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Giving options expanding in federal charity drive
By Eric Yoder Federal civilian and military personnel will be able to direct donations to a wider range of charities through the Combined Federal Campaign now underway.…
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Feds Can Donate to More Charities, But Will They?
Federal employees now can donate to thousands more charities as part of the 2014 Combined Federal Campaign. The question is, will they? This year the…
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Company Leaders Must Lead by Example if They Want Employees to Give Back
By Ryan Scott The annual Giving USA Foundation report was recently released, and the numbers tell an interesting story about corporate giving. Let me rephrase that. An alarming story.…
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The Ice Bucket Challenge Won’t Solve Charity’s Biggest Problem
By Dan Pallotta I love the Ice Bucket Challenge. Period. It’s a collective expression of love in a world with far too little of it.…
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New Study Aims for Quick Suppression of Food Allergies
McLean, Va. (September 8, 2014) – Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) announced today that it has awarded a research grant totaling $734,986 to a…
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Building Networks and Movements for Social Change
By Heather McLeod Grant he social sector is at a critical inflection point, a moment when external and internal forces are challenging many of its…
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America’s Charities Appoints Kimberly Young as Director, Business Development to Expand Washington Area Presence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C.–September 2, 2014–America’s Charities has appointed Kimberly H. Young as Director, Business Development. Young joins America’s Charities from the Council on…
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Measuring #IceBucketChallenge Awareness
By George Weiner, WholeWhale.com It is a rare moment when our collective attention turns toward causes as worthy as ALS. The Ice Bucket Challenge has…
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Overstock.com “Close the Loop” on Clothing Donations with Online Bin Benefiting Goodwill
Overstock.com is offering its own version of the “clothing donation bin,” giving consumers an easy way to donate items without even leaving their homes. The online…
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Ice Bucket Challenge: Can Other Nonprofits Reproduce It?
By Beth Kanter Is success of the Ice Bucket Challenge a happy accident for ALS and the people who suffer from the disease or is…
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How The ALS Association Should Spend Donations From the #IceBucketChallenge
Three weeks ago The ALS Association (The ALSA), known for global research, advocacy and care services for those fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease, launched the “Ice…
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Albert Pujols “Pinch Hits” to Support 20th Anniversary of the Toys“R”Us Toy Guide For Differently-Abled Kids®
Toys“R”Us® announced the release of its 20th Anniversary edition of the Toys“R”Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids®, an easy-to-use toy selection resource for those who know, love and…
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