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Corporate Social Responsibility Comes In Threes
A lot of things in life are better in threes; Stooges, for instance. Or, coins in a fountain. Or, little pigs. Or, Bee Gees. Or,…
Five Steps for Winning Conversations with Donors
Laura Fredricks, a fundraising consultant, say she has noticed a disturbing trend. Too often fundraisers use the same formula to seek a gift, whether they…
Giving Back in 2012: Celebrities Hire Philanthropy Consultants to Help Guide Their Giving
In 2010, Harriett Ryan of the Los Angeles Times wrote: An increasing number of celebrities are paying charity experts for advice. Some celebs want to…
Behavior Change and Corporate Responsibility
“We have to start thinking about and working with the private sector.” That’s the counsel from John Bromely, director of the National Social Marketing Centre…
LCAC Recognizes Local School Teacher with Founder’s Award
Longtime Lorton resident and Fairfax County school teacher, Barbara Rizer, was recognized by the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) for her tireless dedication to helping…
Why Companies who Emulate the Fairy Tale Nature of GKTW’s Work Environment will Improve their Employee Engagement Initiatives.
I recently spoke at The 2012 ACCP Annual Conference on Corporate Contributions In Orlando, Florida. ACCP (Association of Corporate Contributions Professionals) is a nonprofit advocacy…
How to Write a Perfect Donor Thank-You: A Template and Example
The Network for Good recognized Community First member A Wider Circle (AWC) in a recent blog posting. They praised AWC for their ability to write…
Ensure More Big Victories for Animals in 2012
2011 was year of big accomplishments for animals. Ensure more victories in 2012 by supporting The Humane Society Of The United States.
LCAC Recognizes Local School Teacher with Founder’s Award
Lorton, VA – Longtime Lorton resident and Fairfax County school teacher, Barbara Rizer, was recognized by the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) for her tireless…
2012 Member Orientation PowerPoint Presentation
This is the PowerPoint presentation from the 3/15 Member Orientation and 3/19 webinar. 2012 Member Orientation PowerPoint Presentation
City of Orlando Employees Raise More than $445,000 Through Workplace Giving
Through the City of Orlando’s Workplace Giving Campaign, more than $445,000 in donations was distributed to 464 charity organizations at the City Council meeting Monday.…
Featured Charity: United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
Did you know more than 65% of people served by UCP have disabilities OTHER than Cerebral Palsy? From disabilities evidenced from birth to traumatic brain…