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Private philanthropy in Midland tries to make up for government shortfalls
by Andy Uhler
May 17, 2018
Midland, which has only one homeless shelter with 20 beds but 264 homeless people, is resistant to government aid for its needy residents.
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Volunteer time is worth almost $25 an hour to nonprofits
by Kimberly Adams
Apr 30, 2018
The group Independent Sector tracks the value of volunteer work. This year, it averages $24.69 per hour, up more than 2 percent from last year. Independent Sector says 63 million Americans volunteer about 8 billion hours of their time per…
Days off to volunteer is an increasingly attractive benefit for workers
by Erika Beras
Jan 16, 2017
MLK Day has become a day of service for many. Those that are off may take the time to volunteer. For others, their employers may provide a day for annual volunteering, a benefit that is especially attractive to younger workers.…
MLK Day gives boost to volunteerism
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Jan 18, 2016
Martin Luther King Day is a day of service.
In Northwest, fire officials are accepting volunteers
by Andy Uhler
Aug 21, 2015
The experiment could be a model for managing disasters with limited resources.
Reddit proposes new rules
by Dan Gorenstein
Jul 17, 2015
The revolving door has deposited co-founder Huffman in the corner office.
Why you shouldn't volunteer for the holidays
by Marketplace Contributor
Dec 14, 2012
This time of year, the spirit of volunteerism begins to creep out of the deepest reaches of the cerebral cortex and sends well-meaning people in search of a deserving outlet for a helping hand. Commentator Zachary Slobig says for the…
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How social media plays into nonprofits and fundraising
by Avishay Artsy
Dec 7, 2010
This year, as we were putting together our annual survey on philanthropy, we noticed a running theme: How social media and technology are helping...