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Policy RecommendationsCalifornia Civic Health Index 2010
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November 10, 2010 |
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Civic Health in OhioOhio Civic Health Index 2010
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November 8, 2010 |
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Policy RecommendationsOhio Civic Health Index 2010
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November 8, 2010 |
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Educational Attainment is Strongly Correlated to All Types of Political and Civic EngagementOhio Civic Health Index 2010
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November 8, 2010 |
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| A Call for Civic EducationVirginia Civic Health Index 2010
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November 8, 2010 |
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From Combat to CollegeMichael Dakduk, Student Veterans of AmericaThe issues facing student veterans go beyond the transition from combat to college. More broadly, college educated veterans are finding post-graduation quite challenging, especially in this economy.
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November 4, 2010 |
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Closing the College Completion GapA Guide for Faith CommunitiesA degree beyond high school has become an essential element of opportunity in America and is a proven pathway out of poverty. However, the majority of our nation's young people, especially low-income ...
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November 1, 2010 |
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| Demographic Trends in Civic EngagementMissouri Civic Health Index 2010
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October 26, 2010 |
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ConclusionMissouri Civic Health Index 2010
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October 26, 2010 |
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NORTH CAROLINIANS WITH SOME COLLEGE MORE LIKELY TO KEEP UP WITH CURRENT EVENTSNorth Carolina Civic Health Index 2010
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October 23, 2010 |
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CECP releases Giving in Numbers: 2011 Edition, a robust analysis of corporate giving trendsThe Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) has released Giving in Numbers: 2011 Edition , the CEO membership organization’s seventh annual report on corporate giving trends. The ...
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October 28, 2011 |
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Business at Its BestCEOs Pursue Business Opportunities Where Corporate and Societal Priorities ConvergeCECP and Accenture have recently collaborated to produce a new global research report which provides practical guidance on how to implement Sustainable Value Creation, and adds valuable insights into the ...
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June 26, 2011 |
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The Civic 50Companies Making a Difference in CommunitiesThe Civic 50 a nationwide initiative to measure, track, and promote how businesses are institutionalizing civic engagement into their corporate culture.
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Jul 19th, 2010 |
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THE CIVIC 50 SURVEY IS OPEN FOR BUSINESSThe National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) and Points of Light, the nation's definitive experts on civic engagement, today announced the launch of The Civic 50, a national initiative to survey, rank, ...
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May 21, 2012 |
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TWO WEEK COUNTDOWN TO THE CLOSE OF THE CIVIC 50DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING FOR COMPANIES TO BE INCLUDED IN NATIONAL SURVEY RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT
LIST OF TOP 50 TO BE PUBLISHED IN BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK IN NOVEMBER
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July 18, 2012 |
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Bloomberg LP, NCoC and Points of Light Announce “The Civic 50” Ranking of America’s Most Community-Minded CorporationsNCoC and Points of Light, the nation’s definitive experts on civic engagement, in partnership with Bloomberg LP, today announced the results of The Civic 50 , the first comprehensive ranking of ...
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November 8, 2012 |
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Taproot FoundationThe Taproot Foundation has works to transform the nascent field of pro bono service into a national platform to leverage top talent in support of our communities' greatest needs.
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May 26, 2010 |
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Committee Encouraging Corporate PhilanthropyThe Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy is the only international forum of business CEOs and chairpersons focused exclusively on corporate philanthropy. CECP’s mission is to lead the business ...
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May 26, 2010 |
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CommonGood CareersThe mission of Commongood Careers is to enable innovative nonprofits to build strong organizations through the recruitment, retention and development of outstanding talent.
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May 26, 2010 |
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Business Civic Leadership Centerat U.S. Chamber of CommerceThe Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) addresses social issues that affect business, including corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, nonprofit and social service effectiveness, globalization, ...
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February 23, 2010 |
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’Tis The Season For Solicitationsby Karlo MarceloTechnology and online engagement provide easy access and low cost ways for nonprofits to solicit donations. Mobile apps, celebrity campaigns, and bell ringers have all tried to capitalize on technology ...
