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It’s Time to Address the Root Causes of Hunger and Poverty

“A bunch of my friends who did not come to the Feed the Children center are now killed, or at hospitals, or they are members…

Charities@Work Fall Forum: Common Understandings, Better Partnerships

Are you accountable for your company’s employee engagement, corporate responsibility, or philanthropy program? Then join us on Thursday, September 24 at the Microsoft Silicon Valley…

Committed and Driven to Find a Cure for Diabetes

Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) exists for one reason: to provide the Diabetes Research Institute with the funding necessary to cure diabetes now. The DRIF’s history…

A Partnership to Improve the Lives of Animals is Yielding Big Results

Partnerships between non-profit organizations and private enterprises can be highly beneficial to both parties. In the case of Morris Animal Foundation and Radio Systems Corporation,…

Making Wishes Come True at Give Kids The World Village

Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) is a 70-acre, non-profit, storybook resort in Central Florida that provides unforgettable, cost-free vacations to children with life-threatening illnesses…

Iron Hill and CureSearch’s 11-year Partnership Results in Nearly $200k for Children’s Cancer Research

CureSearch for Children’s Cancer is a national non-profit foundation whose mission is to end childhood cancer by driving targeted and innovative research with measurable results in an accelerated time frame.…

2015 Member Rally Recap

Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Member Rally, we had a wonderful turnout and great conversation! We hope the information and advice presented…

The True Cost of Alzheimer’s Disease and Why Funding Research Now is So Critical

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, yet it is the only cause of death among the top 10…

Employee-Driven Corporate Philanthropy

In this presentation at America’s Charities 2015 Membership Assembly, Ryan Scott, co-founder and CEO of Causecast, provides insights on conscious capitalism and the virtuous cycle of…

Engage Employees by Giving Them a Sense of Purpose

The workforce can be a great launch pad for a company and its employees to work together and make an impact.  But, “what if your…

Building a Healthier, Happier Future for Children Through Corporate Giving Programs

One in four Texans lives at or below the poverty level; for children, it’s nearly one in three. More than 6.3 million Texans – including…

Verified Volunteers: New Discount for Members

Great news! America’s Charities has partnered with Verified Volunteers, the only background check platform tailored to the specific needs of the service sector.  As a benefit of…