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10th Annual Employer Awards Recognizes Corporate Leaders & Employees For Exemplary Workplace Giving Performance

April 26, 2012

(Washington, DC, April 25, 2012) — Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Washington Post auditorium in Washington, DC, America’s Charities held its 10th Annual Employer…

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The Washington Nationals and the Children’s Inn at NIH Team-up to Strike Out Serious Illness

April 23, 2012

The Washington Nationals are off to a great start this season and one of the reasons for their success is due to the strength of…

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‘A Chance To Start Over’: Wounded Vets Ride Again

April 21, 2012

As part of the sixth annual four-day Soldier Ride organized by the Wounded Warrior Project, a group of military veterans has been riding bikes this…

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Featured Charity: Point Foundation

April 20, 2012

In addition to providing financial support, mentoring, and leadership training – Point Foundation provides hope to meritorious students who are marginalized due to sexual orientation,…

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Give Kids The World Celebrates Monumental Achievement

April 18, 2012

America’s Charities member, Give Kids The World Village (GKTW), recently reached a rare milestone—2 million volunteer hours completed at a single location—that’s equivalent to 228 years,…

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Lorton Community Action Center Celebrates Its Volunteers

April 18, 2012

There is a common expression that “volunteers are the life blood of a nonprofit organization.” This phrase certainly rings true for the Lorton Community Action…

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Make-A-Wish® Celebrates World Wish Day® on 29 April

April 17, 2012

Make-A-Wish will observe the second annual World Wish Day, a global day of wish granting, on April 29, 2011 with 1000s of people participating from…

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New HSUS Undercover Investigation Shows Need for Federal Legislation

April 13, 2012

An HSUS undercover investigation conducted in February and March of 2012 revealed a range of severe problems, including inhumane treatment of animals, at a Manheim,…

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Special Report – Eagle Scouts: Merit Beyond the Badge

April 11, 2012

New and interesting, independent research demonstrates the significant, positive impact Eagle Scouts have on society every day. The report contains findings that researchers believe proves…

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Volunteers Needed for Fairfax CASA’s Run for the Children 10k Race & 3k Race/run

April 10, 2012

Join the team of amazing volunteers who will make the Fairfax CASA’s Run for the Children10K run and 3K Run/Walk a tremendous success. This year’s…

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Corporate Social Responsibility Comes In Threes

April 2, 2012

A lot of things in life are better in threes; Stooges, for instance. Or, coins in a fountain. Or, little pigs. Or, Bee Gees. Or,…

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Five Steps for Winning Conversations with Donors

April 2, 2012

Laura Fredricks, a fundraising consultant, say she has noticed a disturbing trend. Too often fundraisers use the same formula to seek a gift, whether they…

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