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.
Bristol Total Fitness to Host Rhode Island Blood Center Blood Drive February 23, 2011
Bristol Total Fitness will be hosting a Rhode Island Blood Center Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 between the hours of 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. - February 07, 2011 - Total Fitness Clubs
MBAs Organize 1 Week Toy Donation Campaign to Benefit Children's Memorial Hospital
Group of MBA students organizes one week toy drive to raise as much money and toys as possible for young patients treated at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Accepting donations as little as $1 and with no upward limit, the students are donating all proceeds directly to the Children's Memorial Foundation next Friday, February 11, 2011. - February 07, 2011 - The 1 Week Toy Campaign
Alex von Furstenberg Supports Surfers Healing Day Camps
Contribution Underwrites Surfing Camps for Children Living with Autism. - February 06, 2011 - Alex von Furstenberg
Stardust Broadcasting Helps Not for Profits Raise Donations on TV
Stardust Broadcasting, a 23 year old media company announced today an innovative national and local television fundraising package for charities and not for profits on a joint venture basis. - February 06, 2011 - Stardust Broadcasting
DWeb Network Offering Free Websites for Non-Profits
DWeb Network corporate donation of free hosting and design to deserving non-profits. - February 06, 2011 - DWeb Network
EVENTjournal.com Expands Into Texas, Georgia and Arkansas
Event Journal, Inc. reported the company’s plan for growth beyond the NY Metro area has been actualized with recent agreements signed with fundraising organizations in Texas, Georgia, and Arkansas. - February 05, 2011 - Event Journal, Inc
MCF Plans 2011 Children’s Mental Health Day in Annapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 8
More than 100 Marylanders eager to protect children’s mental health programs are expected at the General Assembly on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011 for the 11th Annual Children’s Mental Health Day in Annapolis. The free event is sponsored by the non-profit Maryland Coalition of Families for... - February 05, 2011 - Maryland Coalition for Children's Mental Health
Children's Brain Tumor Foundation Partners with Happiness Is Camping to Bring Family Brain Tumor Camp to the New York City Area
Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) announced today that they will organize and support the first pediatric brain tumor family camp to be run in the New York City area in late August, 2011. CBTF is partnering with Jenna’s Rainbow Foundation to underwrite this camp in a... - February 05, 2011 - Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
TFI Envision, Inc. Creates Newsletters with a Mission
After just one year of publication, the Guiding Eyes for the Blind Insights and Special Gifts newsletters have become important tools in their fundraising arsenal. TFI Envision understood that each newsletter’s target audience is different – institutional vs. individual donors – and incorporated Guiding Eyes branding into two distinctly different designs. Both have also helped to increase donations, or simply hold onto donations – retention is a huge challenge for fundraisers everywhere. - February 04, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
National Fire Protection Association Launches "Voice of Sparky" Contest Among Firefighters in Celebration of Sparky the Fire Dog’s 60th Birthday
March 18 marks the 60th birthday of Sparky the Fire Dog®, the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), who has been teaching children, parents and teachers on fire prevention and public safety for the past six decades. To kick-off this year-long celebration, today,... - February 04, 2011 - National Fire Protection Association
NonProfit Homegrown Lacrosse Expands Board of Directors
Homegrown Lacrosse, a Twin Cities-based nonprofit organization has expanded its board of directors with the addition of Minneapolis residents Jon Austin and Mike Shogren. With strong backgrounds in strategic planning and communication, Austin and Shogren will spearhead the organization’s... - February 03, 2011 - Homegrown Lacrosse
GolfRegistrations.com Launches Golf Tournament Marketplace
Golfregistrations.com, provider of online golf tournament software, officially launches a new Golf Tournament Marketplace featuring recommended golf service providers to help nonprofit and community organizations with their golf tournament planning. - February 03, 2011 - DoJiggy
While Haiti Has Experienced Some Progress, More Attention Needs to be Devoted to the Future of Haiti’s Orphans, Asserts WWO CEO Dr. Jane Aronson
One-year after the devastating earthquake, Dr. Jane Aronson, Founder and CEO of Worldwide Orphans Foundation (WWO), returned from a mission trip to Haiti on Jan. 28, where she assessed the plight of orphans and vulnerable children and identified specific needs for long-term assistance programs to... - February 02, 2011 - Worldwide Orphans Foundation
GreaterGood Gives Grants to 85 Charities in January
GreaterGood.org announced grants totaling approximately $456,000 were given to 85 charities in January. These grants were made possible by the Gifts That Give More™ and other programs at the GreaterGood Network as well as funds contributed directly to GreaterGood.org. - January 30, 2011 - GreaterGood
Bill Guarinello Celebrates 40 Years with HeartShare
The President and CEO of HeartShare Human Services of New York has been with the nonprofit organization for 40 years. - January 30, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
DACRON® Brand Team Supports “Pillows for Patriots”
Ships hundreds of pillows bearing DACRON® fiber quality seal to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. - January 29, 2011 - INVISTA
Make a Difference
Preparing for the major fundraising event, Keystone House, Inc., reached out to TFI Envision, Inc. to create the strategic communication materials that make a the difference for such a highly competitive non-profit event. - January 28, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Jesse Willms to Bare All to Raise Money for Cancer and Transplant Charities
Jesse Willms is excited to strip to his underwear in support of great charitable causes. - January 28, 2011 - Jesse Willms
Annual Suncoast Parkinson Symposium Tops 600 Attendees
Neuro Challenge Foundation Brings the Nation’s Top Experts on Parkinson Disease to Town. - January 28, 2011 - Neuro Challenge Foundation, Inc.
Nashville Church of Scientology Brings New Hope to the War on Drugs
In the month prior to a recent National Survey on Drug on Drug Use and Health, an estimated 49,000 Tennessee children between 12 and 17 had used an illicit drug. Fed up with statistics like this, a group of Scientology parishioners decided to help rid the state of this problem by launching its own Drug-Free Tennessee campaign this past weekend at an event held in their church. - January 28, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Chico’s Donation to The Heights Foundation Honors Bruce Gora
At last December’s Dinner Under Construction, an event honoring the late Bruce Gora, one of his former clients, Chico’s FAS committed to a $10,000 donation to the building fund. - January 28, 2011 - Heights Foundation
Ambitious 'I AM EQUAL' Human Rights Photo Project Comes to San Francisco
Global photo project shines light on human rights issues in the Bay Area. - January 27, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Love Your Neighbor: Event from Harlem Heights
Supporters and friends of the Heights Foundation gathered to “Love Your Neighbor,” on Jan. 19 at the home of Nancy and Bill Merriam in the community of Gulf Harbour in Fort Myers. Guests enjoyed an exclusive evening of decadence and delight featuring area restaurants and wine... - January 27, 2011 - Heights Foundation
The Institute for New Economic Thinking to Hold Its Second Annual Plenary Conference from April 8 to 10, 2011 in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
The conference, “Crisis and Renewal: International Political Economy at the Crossroads,” will host over 200 leading economists, finance experts, and young scholars - January 26, 2011 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute for New Economic Thinking Has Created an Academic Partnership with the London School of Economics and Political Science
INET@LSE will apply ideas from “complexity social science” to improve the design and effectiveness of economic policy - January 26, 2011 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Boy & Girls Club of Manchester, NH Names Barbara Lussier Director of the Year
Bellwether Community Credit Union employee honored for outstanding service to the Boy & Girls Club of Manchester - January 26, 2011 - Bellwether Community Credit Union
Historic Human Rights Project Comes to Las Vegas
The ‘I AM EQUAL’ photo project shines light on human rights issues in the desert oasis. - January 26, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Preferred Travel of Naples Presents Explore Your Dream Destinations to Benefit Founders Fund Scholarships
The Founders Fund’s 20th anniversary will be honored at Preferred Travel of Naples’ annual fundraising event as proceeds go to the scholarship granting organization. - January 26, 2011 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
WaterCan Embassy Dinner Celebrates 17 Years in Support of Clean Water Projects in Africa
Tickets now on sale for Embassy Dinner 2011, Ottawa’s premier spring social event. - January 26, 2011 - WaterCan
San Diego Self Storage Contributes to Successful Holiday Toy Drive
San Diego Self Storage sponsored its annual holiday toy drive benefiting Toys for Tots by collecting toys at each of their 19 locations throughout the greater San Diego region. - January 26, 2011 - San Diego Self Storage
Push Media Group Presents Three Celebrity Charity Parties to Fill Dallas Super Bowl Week, Proving Everything’s Bigger in Texas
Just over a week remains until the first-ever Super Bowl in North Texas, truly proving that Everything’s Bigger in Texas. Push Media Group, with its many partners, is gearing up for three celebrity filled nights and days of parties, culminating with the Big Game Watch Party at Patio Grill in... - January 25, 2011 - Push Media Group
An Exclusive Interview with Actress Glenn Close About Her Work with Bring Change 2 Mind in Business Review USA
Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, gets an exclusive interview with actress Glenn Close and speaks about how she got involved with and helped to create Bring Change 2 Mind, a not-for-profit organization that helps fight against the stigma associated with... - January 22, 2011 - WDM Group
Halamandaris Names Orsini to Help Lead the NAHC Private Duty Homecare Association of America
Val J. Halamandaris, President of NAHC, today announced that Merrily Orsini, CEO of corecubed, has agreed to help lead NAHC’s related Private Duty Homecare Association of America. “We are proud to have Ms. Orsini play this significant leadership role. There is no one who has greater... - January 21, 2011 - National Association of Homecare & Hospice
The Resolutions Firm Teams with Local Firms to Raise Money for Charity
The Resolutions Firm participated in a charity dodgeball tournament to help raise money for The Boys and Girls Club of Venice and Operation Smile. - January 21, 2011 - The Resolutions Firm
$1 Million Dollar Gift Made to Heights Foundation by Local Couple
John and Mary Jo Boler, part-time Sanibel Island residents, made a $1 million donation to the building fund for The Heights Foundation’s Community and Cultural Arts Center last week. The gift puts the organization just $1.2 million away from being able to complete the $6.5 million building... - January 21, 2011 - Heights Foundation
Tip Off NYE 2011 at the Top of the Palms Raises Record Amount for Charity Event and Online Drive Raised $45,000 for Child Focus, Inc. and Program Camp to Belong-NV
Hundreds from across the country partied for a greater purpose New Year’s Eve 2011 at the top of luxury in the Palms Casino Resort Hardwood Fantasy Suite, the only event in Las Vegas dedicated to raise money for a local charity. The inaugural event raised $45,000 for Child Focus NV and their program Camp to Belong-NV. The event was hosted by entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mark Curry. “Tip Off NYE 2011” was a huge success. - January 20, 2011 - Papillon Entertainment Group
The Founders Fund, Inc. Honors Scholarship Recipients at 2010 Annual Scholars Luncheon
41 students were in attendance at the end of the year luncheon to honor their achievements as Founders Fund scholarship recipients. - January 20, 2011 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
All Natural Timepieces from WeWOOD Have A-Listers Taking Notice
Celebrities achieve star style one accessory at a time, now they find luxury with eco-chic designs. - January 19, 2011 - LYB Productions
DoJiggy Announces Award Recipients from 2010 Giving Program
Online fundraising software services provider, DoJiggy, announces 2010 award recipients for their annual DoJiggy Giving™ program, which supports nonprofits and community organizations through cash donations and in-kind software services based on a percentage of the company’s annual... - January 19, 2011 - DoJiggy
Vertex Systems Endorses SaveMedicaid.org's Plan to Help the Poor, Elderly and Disabled
Vertex Systems endorses the website campaign SaveMedicaid.org which urges Americans to sign the petition to prevent further cuts to Medicaid programs that help children, the elderly, and the disabled citizens of the country. - January 19, 2011 - Vertex Systems
Jon Strickland Named to Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors
Local Engineer Supports Nonprofit Organization - January 19, 2011 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Thai Village Silk Project Announces Online Sale to Raise Funds for Children's Education Opportunities
A remote Thai village community project has announced a sale of Thai silk products to raise revenue to improve village lifestyles and children's educational opportunities. - January 17, 2011 - Thai Silk Magic
Resolve to Make a Difference This Year and Access Self Storage Will Help
Access Self Storage launches donation-matching program designed to encourage customers to increase charitable donations. - January 16, 2011 - Access Self Storage & Truck Rental
Access Self Storage Brings Christmas to Needy Families
Managers at six Access Self Storage facilities were given $100 and asked to use it to help someone else. They returned with heart-warming stories of families who were blessed from an unlikely source. - January 16, 2011 - Access Self Storage & Truck Rental
LATISM Adopts a Library Virtual Book Drive Donates Over 400 Books to a Community Library in Need
Campaign by Latinos in Social Media (LATISM) Lays Foundation for Ongoing Program to Support Libraries Across the United States - January 15, 2011 - Latinos in Social Media [LATISM]
HopeLink of Southern Nevada Partners with City of Henderson to Help Seniors
Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen Opens New Homes for Low-Income Seniors - January 15, 2011 - HopeLink of Southern Nevada
Cheryl Dyck Will Help Non-Profit Client Raise $80,000 in Six Months
Coaching for a Cause uses business coaching principles to help charities raise funds. - January 15, 2011 - ActionCOACH
Billings Swords for Kids Community Project Vying for Pepsi’s Top Grant Dollars
Swords for Kids Community Project Hoping to Gain Enough Votes to Win $250,000 in Pepsi's Refresh Everything Grant Campaign. - January 15, 2011 - Swords for Kids
The First Tee “Tees Up” Its Inaugural Charity Poker Tournament
Youth development organization of Sarasota and Manatee Counties holds fundraiser at One-Eyed Jack’s to benefit its local youth golf program. - January 14, 2011 - The First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee
Online T-Shirt Design Service Shirtlab Teams Up with Volunteering England to Offer Fundraising Through Celebrity Designed T-Shirts
Shirtlab is working with Volunteering England to offer its members the opportunity to raise funds by enlisting a celebrity to design a t-shirt that will then be available on the Shirtlab website. - January 14, 2011 - Shirtlab