GSK and Save the Children Call for Developing Country Innovations to Enter $1 million Award

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 12:00

GSK and Save the Children today launched their fourth annual $1 million Healthcare Innovation Award, which rewards innovations in healthcare that help to reduce child deaths in developing countries and have the potential to reach even more children.

First Annual Great Massachusetts Cleanup Yields Nearly 33 Tons of Trash

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 12:00

The first annual Great Massachusetts Cleanup wrapped up at the end of May with impressive results. Thanks to the efforts of nearly 9,000 volunteers and municipal leaders in 50 communities across the state, there are at least 33 fewer tons of trash and litter in Massachusetts.

SECURE THE FUTURE Gives Teens a Voice at AIDS 2016

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 11:45

A generation after the HIV epidemic first shook the world, the statistics can still seem daunting. That’s especially true in sub-Saharan Africa, where today 1.6 million adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19 are living with HIV. But if you look beyond the numbers you’ll find more hope than ever.

Three Steps to Effectively Measure Philanthropic Impact

Mon, 07/18/2016 - 15:10

According to The Council on Foundations (COF) Report, Increasing Impact & Enhancing Value, corporate philanthropy is as vital as ever to business and society. And yet corporate leaders are under increasing pressure to connect the value of their programs with performance drivers that matter in the business. They must demonstrate that their philanthropic investment is both effective and aligned with business outcomes.

Sears & Rebuilding Together: Heroes At Home - Denver VFW

Mon, 07/18/2016 - 12:00

Sears has launched its ninth annual Heroes at Home campaign with Rebuilding Together to raise funds and assist military families facing hardship by making necessary repairs, improvements or modifications to their homes.

Shaping Innovation Through Play

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 15:45

I live in San Francisco, where “making” and “tinkering” has become a rite of passage for kids. Schools, public and independent, are building maker spaces. Libraries are hosting making workshops. And every summer, parents go to somewhat absurd lengths to get their kids into the stunningly popular Maker Camps that have popped up across the city. I know, I’m one of them. And it’s worth it, my now eight-year-old still remembers proudly the giant crocodile he built two years ago at a Maker Camp, and brags daily that he knows how to use a chop saw. To him, making equals fun, and first and foremost that’s what it is. But it’s also deeply empowering for young people, who learn through making to collaborate, evaluate and create.

Jeremy Hance on Big Conservation

Tue, 07/19/2016 - 14:50

Do you ever wonder what impact well-known wildlife groups like the Nature Conservancy and the World Wildlife Fund are having?

America’s Charities Selected to Design and Facilitate the 2016 State of Maryland Charity Campaign

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 13:00

Secretary of State John Wobensmith is pleased to announce that America’s Charities has been selected as the 2016 contractor for the State’s Maryland Charity Campaign (MCC). The MCC allows State employees and retirees an opportunity to donate to nearly 1,000 eligible charities.

Accenture, The University of Notre Dame, and The Rural Development Company in South Africa Launch Renewable Energy Program in KwaZulu-Natal, Delivering Clean, Affordable Electricity

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 13:15

Test Your Employee Engagement IQ

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 14:45

What do your employees really want? It’s not all about volunteerism and matching grants. Put your employee engagement knowledge to the test and learn more about the findings of the 2016 Cone Communications Employee Engagement Study.