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Monthly Archives: April 2011
IRS Shows Major Drop in Charitable Contributions During Recession
The recent economic recession had a larger impact on charitable giving than originally thought, according to an article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The startling news that the total amount of contributions may have dropped up to 20% has serious … Continue reading
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If you are reading this story, you no doubt have noticed that the Power of A website looks a little different. Based on feedback we’ve received from association members and social media experts, we have implemented some changes to make … Continue reading
House Members Request IRS to Investigate AARP
Three high-ranking House Republicans have asked the IRS to look into AARP to determine if the (c)(4) organization has violated its tax-exempt status. House Democrats decry the investigation as pay-back for AARP’s support of the health care bill. Continue reading
Minnesota Grocers Association
The Minnesota Grocers Association partnered with America’s Second Harvest Food Banks in a statewide campaign to fight hunger.
“Minnesota’s Own” is a unique statewide partnership among grocers, industry vendors, consumers and community food support agencies to educate people on how hunger affects the state’s residents. In 2008 alone, members of the Minnesota Grocers Association raised over $610,000 and 320,000 pounds of food to provide nearly 3,000,000 meals to hungry Minnesotans through “Minnesota’s Own.”
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Food Bank for New York City
Earned Income Tax Credit Program The Food Bank For New York City operates the largest civilian Earned Income Tax Credit program in the nation, connecting the working poor with public benefits designed to help lift individuals and families out of … Continue reading
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American Automobile Association
AAA School Safety Patrol Program The AAA School Safety Program combines leadership training and safety education for grade school children, who volunteer to serve as safety patrol officers outside of their schools before and after class. Patrollers help children cross … Continue reading
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American Academy of Pediatrics
Helping Babies Breathe Helping Babies Breathe is a training program developed by members of the American Academy of Pediatrics to give developing countries the essential skills of newborn resuscitation to reduce infant mortality. The program was introduced in Kenya, India, … Continue reading
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Haiti Relief and Disaster Preparedness Less than 48 hours after the January earthquake in Haiti, members of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons sprang into action to provide surgical aid to earthquake survivors. The organization established a Central Command Center … Continue reading
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2010 Associations Make a Better World Awards
Recognizing association programs, projects and activities that make a significant contribution to society and economies around the world. The American Academy of Ophthalmology Ophthalmic News and Education (ONE) Network The ONE Network is an online educational platform designed for ophthalmologists … Continue reading
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National Business Aviation Association And Aerobridge
Corporate Aviation Responding in Emergencies (C.A.R.E.) When the earthquake struck Haiti, the National Business Aviation Association immediately took flight. Its membership volunteered to take part in a unified effort to bring life-saving specialists and supplies to impacted areas and transport … Continue reading
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