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LDF’s 2014 Prepared to Vote Campaign

November 3, 2014

LDF lawyers will be teaming up with local grassroots and legal partners to ensure maximum participation by voters of color in the midterm elections of…

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Support Pro-Equality Candidates

November 3, 2014

The 2014 elections will be critical in determining the state of the U.S. Congress and creating pathways for the passage of fair-minded policies and legislation.…

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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Data Shows Lack of Understanding, Scrutiny Amongst Donors

October 31, 2014

Arlington, VA – October 28, 2014 – New data on how Americans donate to charities pinpoints a lack of donor understanding and the need for…

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Americans who are more generous live healthier, more fulfilling lives. It’s science.

October 30, 2014

By Christian Smith and Hilary Davidson Generosity is paradoxical. Those who give, receive back in turn. By spending ourselves for others’ well-being, we enhance our…

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How Federal Workers Lead the Nation in Charitable Giving

October 30, 2014

By Mark V. Ewert You know the routine: Someone at work volunteers to head up a fundraising drive, recruits people in every department to help,…

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Donors Care More About How Money Is Spent Than Results, Study Says

October 28, 2014

By Alex Daniels Donors are more interested in how a nonprofit’s funds are spent than in the results it achieves, according to a study released…

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A Message From GuideStar President/CEO Jacob Harold

October 28, 2014

In 2013, I joined with partners at the BBB Wise Giving Alliance and Charity Navigator in writing an open letter to the donors of America explaining that “overhead ratios”…

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Tackling Poverty in D.C. One Bed at a Time

October 28, 2014

Learn how A Wider Circle is tackling poverty one bed at a time in the Washington, D.C. metro region:

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How Nonprofits Can Promote Matching Gifts on #GivingTuesday by Using Double the Donation

October 27, 2014

Nearly two-thirds of employers surveyed in America’s Charities’ Snapshot Employer Report, indicate they match employee payroll contributions. This is a 58% increase since 2006. Corporate matches are…

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Just 1 in 5 Wealthy People Think Their Gifts Make a Difference, Study Finds

October 22, 2014

By Caroline Bermudez Most wealthy people give, but few of them are satisfied with what their philanthropy accomplishes, says a new report. The report from UBS Wealth…

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Health, Medical Research Most Popular Charity Choices in 2013 CFC

October 22, 2014

By Andy Medici Federal employees and military service members gave more to health and medical research charities during the 2013 Combined Federal Campaign than to…

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The Way to Fight Breast Cancer Is With a Vaccine — Not Another Pink Product

October 22, 2014

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  But there is more to fighting breast cancer than selling pink products or wearing pink.  Fran Visco, President of…

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