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December 20, 2010 |
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Allison Fine on Civic ROIUsing social media to listen and learn doesn’t become important as part of one campaign or effort; it is a way of being in this new world.
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June 1, 2009 |
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| Can Facebook Replace Face-to-Face? The 2008 National Conference on Citizenship raised this provocative question with Sean Parker, Founding President of Facebook and Bill Galston of the Brookings Institute. Parker and Galston discussed, ...
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November 14, 2008 |
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Can Social Media Reinvigorate American Democracy?There is no question that the rise of social media has impacted the way that American and global citizens interact with one another. The rapid transfer of ideas and perspectives across geographical boundaries ...
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July 13, 2011 |
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| Capital Staffers Index explores influence of social media on policyAn interesting new study from Edelman called the “Capital Staffers Index” explored the perceptions of senior legislative staff related to global public affairs and communications. Among ...
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December 7, 2011 |
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Causes on FacebookCauses empowers anyone with a good idea or passion for change to impact the world. Using our platform, individuals mobilize their network of friends to grow lasting social and political movements.
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February 23, 2010 |
partner |
Change.orgToday as citizens of the world, we face a daunting array of social and environmental problems ranging from health care and education to global warming and economic inequality.
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February 23, 2010 |
partner |
Citizen Superheroes: Is There an App for That?Technology plays an increased role in the way citizens respond to community emergencies and, in some cases, fight back against crime. With so many ways (and likely many more to come) to engage, it ...
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February 22, 2011 |
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| Civic Health Index Finds America in the Midst of Civic ForeclosureStudy Finds that God, Friends and Facebook are Important Factors for Fostering Civic Engagement
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August 27, 2009 |
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Connected CitizensThe Power, Peril and Potential of NetworksThe new Connected Citizens report notes that digital technology is changing our relationship to news and information from that of passive consumer to active participant. Working at the intersection ...
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May 31, 2011 |
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| Our Civic CoreWe believe that most of the forms of engagement measured in the Civic Health Index should be common practices among the people. For example, virtually everyone in a democracy should vote, follow the news, ...
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Sep 17th, 2007 |
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"Citizen-Centered" EngagementDiscussing and ActingOur most active citizens both attend public meetings on community issues and work with other people directly on public problems.
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Sep 17th, 2007 |
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| Deliberating41 Million Engaged with Diverse GroupsWe define public deliberation as talking civilly and constructively with others who have diverse views about important issues. It is a crucial complement to voting, volunteering, and activism, because ...
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Sep 17th, 2007 |
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An Appetite for Civic ParticipationMost people are not participating today. That could be because they do not have opportunities or encouragement to work on public issues, because of a real or perceived lack of time, or because Americans ...
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Sep 17th, 2007 |
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| Gaps in ParticipationThe Power of A Good EducationEducation marks the great gap in civic participation today. Overall, the differences by race, ethnicity, and gender are small. But this study, like much previous research, finds that Americans with more ...
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Sep 17th, 2007 |
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| Signs of HopeAmong all of our indicators of civic health, only a few show signs of civic re-engagement.
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Sep 18th, 2006 |
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| A 9/11 Effect?Signs of HopeMany believed that September 11 would spark the nation into a sense of community that had deteriorated over the last three decades.
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Sep 18th, 2006 |
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| Political Activity And Expression Are RisingSigns of HopePrivate volunteerism is dwarfed by public spending in areas that affect critically the character and provision of important needs. However, government works better and leaders are held more accountable ...
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Sep 18th, 2006 |
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| People Follow The News Less, Although Political Knowledge Seems To Have RisenSigns of HopeThomas Jefferson wrote: “I know of no safe depository of the ultimate power of the society but the people themselves.” This of course depends on people who know enough to be wise holders of ...
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Sep 18th, 2006 |
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Signs of Civic DeclineCommunity connectedness has declined consistently and almost relentlessly since the 1970s. However, since the late 1990s participation in political activities and expression of political views have increased.
