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.

Advancing Compassion Project Launches New Model of Charitable Giving

California-based nonprofit fosters innovation within community-based organizations and enables donors to play a more active role in promoting change. - February 13, 2012 - Advancing Compassion Project

Central Concrete Contributes to an Award Winning Community Project

Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc., a U.S. Concrete, Inc. operating company, today announced that it has received the 2012 AGC National Community Award as one of the contributors to the “Camp Via West” project in Cupertino, California. The “AGC in the Community Awards” will... - February 11, 2012 - US Concrete

Dr. Naseer Homoud Ranked 16 in Qatar Power List of Arabian Business

In a thriving development, Arabian Business has placed Dr. Naseer Homoud- a renowned philanthropist on 16th rank of its Qatar Power List. It is a dazzling addition to his previous accomplishments in appreciation of his endeavors for entrepreneurial success and humanity works. - February 11, 2012 - Dr. Naseer Homoud

Indra Public Relations Takes "Dunk Your Kicks" National with The Max Cure Foundation

The Max Cure Foundation Roars Across the Nation with “Dunk Your Kicks” for Pediatric Cancer - February 11, 2012 - Indra Public Relations

Samaritan’s Feet, OrthoCarolina Foundation and Charlotte-Mecklenburg High Schools Partner to Provide Shoes and Hope for Deserving Children

Samaritan’s Feet, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) and the OrthoCarolina Foundation are joining forces to foster the mission of Samaritan’s Feet, to provide new shoes and encouragement for children and families who need it most. Nine high schools from CMS are participating in... - February 11, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International

Feed the Hungry Annual Raffle & Silent Auction Presents Alegría: Cirque De San Miguel

Happiness envelopes you at Alegría...Cirque de San Miguel, a dazzling GravityWorks performance and seated banquet presented by Feed the Hungry San Miguel during its Annual Raffle & Silent Auction at the Rosewood Hotel on Sunday, March 11, from 1:00-3:30pm. - February 11, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel

TexTango Announces Release of TextnGive Mobile Communication Platform for Charities

Supporters can now promote their favorite charitable causes every time they message their social network. - February 10, 2012 - TexTango

Arnold Ursaner Elected to Friends of Karen Board of Directors

Arnold Ursaner, founder of CJS Securities, has joined the Board of children's charity Friends of Karen. Mr. Ursaner first learned about the charity two decades ago from friends whose child had a brain tumor. Says Ursaner, "When you learn about what Friends of Karen does, how can you not want to help?" - February 10, 2012 - Friends of Karen

CONTESA Announces Enhanced Education Sponsorship Programme for AIDS Orphans in Zambia

CONTESA Charity has extended their educational reach to provide support to vulnerable children who have been affected by the AIDS virus in Zambia. - February 10, 2012 - CONTESA

Association of Independent Investors - "The Voice of Investors" - Announces Their Opening

When it comes to navigating the tricky waters of the investment industry, investors often feel like the balance is tipped in favor of the industry. But a newly formed, not-for-profit organization, the Association of Independent Investors, sees that balance shifting. Andrew Haigney, Executive... - February 09, 2012 - Association of Independent Investors

17 Year-Old Alyssa Allyson from Orange County Debuts Rapunzel

AJJ Records artist Alyssa Allyson debuts Rapunzel video. - February 08, 2012 - AJJ Records

Twin Oaks Community Services Announces Board of Trustees

Twin Oaks Community Services, a nonprofit formed on January 1, 2012 through a merger of Family Service and Steininger Behavioral Care Services, recently announced their Board of Trustees. The new Board of Trustees includes: Greg Spewak, Chair, Ruotolo, Spewak & Co. Anthony Sevick, 1st Vice... - February 08, 2012 - Twin Oaks Community Services

Canadians Will Benefit from National Sarcoidosis Organization's Efforts

National Sarcoidosis Organization is Canadian based and has put forth the efforts to bring awareness and research about this disease to be more local in Canada. There are few to no resources in Canada and it is their mission to change that through offering support, awareness, resources and provide funds to medical research in our Canadian Medical research departments. The hope is to work with others in Canada as to helping with awareness and bring together fundraising efforts. - February 08, 2012 - National Sarcoidosis Organization

Annual Autism Gala Presents Community Leaders with Service Awards

On Saturday, January 21, 2012, Eden Autism Services’ held its 24th annual Eden Dreams white-tie dinner gala at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. The event featured the presentation of the Friends of Eden Award to longtime Eden supporters Munich Re, 2012 Guardian Award and Gerard J. Fennelly of NAI... - February 05, 2012 - Eden Autism Services

Three Americans Embark on a 7,000 Mile, 2 Year Journey Across Africa for Clean Water

Non-profit organization Walking4Water makes an unprecedented journey to bring awareness and resources to those in need - February 05, 2012 - Walking4Water

