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| Demographic Trends in Social CapitalMissouri Civic Health Index 2010
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October 26, 2010 |
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Presidents ParkResources on leaders in American historyExactly what are “defining moments” and how do they shape a nation's history? This was the mission of the recently closed President's Park. Though the park's resources provide a wealth of information ...
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October 13, 2010 |
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Citizenship CountsThe mission of Citizenship Counts is to educate students on the tenets of citizenship, inspire their pride in America and encourage them to participate in community service.
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October 1, 2010 |
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Key Findings2010 Civic Health Assessment: Executive Summary
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September 16, 2010 |
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Target 2020: My Education. Our Future.by Decker Ngongang, Mobilize.orgMobilize.org believes the Millennial Generation should play an active role in the future of education in our country and that one of the single most important factors in reversing generational poverty ...
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August 24, 2010 |
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How to give away $10,000? It’s a lot of work, U-Md. students learnWashington PostIn a University of Maryland class on philanthropy, students learn to direct investments for social change.
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May 10, 2010 |
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| Federal Policy and Civic SkillsCIRCLE fact sheet notes that given the right skills, citizens can improve their communities, the government, and the nation through active civic engagement and collaboration.
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April 29, 2010 |
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Education/Participation Gaps: A Case Studyby Abby Kiesa, CIRCLEEducational achievement has long been credited as the biggest predictor of whether or not a young person will be civically engaged. The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement ...
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February 23, 2010 |
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National Constitution CenterThe National Constitution Center is a non - profit organization dedicated to the increasing civic education and civic engagement.
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February 23, 2010 |
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The George Washington University Graduate School of Political ManagementThe Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM) at The George Washington University seeks to improve politics by educating students and professionals in the tools, principles and values of participatory ...
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February 23, 2010 |
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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 Civic Data Challenge: An Impetus for InnovationA Guest blog post by Jeff Coates, Knight Foundation Strategic Initiatives AssociateThe Civic Data Challenge invites participants to turn raw data about civic health into useful applications and visualizations that have direct impact on public decision-making. NCoC, with the support of ...
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April 11, 2013 |
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| Infographic: Social Media’s Impact on Giving in 2012An infographic detailing the many ways social media has helped facilitate online giving in 2012.
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December 17, 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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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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National Conference on Citizenship Announces Winners of First-Ever Civic Data Challenge
Awardees Make Civic Health Data More Accessible to Decision Makers and PublicPhiladelphia, PA – The winners of the first-ever Civic Data Challenge were announced today at the 67th Annual National Conference on Citizenship in Philadelphia.
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September 14, 2012 |
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| Join the Civic Data ChallengeNCoC launched the first-ever Civic Data Challenge to bring new eyes, new minds, new findings, and new skill sets to the field of civic health. The Challenge is part of our larger effort, in partnership ...
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July 17, 2012 |
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Social Networking Sites and Civic Engagement: What’s the Relationship Status?The most powerful force in American democracy is the connection among citizens. Social networking sites (SNS) have shown to promote increased connectivity. But does building online communities translate ...
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June 21, 2012 |
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| Infographic: A New Era of the Digital RevolutionThe role of mobile devices and social media in news consumption. Interesting infographic from Pew Research about the role of mobile devices and social media in news consumption.
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March 30, 2012 |
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From Young Adult Book Fans to Wizards of Changeby Courtney E. Martin, NYT Opinionator A blog in the New York Times Opinionator discusses how young people are channeling their pop culture fan energy toward social good.
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March 21, 2012 |
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| Social Networking and PoliticsNew Study from Pew Internet and American Life ProjectIt turns out that birds of a feather don’t always flock together on social networking sites when it comes to politics, says a new Pew study.
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March 13, 2012 |
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Let’s Get ConnectedBy John Bridgeland, CEO of Civic EnterprisesAmerica could really use a civics lesson. And it's about to get one. The National Conference on Citizenship, a federally chartered nonprofit founded in 1946 to strengthen civic ties, will release the first ...
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September 10, 2006 |
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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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Appendix I.6: Understanding Civics and PoliticsThe IndicatorsUnderstanding of government has increased according to some measures. But the indicators that show progress may be problematic and misleading.
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Sep 18th, 2006 |
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Appendix I.7: Participating in PoliticsSince far more Americans vote in presidential elections than in local ones, political participation is cyclical, rising every four years with a presidential election. (We separately chart the off-presidential ...
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Sep 18th, 2006 |
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Appendix I.9: Expressing Political ViewsThe IndicatorsLike political participation, political expression rises and falls with the election cycle but has moved upward in recent years. Persuading other people about elections is an indicator of political deliberation.
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Sep 18th, 2006 |
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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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Civic Engagement: A Softening Agent for Unemployment?By Paula Ellis, VP, Strategic Initiatives, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Originally posted on CSRwire TalkbackWhat drives an individual’s attachment to their community? At the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation we believe that civic engagement and community attachment are critical to building communities ...
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October 9, 2012 |
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Taking the President Seriously About Citizenshipby Peter Levine
Originally posted on Huffington Post Impact
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September 20, 2012 |
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Study: Presence of Nonprofits Linked to Lower Unemploymentby Heather Carpenter
Originally posted on NPQ: Management
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September 19, 2012 |
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Jobs, the economy and community connectionsby John Bridgeland and William A. Galston, published by McClatchy-Tribune News Service
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September 18, 2012 |
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Civic Health and Unemployment II: The Case BuildsA 2012 Issue BriefThis 2012 Issue Brief explores the relationship between civic engagement and economic resilience. It finds that the density and type of nonprofit organizations in a community, as well as its social cohesion, ...
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September 12, 2012 |
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Civic Engagement: An Engine for Economic Recovery?Originally posted August 30 on CSRwireOriginally posted on CSRwire Talkback, this blog post written by Executive Director David B. Smith outlines what to expect from NCoC’s forthcoming report on civic engagement and unemployment.
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August 30, 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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| 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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| 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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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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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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| States with More Civic Engagement Have Experienced Less UnemploymentCivic Health and Unemployment: Can Engagement Strengthen the Economy?
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September 16, 2011 |
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| Report Shows Majority of Americans Civically Engaged in Their CommunitiesBoomers and Older Adults Rank High Across Several Key Categories of Civic EngagementBetween 2008 and 2010, a majority of Americans were civically active in a variety of ways, working with others to improve their communities, according to the 2011 Civic Life in America: Key Findings on ...
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September 15, 2011 |
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Community InvolvementIndiana Civic Health Index 2011
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September 14, 2011 |
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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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What Does Volunteering in America Look Like?An Infographic of Service
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August 9, 2011 |
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Americans Devote 8.1 Billion Hours to Volunteering in 2010Volunteers provide a powerful economic and social benefit to communities across the nation, with 62.8 million adults serving almost 8.1 billion hours through organizations in 2010, according to research ...
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August 9, 2011 |
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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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Rebuilding from DevastationNCoC joins Splashlife in campaign to help rebuild American SouthNCoC, Youth Service America, Mobilize.org and others have joined the “Rebuilding from Devastation” campaign, championed by our friends at Splashlife. In addition to spearheading a national ...
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May 6, 2011 |
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Civic Engagement in Miami and Minneapolis-St. Paul (Table)Tale of Two Cities: Civic Health in Miami and Minneapolis-St. Paul
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January 24, 2011 |
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