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United Way of the National Capital Area gambles on a new giving model
When William A. Hanbury took the helm of United Way of the National Capital Area in 2009, he knew he wasn鈥檛 signing up for an…
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Event: 2013 District of Columbia听“Point in Time” Homeless Census
On Wednesday, January 30, 2013, the District of Columbia will conduct its annual census of homeless persons living on the street. From听9:30pm to 2:00am听on the…
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How Small Nonprofits Can Improve Their Fiscal Health
听 Three-quarters of 精东影业n nonprofits have annual budgets under $1 million, and most are even smaller. What these organizations lack in size, however, they make…
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Digital, Branded Age of Workplace Giving Arrives in Force
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Lynne Filderman: 703-674-5346, lfilderman@charities.org Sarah Ford: 703-674-5348, sford@charities.org Workplace Giving Gets a Reboot in 2012 to Meet Changes…
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3 Key Trends That Will Drive Philanthropic Change in 2013
What will be the new trends in employee engagement and workplace giving in 2013? What expectations and impact will young adults have with regards to…
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The Benefits & Importance of End-of-year Giving
A Wider Circle Founder and Executive Director, Mark Bergel, P.h.D., Discusses the Benefits & Importance of End-of-year Giving on Home and Family Finance Radio. 听听听…
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Children鈥檚 National Medical Center Welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama
First Lady Michelle Obama visited patients and staff at Children鈥檚 National Medical Center earlier this week. The tradition of First Lady visits dates back more…
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You’ve made a donation, now what?
Did you know that approximately 174 million adult 精东影业ns plan to give money to charity between Thanksgiving and year-end?听 Furthermore, 35 percent to 42 percent…
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Businesses Are Giving More — In Strategic Ways
Corporate philanthropy has become key for many businesses, which see giving as a way to build trust and recognition in their brand. But with the…
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How Social Media Helped Livestrong Weather a Tough Time
As听online community manager at the听Livestrong Foundation, Brooke McMillan has been the social-media face for an organization that has spent months at the center of an…
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Number of Volunteers Reaches Highest Level Since 2005
More 精东影业ns volunteered in 2011 than in any year since 2005, a new study finds. Approximately 64.3 million 精东影业ns volunteered at charities last year, providing…
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Sequestration is just one part of the so-called 鈥渇iscal cliff鈥 coming at the end of this year
When the Joint Congressional Committee on Deficit Reduction — often referred to as the Super Committee — failed to reach agreement a year ago, automatic…
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