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Kids Beating Cancer Founder Margaret Guedes named Central Floridian of the Year Runner-up
In case you didn’t see it in the Orlando Sentinel, Kids Beating Cancer Founder and CEO, Margaret Guedes, was named Central Floridian of the Year…
Read ArticleLIVESTRONG “Grateful Beyond Measure”
In light of this week’s latest news around Lance Armstrong, many people are wondering about the future of LIVESTRONG and question whether to continue supporting…
Read ArticleThe Bachelor’s Sean Lowe Surprises 2 Girls from the Starlight Children’s Foundation
Do you watch ABC’s hit show The Bachelor? Then you will not want to miss the next episode on Janaury 21st (and if you don’t…
Read ArticleUnited Way of the National Capital Area gambles on a new giving model
When William A. Hanbury took the helm of United Way of the National Capital Area in 2009, he knew he wasn’t signing up for an…
Read ArticleEvent: 2013 District of Columbia “Point in Time” Homeless Census
On Wednesday, January 30, 2013, the District of Columbia will conduct its annual census of homeless persons living on the street. From 9:30pm to 2:00am on the…
Read ArticleHow Small Nonprofits Can Improve Their Fiscal Health
Three-quarters of American nonprofits have annual budgets under $1 million, and most are even smaller. What these organizations lack in size, however, they make…
Read ArticleDigital, Branded Age of Workplace Giving Arrives in Force
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Lynne Filderman: 703-674-5346, lfilderman@charities.org Sarah Ford: 703-674-5348, sford@charities.org Workplace Giving Gets a Reboot in 2012 to Meet Changes…
Read ArticleThe Benefits & Importance of End-of-year Giving
A Wider Circle Founder and Executive Director, Mark Bergel, P.h.D., Discusses the Benefits & Importance of End-of-year Giving on Home and Family Finance Radio. …
Read ArticleChildren’s National Medical Center Welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama
First Lady Michelle Obama visited patients and staff at Children’s National Medical Center earlier this week. The tradition of First Lady visits dates back more…
Read ArticleYou’ve made a donation, now what?
Did you know that approximately 174 million adult Americans plan to give money to charity between Thanksgiving and year-end? Furthermore, 35 percent to 42 percent…
Read ArticleBusinesses Are Giving More — In Strategic Ways
Corporate philanthropy has become key for many businesses, which see giving as a way to build trust and recognition in their brand. But with the…
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