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Watch Now! Navigate the Member Application Process, Benevity, State & Local Campaigns, and More

To help your team prepare for the workplace giving season, watch the member-only videos below and register for upcoming webinars. Register Now! Webinar: How to…

Fun Ideas for Engaging Employees and Raising Money for Charity

Planning your next big employee charitable giving campaign (or trying to get a program off the ground for a first time)?  Here are some fresh…

Aligning Community Support with Nonprofit Needs in Times of Disaster and Other Crises

When natural disasters and inclement weather shut down entire cities and states or a tragic crisis takes place, an outpouring of support in the form…

Measuring Corporate Philanthropy, Employee Giving, Volunteering, and Social Impact: Now That You Know What to Measure, How do You Measure it?

In a Fireside Chat our Engage CSR solution technology partner SmartSimple hosted they addressed the following questions about impact measurement (you can watch it here): What is…

What’s the Secret to a Fun, Successful Workplace Giving Campaign? A Kick-off Party!

One of the first rules when it comes to holding a successful workplace giving campaign or fundraiser is to make it fun. How do you…

Making Employee Volunteers Matter: Part II

This past February, I presented a case study of a company’s relationship with a nonprofit around employee volunteer engagement.  A quick recap: A well-meaning company…

Watch Now! Prepare for the 2021 Events Season (CFC, State and Local and Private Sector Campaigns)

You have opportunities to meet prospective donors face-to-face this summer and fall. Get your elevator speech ready and be prepared for 2021 campaign events! Watch…

Workplace Giving and Payroll Deduction: One of the Best-kept Secrets to Creating Social Impact

It’s no secret: businesses and their employees want to support the communities in which they live and work. With numerous donation methods, including paper and…

CFC Virtual Charity Fair Videos and Success/Impact Story Requirements

The CFC Virtual Charity Fair Videos’ and Success/Impact Stories’ requirements have not changed this year. The deadline to receive the videos and stories/photo will be…

Donor Segmentation: A Quick Guide for Impactful Nonprofits

When it comes to fostering donor relationships, there’s nothing more important than showing people your nonprofit cares about their experience by taking the time to…

How to Create a Safe Location and Volunteer Activity for Your Company’s Next In-person Employee Engagement Event

Photo credit: Alex Mecl/Unsplash   Register now and join us June 29th at 3pm ET/noon PT to learn “5 Actionable Steps to Safely Unite Employees at In-Person…

Final Chance! Register by June 25 to participate in our 2021 Fall Member Advertising Campaign

Purpose and Benefit of Campaign: Exclusively available to members of America’s Charities, our annual Member Advertising Campaign is an awareness campaign designed to amplify your…