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Family Volunteering – All Together Now!

VQ Strategies

Whether informally, such as making a meal for a sick neighbor, or formally, such as organizing a food drive for a local charity, families have come together to make a difference. Yet, this year is a bit different. As Points of Light notes, “This year, the needs are greater than ever before.

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5 Community Needs That Companies Can Impact Now

Connection Cafe

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on and continues to cause distress, corporations are being entrusted – and expected – to lead the way to support and help solve the world’s most pressing issues. Five pressing issues that have emerged as priorities for corporate philanthropy and volunteerism are: 1.

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Agents of Change: Fostering Freedom & Independence through Nonprofit Activism & Social Impact

The Modern Nonprofit

Advocating for Social Justice: Standing Up for Rights and Freedoms Nonprofit organizations often lead the charge in advocating for social justice, engaging communities in conversations about pressing issues that affect fundamental rights and freedoms. This organization goes beyond simply advocating for women’s rights locally.

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Deconstructing An Angry Crowd: What Can We Learn?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I blogged about it on November 16 as part of a trend of focusing online competitions on regional and local givings. To reinforce the local focus of this program, 501( c)(3) non profits with an operating budget of $10 million or less will be eligible. Many other nonprofit and do good bloggers helped promote the contest.

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How Skills-Based Volunteerism Creates Transformational Experiences

Connection Cafe

One of my core values, both personally and professionally, is to give back to my local community. Because of the nature of my work, I’m lucky to be surrounded by many purpose-driven organizations making a difference for people, animals and the environment.

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This Pro Bono Week, Salesforce Celebrates Everyday Heroes

Saleforce Nonprofit

We’ve seen pressure mounting in the form of hunger, conflict, and climate change, to name a few. Hunger is undeniably one of the most pressing issues of our time, with one of every 10 people in the United States dealing with food insecurity. We all know how challenging the last few years have been.