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Human Toll of Jail

How to Shrink a Jail

Soon after Michael Burns, 42, was booked for a drunk driving violation, he changed into an orange jumpsuit and was led into Orleans Parish Prison.…

Oklahoma County presiding judge vows to change bail procedures

Oklahoma County’s new presiding judge is promising to require judges who see jailed inmates for the first time to use discretion in setting bail and…

Time, Talent, and Treasure: Building a Board that Knows and Gives the Three Ts

Engaging thoughtful, proactive, and generous people to serve on your organization’s board is a challenging and important endeavor. Board service is often seen as the…

How to Effectively Use LinkedIn for Your Non-Profit

While most non-profits realize the benefits of Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, far fewer organizations fully realize the inherent power of LinkedIn. As one of the…

RMHC DC Family-Centered Programs Play a Vital Role in Access to Care for Families and Children

Opening of New Ronald McDonald Family Room in Inova Children’s Hospital Allows Families to be Present and Involved in Their Child’s Treatment and Recovery  March…

Data & Transparency – Manifesting a Win-Win Future in Nonprofit Fundraising

>> Read Snapshot 2014 Report and More Giving Trends Similar to the rise of ecommerce and online banking in the decade before it, online giving…

Registration Now Open! Join us for America’s Charities Membership Assembly 2016

Join America’s Charities on Friday, May 13, 2016, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, as we host our 2016 Membership Assembly at The Pew Charitable Trusts’ Conference Center in…

Corporate Engagement’s Critical Role in the Success of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Just last year, the United Nations finalized the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a group of objectives that will continue the Millennium Development Goals’ (MDGs) journey to make the…

The Power of Employee Giving and Communities Working Together When Natural Disasters Strike

Just one week after community organizations, including the EPA and White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, joined together through a day of national…

Talbots and O, The Oprah Magazine Join Forces to Support Dress for Success in Effort to Empower More Women in the Workforce

There is growing importance that corporations and nonprofits align strategically, work to identify mutually beneficial goals, and work in partnership to deliver transformational experiences [i.e.…

How Corporate Philanthropy Helps Retain Millennials

A recent survey conducted by America’s Charities reveals dramatic shifts in corporate philanthropy over the last two years with participating companies reporting that employees who…