Learning Together Announces Triangle Rock, Paper, Scissors Showdown

Unique Fundraising Event to Create a Triangle-Wide Competition Learning Together, a private nonprofit that meets the developmental, educational and health needs of children of all abilities, is excited to announce the first ever Triangle Rock, Paper, Scissors Showdown on March 17, 2012. The... - February 03, 2012 - Learning Together

Gina Marsh Releases Second Original Song on iTunes

Massachusetts teen singer and songwriter Gina Marsh has released her newest original song, titled "Just Forget It", which is available now on iTunes. Gina recorded "Just Forget It" at Cybersound Studios in Boston. In addition to writing the music and lyrics, Gina also plays... - February 02, 2012 - Gina Marsh Music

Lagond Music School Announces the Lagond-A-Thon, a 10th Anniversary Celebration, and Their First Live Streaming Fundraising Event on the Lagond Music Website

In celebration of its 10th Anniversary, the Lagond Music School, a not-for-profit organization located in Westchester County, announces the Lagond-A-Thon, a live video streaming performance and fundraising event on Friday, February 10th from 8pm to 12 midnight. This global online performance will commemorate the innovative contemporary music school’s 10 years of serving a diverse community of over 1,000 students. - February 02, 2012 - Lagond Music School

Prominent New Yorkers Come Together in Charity for Africa

Seeds of Africa Fund celebrity fundraiser with a Valentine spin on auction will be held in New York City during fashion week. Celebrity and Societies are coming together to help raise funding for the Seeds of Africa Knowledge Center. - February 02, 2012 - Seeds of Africa Fund

IJIS Institute Publishes New White Paper

FBI CJIS background check process for contractor personnel. - February 02, 2012 - IJIS Institute

Successful Carefree-Cave Creek Balloon Festival in Arizona Co-Hosted by Sanderson Volvo

Sanderson Volvo excitedly announces that the 3rd annual Carefree-Cave Creek Balloon Festival in Arizona was a success, helping raise thousands for the Tim & Willy Kid’s FUN-Dation. - February 02, 2012 - Sanderson Volvo

Sanderson Lincoln Co-Hosts Successful Carefree-Cave Creek Balloon Festival in Arizona

Sanderson Lincoln in Phoenix is excited to announce that the 2012 Carefree-Cave Creek Balloon Festival was a success, raising money for the Tim & Willy Kid’s FUN-Dation. - February 02, 2012 - Sanderson Lincoln

Canterbury’s School “Extravaganza”

Fundraising Auctioneer Scott Robertson Selected for the Canterbury’s School “Extravaganza” Scott Robertson, CAI, BAS of Scott Robertson Event Fundraising Consultants/Auctioneers has been selected once again to be the Fundraising Auctioneer for the Canterbury School’s,... - February 02, 2012 - Scott Robertson Auctioneer and Event Fundraising Consultants

Spillman Technologies Receives IJIS Institute Award

Member Appreciation Award Presented at Winter Industry Briefing - February 02, 2012 - IJIS Institute

Missouri Man Aims to Stomp Out Testicular Cancer 1 T-Shirt at a Time

With between 7500-8500 new positive diagnosis this year alone, Testicular Cancer is indeed a cause for concern. If caught early enough, there's a 90-100% survival rate. “That's where we come in,” says Pinegar. “We want to get people talking about this and make people realize this isn't taboo. “This is life-or-death serious.” - February 01, 2012 - Testicular Cancer Research Foundation

Earth Heart, Inc. to Partner with Non-Profit Dog Rescues and Shelters to Raise Much Needed Funds

Earth Heart’s special discount pricing on all of their all-natural remedy mists provides non-profit dog related organizations fundraising opportunities to help dogs in need. - February 01, 2012 - Earth Heart Inc.

Cinco Squared Launches, Thus Changing the Landscape of Fundraising, Customer Loyalty, and Rewards

New website takes proven fundraising and business enhancing methods to a cool new level. - February 01, 2012 - Cinco Squared

Ventureneer Shows Nonprofits How to Unlock Full Potential of Board

Great nonprofit boards assess themselves and continuously improve their governance and leadership. Find out how in Ventureneer webinar. - February 01, 2012 - Ventureneer

Project Help Honored at Diamond Volunteer Award Reception

24-hour crisis hotline Project Help received honors as a 2012 Diamond Volunteer Award winner at their January reception. - February 01, 2012 - Kelly E. Capolino

Skin Care for Athletes Uses Indiegogo Campaign for Soap Line for Women’s Shelters

Skin Care for Athletes' Giving Goddess Soaps Launching with Help from On-Line Fundraising Campaign - January 31, 2012 - Morning Indigo, LLC

San Diego Self Storage Contributes to Successful Holiday Toy Drive

San Diego Self Storage (SDSS) sponsored its annual holiday toy drive benefiting Toys for Tots by collecting toys at each of their locations throughout the greater San Diego region. - January 31, 2012 - San Diego Self Storage

Storage Deluxe Helped Effort to Collect 60,000+ Coats for New York Cares 23rd Annual Coat Drive

