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Join Us at the Workplace Fundraising & Volunteering Summit!

We’re excited to announce that America’s Charities President, Jim Starr, and Board Member, Fernando Lorence of JP Morgan Chase, will be speaking at the Workplace…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – an annual campaign that aims to educate the public on the importance of early screening, testing and treatment for…

Celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month This October

First launched by Americans for the Arts more than 30 years ago as National Arts Week in honor of the National Endowment for the Arts,…

Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Awareness, Advocacy, and Inclusion

Observed in October each year, Down Syndrome Awareness Month was started by the National Down Syndrome Society in the 1980’s. By spreading awareness, advocacy, and inclusion throughout the…

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Together We Can End Domestic Abuse

The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year. People who are…

Child Health Day

First celebrated in 1929, Child Health Day was enacted by Congress as a day to raise awareness about the fundamental necessity for programs to protect and…

Make the Holidays More Meaningful: Engage Your Team with Employee Giving Technology

The holiday season is a time for connection, gratitude, and giving back. For employers, it’s also an ideal moment to strengthen workplace culture, deepen employee…

Launch a Turnkey Holiday Giving Campaign

Sign up by October 3, 2025 to launch your employee donation site in time for the holidays! Give employees a simple, meaningful way to make…

Hurricane Katrina put animal-related disaster response in the spotlight—and set its future course

Photo by: Carol Guzy

World Alzheimer’s Day

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning. According to BrightFocus, more than 6 million Americans are…

Nurturing Payroll Giving Donors: 5 Tips to Deepen Engagement

Payroll giving donors are some of the most consistent and committed supporters nonprofits have, but they’re often overlooked in day-to-day fundraising strategies. These donors contribute…

How to Align Your Company’s Values with Your Hiring Process

Hiring is about more than filling roles—it’s about shaping the future of your company. Every new team member contributes to the culture you’re building, and…