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THE CIVIC 100 SURVEY IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS

May 21, 2012

The National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) and Points of Light, the nation’s definitive experts on civic engagement, today announced the launch of The Civic 100, a national initiative to survey, rank, and recognize corporations on how they engage the communities they serve and institutionalize these practices as part of their corporate culture. Bloomberg News, one of corporate America’s most respected sources of business and financial information, will serve as The Civic 100’s media partner in this endeavor.

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Public Policy Chat: John BridgelandMay 17, 2012 Paul Loeb Explores the Soul of a CitizenMay 7, 2012 Why Tuesday?by Jacob Soboroff April 11, 2012 Public Policy Chat: Ted McConnellMarch 20, 2012 “Teaching America,” a Brookings Institution EventJanuary 17, 2012
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THE CIVIC 100 SURVEY IS OPEN FOR BUSINESSMay 21, 2012 Corporate Volunteerism Should Be Part Of Corporate Social Responsibilityby Jean Case, Fast Company March 22, 2012 Corporate giving: philanthropy without the moneyby Caroline Fiennes in The Guardian (UK) March 22, 2012 The Focus of Corporate Philanthropyby Clara Knutson, Forbes March 22, 2012 5 Ways To Do Good In Any Jobby Dev Aujla February 28, 2012

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Infographic: A New Era of the Digital RevolutionThe role of mobile devices and social media in news consumption. March 30, 2012 From Young Adult Book Fans to Wizards of Changeby Courtney E. Martin, NYT Opinionator March 21, 2012 Social Networking and PoliticsNew Study from Pew Internet and American Life Project March 13, 2012 Network for Good Reaffirms Digital Philanthropy Trends in 2011Insights and Trends on Charitable Engagement March 13, 2012 Discussion: Can Engagement Strengthen the Economy?6 Hypotheses on the Link Between Civic Health and Unemployment February 16, 2012

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Who Took Civility Out of Politics?May 1, 2012 Why Tuesday?by Jacob Soboroff April 11, 2012 Discussion: Can Engagement Strengthen the Economy?6 Hypotheses on the Link Between Civic Health and Unemployment February 16, 2012 Politics and Social Media: What’s the Relationship Status?February 8, 2012 Voters leaving Republican, Democratic parties in drovesUSA Today December 23, 2011
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Discussion: Can Engagement Strengthen the Economy?6 Hypotheses on the Link Between Civic Health and Unemployment February 16, 2012 Youth Civic Engagement: Measuring Social Capitalby Kelley O’Brien, North Carolina Civic Education Consortium February 6, 2012 Holding the Fort: Nonprofit Employment during a Decade of TurmoilReport shows job and economic contribution of nonprofit sector February 6, 2012 A Journey That CountsPromoting Citizenship Education from Sea to Shining Sea January 24, 2012 Dear Shay, What It Means to Be an American...by Josh Fryday (Dad) January 13, 2012

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Public Policy Chat: John BridgelandMay 17, 2012 Public Policy Chat: Julie MurphyApril 18, 2012 Network for Good Reaffirms Digital Philanthropy Trends in 2011Insights and Trends on Charitable Engagement March 13, 2012 Discussion: Can Engagement Strengthen the Economy?6 Hypotheses on the Link Between Civic Health and Unemployment February 16, 2012 In tight job market, some grads volunteerChicago Tribune February 7, 2012

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Civic Health and Unemployment: Can Engagement Strengthen the Economy?

This Issue Brief explores the relationship between civic engagement and economic resilience. It finds that measures of civic engagement appear to help protect against unemployment and contribute to overall economic resilience.

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The 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 democracy, preparing them for careers as ethical and effective advocates and leaders at the international, national and local levels - in a non-partisan environment.

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At the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC), we believe everyone has the power to make a difference in how their community and country thrive.

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2012 Conference and Events

The 67th Annual National Conference on Citizenship will be held in Philadelphia on Friday, September 14, 2012. The Conference will be held in partnership with the National Constitution Center.

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