Accountability

Workforce Expert Dr. Andrew Temte Releases New Book Unveiling Management Operating System for Sustainable Business Success

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Released today, The Balanced Business: Building Organizational Trust and Accountability through Smooth Workflows is the latest book from former CEO and renowned thought leader Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Released today, The Balanced Business: Building Organizational Trust and Accountability through Smooth Workflows is the latest book from former CEO and renowned thought leader Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA.
  • Dr. Temte accomplishes this by uniquely blending the concepts of organizational health and continuous improvement to create a compelling management operating system.
  • This operating system contains the tools and processes—both strategic and tactical—that are essential for any business to thrive and grow long-term.
  • Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA, is the former CEO of Kaplan Professional, author of Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire, and host of The Balancing Act Podcast .

AMERICAN SKIN ASSOCIATION EARNS COVETED FOUR-STAR RATING FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Skin Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that it has received the coveted Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, the nation's premier assessor of charities.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Skin Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that it has received the coveted Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, the nation's premier assessor of charities.
  • "American Skin Association's Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator is a testament to our unwavering dedication to improve dermatologic health," said Howard P. Milstein, Chairman of ASA.
  • "We are delighted to provide American Skin Association with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence," said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator.
  • "What an honor it is for American Skin Association to receive this Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator," said David A. Norris, M.D., President of ASA.

EQAO Releases Provincial Assessment Results For 2022–2023 School Year: Data Show Encouraging Growth in Mathematics Achievement, While Literacy Skills Acquired by Students Remain Stable Across Ontario

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Assessment results for all participating students:

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  • Assessment results for all participating students:
    72% of Grade 3 students indicated that they like to read, and 73% that they think they are a good reader.
  • 57% of Grade 3 students indicated that they like to write, and 56% that they think they are a good writer.
  • Assessment results for all participating students:
    51% of Grade 9 students indicated that they like mathematics, and 53% that they think they are good at mathematics.
  • According to the data from 2022–2023, overall success rates on the TPCL are high, showing stability in the literacy skills acquired by Ontario students.

Alley Cat Allies Earns Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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This rating designates Alley Cat Allies as an official "Give With Confidence" organization, indicating that it is using donations effectively based on Charity Navigator's criteria.

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  • This rating designates Alley Cat Allies as an official "Give With Confidence" organization, indicating that it is using donations effectively based on Charity Navigator's criteria.
  • "Good governance and financial health continue to be a priority for Alley Cat Allies, and the Four-Star Charity Navigator rating is further evidence of our commitment to excel in these areas," said Coryn Julien, communications director for Alley Cat Allies.
  • "We are delighted to provide Alley Cat Allies with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence," said Michael Thatcher, president and CEO of Charity Navigator.
  • We are eager to see the good work that Alley Cat Allies is able to accomplish in the years ahead."

Charity Navigator Announces Winners in First-Ever Community Choice Awards

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator, the nation's largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, announced the winners today of its first-ever Community Choice Awards , which recognize and celebrate the exceptional work of top-rated charities.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator, the nation's largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, announced the winners today of its first-ever Community Choice Awards , which recognize and celebrate the exceptional work of top-rated charities.
  • Charity Navigator analyzes nonprofit performance based on four key indicators, referred to as beacons , and each of the winning organizations has earned Charity Navigator's prestigious four-star rating with assessments on all four beacons: Leadership & Adaptability, Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, and Impact & Results.
  • The winners were determined by the total number of votes received by supporters within each size-based category.
  • "Congratulations to the outstanding charities that have been honored with the Community Choice Awards and a big thank you to the supporters who cast their votes and made this recognition possible," says Michael Thatcher, President & CEO of Charity Navigator.

RUSH REMAINS AMONG NATION'S BEST FOR QUALITY

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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The Vizient study of nearly 800 hospitals -- which also includes separately ranked community hospitals and smaller academic medical centers -- evaluates hospitals' performance based on the Institute of Medicine's six domains of care: safety, timeliness, effectiveness, efficiency, equity and patient centeredness.

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  • Vizient's Quality and Accountability Study -- the only hospital rating system that relies solely on patient outcome data for all inpatients -- ranks RUSH University Medical Center No.
  • "I take immense pride in our dedicated RUSH team, which remains unwavering in its commitment to enhancing the quality of care for patients."
  • While RUSH consistently ranks among the top performers in every major hospital rating system, being among the best in the Vizient Quality and Accountability ranking is one of the most respected gauges of quality and safety.
  • "Quality encompasses everything that should go right during a hospital stay," said Dr. Brian Stein, the medical center's chief quality officer.

Water Mission Earns 17th Consecutive Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for the 17th consecutive year.

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  • NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for the 17th consecutive year.
  • This rating designates Water Mission as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that the organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria.
  • We are eager to see the good work that Water Mission is able to accomplish in the years ahead.”
    “Water Mission’s four-star Charity Navigator rating reflects our commitment to transparency, good governance and financial health,” said George Greene IV, PE, CEO and President of Water Mission.
  • To learn more about Water Mission’s Four-Star Charity Navigator rating click here.

Charity Navigator Announces Methodology Update, Enhances Nonprofit Evaluations

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator , the nation's largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, announced today its Fall Ratings Methodology Update that will give donors a more holistic and nuanced view of nonprofit effectiveness.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator , the nation's largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, announced today its Fall Ratings Methodology Update that will give donors a more holistic and nuanced view of nonprofit effectiveness.
  • Charity Navigator analyzes nonprofit performance based on four key indicators—Accountability & Finance, Impact & Results, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability— referred to as beacons.
  • Based on a survey among Charity Navigator donors, 80% would rather donate to a four-star charity with all four beacons compared to one beacon.
  • The Fall Methodology Update is the latest of Charity Navigator's enhancements to its Encompass Rating System to make nonprofit evaluations more comprehensive and impact-focused.

COP28 UAE President-Designate commits to put health at the center of climate discussions

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Dr. Al Jaber appealed to the international community to support this significant event and come to COP28 ready to address the connection between climate change and health.

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  • Dr. Al Jaber appealed to the international community to support this significant event and come to COP28 ready to address the connection between climate change and health.
  • Dr. Al Jaber stressed the importance of addressing the crucial connection between climate change and health.
  • He said: "The connection between health and climate change is evident, yet it has not been a specific focus of the COP process — until now.
  • The other three focus areas include fast-tracking the energy transition, fixing climate finance, and ensuring a fully inclusive COP28.

Applied Industrial Technologies Releases 2023 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) today announced the release of its Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report for 2023.

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  • Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) today announced the release of its Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report for 2023.
  • The Report details the Company’s progress and initiatives across its ESG focus areas and solutions, aimed at advancing sustainability and socially responsible business practices across its organization.
  • The Report is rooted in the Company’s eight Core Values that resonate throughout the business to guide associates and reinforce performance standards.
  • The Applied® Core Values include: Integrity, Respect, Customer Focus, Commitment to Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, and Teamwork.