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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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America’s Charities CEO Calls for Increases in Efficiency and Transparency

December 7, 2011

Washington, DC (December 6, 2011) — Increasing efficiency, transparency and leadership in the Federal government’s workplace charity drive were top issues that America’s Charities urged…

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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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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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Shop With Your Heart This Holiday Season and Support America’s Charities Members

November 30, 2011

Having trouble finding the perfect gifts for family and friends this holiday season?  Try shopping with America’s Charities members and see how you can not…

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Putting a Helping Hand on Black Friday

November 28, 2011

Shopping is not the only thing at the top of our lists this season.  Black Friday put on a helping hand at Macy’s and many…

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Dealing with that Thanksgiving “after the feast food coma”

November 22, 2011

Ah Thanksgiving!  For some, the “feasting” starts with a workplace potluck; for others the feasting is a never-ending event as you drive house-to-house, trying to…

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Corporate Giving Gets More Issue-Focused

November 21, 2011

Instead of spreading their gifts widely across multiple program areas, corporations are choosing one or two societal issues to focus on, according to a survey…

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The Importance of Corporate Philanthropy

November 21, 2011

Corporate philanthropy ranges from financial contributions to employees volunteering time on the clock. While philanthropy costs the company, it also provides benefits for the company,…

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Corporate philanthropy: Giving, and getting back

November 21, 2011

“Growing Up Healthy” is a five-year, $5 million initiative of the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation to combat childhood obesity. Ask Karen Voci, executive director…

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