Throughout the month of April, buildings are lit up blue in order to raise awareness for the struggles faced by those on the autism spectrum. Altogether, that accounts for thirty days out of three hundred and sixty-five which are dedicated to promoting a cause that,...
In addition to the compassion and care that America’s teachers shower on their students, they also spend tremendous sums of money out of their own pockets on important supplies for their classrooms. In 2015, the average teacher spent about $500, while as many as...
Corporate philanthropy takes many forms. There are matching gift programs, generous grants and scholarships, paid time off for employees who choose to pursue volunteer opportunities, and more. In recent years, however, a new trend has emerged alongside these...
In different walks of life, the debate continues eternally as to which is more important: quality or quantity. We’ve outlined in recent blog posts the fact that the quantity of philanthropy–both in a corporate and individual sense–is increasing over time. People are...
About a decade ago, prior to Dr. Stephanie DeMar’s arrival as principal at Loma Linda Elementary school, the educational institute was rife with problems. Students were skipping school regularly as truancy rates spiked. When students did come to school, threats and...
A December, 2014 article on CFO.com entitled “Corporate Transparency: The Openess Revolution,” delved into and dissected the trend for businesses and large organizations to begin moving towards a more open, honest, and transparent business model. Taking it one...
