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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 Warrior’s HeartAn Interview with Eric GreitensEric Greitens most recent book, The Warrior’s Heart: Becoming a Man of Compassion and Courage , shares his inspiring story with young readers. NCoC Communications Fellow Alice Murphy caught ...
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December 10, 2012 |
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What So Proudly We HailMaking American citizens through literatureWhat So Proudly We hail takes a literary approach to civic education, using short stories, speeches, and songs to teach about the American character and American identity. Resources include an online curriculum—complete ...
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November 29, 2012 |
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| Civic Literacy - A Critical 21st Century SkillGuest post by Barbara Stein, Partnership for 21st Century SkillsThe morning of the 67th Annual Conference, NCoC offered guests the opportunity to network and participate in small group discussions with leaders in the field of civic engagement. This post by Barbara ...
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October 19, 2012 |
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New CIRCLE Fact Sheet Describes State Laws, Standards, and Requirements for K-12 CivicsWith funding from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation, CIRCLE has analyzed the standards, course requirements, and mandatory assessments relevant to civic education in all 50 states plus the District of ...
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October 11, 2012 |
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Op-ed: What citizenship means for the 21st centuryby Lillian Kellogg & Michelle Herczog
Originally posted on Philly.com
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September 20, 2012 |
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| That’s Not DemocracyHow Out-of-School Youth Engage in Civic Life and What Stands in Their Wayby Abby Kiesa, Youth Coordinator & Researcher at CIRCLE CIRCLE released a major new study last week. The report, “That’s Not Democracy,” shows just how highly unequal civic engagement ...
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August 27, 2012 |
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A Lesson in Civic Health Sitting Down with Two Secretaries of StateAt the National Association of Secretaries of State Summer Conference 2012, Kristen Cambell, Chief Program Officer for NCoC, hosted a workshop about the role that Secretaries can play in being champions ...
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July 31, 2012 |
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Book Release: Citizenship: What Every American Needs to KnowWith a presidential election just four months away and growing concern over America’s civic knowledge deficit, Citizenship offers citizens the tools they need to take part in thoughtful civic ...
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June 29, 2012 |
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| Why Tuesday?’s Jacob Soboroff Hosts “Civics In A Minute”TakePart and Why Tuesday? teamed up to create “Civics In A Minute” – a video series that breaks down politics to show how government and the elections process works. NCoC Fellow ...
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June 4, 2012 |
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| The Citi Foundation Finds New Ways to Measure the Impact of CSR EffortsOriginally Posted by Ilir Zherka on CSRwire TalkbackIt’s not easy to capture the effects of philanthropic programs on people’s lives. But it's possible.
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February 27, 2013 |
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| CECP Releases Giving in Numbers: 2012 EditionCECP’s Director Margaret Coady answers our questions on their latest reportThe Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) is an international forum of business CEOs and chairpersons focused exclusively on corporate philanthropy. We interviewed CECP Director Margaret ...
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November 13, 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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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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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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Corporate Volunteerism Should Be Part Of Corporate Social Responsibilityby Jean Case, Fast CompanyJean Case blogs for Fast Company about how and why pro bono service should be the norm, and not the exception, in corporate culture and business practice.
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March 22, 2012 |
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Corporate giving: philanthropy without the moneyby Caroline Fiennes in The Guardian (UK)A blog in the Guardian discusses how companies can have an impact and way to give back by using more than their pocketbooks.
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March 22, 2012 |
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The Focus of Corporate Philanthropyby Clara Knutson, ForbesArticle discusses a new study from Forbes Insights about paradigms in corporate citizenship giving and practice.
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March 22, 2012 |
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5 Ways To Do Good In Any Jobby Dev AujlaNCoC.net guest contributor Dev Aujla is co-author (with Billy Parish) of a new book “Making Good: Finding Meaning, Money & Community in a Changing World.” He outlines five ways any employee ...
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February 28, 2012 |
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Millennials to business: Social responsibility isn’t optionalMichelle Nunn in Washington PostA Washington Post article by Michelle Nunn discusses the Millennial generation’s influence on corporate citizenship trends.
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December 20, 2011 |
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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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ACTIONS THAT INFLUENCE GOVERNMENTArizona Civic Health Index 2010
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September 23, 2010 |
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| Significant Trends in AmericaArizona Civic Health Index 2010
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September 23, 2010 |
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Categories of Civic Health2010 Civic Health Assessment: Executive Summary
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September 16, 2010 |
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Conclusion and Recommendations2010 Civic Health Assessment: Executive Summary
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September 16, 2010 |
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Providing Authentic Opportunities for Youth Engagement in Local Governmentby Leon AndrewsWhat makes youth civic engagement “authentic?” How can cities move beyond token levels of youth participation in local decision-making toward efforts that truly prepare and empower youth to ...
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September 1, 2010 |
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Celebrating 90 Years of Women’s Suffrageby Elisabeth MacNamara, League of Women VotersAugust 26th is Women’s Equality Day and which signifies the 90th anniversary of the constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote. As we approach what could be a pivotal 2010 election, ...
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August 26, 2010 |
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The League of Women Voters at 9090 years ago—out of the spirit of the suffrage movement and the shock of the First World War—came a momentous idea: that a nonpartisan civic organization could provide the education and experience ...
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August 26, 2010 |
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Don’t underestimate the younger voterSeattle TimesSome political analysts say that older voters have the biggest sway in this fall's election. But Seattle Times’ guest columnists Thomas Goldstein and Thomas Bates argue that younger voters are increasing ...
