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JPMorgan Chase and Employees to Donate up to $600,000 to Help Curtail West Africa’s Ebola Outbreak
New York, October 22, 2014 /3BL Media/ – JPMorgan Chase & Co. today announced up to $600,000 in donations from its foundation and employees to…
Treating Emma’s Rare Blood Disorder at The Children’s Inn at NIH
Van Khai “Emma” Tran is no stranger to hospitals. Since she was seven-years-old in her home country of Vietnam, Emma has battled a rare blood…
How Nonprofits Can Promote Matching Gifts on #GivingTuesday by Using Double the Donation
Nearly two-thirds of employers surveyed in America’s Charities’ Snapshot Employer Report, indicate they match employee payroll contributions. This is a 58% increase since 2006. Corporate matches are…
Just 1 in 5 Wealthy People Think Their Gifts Make a Difference, Study Finds
By Caroline Bermudez Most wealthy people give, but few of them are satisfied with what their philanthropy accomplishes, says a new report. The report from UBS Wealth…
Health, Medical Research Most Popular Charity Choices in 2013 CFC
By Andy Medici Federal employees and military service members gave more to health and medical research charities during the 2013 Combined Federal Campaign than to…
When Corporate Donations Go Bad
By Amy Westervelt In early September, rifle manufacturer Henry Repeating Arms created 100 custom rifles featuring an engraved sunflower and the words “Get Well Grayson” in cursive script…
Report: Pro Bono Now Prevalent in All Areas of Philanthropy
By Ryan Scott A new study from CECP finds that pro bono service has experienced an explosion of growth that is sweeping across Corporate America. As the…
Majority of Companies Increased Community Investments, Focused Giving Programs Since End of Global Recession
NEW YORK, October 21, 2014 /3BL Media/— From 2010 to 2013, giving increased for 64% of companies, and it grew by more than 10% for 52% of companies. Companies that…
Integrating Volunteerism Into Corporate Culture
More and more workers are citing making a difference at their jobs as one of the most important factors in their job satisfaction rating. In addition, those…
The Way to Fight Breast Cancer Is With a Vaccine — Not Another Pink Product
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But there is more to fighting breast cancer than selling pink products or wearing pink. Fran Visco, President of…
Nonprofits: How to Be Your Own Social Media Guru, Using Engagement Data
By Farra Trompeter The leaves are changing and the pumpkin spice lattes are brewing. Yes friends, it’s fall, the perfect season to step back and…
Corporate Giving Doesn’t Have to Be Cash Only
By Celeste Amato Business owners across Maryland tell us that corporate philanthropy — charitable giving directed by a business entity — is highly rewarding to…