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Legacy Charity Walks and Runs Are Stumbling, New Report Says

February 26, 2015

As reported by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, “Several major charity walks and runs extended a yearslong revenue slump in 2014 as newer, sometimes offbeat fundraising…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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

February 26, 2015

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

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Lack of CSR & Employee Engagement Program Alignment Can Hinder Your Growth & Success

February 26, 2015

I look forward to Fridays. Not for the obvious reason working a 9-5 M-F. It’s the day I start getting excited about my Saturday routine.…

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Save the Date! Membership Assembly is 5/14/15

February 26, 2015

Mark Your Calendar! Ìý On May 14, 2015, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ’s Charities will host itsÌý2015 Membership Assembly, “Engagement: From Strategy to…

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Baby Danny Reminds Us That Kicks Really Do Count

February 24, 2015

A message, recently received by First Candle, from the mother of this beautiful baby: “I just wanted to thank you for your awareness campaign for…

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As U.S. Celebrates 25 Years of Smoke-Free Airlines, It’s Time to Make All Workplaces and Public Places Smoke-Free

February 24, 2015

Statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Feb. 23 2015 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, it is inconceivable to ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµns that smoking would…

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Beads of Courage Helps Tell the Stories of Cardiac ICU Patients

February 24, 2015

Every patient at Children’s National Health System has a story and sometimes they choose to animate them through the Beads of Courage® program. Beads of…

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Company’s Staff Is 80% Employees With Autism, Provides Model For Other Businesses

February 24, 2015

A father-son team launched a car wash to help an underemployed population make a splash on job scene. John and Tom D’Eri recently spoke to…

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Giving Is Expected to Rise Nearly 5% This Year and Next, Study Predicts

February 24, 2015

By Alex Daniels Philanthropic giving is expected to increase 4.8 percent this year, and 4.9 percent in 2016, exceeding the average rate of growth in…

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