The Disabled Police and Sheriffs Foundation received $10 million in donations over three years, but spent less than 6% of it to help officers and their families. A judgment of $9.9 million was imposed, but only $100,000 could be recovered. The American Veterans Foundation took in $3.5 million over three years but spent just $47,246 on care packages for service members.
Jennifer McGrath, an Orpheum Theatre vice president, believes the skills you learn in arts education don't have to make you a better singer, dancer or actor. 'It can be about making you a better human being.'
The fact that under half of those most in need of parks have no easy access to them furthers the claim that Memphians deserve not just great parks but more in general.
A pillar of AutoZone culture is its willingness to partner with community organizations and encourage employee philanthropic giving and engagement.
"You’re wondering how I can lead at full capacity battling such a persistent mental challenge. Three things: medication, unwavering purpose and a rigorous schedule."
“People get sick of me saying it, but it’s easy to be mean to a concept; it’s hard to be mean to people,” says Jaclyn Suffel, manager of strategic communications and outreach for SCS.
Last year, the Department of Justice charged 12 people with running a nationwide racketeering enterprise through 14 affiliated moving companies.
Some companies charged with false advertising by the Federal Trade Commission were accused of writing fake five-star reviews themselves.
One study showed that 53 percent of jobseekers agreed that a lack of on-the-job training contributed to a skills gap among employees.
"In a crazy way, if you're investing in your community, you are investing in your business, because it makes it a more desirable place to work and move to."
Money doesn’t lead to happiness, but feeling happy and optimistic makes you better able to solve problems, face adversity and build healthy relationships.
There are some important things to know about cryptocurrency. After you make a transaction, it’s irreversible. If you make a mistake and pay someone you didn’t mean to, too bad. If you lose your password, adios money.
Steven Sanders is board vice chairman of STS Enterprise Corp., a non-profit leadership development organization that mentors students from 14 to college age.
Venki Mandapati enjoyed helping students with resumes and job interviews so much that he launched Careerquo, which helps students connect with mentors to pursue their careers.
In the Old Port District where the Portland Harbor Hotel sits, cobblestone lanes gently roll downhill to the water and set the mood for a romantic New England getaway.
Five steps to boost your email marketing results by expanding your database.
If your organization has never received grant funding, here are three things to know about applying.
Asset allocation is an important part of making sure you maximize your current income for your future needs.
Kiamesha Wilson drove past St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for three years while she worked at a Downtown hotel, and her passion to work for the hospital grew. In 2011, she joined its fundraising organization ALSAC.
To promote literacy and parent-child engagement in reading, Pinwheel Playroom is located in a place where parents have to spend time, and children get bored. For families with limited resources, laundromats are one of those places.
Treat everyone you interview with the same level of respect you would want to receive. Make the application process easy, and you'll draw more candidates.
A public-relations practitioner can't write a plan that will achieve the company’s objectives if he or she doesn’t know what you talk about around that big table in the conference room.
If you could add three dream-team members to your current team, who would you pick? Here are 18 possibilities to consider.
How we structure the world of management and metrics needs to be reimagined, innovated and renewed for the emerging era.
A last will and testament is a pretty powerful little document, as it is one of the few tools that allows you to maintain control over your estate even after you’ve died.
Many of us don't know that we are being bombarded by marketing and advertising campaigns because of the new channels used to deliver the messages, such as blogs, messaging apps and search engines.
This former British colony east of the Windward Islands is 17 miles long and 14 miles wide, with beaches, wildlife reserves and a well-preserved old town of 17th-, 18th- and 19th-century buildings.
A job search is time-consuming, and can compromise your standing with your current boss. Sometimes you learn you've been dropped from consideration by automated email. Don't take it personally.
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