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October Cause Awareness: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is a hugely prevalent issue in the United States with nearly 20 people per minute, on average, experiencing physical abuse by an intimate partner. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of this awareness month and how you can help.

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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

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The National Retail Federation expects online holiday sales in the United States to shatter previous records by reaching at least $218.3 Proceeds benefit the American Civil Liberties Union, a nonprofit that works to defend the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.

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Embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion during the 2024 Women’s History Month

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Since 1987, the United States has honored women’s ongoing contributions to history, society, and culture. During March 1 – March 31, the United States chooses to remember the accomplishments of women, reflecting on their often-overlooked contributions. March is Women’s History Month. What is Women’s History Month?

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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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In the United States, only approximately four states have a law prohibiting marriage under the age of 18. And, there are two states where a couple, accompanied by parents, can marry as early as 12 years old. Each year, 12 million girls are married before they turn 18. Summers, CAE, a guest on the Association 4.0

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48 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The National Retail Federation expects online holiday sales in the United States to increase 14 percent to $163 billion in 2019. Proceeds benefit the American Civil Liberties Union, a nonprofit that works to defend the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.

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The Road to Accessibility without Borders: Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of the Marrakesh Treaty

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I have previously written about the top issues addressed by the Treaty , but to recap, the Treaty is a wonderful instrument because it requires exceptions for people who are blind or have other print disabilities in national copyright laws. HathiTrust.

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Resources for Native American Heritage Month 2021

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[Image: Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado) by Mariola Grobelska. Mesa Verde was the first national park designated with the express purpose of preserving “the works of man.”]. The United States would not be the nation it is today without the contributions of indigenous Americans. National Today.