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09-13-12
Merck Announces Continued Commitment to Global Responsibility
Today Merck (NYSE: MRK) -- known as MSD outside the United States and Canada – issued its 2011 global corporate responsibility report. The report reviews performance and activities within the four key corporate responsibility areas that the company has identified as mission critical: Acce...
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09-13-12
Networked Communities and Nonprofits are Important Weapons in the Economic Recovery of American Communities
A study released today by the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) shows that a strong civic foundation is directly linked to strengthening employment at the metropolitan, county, and state levels. Communities with better civic health have weathered the recent recession far better – and exp...
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09-12-12
Executives Recognize Value of Corporate Citizenship
We all know the imperatives that are used to compel corporations to make social and environmental investments. Whether talking about poverty, climate change, food security, or water scarcity – it is clear that we need solutions, and our need becomes more urgent each year.
Corporate decisi...
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09-12-12
Learn What it Takes to Effectively Measure Community Involvement Impact
Community involvement professionals must be able to develop and execute effective measurement and evaluation processes as a tool for continuous program improvement. Like any other business managers, they need to identify goals and progress that shows a clear return on investment.
The Cente...
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09-12-12
Bayer Corporation Applauds Change The Equation For Taking Deeper Look at STEM Learning Across States
Bayer Corporation will be using a new set of reports from Change the Equation (CTEq) to deepen its commitment to action around science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning.
Vital Signs 2012, which was unveiled today by CTEq, examines student performance and a...
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09-12-12
Ceres & Trillium Seek Nominations for the 2013 Joan Bavaria Award, Honoring Leaders Helping to Build a Sustainable Global Economy
Ceres and Trillium Asset Management are seeking nominations for the sixth annual Joan Bavaria Award. Submissions will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday, December 31, 2012. Nominations can be submitted at
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09-12-12
Western Union Foundation Contributes More Than $2.7 Million To 63 Charitable Organizations Globally
The Western Union Foundation today announced that it gave more than $2.7 million to 63 charitable organizations in 21 countries during the first six months of 2012. The grants advance the Western Union Foundation’s key giving priorities, with the overall goal of creating economic opportunity arou...
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09-12-12
Linkin Park, YOSHIKI and Dikembe Mutombo Part of Exclusive Experiences to be Auctioned Benefiting "Points of Light"
Points of Light is hosting an online auction in conjunction with its inaugural 2012 Tribute Awards gala. Proceeds will support the organization’...
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09-12-12
L'Oréal USA Raises a Total of $2 Million for Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation
An incredible 550 golfers turned out September 11, 2012, for the fifth annual L’Oréal USA “Fore the Children” charity golf event, which raised $550,000 to benefit the Children’s Specialized Hospital
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09-12-12
America's Promise Alliance and ING U.S. Announce the 100 Best Communities for Young People
America’s Promise Alliance (America’s Promise) today announced the 2012 winners of the 100 Best Communities for Young People presented by ING. The competition spotlights communities that demonstrate a lasting commitment to, an...
