Philanthropy & Non-profit News
Raise your social consciousness with news pertaining to organizations that exist for reasons other than making a profit and to the companies and individuals that provide services to them. This section highlights charities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations and foundations.
Artist-in-Residence Holds Open Studio for Visitors in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s current Artist-in-Residence, Rick Makanaaloha Kia'imeaokekanaka San Nicolas, is back. This accomplished feather artist invites visitors to join him during his residency, effective immediately, from 10 AM to 3 PM Mondays through Fridays, April 20th... - April 27, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
ODTUG Women in Technology Scholar Announced
ODTUG, a global user group focused on education for the Oracle professional, has selected its first Women in Technology Scholar, Prachi Sharma. Sharma will join ODTUG at the Kscope15 conference June 21-15 in Hollywood, FL. - April 26, 2015 - ODTUG
The Cole's Cystic Fibrosis Family Foundation (CCFFF) is to be Featured on the TV Program Team Trophy Quest on The Sportsman Channel
The Cole's Cystic Fibrosis Family Foundation (CCFFF) is to be featured this Saturday on The Sportsman Channel, April 25, 2015, airing at 8:00pm EST. The foundation will appear on the TV show Team Trophy Quest, bringing awareness to the families affected by Cystic Fibrosis. Cole's CF Family... - April 25, 2015 - Coles Cystic Fibrosis Family Foundation
PBTF Supports Research Into Personalized Medicine
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is investing in a network of children’s hospitals that are researching personalized medicine for children with brain tumors. The Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium, or PNOC, was formed to provide children with brain tumors access to innovative... - April 25, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
A New Pocket Knife Built in the USA to Raise Funds for Charities That Assist Veterans
Minuteman/Pro-Tech pocket knife built in the USA to raise funds for charity. - April 24, 2015 - Minuteman
The Lupus Alliance of Long Island/Queens Names Patricia D'Accolti Executive Director
The Lupus Alliance of Long Island/Queens has selected their new Executive Director. - April 24, 2015 - Lupus Alliance of LIQ
DonorDrive Joins The Giving Institute
DonorDrive Peer-To-Peer Fundraising has been accepted as a member of The Giving Institute. This prestigious organization has spearheaded the improvement of American philanthropy since 1935. The members of this select group are at the forefront of providing services that advance the missions of nonprofits across the US. - April 24, 2015 - DonorDrive
Sneakerskins Joins Forces with Susan G. Komen
Sneakerskins.com joins forces with Susan G. Komen in the “Marathon for the Cure.” Sneakerskins. LLC, the manufacturer of Sneakerskin decorative shoe covers based in Simi Valley California has officially announced the Susan G. Komen Sneakerskin to promote and support the “Cause... - April 24, 2015 - Sneakerskins LLC
South Nassau Communities Hospital SIBSPlace Kids to Benefit from Auction
The opportunity to support the SIBSPlace mission of compassion presents itself Saturday, May 2, when the 2015 SIBSPlace Annual Auction is held at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor (NY) from 6:30-10:00 p.m. An essential free community service of South Nassau Communities Hospital, SIBSPlace is... - April 24, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
200 Comcast Employees to Assist Food Bank of South Jersey on Comcast Cares Day
Nearly 200 Comcast employees are expected to donate time and talents to the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) on Comcast Cares Day. They will execute multiple projects on behalf of the non-profit organization, including prepping a vegetable garden at FBSJ’s headquarters; assembling more than... - April 24, 2015 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Tampa Church Breaks Ground on Community Garden
