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.
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
The Travelers Protective Association Awards Grant to Needy Individual
Illinois member receives $1,800 from Missouri agency. - April 03, 2015 - Travelers Protective Association
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Joins National Find Your Park Movement
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy joins the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation Find Your Park is a public awareness and education campaign celebrating the milestone centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 and setting the stage for its second century of service. The ATC encourages everyone to find their park and share their stories online at FindYourPark.com. - April 03, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Big Bend Homeless Coalition Announces Pay It Forward Fish Fry Fundraiser
Local non-profit announced today that it will host the Annual Pay it Forward Fish Fry event on Friday, May 1st, 2015 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in Kleman Plaza of Downtown Tallahassee. Cost is $20 per ticket and all proceeds go to the Big Bend Homeless Coalition’s HOPE Community and the veterans housing programs. - April 03, 2015 - Big Bend Homeless Coalition
The Autism Speaks 5K Will Take Place this July 4th in Potomac, MD to Raise Funds for Autism Research, Services and Advocacy for the 15th Consecutive Year
The 15th Anniversary Autism Speaks 5K will take place this July 4th. For more information, visit AutismSpeaks5K.org. - April 02, 2015 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Peaceful Ridge Rescue of Florida 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 Peaceful Ridge Rescue as of March 20, 2015. Accreditation signifies that Peaceful Ridge Rescue (PRR) meets... - April 01, 2015 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
National Fatherhood Initiative Partners with fodada to Raise Awareness of Responsible Fatherhood
New 24/7 Dad® T-shirt tells a story and gives back. - April 01, 2015 - National Fatherhood Initiative
Dover International Speedway and Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Will Again "Light It Up Blue" for Autism Awareness Month
Dover International Speedway and Dover Downs Hotel & Casino are pleased to once again support Autism Speaks’ global Light It Up Blue campaign. The Monster Monument and hotel exterior will participate by both being illuminated in blue throughout the month of April. With both companies... - April 01, 2015 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The Prompting Announces Launch of New CEO Huddles
Dr. Rollan Roberts II and The Prompting launch new executive roundtable masterminds in Orlando, FL. - March 30, 2015 - 24ravens
Teleperformance U.S.A., Operation Homefront, and Feed the Children Take a Stand Against Hunger in Sandy, UT
Corporation and Nonprofits Band Together to Help 400 Military Families. Operation Homefront, Teleperformance U.S.A., Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, and Feed the Children are partnering to support 400 Sandy-area military families on Friday, April 3. Families will be provided with food and... - March 29, 2015 - Teleperformance
Dimples BBQ Sauce Fundraising Cookbook Looking for Submissions
Jarico, Inc., the makers of Dimples BBQ Sauce, are creating a fundraising cookbook with proceeds going to feed the hungry in North Carolina. - March 29, 2015 - Jarico, Inc.
Friends of the National Zoo Opens Search for Executive Director
Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) announced today that it has opened a search for a new Executive Director. FONZ is a 57-year old nonprofit organization that exists to support the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. FONZ’s mission is to enrich visitor experiences, deliver transformational... - March 29, 2015 - LeaderFit
Effort to Help Veterans and Provide Work for Americans with Wrist Watches Assembled in the USA
Minuteman Watch Co would like to announce some exciting news about their new crowd-funding effort to raise funds for charity via the sale of watches assembled in the USA. - March 28, 2015 - Minuteman
Creating Jobs and Building Local Economies: Pacific Community Ventures 2015 Annual Luncheon
Pacific Community Ventures, a California-based nonprofit, invites you to its Annual Luncheon on creating quality jobs for the people in underserved communities who need them most. - March 28, 2015 - Pacific Community Ventures
Fairfield County's Giving Day Raises Over $1,000,000
Fairfield County’s second annual Giving Day (March 5, 2015) raised a whopping $1,066,091 for nearly 400 Fairfield County, CT nonprofits, thanks to 14,022 online donations and 13 business and foundation sponsorships. Initiated last year by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, Giving... - March 28, 2015 - TFI Envision, Inc.
