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When it comes to thanking volunteers, don’t wait until the end.
When a volunteer feels appreciated, it increases their morale. Whether someone has high or low morale can be the difference between someone who is productive…
Read ArticleFeatured Charity: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
Honoring American war heroes is a tradition as old as our great nation, but the stories of these heroes is in danger of being lost…
Read ArticleNew-member Recruitment Top Priority for New Boy Scouts CEO
This week, the Boy Scouts of America announced that Wayne Brock, its chief operating officer, will lead the 102-year-old organization. In an interview with The…
Read ArticlePopulation Connection’s “Capitol Hill Days” Makes an Impact on Participants
Each spring, more than 100 enthusiastic and motivated Population Connection activists arrive in Washington D.C. for their annual advocacy weekend, Capitol Hill Days. The weekend…
Read ArticleIRS Urged to Reduce Paperwork Burden on Charities
The federal government is asking big nonprofits like universities and hospitals to spend too much time and money reporting on their finances and other activities,…
Read ArticleEdelman Study Shows Increase in Social Purpose’s Role in Consumer Purchasing Decisions
According to Edelman’s 2012 goodpurpose® study, “47% of global consumers buy brands that support a good cause at least monthly, a 47% increase from 2010.” …
Read ArticleWashington Business Journal 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards Honors Lockheed Martin, Hogan Lovells and Washington Gas
The Washington Business Journal 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards ceremony took place today, honoring the region’s most active and inspirational companies and nonprofits, who have made…
Read ArticleOver 1,400 Law Enforcement Officers & Supporters “Ride for Those Who Died”
Between today, May 9th, and tomorrow, May 10th, hundreds of members of the Police Unity Tour—a group comprised of more than 1,400 police officers—will launch…
Read ArticleCorporate Leaders & Employees Recognized For Exemplary Workplace Giving Performance
More than 100 corporate citizens and community leaders convened at the Washington Post auditorium last week in celebration of America’s Charities’ 10th Annual Employer Luncheon…
Read ArticleIs Your Nonprofit Tapping into the Full Power of LinkedIn?
According to Amodiovalerio Verde, a new media and technologies consultant, LinkedIn has 150 million affluent, influential members who work in technology (15%), finance (12%), and…
Read ArticleFeatured Charity: WAMU 88.5 American University Radio
In today’s media climate, news coverage from public radio stations like WAMU 88.5 is increasingly difficult to find. But, WAMU 88.5 is more than just…
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