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Presentations and Handouts from the 2014 Membership Assembly
Below are the presentations and handouts from the 2014 Membership Assembly. If you have questions, please contact MARCOM@charities.org.
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Why Mid-Sized Businesses Should Prioritize Employee-Led Philanthropy
By Ryan Scott Mid-sized businesses – often defined as organizations with 100 to 5000 employees – comprise 26% of U.S. businesses, according to the Midmarket…
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Signature Theater Presents More Than Plays
Signature Theatre in Arlington VA, gives back to the community through education and outreach programs that target those traditionally underserved by the arts. Not only…
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You’re Never Too Young to Start Volunteering
Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia believes in helping others and they feel you can too and there’s no better time to start then when…
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Celebrating National Volunteer Month at Panera Bread®
By Kate Antonacci At Panera, my job is to make sure we’re delivering on our company’s commitment to use our scale, expertise and resources to…
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In an Instant: Mother Reflects on her Son’s Life After Paralysis
As a mother, you always want the best for your children. You do your best to nurture them, to teach them right from wrong and…
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SPLC uncovers deplorable conditions at Alabama jail, urges Department of Justice to investigate
The 17-year-old boy thought he might pass out. He had been sleeping on the floor of his overcrowded cell when four adult detainees attacked him.…
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The Red Badge of Cancer
By Thomas Marsch Every phase of cancer is hard: Diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment, recovery and the return to mainstream life. The demons I possessed before my…
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Jonah Turns His Wish Into a Career
It’s difficult for many people to figure out just what they want in this world. But some of us just seem to know what they’re…
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Few Women at High-risk for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Receive Genetic Counseling
Despite recommendations from the federal government that women at high-risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer be offered genetic counseling and testing at no out…
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Protect Charitable Giving Incentives in the Tax Code
A number of critical giving incentives included as part of the annual tax extenders package expired on January 1, 2014 along with other provisions. These included the…
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Making Impact: An Interview With Junior Achievement of New York’s President, Joseph Peri
This week, we have the privilege of introducing you to Joseph Peri, President of Junior Achievement of New York (JA New York), the local affiliate of…
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