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in East Tampa will host a Community Garden Gathering to plant seeds for those in need on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to noon. Special garden plots for sponsors and donators to harvest individually, group activities, celebration dinners, as well as fresh-food drives for the needy are planned for the future fruits of labor. - April 23, 2015 - Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church
Georgia Phi Delta Theta Chapters Support ALS with Statewide Iron Phi 5k Runs
Phi Delta Theta chapters across Georgia jointly hosted the first annual Iron Phive K for ALS on March 29, 2015 and grossed nearly $10,000. Proceeds will go toward ALS research. - April 23, 2015 - Phi Delta Theta Alumni Clubs of Georgia
Berea Business and Professional Women Selects 2015 Woman of the Year
Berea Business and Professional Women (BPW) - Celebrating 75 years of empowering women personally, professionally, and politically. - April 23, 2015 - Berea Business and Professional Women
"Kids Adopt a Shelter" Organizes 3rd Annual Family Pet Adoption Fashion Show
"Kids Adopt a Shelter" (or K.A.S) is an animal shelter support organization founded by a child actor named Sean Martin and represented by children and families worldwide. They are on a mission to collect donations and supply aid for animal shelters. K.A.S is organizing a Pet Adoption Fashion Show on Sunday July 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to fundraise for animal shelters and get their animals adopted. - April 23, 2015 - Kids Adopt A Shelter
Camp Arcadia Notes Earth Day: "Make the World a Better Place Because You Have Been in It"
Camp Arcadia, a fourth-generation, family-operated summer camp for girls in Casco, Maine, noted Earth Day 2015 in the context of their Centennial Season with a look back at how a growing awareness of the environment has shaped the Camp Arcadia experience. - April 22, 2015 - Camp Arcadia, Summer Camp for Girls
New Courses in Law Firm Financial Management and Legal Business Trends Offered Live or On-Demand, for Leaders in Business of Law
The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) has opened enrollment for two new eLearning courses focusing on the Financial Management and Legal Industry Business Management. The newly developed curricula offer fresh ideas and solutions for legal management professionals to gain expertise in law... - April 21, 2015 - Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation for First Congregational Church of Sonoma
Sonoma and Novato-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 13.2 kW solar panel system at the First Congregation Church of Sonoma in Sonoma, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the North Bay church’s system will reduce their carbon footprint and offset almost 90% of their PG&E usage. - April 21, 2015 - SolarCraft
K9s4COPs Founder Honored as a "Harvey's Hero" on "Steve Harvey Show"
K9s4COPs Founder, Kristi Schiller, receives the honor of being named a "Harvey’s Hero" on Thursday’s episode of the "Steve Harvey Show." - April 21, 2015 - K9s4COPs
Lutheran Services in America Brings Together Over 300 Health and Human Services Providers in Their 2015 Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas
Lutheran Services in America (LSA), one of the largest health and human services networks in the country, is hosting its 2015 Annual Conference, "Farther Together: Stronger Tomorrow," in San Antonio, Texas. The conference is held at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk from Monday,... - April 21, 2015 - Lutheran Services in America
Page Named to Board of Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Air Force Command Chief demonstrated care for wounded airmen throughout distinguished career. - April 20, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
CascadiaNow! Breaks Fundraising Goal in 7 Hours
CascadiaNow! (CN!) launched its Founding Membership drive on April 8 reaching the original goal of $5,000 in 7 hours, and $10,000 in the first four days. The "CascadiaNow! Founding Membership" Indiegogo campaign ends on midnight, April 30th, and CN! is confident it will at least double the roughly already 166 inaugural members. - April 19, 2015 - CascadiaNow!