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August 18, 2010 |
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Honoring the Memory of Senator ByrdMourning the Loss of a Civic PioneerToday the nation mourns as America's longest–serving senator, Democrat Robert Byrd, passed away at the age of 92. Senator Byrd was a tireless champion for civic causes and the importance of civic ...
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June 28, 2010 |
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The Feuding FathersThe Wall Street JournalAmericans lament the partisan venom of today's politics, but for sheer verbal savagery, the country's founders were in a league of their own.
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June 28, 2010 |
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Dear Shay, What It Means to Be an American...by Josh Fryday (Dad)A letter from father to one-year-old son regarding his rights and responsibilities as an American citizen.
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January 13, 2012 |
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A Journey That CountsPromoting Citizenship Education from Sea to Shining SeaSome American citizens are walking the walk--literally!--when it comes to demonstrating their commitment to citizenship and civic engagement. Diane Eckstein, her husband John, and their dog Kipp are ...
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January 24, 2012 |
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| Youth Civic Engagement: Measuring Social Capitalby Kelley O’Brien, North Carolina Civic Education ConsortiumBrief explores the levels of social capital among young people in North Carolina (building off 2010 NC Civic Health Index).
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February 6, 2012 |
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Holding the Fort: Nonprofit Employment during a Decade of TurmoilReport shows job and economic contribution of nonprofit sectorThe Center for Civil Society and Studies has released a new report entitled “Holding the Fort: Nonprofit Employment during a Decade of Turmoil.” The report shows the U.S. nonprofit sector posted ...
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February 6, 2012 |
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Discussion: Can Engagement Strengthen the Economy?6 Hypotheses on the Link Between Civic Health and UnemploymentResearch shows a connection between civic health and a community’s ability to weather a recession. We’ve posited 6 hypotheses about why this connection exists, and invite you to join in a discussion.
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February 16, 2012 |
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| Civic Engagement and Employment: NCoC Continues the Conversationby Kristi Tate, Director of Community Strategies, NCoC
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June 13, 2012 |
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Public Policy Chat: Mary Ellen ArdounyThis month, NCoC Communications Fellow Alice Murphy talks to Mary Ellen Ardouny about the connection between education, workforce investment, and environmental conservation and what this connection could ...
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June 26, 2012 |
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| Executive Director David Smith takes NCoC’s Research to the White HouseOn Thursday July 5, the White House convened a Forum on Citizen-Based Innovation to discuss how civic engagement creates jobs, promotes economic resilience, and strengthens communities. NCoC’s ...
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July 10, 2012 |
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| Closing America’s Opportunity Gapby Melody C. Barnes and John BridgelandThis article by Melody C. Barnes and John Bridgeland gets to a core idea of citizenship -- equality of opportunity -- and what draws so many to our shores -- a shot at the American Dream.
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July 19, 2012 |
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| The Civic Acceleratorby Sara Johnson, Village Capital Program AssociateThis fall, Village Capital in partnership with Points of Light will launch the Civic Accelerator. This twelve-week program is an opportunity for nonprofit and for-profit ventures focused on civic engagement ...
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August 9, 2012 |
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Hands On NetworkHandsOn Network inspires, equips, and mobilizes people to take action that changes the world .
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Nov 1st, 2008 |
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LIFTLIFT is a growing movement to combat poverty and expand opportunity for all people in the United States. LIFT currently runs centers staffed by trained volunteers in Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, ...
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Nov 1st, 2008 |
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Youth Service AmericaYOUTH SERVICE AMERICA is a resource center that partners with thousands of organizations committed to increasing the quality and quantity of volunteer opportunities for young people, ages 5-25, to serve ...
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Nov 1st, 2008 |
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Service NationServiceNation Is A Campaign For A New AmericaNCoC has played a significant role in ServiceNation as a member of the organizing, policy, and communications committees. The ServiceNation Summit and Presidential Candidate Forum was held on September ...
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Oct 28th, 2008 |
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Activism equated to civic healthSurvey compares Ohio to nationEighty-two percent of Ohioans think government is not run with their interests in mind, according to a Miami University study released Thursday.
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October 24, 2008 |
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Most People Do Not Expect To Be Very Involved After November 4thFederal surveys have found that 26-28 percent of adults volunteer each year. And more than half of all Americans are members of at least one voluntary group or association. Consistent with historic trends, ...
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Sep 22nd, 2008 |
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| Tuition Money for ServiceAmericans Favor Policy Change to Institutionalize Civic EngagementIn our 2008 survey, the most popular proposal was “offering every young person a chance to earn money toward college or advanced training if they complete a full year of national or community service.”
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Sep 22nd, 2008 |
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| Service-LearningAmericans Favor Policy Change to Institutionalize Civic EngagementRecent research shows that the vast majority of high school students, including 90 percent of those most at risk for dropping out, want service-learning in their schools.
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Sep 22nd, 2008 |
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| Federal Support for NonprofitsAmericans Favor Policy Change to Institutionalize Civic EngagementIn 2001, the White House created a new Office of Faith- Based and Community Initiatives, and in 2002, the USA Freedom Corps – a national service council and office that coordinated community and ...
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Sep 22nd, 2008 |
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| Expanding the Peace Corps and Related ProgramsAmericans Favor Policy Change to Institutionalize Civic EngagementWe asked about “funding and promoting overseas service as a way of improving our relations with other countries.” This idea prompted decidedly mixed opinions, with 52% in favor (28% strongly) ...
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Sep 22nd, 2008 |
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