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Inaugural Florida Nonprofit Conference Starts March 9-11
Nonprofits First, Inc., will host an inaugural statewide nonprofit conference at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, FL on March 9-11, 2010. The Florida Nonprofit Conference brings together numerous nonprofit professionals and leaders to address a broad array of topics focused on enhancing the strength and sustainability of the nonprofit sector – the lifeline for many in the community. … Read entire article »
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Franklin Pierce Law Center Receives Record $1M to Combat Legal Jargon
Franklin Pierce Law Center has received a $1 million gift to create the Mort Goulder Professorship of Legal Writing from the Goulder Family Foundation. … Read entire article »
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DC Strives to Set World Record as Gay Marriage Legalization Nears
The largest gay wedding in history is scheduled for Saturday, March 20th in Washington, DC. Up to 400 couples will exchange vows breaking the current Guinness World Record. … Read entire article »
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Older Americans Staying Longer in the Work Force
The labor-force participation rate is increasing for older Americans (those age 55 and older) as older workers are faced with higher health costs and economic losses, according to a study published today by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). … Read entire article »
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‘Give a Day, Get a Disney Day’ Program Reaches 600,000 Volunteer Sign-Ups
Since the program’s launch only six weeks ago, more than 600,000 people in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada have volunteered or signed up for volunteer projects in their communities, announced Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. … Read entire article »
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Walmart Foundation Tax Partnership to Yield More Than $1 Billion in Savings for Consumers
The Walmart Foundation, United Way Worldwide, One Economy Corporation and National Disability Institute (NDI) have partnered to bring free tax preparation and filing services to consumers nationwide. The initiative will also help educate consumers, and provide free preparation and filing for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a federal income tax credit of which many are unaware. … Read entire article »
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Foundation Awards ‘Refresh’ Grants Totalling $500,000 to Cybercenters Nationwide
David Bohnett Foundation announced today grants totaling $500,000 to David Bohnett CyberCenters across the United States. In establishing the CyberCenters, technology entrepreneur and philanthropist David Bohnett’s vision was to provide LGBT communities with a “wired” hub through which its members could network, communicate, and explore educational, professional and recreational opportunities. … Read entire article »
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