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Charity

Featured Charity: “I Have A Dream” Foundation

February 10, 2012

Working to ensure that one day, all children receive the opportunity to achieve a college education and fully capitalize on their talents, this charity has…

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Featured Charity: Rebuilding Together Alexandria

February 6, 2012

Part of a nationwide home repair and rehabilitation initiative, this charity is dedicated to keeping low-income homeowners living in safety, warmth, and independence through volunteer…

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Corporate Philanthropy: Looking Beyond the Check

February 1, 2012

While charitable giving is finally back on the rise, so too are the pressures facing nonprofits in appealing to corporate partners. Gone are the days of…

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Charity choice should be preserved; not condemned.

January 30, 2012

Not only has tax season arrived, but we’re also in the midst of a fiery political battle between GOP candidates contending for the position of…

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Charity choice should be preserved; not condemned.

January 30, 2012

Not only has tax season arrived, but we’re also in the midst of a fiery political battle between GOP candidates contending for the position of…

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Forbes Insights Study: Motivation for Corporate Giving Affects Results

January 19, 2012

Survey describes the evolving nature of volunteerism and its importance to achieving business goals. A new study by Forbes Insights, called “The New Paradigm: Volunteerism.…

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In 2012 Corporate Giving is No Longer a Business Footnote

January 9, 2012

  In years past, corporations made donations both locally and nationally and really didn’t make a big deal about it. It was just part of…

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The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation Grants Support to the Community

December 21, 2011

The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is dedicated to facilitating access to medical-related services that have the potential to significantly enhance either the clinical condition or the…

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Top 12 Predictions for Corporate Responsibility in 2012

December 15, 2011

We’re now at that that time of the year when we all stare into our crystal balls to determine what the future holds.  Since my…

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Free enterprise and philanthropy are inseparable

December 14, 2011

‘Tis the season for gift giving, not just to our friends and loved ones, but also to our favorite charities. Studies show that many charities…

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2010 Ends Strong; Future Looks Just as Promising

December 8, 2011

America’s Charities’ Board Chair, Marcia Bullard and the organization’s President and CEO, Steve Delfin, presented a “State of the Federation” address before a full house…

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A Dynamic Leader Helps Keep a Food Charity’s Cupboards Full

December 7, 2011

The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently released an article featuring one of America’s Charities member charities, Feeding America, and pointed out some key factors that have…

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