Articles

Read about causes and nonprofit impact, and stay up-to-date on topics important for corporate social responsibility and employee engagement professionals, including disaster response, workplace giving, matching gifts, employee assistance funds, volunteering, scholarship award program management, grantmaking, and other philanthropic initiatives.

Topic

Type

Charity

Steve Greenhalgh, Co-author of New Snapshot 2014 Report, Shares Insights & Overview of Report Findings

On April 24, 2014, America’s Charities held its annual Giving Under The Influence symposium at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.   During the event, America’s…

Anton Bilchik, MD Receives “The Duke” Special Service Award from John Wayne Cancer Institute

(PRLEAP.COM) April 24, 2014 – Santa Monica, CA – Granddaughters of Nelson Mandela, Princess Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway and Princess Zamaswazi Dlamini, and Dr. Anton Bilchik, Professor…

America’s Charities ‘Snapshot 2014: A Rising Tide of Expectations’ Explores How Future Engagements Could Be Maximized

>> Click here for a copy of Snapshot 2014. WASHNGTON, D.C. — April 24, 2014 — Charities face a rising tide of expectations from corporate and employee…

New JK Group White Paper Addresses Compliance Complexities of Corporate Philanthropy Programs

Source: JK Group With globalization continuing to connect the world and make it smaller, companies must think globally when developing philanthropic programs. According to the…

Microsoft: One of the Best at Communicating Philanthropy Opportunities to Employees

As a new Microsoft employee, you are eligible for a $50 charitable donation to a nonprofit organization of your choice. That’s how easy it is…

Homeless for 11 Years, Mike Can Finally Develop Hopes & Dreams Thanks to Miriam’s Kitchen

A Message from Scott Schenkelberg, President & CEO, Miriam’s Kitchen: What are your hopes and dreams for the next 10 years? For many of our…

Stories from the field: SPLC ensures Head Start opportunities for Latino children in Louisiana

Source: Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) By Jennifer Coco As a parent, Maria* believed it was important for her 2-year-old daughter, Cristina, to attend Head…

Stories from the field: Alabama city operates modern-day ‘debtors’ prison’

Source: Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) By Jacob Denney I was preparing to leave the municipal courtroom in Montgomery, Ala., when the bailiff announced that…

Stories from the field: Alabama’s school ‘choice’ law offers no real choice for many disadvantaged children

Source: Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)   By Kristen Anderson   When I accepted a position as a community outreach advocate with the Southern Poverty…

Snapshot 2014: Rising Tide of Expectations

Snapshot2014_RisingTideOfExpectations_April 2014.pdf

America’s Charities Launches New Website with Enhanced Features & Richer Giving Experience

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 22, 2014 – America’s Charities, a mission-driven organization that connects public and private sector employers with charities to engage employees in greater giving,…

Ensuring Safe Environments Where Our Nation’s Children Can Grow Without Fear of Abuse and Neglect

Featured Charity: Prevent Child Abuse America Prevent Child Abuse America works to ensure the healthy development of children and the prevention of child abuse and…