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National Audubon Day

April 26 is designated as National Audubon Day, in memory John Audubon, the famed ornithologist, naturalist, and painter born on this date in 1785. Audubon is known for...

National Help a Horse Day

April 26 marks the fifth annual Help a Horse Day. According to the ASPCA, it’s a day for equine rescues and sanctuaries to raise awareness about the lifesaving work...

“Be Righteous and Help Others”

Watch SV2’s Laura Lauder discuss the two Jewish values that inspire her to give, and the nonprofit that’s very special to her that embodies both of these...

“Giving Doesn’t Look One Way”

Watch Shayla Richard discuss why being a member of the Sisterhood of Philanthropists Impacting Needs has been such a meaningful...

“My Drop in the Bucket Means Something to Someone”

The Sisterhood of Philanthropists Impacting Needs’ Tanaka Shipp believes that “if everybody gives a little, we can all give a lot.” Watch her discuss...

Earth Day 2017

Now celebrated worldwide by more than a billion people, Earth Day has something for everyone. Local opportunities abound for beautification projects next Saturday,...

“Show More by What You Do and Not by What You Say”

Watch the Sisterhood of Philanthropists Impacting Needs’ Shani Hilliard talk about why SPIN is so important to her, and a special experience that she’s had through her...

“It Drove Me to Want to Create Greater Awareness”

Watch SVP Seattle’s Brad Brickman discuss Communities in Schools, which aims to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and...

Google Analytics Glossary

Originally posted on Whole Whale – Google Analytics Glossary If you’re here, that most likely means you understand the importance of using Google Analytics to...

How to Measure Digital Marketing Impact for Nonprofits

Originally posted on Whole Whale – How to Measure Digital Marketing Impact for Nonprofits Digital marketing is a catch-all term for the act of promoting services...

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Since 1983, April has been designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. We know that child abuse unfortunately exists, but how many of us know just how...

“It Is a Family Affair”

Giving is definitely a family affair for the Armstrongs: “I think the best thing you can do to teach your children philanthropy is lead by example,” says...

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), an American is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds. And every eight minutes, that victim is a child....

“It’s Just Part of Our DNA”

Watch mother and daughter Kate and Phoebe Wells discuss their involvement with Social Venture Partners Arizona, a relationship that led them to ResilientMe, a nonprofit...

World Autism Awareness Day

April 2, as it has done every year since its adoption by the United Nations 10 years ago, commemorated World Autism Awareness Day. And the stakes for raising public...

Diabetes Alert Day

This past Tuesday marked the American Diabetes Association’s Alert Day, “a one-day wake-up call to inform the American public about the seriousness of diabetes,...

“I’ve Gained a Sense of Fulfillment”

Watch the Sisterhood of Philanthropists Impacting Needs’ Dafina Tucker discuss the Center for Work Education and Employment, an organization that helps women...

“I Just Get a Ton of Reward from Knowing that I’ve Contributed”

John Finegan knows that not everyone was born with the same advantages that he had, which is why it’s so important for him to give back. Watch him discuss...

How to Support Your Favorite Charity on a Budget

Charitable giving is more popular than ever. Donations reached $373.3 billion in 2015, according to a report from Giving USA, the highest total the group has recorded....

World Down Syndrome Day

Since 2006, March 21 has been set aside for World Down Syndrome Day to help raise global awareness about the condition. According to Down Syndrome International, the...