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How to Kill a Workplace Giving Campaign

March 29, 2018

The Tallahassee Democrat recently reported that lawmakers have decided to shut down the Florida State Employees’ Charitable Campaign (FSECC) for good. In its heyday, this…

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350 Advocates From Across the Country Storm D.C. for Population Connection’s Capitol Hill Days 2018

March 28, 2018

This past weekend, 350 activists stormed D.C. for the weekend to speak out against Trump’s Global Gag Rule, and to urge their elected officials to…

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Interested in Participating in our Fall Advertising Campaign? Take This Survey!

March 22, 2018

We’re in the process of putting together this year’s Fall Member Ad Campaign and need your feedback.  Each year, America’s Charities offers members the opportunity to…

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March is National Reading Month – Join RIF So All Children Have the Ability to Read and Succeed

March 22, 2018

It’s a startling fact that 25 million children in the U.S. cannot read proficiently and by the fourth grade, 65% of children are reading below…

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Celebrate the Extraordinary Achievements of People with Down Syndrome and Other Disabilities

March 14, 2018

In 2018, people with Down syndrome and other disabilities are celebrating extraordinary achievements. They are graduating high school with their peers, attending postsecondary programs, enjoying…

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – Take Care of Your Health!

March 14, 2018

Colorectal cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer in both men and women and the second leading cause of cancer death in the United…

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World Water Day: Nature for Water

March 13, 2018

This World Water Day, we’d like you to imagine a few simple scenes. First, imagine yourself on a sweltering summer day, drinking a refreshing cup…

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Recap: Hurricane Harvey

March 12, 2018

Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 25 and was the strongest hurricane to hit Texas in more than 50 years. The storm killed 77 people. Harvey also…

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Recap: Hurricanes Irma and Maria

March 12, 2018

Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida on Sept. 10 as a Category 3 storm after leaving a trail of destruction through the Caribbean, including significant…

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Superheroes Unite to Protect the Future of Children Diagnosed with Cancer

March 12, 2018

 “Your child has cancer” – it’s the worst news a parent can hear. For some families, this heartbreaking news comes just months after their son’s…

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The Ultimate Guide to Year-round Employee Giving

March 12, 2018

Many companies offer employees the chance to take part in seasonal giving campaigns or in an annual day of service. But for companies that are…

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Charitable Funds Management Case Study: How One Fortune 500 Company Scaled Its Impact and Cut Costs by More Than $225,000

March 9, 2018

Is it better to manage charitable funds distribution in-house? One Fortune 500 company was stunned when it calculated the cost of managing its company’s in-house…

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