decided to make it his life’s mission to find a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. “I had to…
MCON 2017: Get 30% Off Any Type of Ticket When You Register Now
Mark your calendar! MCON 2017 is taking place June 5-6 in Washington, D.C. America’s Charities is a proud promotional sponsor of MCON 2017, and we’re…
How GSH is Ending Homelessness in Fairfax through a Combination of Affordable Housing and Support Services
Today’s fair market value of an average two-bedroom apartment in Fairfax County is $1,750/month. That means, a family must have $70,000 in income for housing…
How DC Habitat is Empowering Families to Thrive through Stability, Equity, and Self-Reliance
Washington, D.C. is in the midst of a serious affordable housing shortage. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) considers housing to be affordable…