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Rescued Dog Gets St. Patrick’s Day Birthday

March 18, 2014

Source: PetSmart Charities by Jennifer Greenwood Coming home from work, Maria McGuire was still sad about the loss of her golden retriever, Max, 2 weeks…

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Amnesty International USA’s Human Rights Conference 2014

March 18, 2014

Source: Amnesty International USA Bring Human Rights HomeÌýat Amnesty’s 2014 Human Rights Conference and Annual General Meeting! Meet other activists, take direct action, and hear…

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Brain Biopsies Improve Diagnosis and Offer Treatment Insight

March 18, 2014

Source: Morris Animal Foundation When Tucker, an 8-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, was diagnosed with a brain mass, his owner felt fortunate because veterinarians were able…

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Stand Out, Speak Up and Seize Control Against Big Tobacco on Kick Butts Day 2014

March 18, 2014

Organized by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and sponsored by the United Health Foundation, March 19, 2014 is Kick Butts Day – a national day…

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A “Win, Win, Win” Relationship for Hope Connections and Business Partners ¾«¶«Ó°Òµn Odyssey Relay (AOR) and Specialties Inc.

March 18, 2014

Facing cancer is scary enough, but thanks to Hope Connections for Cancer Support (Hope Connections) and their free programs, no one is prevented from getting…

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Could Changes in the Charitable Deduction be Good for Charities?

March 14, 2014

Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy Proposals to limit or even eliminate charitable tax deductions are a new norm for members of Congress and White House…

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Helping Children Succeed in School with “SchoolTools”

March 14, 2014

Source: Charities@Work By Natasha Hjelm, Global Impact For children everywhere, education is the best hope for breaking free from poverty. Yet even school supplies are…

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How to Engage Employees in Workplace Philanthropy

March 14, 2014

What examples of effective tactics do businesses employ to engage employees in giving? Should companies pick charities, or leave it open to employees? What kinds…

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Study Finds Hormone Problems in Group of Retired NFL Players

March 12, 2014

Source: Los Angeles Times By Nathan Fenno Repeated head injuries among professional football players can lead to hormonal dysfunction and decreased quality of life, according…

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Register Now! Fairfax CASA 4th Annual Run for the Children 8K Race & 3K Run/Walk

March 11, 2014

What:Ìý 4th Annual Fairfax CASA Run for the Children 8K Race & 3K Run/Walk Where:Ìý In historic Fairfax City, starting and ending at the Fairfax…

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3M Employee Engagement Program Touches Local Nonprofits across the Country

March 11, 2014

Source: Good360 ​By Tara Laskowski With more than 80,000 employees around the world, 3M’s culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies…

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Why Millennials Are Not Interested in Your Corporate Service Program

March 11, 2014

Source: Charities@Work By Derrick Feldmann When a Millennial employee swipes their card to gain access to the company’s building, their interests, networks, and personal passions…

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