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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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Giving Back in 2012: Celebrities Hire Philanthropy Consultants to Help Guide Their Giving

March 29, 2012

In 2010, Harriett Ryan of the Los Angeles Times wrote: An increasing number of celebrities are paying charity experts for advice. Some celebs want to…

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Behavior Change and Corporate Responsibility

March 29, 2012

“We have to start thinking about and working with the private sector.” That’s the counsel from John Bromely, director of the National Social Marketing Centre…

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LCAC Recognizes Local School Teacher with Founder’s Award

March 29, 2012

Longtime Lorton resident and Fairfax County school teacher, Barbara Rizer, was recognized by the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) for her tireless dedication to helping…

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Why Companies who Emulate the Fairy Tale Nature of GKTW’s Work Environment will Improve their Employee Engagement Initiatives.

March 23, 2012

I recently spoke at The 2012 ACCP Annual Conference on Corporate Contributions In Orlando, Florida.  ACCP (Association of Corporate Contributions Professionals) is a nonprofit advocacy…

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How to Write a Perfect Donor Thank-You: A Template and Example

March 22, 2012

The Network for Good recognized Community First member A Wider Circle (AWC) in a recent blog posting. They praised AWC for their ability to write…

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Ensure More Big Victories for Animals in 2012

March 21, 2012

2011 was year of big accomplishments for animals. Ensure more victories in 2012 by supporting The Humane Society Of The United States.

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LCAC Recognizes Local School Teacher with Founder’s Award

March 21, 2012

Lorton, VA – Longtime Lorton resident and Fairfax County school teacher, Barbara Rizer, was recognized by the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) for her tireless…

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2012 Member Orientation PowerPoint Presentation

March 19, 2012

This is the PowerPoint presentation from the 3/15 Member Orientation and 3/19 webinar.   2012 Member Orientation PowerPoint Presentation

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City of Orlando Employees Raise More than $445,000 Through Workplace Giving

March 15, 2012

Through the City of Orlando’s Workplace Giving Campaign, more than $445,000 in donations was distributed to 464 charity organizations at the City Council meeting Monday.…

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Featured Charity: United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)

March 9, 2012

Did you know more than 65% of people served by UCP have disabilities OTHER than Cerebral Palsy? From disabilities evidenced from birth to traumatic brain…

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Pet Therapy: How Children’s Inn at NIH is Using Animals And Humans to Heal Each Other

March 5, 2012

Those of us who own pets know they make us happy. But a growing body of scientific research is showing that our pets can also…

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