"EXPOSURE Concert 6: Because Love Shouldn't Hurt" Receives Sponsorship from Raymour & Flanigan
Furniture retail giant Raymour & Flanigan says "Love shouldn't hurt;" sponsoring grassroots effort to reach global audience with livestream broadcast of Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV's EXPOSURE Concert. - March 28, 2015 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Knock Out Domestic Violence Presents Day of Learning and Empowerment
Dress for Success Community Action project raises funds for ACT. - March 27, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL
The Institute for Science and Human Values Presents Dying Without Deity-Perspectives on Death and Dying Symposium
To date there has been little discussion and less research as to how self believers experience the dying process and death. What are some of the problems and discrimination Secular Humanists face during one of life’s most difficult journeys? How does one access support when it is needed? How widespread are these problems and what can be done to alleviate them? Join ISHV's cadre of experienced speakers as the issues and suggested solutions are explored and shared. - March 26, 2015 - Institute for Science and Human Values, Inc
Girls Inc. Of Long Island Appoints Two to Board of Directors
Girls Inc. of Long Island has appointed Maureen Regan and Kirsten Nicklaus to their Board of Directors. - March 26, 2015 - Girls Inc. of Long Island
Best Public Interest Web Sites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 20th Annual WebAward Competition
The best public interest, advocacy and non-profit websites in the world will be named as part of the 20th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including advocacy, arts and non-profit websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for public interest websites to enter is May 31, 2016. - March 25, 2015 - Web Marketing Association
Team UTRS Runs in Philadelphia Broad Street Run to Support Veteran’s Organization, The Mission Continues
Cherry Hill, NJ based company, UTRS, Inc. is joining forces with members of The Mission Continues' Philadelphia platoon and run in the Philadelphia Broad Street 10 Miler to raise funds in support of the veteran's organization. - March 25, 2015 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
State of Nevada Signs Agreement to Protect Historic Horses of the Virginia Range
Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund announces the signing of a landmark agreement between the State of Nevada Department of Agriculture and wild horse advocates to humanely manage the historic horses of the Virginia Range. - March 24, 2015 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
Hispanic Celebrities Unite to Support Ya Basta – a Non-Profit Created to Bring Awareness to Abuse Against Women in Latin Communities
History was made by a group of Hispanic celebrities who came together for Ya Basta, a nonprofit organization founded by TV & Radio personality and host Jenny Patrizia, to film the first ever PSA on abuse against women in the Latin community. The nonprofit organization was created to bring awareness to domestic abuse against Hispanic women. The PSA was organized to send a clear message that this type of abuse is not acceptable and to empower Hispanic women in abusive situations to seek help. - March 23, 2015 - Ya Basta
LAX Airport Doctor Named "Physician of the Month" by American College of Urgent Care Physicians
Dr. Max Franklin Lebow, the Medical Director of LAX Airport Medical Clinic and Reliant Immediate Care Medical Group president, has been named “Physician of the Month” by the American College of Urgent Care Physicians (ACUCP) for his community involvement and professional leadership. - March 23, 2015 - American College Of Urgent Care Physicians Inc
Call for Nonprofit Members: Manage Your Unemployment Claims Free with Infiniti Insurance Trust
Call for founding members: reduce substantial costs related to unemployment claims and taxes when you join the free 501c3 unemployment trust program for nonprofits and public entities. - March 23, 2015 - Infiniti HR
Popurri Tv Announced Today the World's First NanoFilms Contest
World's First Contest for NanoFilms. - March 22, 2015 - x27film
Benefit in the Memory of David Navarro Jr.
