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Access to Clean Water is a Global Nutrition Issue

March 17, 2015

783 million (1 in 9) people do not have access to clean water, and it is projected that two thirds of humanity will live in water-stressed…

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Are We Creating a Lost Generation of Women in Our Workforce?

March 17, 2015

Throughout the past 16 years, I’ve seen many qualified women come through our doors who are simply passed over in the job market, judged on…

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What’s next for women’s rights? Have your say!

March 17, 2015

This month we celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 and the kick-off of the 59th UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Both of these events happen…

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Thurgood Marshall College Fund Partnering with Apple to Inspire the Next Generation of Talent

March 17, 2015

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Apple have announced a partnership to identify, develop and harness talent from the nation’s community of Historically Black…

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SPLC sues private probation company, Alabama city over racketeering scheme

March 17, 2015

When Roxanne Reynolds couldn’t pay the fines from traffic tickets in Clanton, Alabama, the city court put her on “pay-only” probation – a form of…

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SPLC: Working Towards a Day When Equal Justice & Equal Opportunity Become Reality

March 16, 2015

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society.…

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Giving to D.C.’s Federal Workplace Drive Declines 2%

March 14, 2015

By Holly Hall Contributions by Washington-area employees to the Combined Federal Campaign, the government’s workplace giving drive, declined again last year to $49.2 million, a…

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Coffee Meets Water: Restoring Clean Water Through Crowdfunding

March 13, 2015

By Nellie Kim and Sarah Ford Can you imagine not having access to clean water?  The truth is, not having access to clean water is…

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Registration Now Open for Membership Assembly 2015

March 12, 2015

It’s almost time for America’s Charities annual member meeting! Register now for Membership Assembly and join us at The Pew Charitable Trusts’ Conference Center in Washington, D.C. on May 14,…

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Charities Lose Big Revenue by Ignoring Minorities, Study Suggests

March 12, 2015

By Holly Hall Fundraisers are missing revenue opportunities by failing to keep up with rapid changes in the nation’s demographics. Minorities are often overlooked by…

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Reaping Big Rewards by Doing the Unexpected

March 12, 2015

By Bill Shore At Share Our Strength, it took us nearly 25 years to learn that doing what is most expected of us required doing…

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Mark Your Calendar! CPL’s 25th Anniversary Gala is April 11th

March 12, 2015

Join Canine Partners for Life (CPL) in celebrating their silver anniversary! CPL’s 25th Anniversary Gala: Saturday, April 11, 2015 7:00 pm–10:00 pmWintherthur Museum and Country…

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