Houston Urban Debate League Honors Bill White, Hosts America's Most Influential Legal Educator at April 27 Event
The Houston Urban Debate League announces the keynote speaker and honoree at its 2015 Annual Awards Luncheon. - April 18, 2015 - Houston Urban Debate League
The Travelers Protective Association's Charitable Arm Awards 98 Scholarships
Non-profit agency gives $34,250 to underprivileged hearing impaired. - April 18, 2015 - Travelers Protective Association
Karcinolys Announces the Formation of Pancrealys, Its New Pancreatic Cancer Division
Pancreatic cancer selected as first indication for Targeted HSV-1 derived oncolytic virus Myb34.5. - April 17, 2015 - Karcinolys
Turning Points for Children Prepares for Annual Kids at Heart Gala
Leading social service organization to host fundraiser on April 23 at the Union League of Philadelphia. - April 17, 2015 - Turning Points for Children
Designer Bag Bingo to Benefit Sensory-Impaired Children Going to Summer Camp
Children who are affected by sensory impairments often miss this experience of summer camp due to the overwhelming cost of providing for their communication and mobility needs. A local non-profit, Help Henry See and Hear wants to change that. To raise the money for the scholarship program Help Henry See and Hear is hosting its first Annual Designer Bag Bingo and Basket Raffle on May 8, 2015 at the Westampton Crescent Shrine in Westampton, NJ. - April 17, 2015 - Accessing Independence - HHSH
Dream Foundation’s 5th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon Will Raise Funds and Honor Dedicated Volunteers
Special farm-to-table luncheon at exclusive Santa Barbara County venue will celebrate vital community program that delivers hope and compassion to those in need - April 17, 2015 - Dream Foundation
If You Have Lupus and Need Support, Join the Lupus Alliance of Long Island/Queens; New Support Group Program and "Emerge from the Cocoon of Lupus"
Emerge from the Cocoon of Lupus is the Lupus Alliance of LIQ's New Updated Support Group. - April 16, 2015 - Lupus Alliance of LIQ
DallasHR Receives Prestigious SHRM Award for Advancing the HR Profession
DallasHR was recently awarded the prestigious SHRM 2014 EXCEL Platinum Award for outstanding achievements in chapter operations and a commitment to providing both meaningful programs and services to its members and strategic activities and initiatives that enhance the human resources profession. - April 16, 2015 - DallasHR
Swan Center Outreach of Colorado is Accredited by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Accredited status to Swan Center Outreach as of April 6, 2015. Swan Center Outreach (SCO) decided to work for full Accreditation... - April 16, 2015 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
A New Use for Austin B-Cycles: Life Time Tri Captex Triathlon Participants Will Ride Austin B-Cycles for the Supersprint Event This Memorial Day
In advance of the 25th annual Life Time Tri CapTex on May 25, Life Time–The Healthy Way of Life Company and Austin B-cycle, Austin’s bike sharing service, today announced the introduction of a new “Austin B-cycle Wave”—a featured highlight of the SuperSprint distance... - April 15, 2015 - Life Time Tri CapTex
CareerPlug Grants New Scholarship for Local Foster Children
CareerPlug announces new CareerPlug Scholars Award, a $10,000 scholarship to help a local foster child continue their education. - April 15, 2015 - CareerPlug
Peacebuilding Evaluation Consortium: Proving the Effectiveness of Global Peacebuilding Programs
The Peacebuilding Evaluation Consortium (PEC) is pleased to announce a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York (the Corporation) that will help answer the complicated question: “Does peacebuilding work?” This ground-breaking grant will allow a consortium of the field’s... - April 15, 2015 - Alliance for Peacebuilding
Judy C. Kneece, RN, OCN Honored with Inspiration Award
Judy C. Kneece, RN, OCN, was recently honored by the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) with the Inspiration Award during the 25th Annual Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Inspiration Award was presented by Cary Kaufman, MD, FACS, Past-President of... - April 14, 2015 - EduCare
Double Amputee to Parachute Into "Fore Our Troops" Golf Tournament at Lansdowne
Bowman to deploy chute honoring Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes on April 17. - April 13, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Food Bank of South Jersey, NJ Anti-Hunger Coalition Rally Against Reductions to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) and the New Jersey Anti-Hunger Coalition (NJAHC) are teaming to give voice against the recent reductions in SNAP benefits enacted in the Agricultural Act (Farm Bill) of 2014. The non-profit organizations are holding a series of press conferences designed to... - April 11, 2015 - Food Bank of South Jersey
