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Five Steps for Winning Conversations with Donors
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…
Read ArticleGiving Back in 2012: Celebrities Hire Philanthropy Consultants to Help Guide Their Giving
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…
Read ArticleBehavior Change and Corporate Responsibility
“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…
Read ArticleLCAC Recognizes Local School Teacher with Founder’s Award
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…
Read ArticleHow to Write a Perfect Donor Thank-You: A Template and Example
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…
Read ArticleEnsure More Big Victories for Animals in 2012
2011 was year of big accomplishments for animals. Ensure more victories in 2012 by supporting The Humane Society Of The United States.
Read ArticleLCAC Recognizes Local School Teacher with Founder’s Award
Lorton, VA – Longtime Lorton resident and Fairfax County school teacher, Barbara Rizer, was recognized by the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) for her tireless…
Read Article2012 Member Orientation PowerPoint Presentation
This is the PowerPoint presentation from the 3/15 Member Orientation and 3/19 webinar. 2012 Member Orientation PowerPoint Presentation
Read ArticleCity of Orlando Employees Raise More than $445,000 Through Workplace Giving
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.…
Read ArticleFeatured Charity: United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
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…
Read ArticlePet Therapy: How Children’s Inn at NIH is Using Animals And Humans to Heal Each Other
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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