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.
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center Unveils New Vineyard
Sophie’s Vineyard will celebrate a special sneak-peek planting party on April 5. - March 12, 2014 - St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
Free Wheelchair Mission Recognized as Top Orange County Nonprofit at 2014 OC Coast Magazine Community Awards
Free Wheelchair Mission takes home the honor of Top Orange County Nonprofit at second Coast Community Awards. - March 11, 2014 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Androklis Polymenis Donates 1 Million NXT to Alcor
Androklis Polymenis, a digital currency entrepreneur, has recently donated 1 million NXT coins to the Alcor Life Extension Foundation located in Scottsdale, Arizona. After Alcor converted the 1 million NXT coin donation by Polymenis to bitcoins (and then to dollars) the end result was an... - March 10, 2014 - Alcor Life Extension
Open A Door Foundation to Play Prominent Role at UN Conference
Open A Door Foundation (OAD), a San Francisco-based non-profit organization dedicated to building female leadership in post-conflict countries, will play a prominent role in the upcoming 58th Commission on the Status of Women NGO Forum Parallel Events on March 10 in New York CIty. - March 10, 2014 - Open A Door Foundation
Easter Seals Greater Houston Expanding Horizons with 2014 Corporate Partner, John Eagle Honda
John Eagle Honda pledges to help Easter Seals expand services for children and adults with disabilities. - March 09, 2014 - John Eagle Honda of Houston
Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida Chapter Names Ann May as New CEO
The Board of Directors of Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida has selected Ann May as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida Chapter. “We are thrilled to have Ann join the team as we reach a critical time in the battle against... - March 09, 2014 - Alzheimer's Association Southeast Florida
Charlie Ingram Elected Chairman of the Board of The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center
Charlie Ingram was elected Chairman of the Board of The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center. - March 08, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
National Parks Photos Sought
Eastern National is seeking submissions of photographs of all 401 national park sites in America. These images will be used in a variety of projects including a special Passport To Your National Parks publication that will showcase the beauty and history found in each of America’s... - March 08, 2014 - Eastern National
Yemin Orde Featured in Video at National Policy Conference in Washington, DC
Friends of Yemin Orde is proud to share a new video about Yemin Orde Youth Village in Israel which was produced by AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) for its recent national Policy Conference. The film highlights the children and staff and explains the successful educational... - March 08, 2014 - Friends of Yemin Orde
Boston Dance Alliance Names 2014 Award Winners
Boston Dance Alliance Names 2014 Award Winners - Awardees to be Honored at Annual Gala on April 11 - March 07, 2014 - Boston Dance Alliance
Oakwood Escrow Partners with the Ed Brown Senior Center for SuperBOWL 2014
Oakwood Escrow, an independent escrow company located in Rancho Bernardo, is partnering with the Ed Brown Senior Center for SuperBOWL 2014, a bowling event benefiting the senior community in the Greater San Diego area. SuperBOWL 2014 will be held on March 30th starting at 11am at the Poway Bowl... - March 07, 2014 - Oakwood Escrow
FiXiT’s Innovative Take on Crowdfunding Nets Big Results for Animals
FiX25 Allowed Sponsors to Contribute as Little as $10 to Help an Animal Get Spayed/Neutered – 25 Animals Are Sponsored in Just One Week. - March 06, 2014 - FiXiT Foundation
More Than 10,000 Women Will March Through London to Call for an End to Violence Against Women
• Europe’s biggest march for women • Taking place on International Women’s Day – 8 March 2014 • 10,000 women marched last year and even more expected on Saturday • Central London route: Oxford St, Piccadilly Circus, ending in Trafalgar Square • 7th annual Million Women Rise March • Calling for an end to all forms of violence against women - March 06, 2014 - Million Women Rise
Community of Hope Partners with AVF Consulting for Implementation, Support of Financial Management Software
As it opens a new facility and expands its services in the District of Columbia, the Community of Hope has also selected AVF Consulting to implement and support a new financial management and nonprofit accounting software system to help enhance the nonprofit’s operational efficiency and... - March 06, 2014 - AVF Consulting
Undefeated Florida Stingrays to Host Inaugural Friends and Family Night
The Florida Stingrays semi-professional football team is celebrating their community involvement by hosting their inaugural Friends & Family night on Saturday, March 8, 2014. A host of team members, family, friends, community members and leaders will be present at the game to continue to... - March 06, 2014 - Florida Stingrays
Talk Fusion to Sponsor Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride
Charity bike event for fallen police officers raises funds for new memorial. - March 06, 2014 - Talk Fusion
Growe Eisen Karlen Helps Support Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition
Missouri-based law firm puts its resources behind Kisses for Kids to help raise awareness and funds for the foster care system and permanent adoption. - March 05, 2014 - Growe Eisen Karlen
Salesforce.com Foundation Raises Over $35,000 for Quality Education in Tanzania, Africa
Funds being used to build library impacting more than 50,000 people, and scholarships for orphaned children. - March 04, 2014 - Make A Difference (MAD) Now
Top Quality Plants, Individuals Honored by ACPA
QCast Awards recognize plants scoring 95% or better on 2013 quality audits. - March 04, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards 2nd $6,000 Grant to Horses Helping Heroes Project
Grant will help fund pilot program combining music and equine therapy. - March 04, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Wags and Bags is Cleaning Up NYC with Their "Poop Plus One Program"; They Take S^%& Seriously!
