Nonprofit organization

Alliance for Decision Education Recognized as One of The NonProfit Times’ Best Nonprofits to Work For

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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The NonProfit Times, the leading national business publication for nonprofit managers, has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify nonprofit organizations where leaders have excelled in creating quality workplaces.

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  • The NonProfit Times, the leading national business publication for nonprofit managers, has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify nonprofit organizations where leaders have excelled in creating quality workplaces.
  • This survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in the nonprofit industry, benefiting the industry's economy, workforce, and businesses.
  • “Our teams work to cultivate a workplace environment where everyone feels empowered to reach their full potential,” said Adriana Massara, Interim Executive Director at the Alliance.
  • For more information on The Nonprofit Times’ Best Nonprofits to Work For program, visit www.BestNonprofitstoWorkFor.com .

AHF’s Just Use It Ad Campaign Named OBIE Award Finalist

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Public Policy, Government, AIDS, Health, Other Policy Issues, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Social Activism, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Just, Partnership, Patient, Public, URL, City, Nonprofit organization, Gold, Burn, AHF, Multimedia, Public service

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326133990/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326133990/en/
    AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s (AHF) Just Use It ad campaign – featuring a condom-clad banana, the slogan “Just Use It,” and the useacondom.com URL – is a finalist for the 2024 OBIE Awards, which have been rewarding the best in out-of-home advertising for more than 80 years.
  • This campaign is running in more than a dozen cities across the country; the billboard pictured is in New York City.
  • The Just Use It campaign debuted in August 2023 to promote condom use and ran in six central Los Angeles locations.
  • campaign won a Gold OBIE award in 2017, and AHF was an OBIE finalist with its #StandAgainstHate campaign in 2018.

SOUNDEXCHANGE RECEIVES 'USA TODAY' TOP WORKPLACES HONOR

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music-tech organization powering the future of music, has been honored as one of USA TODAY's Top Workplaces USA 2024.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music-tech organization powering the future of music, has been honored as one of USA TODAY's Top Workplaces USA 2024.
  • The award, which recognizes SoundExchange as a company that prioritizes a people-centred culture and gives employees a voice, is based entirely on employee engagement survey data.
  • "It is truly an honor for our company to receive a USA TODAY Top Workplaces 2024 award," said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange.
  • SoundExchange has been previously honored with a Top Workplaces for Nonprofit award in 2023 and 2021, as well as a Top Workplaces USA award and The Washington Post's Top Workplaces Regional (Washington D.C.) in 2021.

Observer Names The TASC Group One of The Nation's Top Nonprofit PR Firms

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Observer recognized The TASC Group, a nonprofit communications and public relations firm, as one of the nation's Top PR Firms for Nonprofits and Causes. The Top PR Firms for Nonprofits & Causes list is part of Observer's annual 2024 Power Series and highlights PR agencies that work for the greater good within the nonprofit and social justice sectors.

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  • NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Observer recognized The TASC Group , a nonprofit communications and public relations firm, as one of the nation's Top PR Firms for Nonprofits and Causes.
  • For over two decades, The TASC Group has provided comprehensive communications services to a broad spectrum of cause-driven clients spanning the nonprofit, philanthropic and social justice spaces.
  • "Our team is incredibly honored to be recognized as one of the Top PR Firms for Nonprofits and Causes by Observer," said Rida Bint Fozi, president and partner at The TASC Group.
  • The TASC Group has received consistent recognition for excellence in nonprofit communications and cause-driven PR.

UpMetrics Launches Free Impact Framework Building Tool for Impact Organizations

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UpMetrics, an impact measurement and management software company, today announced the release of its new and improved Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) Suite, purpose-built to help mission-driven organizations measure, maximize, and showcase the positive social or environmental impact of their work.

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  • As part of this platform rollout, UpMetrics provides free access to the Impact Framework Builder functionality as part of a Starter package offering.
  • "Our Impact Framework Builder is a free, easy-to-use tool that empowers organizations to measure, manage and communicate their impact, paving the way to access mission aligned capital that will maximize outcomes and long-term sustainability."
  • In alignment with their vision towards creating a data-driven ecosystem that drives capital and resources to impact, UpMetrics will be delivering additional updates to its platform throughout 2024, including impact framework publishing tools to connect impact organizations and an advanced two-sided portfolio reporting feature to streamline data collection and information sharing between funders and impact producers.
  • For more information, visit https://upmetrics.com/platform , or register for the free Impact Framework Builder via https://upmetrics.com/getstarted

FORVIS Nonprofit Study Reveals Strong Demand for Services Alongside Ongoing Workforce Shortages, Inflation

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Other Philanthropy, Finance, Consulting, Accounting, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Foundation, Nonprofit organization, Organization, Annual report, Management

Additionally, to mitigate operational expenses, more than two-thirds of organizations are planning to cut programs and services over the next two years.

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  • Additionally, to mitigate operational expenses, more than two-thirds of organizations are planning to cut programs and services over the next two years.
  • Furthermore, more than half of nonprofits saw an increase in net income in 2023 as leaders dealt with workforce shortages, the rising demand for assistance, and growing operational costs.
  • These findings are among many in the 2024 State of the Nonprofit Sector Report released today by FORVIS .
  • “While organizations will increasingly lean on technology to lessen workforce demands, the importance of real human interactions will persist.

Washington Trust Charitable Foundation Donates $122,000 to Housing Organizations in Rhode Island

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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WESTERLY, R.I., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust ("the Bank") today announced that the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation ("Charitable Foundation") has awarded $122,000 to seven Rhode Island organizations in support of various programs to support safe and affordable housing and homeownership programs throughout the Ocean State.

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  • WESTERLY, R.I., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust ("the Bank") today announced that the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation ("Charitable Foundation") has awarded $122,000 to seven Rhode Island organizations in support of various programs to support safe and affordable housing and homeownership programs throughout the Ocean State.
  • The grants are part of more than $459,000 of total giving granted by the Charitable Foundation to 60 organizations throughout the Bank's footprint.
  • "Washington Trust is committed to supporting organizations that offer safe and affordable housing programs for our neighbors," said Rolando Lora, Washington Trust Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Lending Officer.
  • The Washington Trust Charitable Foundation is committed to furthering Washington Trust's support of the communities it serves.

Pactman Selected for Seed Spot Accelerator and Microsoft Founder's Hub Startup Program

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Nonprofit organization, Software, Growth, GoFundMe, Attention, Natural language processing, Machine learning, Microsoft, Video game

Seed Spot is renowned for its commitment to supporting ventures with a mission to make a positive social or environmental impact.

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  • Seed Spot is renowned for its commitment to supporting ventures with a mission to make a positive social or environmental impact.
  • Pledge Software's innovative approach to revolutionizing philanthropy caught the attention of Seed Spot's discerning panel, leading to its selection for this esteemed program.
  • Furthermore, Pledge Software has been accepted into the Microsoft Founder's Hub Startup Program, which provides grants of up to $150,000 for server costs.
  • With the backing of Seed Spot and the support of the Microsoft Founder's Hub Startup Program, Pledge Software is poised to expand its reach and make an even greater impact in the philanthropic sector.

In honor of Black History Month, Dion's Chicago Dream Releases Two New Videos: "Dream Day" and "Dion's Chicago Dream Theme"

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- It's been a historic Black History Month for Dion's Chicago Dream, a food-security nonprofit founded by a Black Navy veteran from Chicago's South Side.

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  • To celebrate "Dream Day," Dion's Chicago Dream pulled off a big surprise for the family that received the milestone delivery.
  • To close out Black History Month, Dion's Chicago Dream is releasing a "Dream Day" video that captures this heartwarming moment for others to enjoy.
  • Now, we hope this video will make other families smile, as well," said Dion Dawson, founder and chief dreamer of Dion's Chicago Dream.
  • Watch until the end to see a cool Bonus Feature: The brand-new Dion's Chicago Dream Theme music video.

Advertising Vehicles Partners with The Healing Center, Will Unveil New Vehicle Wrap February 26th

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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CINCINNATI, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Advertising Vehicles is proud to announce its partnership with The Healing Center, a prominent nonprofit organization in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through Advertising Vehicles' Nonprofit Sponsorship Program, The Healing Center will receive a free custom vinyl wrap that will bring their brand and mission in front of thousands every day.

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  • The Fleet Graphics People chose Cincinnati-based non-profit The Healing Center to receive a free vehicle wrap as part of The Nonprofit Sponsorship Program.
  • CINCINNATI, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Advertising Vehicles is proud to announce its partnership with The Healing Center, a prominent nonprofit organization in Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • Through Advertising Vehicles' Nonprofit Sponsorship Program, The Healing Center will receive a free custom vinyl wrap that will bring their brand and mission in front of thousands every day.
  • Through this partnership, Advertising Vehicles will leverage its expertise in vehicle design to create a compelling visual representation of The Healing Center's mission and message.