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Best Strategies for Disaster-Relief Giving

November 14, 2014

By Daisy Maxey In the era of social media, charity begins the moment disaster hits. And that isn’t always a good thing—at least for some…

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KPMG Supports Redevelopment of Junior Achievement Curriculum to Increase Financial Literacy Awareness Among Students

November 14, 2014

In September, KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm, and Junior Achievement USA (JA) introduced a redeveloped digital curriculum and accompanying technology for the JA Finance Parkprogram,…

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Celebrate National Pet Adoption Weekend With PetSmart Charities Nov. 14-16!

November 14, 2014

Life is full of decisions! But when it comes to adopting, you can’t go wrong. You can find your perfect pet during PetSmart Charities National…

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How to Turn Black Friday & Cyber Monday Shopping into An Act of Giving

November 12, 2014

#GivingTuesday is just weeks away, but before that, Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday shopping will take place first.  In 2013, consumers spent $1.20 billion…

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New Study Finds Unexpected Source of Giving: Young Women

November 12, 2014

By Drew Lindsay Conventional wisdom says young Americans are not as generous as older generations, particularly if they’re not religious. That may hold true for…

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Let America’s Charities Promote Your #GivingTuesday Initiative

November 12, 2014

Are you participating in #GivingTuesday?  Let us know what you’re doing so we can promote your initiatives to our networks. Answer the questions the following…

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Wish Granted: Cancer-Surviving Boy Stars in War Movie

November 11, 2014

A young cancer survivor with a wish to star in a war movie had it turn into reality, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Don’t Forget to Make Your Veterans Day Gift

November 11, 2014

When Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) built The Wall in 1982, it had an important mission: To honor Vietnam Veterans and heal the wounds of…

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How Lockheed Martin Provides Ongoing Support to the Military and Veteran Communities

November 11, 2014

Lockheed Martin sites across the United States are commemorating Veterans Day, honoring their veteran employees, and celebrating the nation’s veterans as well as those still…

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Framing Hope for Veterans, From Florida to Alaska

November 11, 2014

The Framing Hope Product Donation Program, Good360’s partnership with The Home Depot Foundation, has overseen donations to hundreds of nonprofits across the country. Many of…

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You Served For America, Now Teach For America

November 11, 2014

A critical situation, a national opportunity. Teach For America aims to put the leadership power and unique skills of transitioning military professionals, veterans, members of…

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5 ways to honor veterans beyond Veterans Day

November 11, 2014

By Ashley Fantz (CNN) — Tuesday is Veterans Day, and there will be speeches and parades. “Thank you for your service,” the phrase that’s come to define how…

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