Storgage Deluxe Collected Over 700 Coats for low-income men, women and children as part of the 100,000 coat goal for the New York Cares 23rd Annual Coat Drive and presented the non-profit organization with a check for $3,660 representing a $5.00 matching donation for each coat collected. - January 30, 2012 - Storage Deluxe

Barefoot Entertainment Ambassadors Bring Hope to Children Through Samaritan’s Feet

The 2012 season of entertainment events is lining up as non-profit Samaritan’s Feet continues to partner with artists, churches and event planners to raise funds for shoes for children in need around the world. - January 30, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International

The Institute for Responsible Online and Cell-Phone Communication’s Supporters Turn to Innovative Fundraising Sites to Prevent Cyber Bullying, Sexting and Cyber Issues

Each time someone searches the web or shops online, a donation is made to The Institute for Responsible Online and Cell-Phone Communication through Findonate.com and GoodSeach.com - January 29, 2012 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication

SOS Africa Launches Charity Video Appeal

SOS Africa, a non-profit charity which funds the education and care of underprivileged South African township children, has today launched its first ever charity video. The video’s release marks a crowning moment for SOS Africa, which is currently celebrating its 9th birthday. The video was... - January 27, 2012 - SOS Africa

The Rembrandt Hotel Donated Used Calendars

The Rembrandt Hotel brought more than 400 used calendars from last year and donated them to the Foundation for the Blind in Thailand under the Patronage of H.M. the Queen on Tuesday Jan 17th. The School for the Blind utilizes these calendars to make a Braille cards as educational materials for... - January 27, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok

Elizabeth P. Ball of TFI Envision, Inc. Selected as Chairperson for Keystone House, Inc. Fundraising Committee for 2012

Elizabeth P. Ball, President and Creative Director of TFI Envision, Inc. has been selected as Chairperson for Keystone House, Inc. Fundraising Committee for 2012. This committee is responsible for planning and implementing fundraising events by raising funds via the private sector for capital... - January 26, 2012 - TFI Envision, Inc.

HOPE Ranch Learning Academy, Hudson, FL "If I Were Your Superhero" Play Fundraiser - Autism Awareness Tampa Bay

Raising Autism awareness in Tampa Bay community through the arts. HOPE Youth Ranch hosts "If I Were Your Superhero." Proceeds to benefit HOPE Ranch Learning academy which teaches children with Autism. HOPE Youth Ranch, Inc. is a 5013c based in Hudson, Florida on a 9 acre ranch focusing on therapeutic services, special education and Equine assist therapy. - January 26, 2012 - HOPE Youth Ranch, Inc.

Project CREED: Social Enterprise Launches to Create Opportunity Through Health Education

Project CREED, a social enterprise providing locally-inspired health education materials to children in developing countries, will officially launch Monday, January 30, 2012 on its website www.projectcreed.org. - January 26, 2012 - Project CREED

IJIS Institute Executive Director Resigns

Steve Ambrosini Will Assume the Role of Executive Director - January 26, 2012 - IJIS Institute

Eastern National Announces 2011 Award Winners

Eastern National (EN), a not-for-profit cooperating association with the National Park Service, is proud to announce the winners of its annual awards for 2011. Eastern National values the contributions of its staff, partners and vendors in furthering the mission and goals of our partners. The... - January 26, 2012 - Eastern National

Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee Announce New Board Members and Board Chair

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee (BGCMT) is pleased to announce the addition of 10 new members to its 2012 Board of Directors, along with the appointment of a new Board Chairman. Making up the organization's Board of Directors are community and business leaders from both Davidson and... - January 26, 2012 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee

Martha's Home Announces Second Chance Prom

Martha's Home announces its biggest seasonal fundraiser, the Second Chance Prom, March 31st 2012 at the Amarillo Civic Center. - January 25, 2012 - Martha's Home

Snowshoe in the Park

Come to the Friends of FDR and DJT State Parks' first event - Snowshoe in the Park on Saturday, January 28th at FDR State Park, 2957 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, New York in Parking Lot 1 to learn how to snowshoe and then demo REI snowshoes in the park for free. Not only is snowshoeing easy,... - January 25, 2012 - Friends of FDR State Park & Donald J. Trump State Parks

Nightlife Cultural Initiative Brings Life Back to Nightlife

A nonprofit company created to elevate nightlife culture announced plans for the first annual nightlife culture expo. - January 24, 2012 - Nightlife Cultural Initiative

YES! Takes Its Message of Hope for People Living with Liver Tumors to the 2012 Sundance Film Festival

YES! Beat Liver Tumors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of patients diagnosed with primary or metastatic cancers of the liver, announced participation at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Debbie Durkin’s ECO Hideaway being held at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City,... - January 24, 2012 - Say YES to Hope

Cindy Made Them Cookies Partners with The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation a Portion of February Cookie Sales to Benefit South Florida Charity

A South Florida cookie company partners with nonprofit charity during the month of February to help raise money for premature babies. - January 24, 2012 - The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation