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New-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…
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Population 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…
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IRS 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,…
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Edelman 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.” …
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Washington 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…
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Over 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…
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Corporate 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…
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Is 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…
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Featured 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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Public Radio and TV Stations May Soon Be Allowed to Raise Money for Any Charity They Want
Possibly some good news for charities looking for new ways to boost fundraising activities in the near future. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revisited…
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America’s Charities 2012 Annual Membership Assembly
One of the most valuable benefits of your membership in America’s Charities is the opportunity for you – CEO’s, Vice President’s and Development professionals –…
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What do non-donors think about non-profit organizations and the act of giving?
According to a newly released survey conducted by Grey Matter Research (Phoenix, Arizona), “a majority of non-donors have concerns that most non-profits aren’t really solving…
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