The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning Presents the 2015 Planned Giving Symposium
The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning (PPP) of Lee County will present the 2015 Planned Giving Symposium on Friday, June 26, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Florida Southwestern State College. The keynote speaker is Jerold Panas. Panas is Founding Partner of one of the nation’s... - April 10, 2015 - Partnership for Philanthropic Planning Lee Count
Food Bank of South Jersey to Benefit from Walmart Spring "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." Campaign
Public participation can result in potentially $3 million and 75 million meals to help Feeding America and member food banks – in just four weeks. - April 10, 2015 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Halina Foundation Welcomes a Timeless Woman, Janice Goldman Picker to Speak at Their Charity Event April 18 in Chicago
Financial advisor to offer hard-won insights at Halina Foundation charity event. Janice Goldman Picker to speak at The Halina Foundation Silent Auction & Fashion Show. Alhambra Palace 6pm, April 18 to will raise money in support of Vida Dubinskiene. - April 10, 2015 - A Timeless Woman
Humanitarian Award to Reviva Labs
A major humanitarian recognition was made to Reviva Labs, Inc., and its founder/president Stephen Strassler recently. The award was from the prestigious Chapel of the Four Chaplains, a national known non-denominational non-profit that advocates tolerance and cultural harmony for all... - April 09, 2015 - Reviva Labs
Dawn Leger, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dawn Leger, Ph.D., of Bristol, Connecticut has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of grant writing. About Dawn Leger, Ph.D. Dr. Leger has more than 20 years of experience in grant writing and... - April 09, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
O.U.R Announces Kaskade as Rescue Ambassador
Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R) is excited to announce that Kaskade is an official ambassador for the cause, which saves children sold into slavery as sex slaves, laborers or anything else. Kaskade will be involved in bringing awareness to this growing fight. Kaskade, AKA Ryan Raddon is an... - April 09, 2015 - Operation Underground Railroad
Indiana Campus Superstar 2015
Final Show April 19, 2015 - April 09, 2015 - Indiana Campus Superstar 2015
Father and Son Ride Bicycles Across the Country Raising Funds to Replace Rural Town’s 1978 Fire Truck
Hugh Evans and Alex Turanski, a father and son team from Penobscot, Maine, will be riding bicycles across the country this summer in support of their home town’s volunteer fire company. Their goal is to raise $150,000 for a new fire truck to replace an outdated 1978 Mack. - April 09, 2015 - Penobscot Fire Truck Bike Trip
Safety Center's 21-Day Teen Safe Driving Challenge to Reduce Distracted Driving
On Monday, April 13th, Safety Center is launching a Teen Safe Driving contest to reduce distracted driving by challenging high school students and parents to turn off their cell phones in cars for 21 days. - April 08, 2015 - Safety Center
Lansdale Catholic High School to Host an Electronics Waste Recycling Event
Lansdale Catholic High School to Host an Electronics Waste Recycling Event on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - April 07, 2015 - CyberCrunch
Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church to Host an Electronics Waste Recycling Event
Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church to Host an Electronics Waste Recycling Event on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - April 07, 2015 - CyberCrunch
Gartner Names Solver to Its Magic Quadrant
Solver Recognized for Its CPM Solutions That Address Growing Needs Such as Self-Service Reporting & Budgeting, Cloud and Mobile Capabilities - April 06, 2015 - Solver
Axcel Finance Empowers Charities in Barbados to do More
Administrators and Executive Members of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), sporting and social clubs, and charitable organizations in Barbados are now better equipped with knowledge and techniques to source grant funding to manage and develop their organizations. Over 57 organizations... - April 03, 2015 - Axcel Finance
Philanthropist Albert C. Hanna Has Been Selected as a Lifetime VIP Member in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Albert C. Hanna’s achievements in the field of Philanthropy earned him the position of Professional of the Year 2014 and 2015. He has now been selected as a VIP member in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. - April 03, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals