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YMCA Connecting Youth with Nature
The YMCA of Greater Washington DC is so much more than a gym. It’s an organization, dedicated to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.…
This May Marks the 60th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education Ruling
The landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision, signed on May 17, 1954, marked the beginning of equal access to education for all American…
LA Galaxy Soccer Club Signs Wish Kid as Left Forward
15-year-old forward Jacob Trainor’s “wish to be a Galaxy teammate” was recently granted by Make-A-Wish® when the LA Galaxy soccer club signed him to be…
PCADV’s Partnership With Allstate Helps Domestic Violence Victims Find Safety & Build New Lives
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s (PCADV) mission is to eliminate personal and institutional violence against women through programs providing support and safety to battered women,…
Through a Mother’s Eyes
It always delights us to hear from Give Kids The World’s wish families after their trip to the Village. This wish mom takes a step…
If Your Charity Has a Strategic Plan, Don’t Put it on the Shelf – Market it!
Nonprofits need to have a strategic plan and, more than ever, need to share and market that strategic plan with potential corporate funders and partners.…
Videos: A Focus on the “Overhead Myth”, Charity Validators and Rising Expectations
Charities face a rising tide of expectations from corporate and employee donors, while maintaining these corporate partnerships is a challenge. At the same time, the…
How To Launch A Successful Employee Engagement Program
America’s Charities’ Snapshot 2013 captured the transformation of workplace giving to employee engagement. In ‘Snapshot 2014’, released on April 24, 2014, we noted that engagement…
Crowdfunding for Charitable Causes: Advice from BBB Wise Giving Alliance
BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s CEO Art Taylor notes our digital culture has introduced many new ways of contributing to charitable causes. Crowdfunding presents opportunities, but…
Majority of Companies Increased Giving from 2010 to 2013: Corporate Giving and Revenues Rise Together
Corporate philanthropy is an integral part of a company’s social responsibility and employee engagement strategies. Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy’s (CECP) Giving in Numbers report…
Celebrating National Volunteer Month at Panera Bread®
By Kate Antonacci At Panera, my job is to make sure we’re delivering on our company’s commitment to use our scale, expertise and resources to…
In an Instant: Mother Reflects on her Son’s Life After Paralysis
As a mother, you always want the best for your children. You do your best to nurture them, to teach them right from wrong and…