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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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Students set to break social barriers during National Mix It Up at Lunch Day

October 28, 2014

An estimated 1 million students across the country will step out of their cliques and challenge stereotypes today as part of National Mix It Up at…

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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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Employee Engagement and Corporate Success Factors

October 27, 2014

Posted by Dana Yonchak I’m always interested in learning different perspectives about skilled volunteering and the value that is defined and delivered by these programs.…

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Why stakeholder engagement is key to successful CSR programs

October 27, 2014

By Kim Heismann For years, standard corporate practice has been to invest and develop Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability programs with minimal engagement of those…

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Why Google Loves Teach For America

October 27, 2014

By Aaron Taube People looking to get a job at Google might first want to spend a few years as a teacher. A company spokesperson tells…

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JPMorgan Chase and Employees to Donate up to $600,000 to Help Curtail West Africa’s Ebola Outbreak

October 27, 2014

New York, October 22, 2014 /3BL Media/  – JPMorgan Chase & Co. today announced up to $600,000 in donations from its foundation and employees to…

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Treating Emma’s Rare Blood Disorder at The Children’s Inn at NIH

October 27, 2014

Van Khai “Emma” Tran is no stranger to hospitals. Since she was seven-years-old in her home country of Vietnam, Emma has battled a rare blood…

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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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Report: Pro Bono Now Prevalent in All Areas of Philanthropy

October 22, 2014

By Ryan Scott A new study from CECP finds that pro bono service has experienced an explosion of growth that is sweeping across Corporate America. As the…

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Majority of Companies Increased Community Investments, Focused Giving Programs Since End of Global Recession

October 22, 2014

NEW YORK, October 21, 2014 /3BL Media/— From 2010 to 2013, giving increased for 64% of companies, and it grew by more than 10% for 52% of companies. Companies that…

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Integrating Volunteerism Into Corporate Culture

October 22, 2014

More and more workers are citing making a difference at their jobs as one of the most important factors in their job satisfaction rating. In addition, those…

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