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Sep 18th, 2006 |
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Understanding a Diverse GenerationNew Study Dispels Stereotypes About Young Voters Ahead of 2012 ElectionsThe findings of a new CIRCLE study, "Youth Civic Engagement in the United States, 2008-2010: Understanding a Diverse Generation," shatter stereotypes and dispel conventional myths about the ways in which ...
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November 28, 2011 |
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Changing the Status QuoIntentional Succession Planning Through Leadership DevelopmentMany think of succession planning as a one-time process that only occurs when an organization considers how it will continue to thrive after a senior leader moves on. The 2010 American Express NGen Fellows ...
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November 3, 2011 |
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| Civic Health Findings: Social ConnectednessConnecticut Civic Health Index 2011
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October 24, 2011 |
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| Gerda Weissman Klein: A true story of liberation and becoming American The transcript of a speech given by Holocaust survivor, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and Citizenship Counts founder Gerda Weissman Klein at the 66th Annual National Conference on Citizenship, ...
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October 10, 2011 |
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| Discussion: Defining American66th Annual National Conference on CitizenshipThis moderated discussion featuring Jose Antonio Vargas explores what the term citizenship means in a 21st Century democracy.
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September 23, 2011 |
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Can Millennials Rebound our Economy Through Community Engagement?By David B. Smith on Mobilize.org blog
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September 21, 2011 |
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Civic Health and UnemploymentCan Engagement Strengthen the Economy?This Issue Brief explores the relationship between civic engagement and economic resilience.
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September 16, 2011 |
publication |
Other Forms of Civic EngagementCivic Health and Unemployment: Can Engagement Strengthen the Economy?
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September 16, 2011 |
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| DiscussionCivic Health and Unemployment: Can Engagement Strengthen the Economy?
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September 16, 2011 |
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Can Volunteering Help Us Weather Tough Economic Times?
National Conference on Citizenship Calls on Community Leaders to Further Investigate Perceived Connection between Civic Engagement and Economic Resilience
A report released today by the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) finds that states with higher levels of civic engagement are more resilient in an economic downturn. The report identifies five ...
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September 16, 2011 |
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| Reaffirming our commitment to national serviceHarris Wofford in The HillIn an op-ed in “The Hill,” former Senator Harris Wofford calls for bipartisan leaders to reaffirm their commitment to engaging citizens in new and effective ways to help meet the challenges ...
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December 6, 2011 |
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Why we give to charityBoston GlobeA December 4 article in the Boston Globe looks at the social science of why we give, noting that “These questions have led researchers to posit that helping others, even when it costs us dearly, ...
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December 4, 2011 |
news |
College students and graduates volunteering for longer termsUSA TodayUSA Today article discusses the trend of young people serving, but says it’s not all about a shaky economy.
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December 1, 2011 |
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Heart of the NationAn interview with John BridgelandJohn Bridgeland is the CEO of Civic Enterprises and former Assistant to President George W. Bush, Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, and Director of USA Freedom Corps. He chairs NCoC’s ...
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November 14, 2011 |
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| Civic Health Findings: Volunteering and Working with NeighborsConnecticut Civic Health Index 2011
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October 24, 2011 |
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Civic Health Findings: Charitable GivingConnecticut Civic Health Index 2011
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October 24, 2011 |
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| A Call to Peace: Perspectives of Volunteers on the Peace Corps at 50To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, Civic Enterprises and the National Peace Corps Association released A Call to Peace: Perspectives of Volunteers on the Peace Corps at 50 , a new ...
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October 13, 2011 |
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High Volunteerism Can Mean Lower Unemployment Rates, Study SaysChronicle of Philanthropy
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September 21, 2011 |
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Can Millennials Rebound our Economy Through Community Engagement?By David B. Smith on Mobilize.org blog
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September 21, 2011 |
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| When addressing public problems, is our goal always building consensus or finding common ground? Should it be?A Civic Connector Commentary by Bobbi SiltenThe “Civic Connector” is a daily online forum during the 66th Annual National Conference on Citizenship. The September 20 commentator is Bobbi Silten, Chief Foundation Officer of Gap Inc. and ...
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September 20, 2011 |
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