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Nonprofits at Risk in Partnerships with Corporations

Written by Dick Jones Communications | 07 November 2009

While there has been massive growth in cause-related marketing programs which have helped companies, charities and consumers, leaders of nonprofit organizations need to enter agreements with companies with their eyes wide open.

United States Hispanic Chamber Urges Administration to Expand Lending for America’s Small Businesses

Written by Organization's Staff | 30 October 2009

WASHINGTON – The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), the leading advocate for nearly 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses and over 200 local Hispanic chambers throughout the United States, described a mixed reaction to today’s announced improvements to small business lending, noting a move in the right direction, but also an expansion of old measures that have not yielded desired results.

Addressing Young Black Male Literacy Crisis

Written by uic | 23 October 2009

African American Adolescent Male Summer Literacy Institute
Research says there is an adolescent literacy crisis in the United States, particularly among African-American males in urban communities. Alfred Tatum, associate professor of literacy, language and culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago, has made a serious commitment to provide a solution through his summer institute.

Alfred Tatum, associate professor of literacy, language and culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago

Youth Foundation seeks to enhance self esteem and pride in accomplishment

Written by Organization's Staff | 30 October 2009

Atlanta, GA – The Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation and Morehouse College have announced their partnership to mount a campaign to unite ethics and leadership and to train young people to become leaders with a conscience. Bound together through the legacy of the Atlanta’s first African American Mayor Maynard Jackson, a Morehouse alumnus, these two organizations recognize

Blacks Remain Seriously Underrepresented

Written by Organization's Staff | 30 October 2009

A recent study on African Americans on boards of directors of Fortune 500 companies commissioned by The Executive Leadership Council(R) found that the number of board seats held by African Americans has declined since its inaugural board report released in 2004. The percentage of African Americans on corporate boards decreased from 8.1 in 2004 to 7.4 percent in 2008, a .7 percent decline.

Center for the Digital Future Finds Significant Gaps in Internet Use Based on Age, Education, and Income

Written by Organization's Staff | 23 October 2009

The Internet is the most powerful communication tool of our age -- or at least it is for those who have access to online technology or who want to use it. This year, the total number of Internet users in the United States reached its highest point to date -- 82 percent of Americans say they go online, a percentage that has remained relatively steady for the last few years.

Nonprofits at Risk in Partnerships with Corporations

United States Hispanic Chamber Urges Administration to Expand Lending for America’s Small Businesses

Addressing Young Black Male Literacy Crisis

Youth Foundation seeks to enhance self esteem and pride in accomplishment

Blacks Remain Seriously Underrepresented

Center for the Digital Future Finds Significant Gaps in Internet Use Based on Age, Education, and Income

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