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Charities Try New Strategies as Fundraising Rebounds

June 17, 2014

By Alex Daniels Charitable giving may not be mired in a “lost decade” after all. Donations will climb back to their 2007 pre-recession peak sooner…

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Lifestyles, Attitudes, and Technology Are Shaping Millennials’ Giving

June 17, 2014

By Megan O’Neil Instant access to information and a migration away from institutional affiliations are shaping how members of the millennial generation engage with philanthropic…

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Annual Philanthropy Numbers On The Rise: U.S. Giving Nears Pre-Recession Levels

June 17, 2014

By Tom Watson Those who don’t seek charitable donations for a living can usually be forgiven for one of the most common misperceptions in American philanthropy:…

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Manny, the Famous Frenchie, Joins the Fight Against Pet Cancer

June 17, 2014

It’s not every day you bring a new puppy into your home—let alone one that becomes famous. That’s exactly what happened to Jon and Amber…

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A Pride Month Promise – The Trans Military Ban’s Days are Numbered

June 17, 2014

By Ian S. Thompson By all accounts, Landon Wilson served with honor in the U.S. Navy during a short, but distinguished military career. He was trained as a…

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A Wife Speaks: 10 Years in Prison and 1,000 Lashes for a Blog

June 17, 2014

By Ensaf Haidar, Wife of Imprisoned Saudi Arabian Activist Raif Badawi I still pursue that mirage…two years have passed and I am still faced with…

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Changing Centers – A View of the LIVESTRONG Symposium

June 17, 2014

By Iram Leon Iram is many things to many people: proud father, amazing cancer survivor, and runner extraordinaire. Recently he attended and spoke on a…

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Teen Capitalists Demand Congressional Attention, Supply Dessert

June 17, 2014

By Warren Rojas Junior Achievement USA’s latest crop of budding entrepreneurs are looking to bend pols’ ears with prospective start-up plans on Tuesday. And the…

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We Know How to Change Foster Care

June 17, 2014

By Juan Carlos Piñeiro Escoriaza In 2010 I got a call from the founder of a nonprofit called the Possibility Project, requesting a meeting —…

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In the fight against hunger, which role will you play? Loyal trustworthy sidekick, or passive spectator?

June 16, 2014

Our future lies with the children. The young without limits. The spirited who dream big. The hopeful who envision a better world, a world where no…

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Wonder What the Value of Volunteer Time Is?

June 12, 2014

Volunteers are an important part of the nonprofit social compact. Giving one’s time or talent to support the vital work of charities delivers tremendous value.…

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Wealthy D.C. couple shifts their philanthropy, donates $100,000 to provide beds to poor

June 12, 2014

By Vanessa Small The Washington power couple Donald and Ann Brown have long been known for their generosity, giving away millions of dollars to a…

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