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Fundraising During a Crisis: What Nonprofits Can Do
Fundraising during a crisis is a challenge—donors want to be careful with their money, but they also want to continue supporting their favorite nonprofits. Here…
World Habitat Day: Recognizing the Basic Right of Everyone to Adequate Shelter
In 1985 the United Nations designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state…
Bridging Racial Inequities with an HBCU Education
This year has been historic in so many ways – a global pandemic, social unrest, and increased awareness of racial inequities and injustice. Many Americans…
The Fight Against Childhood Hunger is More Important Than Ever
As COVID-19 drives economic instability across the nation, it has been estimated that 1 in 4 children in the U.S. now suffers from food insecurity—in…
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Every September, childhood cancer organizations around the world come together in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, with a goal to increase awareness and raise funds for…
World Contraception Day is September 26th
Fourteen years ago, September 26th was declared as World Contraception Day, where organizations commit to eliminating unmet need and unintended pregnancies. According to Population Connection,…
World Alzheimer’s Day is September 21st
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning. According to BrightFocus, over 50 million people live with…
4 Ways to Foster Great Employee Engagement
Employee engagement is a key part of maintaining a successful business. As reported by America’s Charities, 88 percent of company leaders believe employee engagement programs effectively…
2020 Event Survey – Complete by September 11
We’re gearing up for campaign season events! To ensure the appropriate person(s) from your organization receives invitations to maximize your organization’s virtual event presence this year, please complete…
How to Foster an Environment of Equality in the Workplace
Equality and equity in the workplace is an important topic and one that many businesses are trying to tackle. We know that not only are…
Register Now! Webinar: Preparing for the 2020 Events Season (CFC, State and Local and Private Sector Campaigns)
Events season is definitely not going to be business as usual this year. Register now and join America’s Charities for a Member-only webinar on Monday, August 17,…
Survey: How Has the Pandemic Impacted Your Nonprofit’s Volunteer Programs and Needs?
When the pandemic first emerged and people first started sheltering in place back in March, America’s Charities immediately reached out to our members about how…