News + Views From The Nonprofit World

Articles About Employee Engagement

Charity

Changing the Way We Think About Volunteers

There is a shift happening in the social good space. It is a powerful one that is defining the way that companies and employees interact with…

The Real Reason 75% of Americans Don’t Volunteer

By Greg Baldwin Our country takes great pride in the role volunteering has played in our history. We believe that volunteers are virtuous, kind and…

Disney Celebrates Compassion Month & Makes $1 Million Capacity-building Grant to Make-A-Wish

People typically display their admiration for a loved one by way of roses or chocolates this month. However, around the Company, Disney employees are finding…

Note to bosses: workers perform better if you give to charity

We are used to the idea that workers respond to financial incentives, whether it’s a bonus or wage increase, but it might be that bosses…

Which comes first—the volunteering or the donations? Great Study from Fidelity

Citing a new report that’s well worth your time, Fidelity Charitable provides us with a peek into the motivations and demographics of donors who also…

The Business Case for Private-Sector Engagement in Youth Mentoring

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 29 /CSRwire/ – EY and MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership (MENTOR) together released a report “Mentoring: at the crossroads of education, business and…

How Can Brands Build a Culture of Responsibility?

One thing holding CSR back is its persistent treatment as a program within the business enterprise, distinct from core business activity. At best, it is…

Majority of U.S. Employees Not Engaged Despite Gains in 2014

By Amy Adkins WASHINGTON, D.C. — Less than one-third (31.5%) of U.S. workers were engaged in their jobs in 2014. The average is up nearly…

Apparel Retailer, The Buckle, Partners With Boys Town to Help Teenagers Overcome Serious Problems

For teenagers who are trying to overcome serious problems, having some new clothes can go a long way toward helping them move forward. That’s what…

The most important meal of the day

With just 22 students between kindergarten and Grade 6, the Wandering River School is one of the smallest facilities in Alberta’s Northern Lights School District. Students…

Children’s Miracle Network Honors 1.4 Million Walmart and Sam’s Club Associates for Helping Kids at CMN Hospitals Throughout U.S. and Canada

This year, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals gave our highest award to some very special supporters, ones who are making a huge difference in the lives of local…

Gold Star Law Supports Junior Achievement Program to Increase Financial Literacy Among Metro Detroit Students

January 23, 2015 /3BL Media/ – Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan (JA) – part of the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness,…