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How NAACP LDF is Working to Secure Equal Justice for All

November 7, 2017

We are facing increased attacks against civil rights. The current presidential administration has launched an “Election Integrity Commission” aimed at thwarting non-existent voter fraud that…

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How Goodwill Helped Samuel Transition from Military to Civilian Life

November 7, 2017

After successfully serving in the U.S. Army for 21 years, I retired and was ready for a second career. I had experience in Medical Supply…

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#GivingTuesday 2017: Tell Us What You’re Doing So We Can Promote You

November 6, 2017

#GivingTuesday is November 28th Launched in 2012 as a charitable answer to the Black Friday and Cyber Monday retail shopping days, #GivingTuesday is a worldwide…

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Did You Know Donors Can Pledge Volunteer Hours in the CFC?

November 6, 2017

For a first time ever, federal employees are now allowed to pledge volunteer hours through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) to share time and talent…

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Keeping the Magic Alive for Children Living with Life-Threatening Illnesses

November 6, 2017

Each year 27,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. For these children, simple surprises and joys of life are eclipsed…

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Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2017

November 2, 2017

Every year, billions of dollars are distributed in response to disasters and humanitarian crises. How much of this comes from foundations? What are other sources…

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Immunotherapy: A Promising New Approach to Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

November 2, 2017

Immunotherapy, which involves using a person’s own immune system to fight and destroy cancer cells, is considered by many leading researchers to represent the future…

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Employee Recognition and Post-Workplace Giving Campaign Follow Up

November 2, 2017

As the year comes to an end, you are likely wrapping-up your employee giving program activities. But what exactly does wrapping up your program entail?…

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One Life-Changing Moment Leads to a Wish Come True

November 2, 2017

Photo provided courtesy of Catherine Clay Photography. It was a sudden shift that left an entire family in freefall. A routine revolving around Girl Scouts,…

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Diabetes Research Institute Foundation: Focused on Finding a Cure

October 30, 2017

During November’s Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day on November 14, our communities take notice of this global health threat that continues to grow.…

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2018 Member Applications Now in Review. Need an Extension?

October 30, 2017

The 2018 membership application deadline was October 27th.  If you missed the deadline and have not requested an extension, please do so right away by…

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One Small Step for NASA’s Space-Age Sites

October 26, 2017

Most Space Age structures weren’t built to last. Despite the massive technological advances that they represent, there’s no preservation plan in place for sites like…

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