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The Feedback Loop: Innovative Tools to Engage Employees

January 29, 2013

Peter Dudley, Senior Vice President, Community Support Programs, Wells Fargo Social Responsibility Group: Peter joined Wells Fargo in 2001 after 10 years in software startups.…

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Wealthy young donors more focused on advancing causes and measurable impact

January 25, 2013

According to a new study released today, affluent young donors say they are more focused than their parents and grandparents on producing a measurable impact…

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Kids Beating Cancer Founder Margaret Guedes named Central Floridian of the Year Runner-up

January 21, 2013

In case you didn’t see it in the Orlando Sentinel, Kids Beating Cancer Founder and CEO, Margaret Guedes, was named Central Floridian of the Year…

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LIVESTRONG “Grateful Beyond Measure”

January 18, 2013

In light of this week’s latest news around Lance Armstrong, many people are wondering about the future of LIVESTRONG and question whether to continue supporting…

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The Bachelor’s Sean Lowe Surprises 2 Girls from the Starlight Children’s Foundation

January 17, 2013

Do you watch ABC’s hit show The Bachelor?Ìý Then you will not want to miss the next episode on Janaury 21st (and if you don’t…

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United Way of the National Capital Area gambles on a new giving model

January 14, 2013

When William A. Hanbury took the helm of United Way of the National Capital Area in 2009, he knew he wasn’t signing up for an…

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Event: 2013 District of ColumbiaÌý“Point in Time” Homeless Census

January 10, 2013

On Wednesday, January 30, 2013, the District of Columbia will conduct its annual census of homeless persons living on the street. FromÌý9:30pm to 2:00amÌýon the…

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How Small Nonprofits Can Improve Their Fiscal Health

January 7, 2013

Ìý Three-quarters of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµn 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

December 31, 2012

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

December 25, 2012

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

December 20, 2012

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. ÌýÌýÌý…

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Children’s National Medical Center Welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama

December 19, 2012

First Lady Michelle Obama visited patients and staff at Children’s National Medical Center earlier this week. The tradition of First Lady visits dates back more…

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