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| Civic Health in Hard TimesA 2009 NCoC PanelThis panel at the 2009 National Conference on Citizenship explored the impact of the economic crisis on the civic health of the states, using the 2009 America’s Civic Health Index findings.
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September 25, 2009 |
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| Lower-Income People Serve in More Personal WaysThe Economic Downturn is Reshaping Civic EngagementAmong non-volunteers, respondents in the lower income brackets were more likely to have given food, money, or shelter to those who were in need. When combining all forms of service, the civic gap is much ...
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August 27, 2009 |
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Engagement and Perceptions of the Civic ContextWho Engages?Few, if any, significant differences in civic engagement emerged between residents of high- and low-scoring states that could not be explained by differences in demographics. However, state average civic ...
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August 27, 2009 |
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Seeing Capitol Hill from Down Under
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February 23, 2009 |
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Campus CompactOur job at Campus Compact is to educate college students to become active citizens who are well-equipped to develop creative solutions to society's most pressing issues. We turn students into citizens
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January 20, 2009 |
partner |
Close Up FoundationFormed in 1971, Close Up is a nonprofit that exists to educate and inspire young people to participate in our democracy.
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January 13, 2009 |
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Civic VoicesCivic Voices brings student voices from around the world into your classroom, gives your students a voice in global civic conversations and provides you with teaching tools to explore the intersection ...
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Dec 30th, 2008 |
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Civic EnterprisesCivic Enterprises is a public policy firm that helps corporations, non-profits, foundations, universities and governments develop and spearhead innovative public policies to strengthen our communities ...
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December 23, 2008 |
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National History DayNational History Day, Inc. is an education organization that is transforming the way history is taught and learned.
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December 16, 2008 |
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National Center for Learning and CitizenshipNCLC provides information about service-learning through policy development, advocacy, leadership, networking; and by offering a variety of resources, technical assistance, and meetings.
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December 9, 2008 |
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The Case Against Corporate Social ResponsibilityWall Street JournalWall Street Journal op-ed says ihe idea that companies have a duty to address social ills is not just flawed, argues Aneel Karnani. It also makes it more likely that we'll ignore the real solutions to ...
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August 23, 2010 |
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Companies donate employees’ time, service instead of cashUSA TodayThe Chronicle of Philanthropy and USA TODAY surveyed the largest corporations in the USA to find out how much money they give to charity and to which causes. More than 100 companies answered the survey, ...
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August 9, 2010 |
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Is Corporate Philanthropy the same as stealing?In a Wall Street Journal opinion article, Philosopher Jamie Whyte equates corporate philanthropy to theft. He outlines the implications corporate philanthropy has on shareholders, who are not guaranteed ...
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July 23, 2010 |
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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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Corporate Citizenship Highlight: B CorporationsAs part of our discussion “The Case for Corporate Citizenship,” NCoC is highlighting some ways corporations are engaging employees, giving back to communities, and integrating civically responsible ...
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July 8, 2010 |
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Corporate Citizenship Highlight: PhilanthropyAs part of our discussion “The Case for Corporate Citizenship,” NCoC is highlighting some ways corporations are engaging employees, giving back to communities, and integrating civically responsible ...
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June 30, 2010 |
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Corporate Citizenship Highlight: Pro bono volunteering As part of our discussion “The Case for Corporate Citizenship,” NCoC is highlighting some ways corporations are engaging employees, giving back to communities, and integrating civically responsible ...
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June 22, 2010 |
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Corporate Citizenship Highlight: Employee Volunteer ProgramsAs part of our discussion “The Case for Corporate Citizenship,” NCoC is highlighting some ways corporations are engaging employees, giving back to communities, and integrating civically responsible ...
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June 14, 2010 |
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The Case for Corporate CitizenshipCorporate responsibility has become a key driver in securing stakeholder interest, consumer trust, and employee loyalty, and many corporations are stepping up accordingly to demonstrate their leadership ...