Saturday, March 28, 2015 Benefit in the Memory of David Navarro, Jr. Location: Airport Farmer's & Flea Market, 17375 Spring Hill Dr, Brooksville, FL 34604 Times: Benefit activities including dunk tank and 50/50 raffle, will take place throughout the day between 9 am - 3 pm *** Benefit... - March 22, 2015 - Airport Farmer's & Flea Market
Last Chance to Purchase Discounted Tickets for PURSEonality Event
Nearly 500 gently used and designer handbags to be sold to raise funds for Dress for Success SW Florida and Blessings in a Backpack. - March 22, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL
"Silence" Offers No Hope, No Purpose, No Inspiration
Foster Care statistics are staggering. *50% of girls in foster care get pregnant within years of aging out; *74% of former foster kids are in the US prison; *50% of fosters are incarcerated two years after aging out; *80% of youths on death row are fosters; 30% of the homeless in America were once in foster care; *40% of foster children are white; *34% are black; *18% are Hispanic. *Statistics provided by the US Admin. for Children & Families, US Dept. of Justice, the Casey Foundation, ABC News. - March 21, 2015 - Foster A Voice, LLC
You’ve Been Sentenced! Mobile Game Will Support the Literacy Organization Success Won’t Wait
McNeill Designs, creators of the new You’ve been Sentenced! mobile game, has announced that a portion of the game’s sales revenue will be donated to the literacy organization Success Won’t Wait. - March 21, 2015 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
Eastern National Announces New Partnerships with Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Hampton National Historic Site
Eastern National is proud to announce the formation of new partnerships with two national park sites, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in Paterson, New Jersey, and Hampton National Historic Site in Towson, Maryland. Eastern National will operate educational museum stores at both parks,... - March 21, 2015 - Eastern National
PBTF Salutes Honda for 25th Year of Support
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is grateful to American Honda for 25 years of support in the fight against childhood brain tumors. When the company’s Honda Riders Club of America became the presenting sponsor of the PBTF’s Ride for Kids program in 1991, the event was able to... - March 20, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Saving Horses Inc. of California is Verified 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 Verified status to Saving Horses Inc. (SHI) as of March 15, 2015. Verification means that Saving Horses Inc. meets the criteria... - March 19, 2015 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
SPADA Salon & Day Spa Announces 6th Annual SPADA-Thon
Enjoy salon services and support PACE Center for Girls and Golisano Children’s Hospital. - March 19, 2015 - Spada Salon & Day Spa
Women's Health Foundation Names Endometriosis Patient Champion of Pelvic Wellness
Women’s Health Foundation (WHF), a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to pelvic health and wellness has announced this year’s recipients of the Passion Award and Medical Activist Award to New Jersey and New York physical therapist and endometriosis patient, Dr. Sallie Sarrel, PT, ATC, DPT and Michigan-based women’s health practitioner Leslie Wooldridge, respectively. The women will be honored at WHF’s signature fundraiser, "Below the Belt: Fighting for Women’s Pelvic Health." - March 18, 2015 - salliesarrel.com
Walsall Firm Supports Charity Arctic Rugby Challenge
Walsall-based shipping container sales and conversions firm Lion Containers Ltd, is proud to sponsor Stephen Henry who will be undertaking a major charity fundraising challenge. Stephen will be trekking 100 miles across the Arctic to reach the Magnetic North Pole. Once he arrives through the bitter winds and snow, he will be taking part in “the most northerly rugby match” in history. The aim is to set a new Guinness World Record whilst at the same time raising money for charity. - March 18, 2015 - Lion Containers Ltd
Food Bank of South Jersey Launches Hope Mobile for Veterans
"Rolling Pantry" to Provide Monthly Assistance to 150 Military Personnel and Families - March 18, 2015 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Eastern National Announces 2014 Award Winners
Annual Awards Highlight Excellence in Performance and Partnership - March 18, 2015 - Eastern National
Denver Nonprofit, Gwen Stefani, Urban Decay Unite for Women: Urban Decay Taps Stefani, Denver’s Karen Sugar in Initiative for Global Women’s Rights
