The Power of Childhood Meets the Power of Research

Tue, 09/13/2016 - 09:00

Join America's Charities, now through December, as we highlight different nonprofits and share how individuals and companies can Shape the Future of various causes through workplace giving programs.

Shaping the American Dream by Investing in Education

Wed, 09/14/2016 - 09:00

Join America's Charities, now through December, as we highlight different nonprofits and share how individuals and companies can Shape the Future of various causes through workplace giving programs. To start a workplace giving campaign, click here.

MicroEdge + Blackbaud Releases the Outcomes Maturity Model, a New Assessment Tool for Giving Sector to Gauge & Advance Measurement Sophistication

Tue, 09/13/2016 - 10:15

Developed in partnership with The Rensselaerville Institute (TRI), MicroEdge + Blackbaud’s Outcomes Maturity Model includes an online assessment tool that looks at an organization’s outcomes measurement readiness in seven key categories.

United Way of Southeastern Michigan Success to Be Measured by Community Impact

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 19:45

Like countless other organizations in the metro Detroit area and across the country, FCA and its employees are committing their time and contributions to their local United Way organizations. Hundreds of families gathered in Detroit last Thursday night for a meal symbolizing the impact that United Way of Southeastern Michigan (UWSEM) plans to make during the next two years.

CVS Health Announces National Support of YMCA of the USA Diabetes Prevention Program and LIVESTRONG Foundation Initiatives

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 15:20

CVS Health today announced that it has partnered with the YMCA of theUSA (Y-USA) to help expand two programs that provide critical support to people across the country: the Diabetes Prevention Program and the nationally recognized LIVESTRONG® Foundation at the YMCA program.

Sacramento Trash Artists

Wed, 09/14/2016 - 14:00

In late August, a team of Republic Services of Sacramento employees and some of their family members competed in a contest called “Junk 2 Genius.” This is where teams in the competition are given a pile of garbage items, a theme, and two days to make a sculpture. There were 10 tens who competed this year.

Program Spotlight: City Mission

Tue, 09/20/2016 - 12:30

This week, we’re highlighting a project with a talented team from State Street and its nonprofit partner, City Mission, a social justice organization that unites communities and transforms individuals through service, education, and advocacy. The team at State Street developed a refreshed brand and messaging in advance of City Mission’s 200th anniversary. As a result, City Mission secured funding for a redesigned visual brand and website, and to bring on a Director of Development to sustain the team’s work.

VA Employees Exhibit Innovative Solutions to Local Problems at #VADemoDay

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 10:45

Georgia DOT Receives National Pollinator Roadside Management Award

Fri, 09/09/2016 - 19:00

Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) won the 2016 North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) Pollinator Roadside Management Award, after being nominated by The Ray.

FCA Foundation Selects 2016 National Black Farmers Association Scholarship Winners

Mon, 09/12/2016 - 11:00

The FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of FCA US LLC, and the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) today announced recipients of the National Black Farmers Association Scholarship. The 2016 class of 21 students, who represent the promise of a new generation of black farmers, will receive $100,000 in scholarships that will help them pursue agriculture-related college degrees.