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May 27, 2010 |
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Is Corporate Citizenship a Movement?Stephen Jordan, Business Civic Leadership CenterI would estimate that roughly 20%-25% of business managers in the U.S. still subscribe to a short-term, narrow view of business, and that almost every manager is deeply concerned about profits over the ...
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May 27, 2010 |
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The Promise of Social Networks Realized?by Karlo MarceloA new report from the Pew Internet & American Life Project observed that Internet users, and particularly social networkers, are more likely to be involved in groups and volunteer. This is similar to some ...
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January 27, 2011 |
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NCoC’s Civic Data Challenge: So Much More Than Just Numbersby Jake Brewer
Originally posted in CSRwire TalkbackCan 'civic health data' help guide private, nonprofit and public leaders to create work and living spaces that are cleaner, safer and vibrant?
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September 19, 2012 |
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| First Ever Civic Data Challenge is a Success!NCoC launched the first ever Civic Data Challenge in April 2012. The Challenge was launched by NCoC to bring new eyes, minds, findings, and skill sets to ‘civic health’ data - information that ...
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October 16, 2012 |
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| Study to Explore How Social-Networking Sites Influence Voting BehaviorMuch has been written this election season about how the Internet, especially social-networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, and YouTube, has changed the way people access and share political information. ...
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November 3, 2008 |
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| Measuring the Effects of Social Media MarketingA tough question came up in a conversation with a visiting group of Danish communications professionals last week — how do you actually measure the effectiveness of social media outreach? At that ...
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September 21, 2008 |
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| I’m Ready to Declare a Winner in the 2008 RaceOkay, all the arguments have been made. And I am ready to declare a winner in the 2008 race. The Internet. (The other winner will have to wait until Tuesday night). From the way campaigns connect to supporters, ...
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November 3, 2008 |
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| PhilanTopicCan Facebook Replace Face-to-Face?Social Actions founder and micro-philanthropy consultant Peter Dietz recently posted an audio clip recorded at the National Conference on Citizenship on the topic "Can Facebook Replace Face-to-Face?" Moderated ...
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October 23, 2008 |
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| What nonprofits need to know about social mediaSmartBlog on Social MediaIndividuals who attended the “Engaging Citizen 2.0” discussions co-hosted by NCoC, PACE, and the Case Foundation at the 2009 Annual Conference might find helpful this interview with Beth Kanter ...
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March 15, 2010 |
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| What does “social giving” look like?This infographic from Blackbaud illustrates what the “social giving ecosystem” looks like, thanks to the emergence of technology and social media.
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May 20, 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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| The Power to Set This Country’s CourseIn his Inaugural Address on Monday, January 21st, President Obama reflected upon the Inauguration tradition as an opportunity to, “affirm the promise of our democracy.” The President then called ...
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January 22, 2013 |
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| Volunteering and Civic Life in America 2012 by the NumbersOn December 12th, NCoC and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) released Volunteering and Civic Life in America, providing national, state, city and geographic data on the ways in ...
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January 9, 2013 |
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Democracy in Motion: Evaluating the Practice and Impact of Deliberative Civic EngagementAn Interview with Matt LeighningerMatt was one of a group of editors to work on Democracy in Motion – the first comprehensive attempt to assess the practice and impact of deliberative civic engagement, addressing the big ...
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December 18, 2012 |
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| The Role of Citizen Does Not End With Your VoteLate last night President Obama took the stage in Chicago. To great applause he delivered his victory speech and with it an important message: it may be November 7th, but our civic duty is not over.
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November 7, 2012 |
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Election Day is Here!You’ve registered to vote and Election Day is finally here. Now what? Follow these five easy steps to have your voice heard.
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November 5, 2012 |
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| News You Can Use: Empowering Voters, One Click at a TimeGuest post by Maggie Duncan, League of Women Voters Elections TeamElection Day is coming. Need information on voting? This guest post by the League of Women Voters provides you with the resources you need.
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October 26, 2012 |
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Romney, Obama can help democracy in presidential debates by The Christian Science Monitor’s Editorial Board
Originally posted in The Christian Science Monitor
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October 4, 2012 |
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Register to Vote Today, National Voter Registration Dayby Sophie Lehman at Nonprofit VOTEIn honor of National Voter Registration Month, NCoC will be showcasing organizations, resources, and tools that help get the vote out. Read today’s blog post on the first ever National Voter Registration ...