Karen Sugar, founder of Denver-based Women's Global Empowerment Fund, will be teaming up with recording artist Gwen Stefani and cosmetics manufacturer, Urban Decay, to promote women's empowerment around the globe. - March 18, 2015 - Women's Global Empowerment Fund
A New Type of Fundraising is Coming to Atlanta
Fearless Vixen Productions, an Atlanta based Event Planning firm announced today that it will focus on fundraising as its core purpose. Although the company’s signature events, like the bikini/body paint transformation showcases, will be fundraisers dedicated to raising funds for a specific... - March 17, 2015 - Fearless Vixen
New Somer Thompson Memorial - the Gift That Keeps on Giving
“A community food forest will bring life, nourishment, new memories and a positive focus to a piece of property that otherwise evokes so much pain.” - Tina Harden Co-founder BFFTNEF - March 16, 2015 - Bring Food Forests to NE Florida
Gettysburg National Park Gets Residencies for Artists
The Gettysburg National Military Park of the National Park Service, in cooperation with the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) announced today the establishment of a program to host three different artists for 1-month Residencies at the Park. The artists, which will be selected by... - March 14, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Monogram Foods Announces Fourth IMPACT10 Charity Winner
Monogram Foods (www.monogramfoods.com), a leading manufacturer, distributor and marketer of ready-to-eat jerky and other meat snacks, is pleased to announce that HER Faith Ministries is the fourth charitable organization randomly selected to receive $1,500 a year for the next 10 years from Monogram... - March 14, 2015 - Monogram Foods
Name Your Own Price Oil Change ALS Fundraiser Set for April 18th at Shade Tree Garage
To support ALS Research, Morristown, NJ's Shade Tree Garage will be holding a "Name Your Own Price Oil Change" fundraiser on Saturday, April 18th. - March 14, 2015 - Shade Tree Garage
Entrepreneur Donates “Let’s Make a Deal” Winnings to Tigerlily Foundation
At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday, resident and owner of Design Her Girls design firm, Dawn Espinoza was featured on the CBS Game Show, “Let’s Make a Deal”- with Celebrity Comedian and Host, Wayne Brady. Espinoza won $1,000 on the show, after which she announced that she would be donating... - March 14, 2015 - Tigerlily Foundation
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Seeks Educators for the Trail to Every Classroom Program by March 15
Educators are invited to apply for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s (ATC) 2015 Trail to Every Classroom program (TTEC) through March 15. TTEC, a professional development opportunity, trains educators using a hands-on approach to then educate and connect their students to the Appalachian... - March 14, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
"Skill Up India" Free Online Education Portal Launched by Code for India Organization
Skill Up India (http://SkillUpIndia.org) aims to teach skill to youth throughout India via open courseware from top universities and Indian corporates easily accessible and free of cost. - March 13, 2015 - Code For India
Charity Art Show by Tagore Foundation at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Tagore Foundation (www.tagorefoundation.org), a registered not-for-profit that works towards empowerment of youth, is showcasing the work of aspiring artists at the Convention Foyer in India Habitat Centre located on Lodhi Road in New Delhi, from March 11-13. The exhibition that is open for public... - March 13, 2015 - Tagore Foundation
Dream Foundation’s Flower Empower Luncheon Will Raise Funds for Community Program that Delivers Hope and Compassion to Thousands of Local Residents
Annual event celebrates dedicated volunteers who assemble and deliver 150 fresh bouquets a week to hospices, cancer centers, nursing homes and personal residences throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura County - March 13, 2015 - Dream Foundation
Valley Youth House Presents 5th Annual "Always Bet on Youth" Casino Fundraiser
Valley Youth House (VYH) will host a casino-themed fundraiser to support homeless and foster youth in Philadelphia on Friday, March 13, 2015 from 6-10 pm at Union Trust. The Roaring 20’s-themed event, presented by Liberty Property Trust, will include casino games, a silent auction and recognition of several honorees. - March 13, 2015 - Valley Youth House