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Why Engineers Should Apply to Teach For America

March 3, 2015

Vincent Mo is an engineering manager at Google and friend of TFA alum Gary Chen (Houston ’04). Vincent recently reached out to a prospective corps…

It’s Not Just the Place, It’s the Community That Makes The Children’s Inn at NIH Special

March 3, 2015

Isaac Barchus is a sociable 10-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska. He has been coming to The Children’s Inn at NIH since he was two, when his…

9 Eye-Opening Facts about the State of Human Rights Worldwide

March 3, 2015

In 2014, Amnesty International recorded and investigated human rights abuses in 160 countries and territories worldwide. While progress is being made in some areas, the…

PetSmart Charities Rescue Waggin’ gives dogs the ride of their lives

March 3, 2015

It’s as simple as the law of supply and demand. Some areas of the country have more dogs and puppies than they can handle. But,…

National Nutrition Month: Addressing Nutrition-related Issues

March 3, 2015

March is National Nutrition Month, a national campaign that focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.…

Teaching Tolerance film about Selma march set to premiere amid 50th anniversary celebration

March 2, 2015

The SPLC’s new Teaching Tolerance film about the Selma voting rights march will premiere this week in Montgomery during the festivities marking the 50th anniversary of…

Congressman Lance Visits The Reeve Foundation Neurorecovery Network

March 2, 2015

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation came together with Congressman Lance to listen and learn from participants and advocates on the impact of the…

Use Direct Mail to Feature Matching Gifts to Donors

March 2, 2015

Some donors don’t respond to the internet, and others simply prefer a good, old fashioned letter. Many people who make major donations are older and…

Good Scout’s 2015 Cause Alliances Trend Report

February 26, 2015

In 2014, consumers and corporations alike stepped up in a big way to donate, take action or challenge others to do the same. From ice…

With So Many Options Available, Why is Giving at the Workplace Important?

February 26, 2015

(This post is from the Charities@Work blog series) By Gina Rude, Accenture When I was growing up, my dad kept a pen and paper ledger…

Project Scientist Girls Learn STEM: From Roller Coasters To Cable Jewelry

February 26, 2015

By Nichie Wilson, Events Manager On January 23, Time Warner Cable partnered with Project Scientist to teach more than 50 young girls about the science…

With Cisco Support, Feeding America Helps Clients Chart a Path to Self-Sustainability

February 26, 2015

This post was written by guest blogger Kelli Walker, Director of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America Cisco has been a significant strategic partner with Feeding America,…