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September 25, 2012 |
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The clock is ticking. Who in your life still needs to register to vote?by Maggie Duncan, League of Women Voters Elections TeamIn honor of National Voter Registration Month, NCoC will be showcasing organizations, resources, and tools that help get the vote out. Read today’s blog post on VOTE411.org by the League of Women ...
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September 18, 2012 |
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The Parties Versus the PeopleAn Interview with Former Congressman Mickey EdwardsMickey Edwards served Oklahoma and America for 16 years in the United States Congress and currently directs the Rodel Fellowships at the Aspen Institute. He is the author of a new book, “The Parties ...
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August 14, 2012 |
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IV. OHIOANS FEEL THEIR VOTE MATTERS, BUT LACK CONFIDENCE IN KEY INSTITUTIONSOhio Civic Health Index Report 2009
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November 10, 2009 |
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| Executive SummaryNew Hampshire Civic Health Index 2009
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November 16, 2009 |
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| Context of New HampshireNew Hampshire 2009 Civic Health Index
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November 16, 2009 |
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Community Spirit and Trust in OthersNew Hampshire 2009 Civic Health Index
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November 16, 2009 |
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Trust in GovernmentNew Hampshire 2009 Civic Health Index
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November 16, 2009 |
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Confidence in InstitutionsNew Hampshire 2009 Civic Health Index
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November 16, 2009 |
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Sociability, Internet Use and Civic EngagementNew Hampshire 2009 Civic Health Index
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November 16, 2009 |
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| Conclusion and Policy ImplicationsNew Hampshire 2009 Civic Health Index
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November 16, 2009 |
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| Executive SummaryIllinois 2009 Civic Health Index
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November 18, 2009 |
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| Illinoisans Losing Patience and Trust, but Shifting Civic FocusIllinois 2009 Civic Health Index
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November 18, 2009 |
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| Serve America Act: One Year LaterIndividuals recognize Edward M. Kennedy legacyLast April, President Obama signed a large piece of federal legislation to support service and civic engagement initiatives, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. The Act received truly bi-partisan ...
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April 26, 2010 |
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| Gatekeepers and New MediaDuring the 2008 National Conference on Citizenship, panelists Bill Galston of the Brookings Institution and Sean Parker, Founding President of Facebook, agreed to disagree on the subject of gatekeepers ...
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November 20, 2008 |
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Civic Pathways Out of Poverty and Into OpportunityPACE and its members were interested in exploring the idea that service and civic engagement can be more purposely focused on workforce development goals and post-secondary educational achievement for ...
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December 5, 2010 |
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Young people of faith more likely to be engaged than non-religious counterparts A CIRCLE Fact SheetThrough the lens of religious affiliation, this report examines the ways in which Millennials participate in politics and in their communities. Overall, data indicate that young Americans of faith are ...
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August 3, 2010 |
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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 |
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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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| To get into college... Serve.by John Kultgen, Senior Associate Editor, DoSomething.orgA new study from DoSomething.org, FastWeb and JPMorganChase finds that college admissions officers look at more than just GPA and test scores before they send acceptance letters. Colleges and Universities ...
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December 29, 2011 |
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| Where and Why People DonateAn infographic from YourCauseYourCause, a provider of global employee engagement solutions, has recently produced this interesting infographic on where and why people donate to causes.
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January 3, 2012 |
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| Network for Good Reaffirms Digital Philanthropy Trends in 2011Insights and Trends on Charitable EngagementOn March 5, 2012, Network for Good released the The Network For Good Digital Giving Index 2011, which provides important insights about digital philanthropy. Key findings include that people seem to ...
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March 13, 2012 |
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New “Service as a Strategy” BlueprintsService as a Strategy is designed to help mayors identify and implement high-impact service strategies that address pressing local challenges. NCoC supports the initiative and is excited to spread ...
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August 26, 2011 |
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