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Crafting Successful Charity Eligibility Guidelines for Your Corporate Matching Program
Corporate matching programs are powerful tools for amplifying the impact of employee charitable donations. They allow employees to contribute to nonprofit organizations of their choice,…
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How to Administer an Employee Assistance Fund (EAF)
64% of employees cite money issues as a significant source of stress, according to the American Psychological Association. Often times that stress can be a result…
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The Business Case for Employee Volunteer & Skills Giving Programs
What if I told you that having an employee volunteer program could potentially save you money – say $1,000 to $6,000 per employee. Would you…
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Women’s Health Month
May is Women’s Health Month, a time when we focus on the importance of taking care of ourselves and our health. This month is an…
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Military Spouse Appreciation Day
May 10 marks the celebration of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, a time to honor and recognize the immense contributions made by military spouses in supporting…
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Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Melanoma is an aggressive form of skin cancer. In addition to the skin, melanoma may also occur in mucous membranes – thin, moist layers of tissue that cover surfaces…
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Light a Virtual Candle for the Brave Men and Women of Law Enforcement
Since the first known line-of-duty death in 1786, more than 22,000 U.S. law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice. National Police Week pays special recognition…
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This Place Matters: How to Celebrate Preservation Month This May
Established by America’s Charities’ member, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, in 1973, Preservation Month has become a month long event celebrated in May each…
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This Older Americans Month, Help Fight Senior Hunger
Older Americans Month, which was originally called “Senior Citizens Month” and takes place in May each year, was designated in 1963 by President John F.…
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May is National Pet Month
Whether they are just being cute, goofy, and playful, or are providing assistance to people with disabilities, disorders, or impairments, pets contribute so much love…
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National Military Appreciation Month
Initiated by the United States Congress in 1999, National Military Appreciation Month is held each May as a time to thank service members and their…
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Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
Click here to find more ways to honor fallen firefighters during the national memorial weekend. Every May, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation sponsors the official national…
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Bike to Work This Month!
40% of all trips in the U.S. are less than two miles, making bicycling a feasible and fun way to get to work. Established in…
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May is Mental Health Month: Raise Awareness, Erase the Stigma, and Get Support!
Mental health is essential to your overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. People struggling with mental health may be in…
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Law Day 2024: Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration
Taking place on May 1st each year, Law Day is a national day established by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1958 to mark the nation’s commitment to…
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