A NYC dog walking service, Chelsea based, is taking matters in to their own hands to help clean up the NYC streets. Now that the snow has melted, there is dog poop everywhere, and they have created a solution to clean up NYC neighborhoods. - March 04, 2014 - Wags And Bags
CDE Collision Damage Experts is the One and Only Red Carpet Sponsor for Together We Cope’s 2014 Dinner Dance Fundraiser
CDE Collision Damage Experts made a significant donation to local charity, Together We Cope, to show their support for the 2014 Dinner Dance, an annual event to help residents in temporary crises. - March 04, 2014 - CDE Collision Centers
Southern California Free Social Media Speakers for Business Groups
Southern California free social media speakers for business groups, non-profit organizations, associations, classes, chambers and clubs. - March 02, 2014 - Lawson Social Media
eMediaCampaigns! Robert Renteria, Parents for Peace and Justice Announce Fundraiser
Alexa (ĀLee) Torres, NBA Chicago Bull 3-point champion, Craig Hodges scheduled to appear. - March 02, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
Knipp to Lend Expertise to Housing Investment Forum
Wally Knipp Founder and CEO will be speaking at the FICON event March 3rd and 4th in Santa Monica. With the Buy hold and lease industry heating up again, Hedge fund companies and Investors come from all over to share experiences and where the market is going. What will be the next business model. Wally Knipp will share his expertise and draw on his production experience as well as the buy, hold and lease model. - March 01, 2014 - Knipp Contracting
Government Contractor The Arcanum Group Makes a Splash with CEO Waters
The Arcanum Group -- a Denver-based provider of IT, staffing and program management services to government agencies -- participated Feb. 22 in the 2014 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Colorado fundraising event. - February 28, 2014 - The Arcanum Group
Kelly Derrickson to Headline at El Paseo Concert Series
With her premier album "Warriors of Love" currently storming the charts in Europe, Country Rock recording artist Kelly Derrickson will be making her US performance debut on Saturday March 1st in California where she will be the headliner at the El Paseo concert series in Palm Desert... - February 27, 2014 - Kelly Derrickson
Together We Can Achieve so Much More at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Launches 2014 Annual Campaign to Support Community Needs. - February 27, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
In Honor of World Spay Day – FiXiT Aims to Facilitate 25 Spay Neuters This Week
Sponsors Are Able to Contribute as Little as $10 to Help an Animal Get Spayed/Neutered. - February 27, 2014 - FiXiT Foundation
Asante Africa Foundation Highlights Education Quality and Access on UN Commission Panels
The NGO Committee on the Status of Women, NY (NGO CSW/NY) a democratic, open forum advocating for gender equality and development, is holding its annual Status of Women (NGO CSW) conference in March. The Committee brings together NGO representatives from around the world for two weeks to network,... - February 27, 2014 - Asante Africa Foundation
Fair & Square Imports Hosts Nonprofit Fair Trade Oriental Rug Event One Weekend Only, March 20-23, 2014
Fair & Square Imports, located in downtown McKinney, is hosting its annual Nonprofit Rug Event for one weekend only: March 20-23, 2014. - February 26, 2014 - Fair & Square Imports
Shabooms Inc. Announces Schedule for 2014
Shabooms Inc. is a 501 (C)(3) Charity that raises funds through fundraisers and direct donations to award Local High schools seniors scholarships in the Honor and Memory of Local Fallen Hero SGT. James C. Robinson Jr who was killed in action in Afghanistan 28 Aug. 2010. - February 25, 2014 - Shabooms Inc.
