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Building Partnerships for High-Quality Postsecondary Education in Correctional Facilities

March 31, 2016
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Confronting Growth and Disparities in American Jails

March 31, 2016
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How to Shrink a Jail

March 31, 2016

Soon after Michael Burns, 42, was booked for a drunk driving violation, he changed into an orange jumpsuit and was led into Orleans Parish Prison.…

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The Rise of 1,000 Small Jails

March 31, 2016

Some jails are notorious. Think New York City’s Rikers Island or the Los Angeles County Men’s Central Jail. News stories about overcrowding, violence, and deplorable…

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Census CFC Donations Reach $582,062

March 31, 2016

This article is a reprint, posted with permission from the Public Information Office, U.S. Census Bureau. Jeff Brown — the outreach and engagement manager for…

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Oklahoma County presiding judge vows to change bail procedures

March 18, 2016

Oklahoma County’s new presiding judge is promising to require judges who see jailed inmates for the first time to use discretion in setting bail and…

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How to Effectively Use LinkedIn for Your Non-Profit

March 14, 2016

While most non-profits realize the benefits of Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, far fewer organizations fully realize the inherent power of LinkedIn. As one of the…

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Time, Talent, and Treasure: Building a Board that Knows and Gives the Three Ts

March 14, 2016

Engaging thoughtful, proactive, and generous people to serve on your organization’s board is a challenging and important endeavor. Board service is often seen as the…

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RMHC DC Family-Centered Programs Play a Vital Role in Access to Care for Families and Children

March 3, 2016

Opening of New Ronald McDonald Family Room in Inova Children’s Hospital Allows Families to be Present and Involved in Their Child’s Treatment and Recovery  March…

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Registration Now Open! Join us for America’s Charities Membership Assembly 2016

February 24, 2016

Join America’s Charities on Friday, May 13, 2016, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, as we host our 2016 Membership Assembly at The Pew Charitable Trusts’ Conference Center in…

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Data & Transparency – Manifesting a Win-Win Future in Nonprofit Fundraising

February 24, 2016

>> Read Snapshot 2014 Report and More Giving Trends Similar to the rise of ecommerce and online banking in the decade before it, online giving…

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Corporate Engagement’s Critical Role in the Success of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

February 22, 2016

Just last year, the United Nations finalized the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a group of objectives that will continue the Millennium Development Goals’ (MDGs) journey to make the…

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