The Second Annual JLMF Hike-A-Thon
The JLMF is proud to announce their second annual Hike-A-Thon fund raising event. On Saturday, July 5th at 8 a.m., hiking teams will gather in Bannalp Chruetzhuette, to trek across the beautiful Swiss backcountry, the Walenpfad/Walen Trail, or the "Swiss Cableway Trail," as it's known,... - February 24, 2014 - The Joyce L. Maul Foundation
Fashion, Shopping and Fundraising: a Girl’s Night Out Benefiting Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Enjoy a red carpet evening of fashion and refreshments at Macy’s Westshore Plaza on Thursday, March 6, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm as Macy's presents The Dress for Success Tampa Bay Shopping Soiree and Fashion Show. This event will feature Spring and Summer fashion trends, cosmetic makeovers and... - February 22, 2014 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Conservation Failing in Battle to Save World's Most Dangerous Bird
Veteran conservationist and cassowary expert unveils failures and lost opportunities to protect earth's third largest remaining rainforest. - February 21, 2014 - Cassowary Conservation and Publishing
ACPA Honors Safest Concrete Pipe Plants, Companies
Prestigious national awards recognize excellence in workplace safety. - February 21, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Extensive Coaching Skills Training Programme Launches at Hout Bay Community Cultural Centre
Earlier this afternoon, twenty selected students from the Hout Bay region in Western Cape began their formal introductions for the ‘Hout Bay Skills Training Programme’ in the Hout Bay Community Cultural Centre. Leading sport and fitness college, eta created the Hout Bay Skills Training... - February 21, 2014 - Football Foundation of South Africa
Marine, Army, Air Force Veterans Unite, Start Movement to Empower Women Vets, Engage Community
Three female military veterans with fashion industry experience collaborate to provide a unique experience to encourage, enhance and empower their sister veterans via their groundbreaking POWERHOUSE Experience and accompanying Movement. - February 20, 2014 - Jovane M. Henry, USMC Veteran
Marty Lyons Foundation Long Island Chapter to Host “Marty” Gras Cocktail Party
The Marty Lyon’s Foundation – Long Island Chapter will host its first Annual “Marty” Gras Cocktail Party on Saturday, March 8, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at The Crescent Beach Club, in Bayville. Tickets are $100 per person and include a Creole Buffet, Open Bar and New... - February 20, 2014 - Marty Lyons Foundation
Returning for a Fourth Year: Cat Care Society Announces the 2014 "Tails of the Painted Cats" Artists, Sponsors and Design Concepts
"Tails of the Painted Cats" artwork cats are back for the fourth consecutive year, raising funds for the shelter cats and community outreach programs at Cat Care Society (CCS) in Lakewood. The 2014 Tails of the Painted Cats debut May 8th at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery prior to touring throughout the community. The Gala Dinner & Auction is July 26th at Pinehurst Country Club. - February 20, 2014 - Cat Care Society
Star City Select Presents 1st Annual SCS Open
Star City Select is excited to announce the 1st Annual SCS Open Golf Tournament, presented by Max Muscle. This tournament, which welcomes all interested in supporting the student athletes of SCS, will be held Sunday, May 18th at Woodland Hills Golf Course in Eagle, NE for the benefit of the student... - February 19, 2014 - Star City Select
Molly K. Morrison to be Honored with Eighth Annual Rebecca Lukens Award
Eighth Rebecca Lukens Award to Conservation Strategist Molly K. Morrison. - February 19, 2014 - The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum
Digital Lion Donates to Canadian Cancer Society
Digital Lion, a design and marketing agency specializing in Web development, brand/logo design, print marketing design, and online marketing, makes their first charitable contribution of the year to the Canadian Cancer Society. - February 19, 2014 - Digital Lion Inc.
Local Church Helps Community Get "White Hot" with Heat Ticket Giveaway
Leroy McDowell, pastor of The Gate Restoration Center, will be helping the people of his church's community get "White Hot" this march. The church will be giving away a pair of Miami Heat tickets every Sunday in march. Its all apart of the theme of the church's next sermon series... - February 19, 2014 - The Gate Restoration Center
DoNation - Bringing Donors and Charities Together - Launches IndieGoGo Campaign
DoNation - a website which brings donors and charities together - launches IndieGoGo campaign to deliver one-click charitable giving to any mobile device. - February 18, 2014 - DoNation
Music Saves Lives® Holds Austin Music Showcase to Encourage Young People to Donate Blood
With advances in medical treatments and an aging population, the demand for donated blood continues, as fewer people are becoming lifelong donors. In an effort to raise awareness about blood donation and encourage young adults to become repeat blood donors, Music Saves Lives® is announcing a special event during one of the largest music and film festivals in the U.S., held in Austin, Texas. - February 18, 2014 - Music Saves Lives
Entrepreneurship Education Nonprofit BizWorld.Org Announces New Management
Thais Rezende Named CEO; Carla Foster Joins as COO - February 18, 2014 - BizWorld.org
Yvonne Wilcox, Pen Name Has Added a New Recording Artist to the Artist Roster
Zarah Nokie, a R&B/Soul/Pop Recording Artist being professionally managed by Yvonne Wilcox, a Music Publisher and Article Writer. - February 17, 2014 - Yvonne Wilcox, Pen Name
Local Gamers to Battle Sleep in 24-Hour Charity Challenge
Gamers at Pittsburgh film group LOTR Films are gearing up to game continuously for 24 hours in late February to raise money for people with disabilities. - February 17, 2014 - LOTR Films
Keystone House Prepares for 2014 “What a Difference a Friend Can Make” Gala
“What a Difference a Friend Can Make” will be the theme for the 2014 annual fundraising gala auction and dinner to benefit Keystone House, Inc. The event will be held on Friday, April 25, 2014 at the Rolling Hills Country Club, Wilton, CT. - February 17, 2014 - Keystone House, Inc.