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.
Join BAM FI in the Reporting of Missing Persons of Color
Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAM FI) seeks community assistance to report and alert authorities of missing children, women and men of color. - December 13, 2010 - Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.
2011 Diamond Volunteer Award Winners Selected
Four non-profits organizations from the southwest Florida area have won the 2011 Diamond Volunteer Award. - December 13, 2010 - Kelly E. Capolino
CASTLE of the Treasure Coast Raises $50,000 at Holiday Magic Event
The community came out in force for CASTLE's Holiday Magic Event, raising $50,000 in one evening to support Child Abuse Education and Prevention programs. More than 300 guests bid on jewelry valued at over $16,000, 75 bottles of wine and some very unusual silent and oral auction items. - December 12, 2010 - CASTLE of the Treasure Coast
Wockhardt Foundation & ONGC Come Together for Khel Khel Mein
ONGC partners for a noble cause with Wockhardt Foundation to help underprivileged children. - December 12, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
"Riding Santas" Spread the Christmas Spirit in Unique Fashion
The Canyon Lake Motorcycle Club in California will conduct the first annual "Riding Santas" event where volunteer motorcycle owners will ride for the day dressed as Santa Claus with passengers dressed as Santa's helpers or elves. The ride will symbolize their effort to raise toys to be donated to the children's hospitals in the area. - December 11, 2010 - Canyon Lake Motorcycle Club
The BizWorld Foundation Announces The Independent Institute as Presenting Sponsor for BizWorld Annual Luncheon
The BizWorld Foundation wishes to express its sincere gratitude to The Independent Institute, presenting sponsor for the seventh annual BizWorld Education Luncheon, to be held Tuesday, December 14th at the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco. - December 11, 2010 - The BizWorld Foundation
GrantWave Grant Management Software Free for Grant Writers with Ability to Earn Generous Commissions
Mindcoast announced today the launch of a new Affiliate Program that allows individual grant writers to utilize Mindcoast's GrantWave v3 software at no cost and earn commissions up to 40% for securing new customers. - December 11, 2010 - Mindcoast, Inc.
Checkers Catering Supports Toys for Tots Drive
Checkers Catering & Special Events is partnering with Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department for the Toys For Tots Program. - December 11, 2010 - Checkers Catering & Special Events
Food for Thought
Jackson Therapy Partners raises 1,097 lbs. of food for local food bank. - December 11, 2010 - Jackson Therapy Partners
Local Neighbors Without Coats This Winter
Our less fortunate neighbor can stay warm with your help this winter. Genesis Shelter and PSS Injury and Wellness Center are teaming up to distribute coats to women, men, and children of all sizes, in times of need or crisis. - December 11, 2010 - PSS Injury and Wellness Center
Buying Vitamins Can Now Help Fight Childhood Cancer
DrNewtons.com, Maine’s largest direct-to-consumer vitamin company, announced it will be donating a percentage of every sale made between 12/9 and 12/15 to the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. - December 10, 2010 - Dr. Newton's Naturals
Long® Fence Supports 2010 US Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign
For the fifth year in a row, Long® Fence has donated fencing to the United States Marine Corps for the District of Columbia Toys for Tots drive. Portable security fence panels were provided for use inside the Marine Corps Reserve Training Center at the Anacostia Annex in Washington DC. The... - December 10, 2010 - Long Fence
Simi Valley Police Foundation Celebrates 2010 Donors
The Simi Valley Police Foundation said thanks Wednesday night to hundreds of donors big and small whose combined gifts helped the Foundation make nearly $60,000 in allocations for unfunded programs of the Simi Valley Police Department during the year. The donors were honored at a modest reception co-sponsored by Lost Canyons Golf Club in Simi Valley. - December 10, 2010 - Simi Valley Police Foundation
FISC Solutions Contracts with NY Catholic Charity
FISC Solutions, a back office service provider for over 30 years, has executed contracts with the Capuchin Franciscans of the Province of St. Mary to provide donation processing (caging) and data entry services. By partnering with FISC to process their paper check donations, the Capuchins will... - December 10, 2010 - FISC Solutions
Clearwater FL 18th Annual Winter Wonderland Opens Welcoming Everyone
Clearwater, FL’s 18th annual Winter Wonderland (http://www.clearwatercommunityvolunteers.org) holiday Festival, Toy and Food drive opened Dec. 3rd and runs through Dec. 22 welcoming everyone. - December 10, 2010 - Church of Scientology
NJ Blind Citizens Association Honors Humanitarians: Century-Old Charity Celebrates Champions of the Blind
The New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA), the oldest organization of the blind and visually impaired in the state, held their annual awards dinner this week honoring New Jersey’s most dedicated donors and volunteers to serve the historic charity over the past year. Honorees from... - December 09, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
Make the Commitment Today and See "What a Difference a Book Makes" Tomorrow. 100,000 Books Collected in Just One Year.
Child Care Resource Center, a non-profit serving the San Fernando, Antelope, and Santa Clarita Valleys, has collected 100,000 books in the past year. Over 60,000 have been distributed to children and families that would not otherwise have age appropriate books. - December 08, 2010 - child care resource center
Children of the Night and IOION: Partners in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
This Holiday Season Human Trafficking on US Streets are at an all time High. Children of the Night works to get these Children off the street and back home or at a shelter. - December 07, 2010 - LYB Productions
Rebuilding: Wildfire Stricken Los Padres Conifer Forest Gets Another 1,000 Trees to Continue Their Restoration Efforts
American Forests teams up with unlikely source, catching lots of buzz in the trend-setting media, to aid their worldwide natural forest rebuilding. - December 07, 2010 - LYB Productions
Author Predicts Big Changes in "the New Economy"
Built on the premise that the current economic crisis is the "new economy," Indianapolis author Gerald Twombly predicts major changes in business, education, non-profits, and churches in his latest book, "You Snooze, You Lose." - December 07, 2010 - BGW Development Group
Missouri Author Donates a Portion of Book Proceeds to Houston Based Military Organization
Jackson, MO author, Toby Lynn has just released his new novel entitled, "Daddy's Secret Christmas Wish." He's donating a portion of the proceeds to an organization that builds homes for families of wounded and fallen soldiers. - December 06, 2010 - Toby Lynn
Trupanion Celebrates the Holidays with Stories and Charitable Contributions
Trupanion announces two holiday-inspired contests that give pet owners the opportunity to tell their pet story while also allowing them to give back to the pet community. - December 06, 2010 - Trupanion
Operation Gratitude Collects Items for Troops and Army/Navy Game with Help from UPS & GalleryCollec
For the sixth year, Operation Gratitude will join thousands of Cadets, Midshipmen, alumni, parents, sponsors and fans at the 111th Army/Navy Game, to be held at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field Saturday, December 11, 2010. Collection boxes will be located at the entrance of Lincoln Financial... - December 05, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
Israel in Urgent Need of Assistance During Unprecedented Disaster; Wildfires Continue to Burn Out of Control in Northern Israel
As fires continue to grow across northern Israel, so does the number of children and adults who have been evacuated from their homes and the number of those who have died in the unprecedented blaze. The Minneapolis Jewish Federation is accepting urgent donations to help the victims and their... - December 05, 2010 - Minneapolis Jewish Federation
Popular Grant Management Software GrantWave Available in New Version
Mindcoast, Inc has released GrantWave v3, a comprehensive grant management and grant writing software. Designed for non-profit organizations, GrantWave v3's new features include a robust financial tracking and reporting module that makes it easy for organizations to build budgets, track... - December 05, 2010 - Mindcoast, Inc.
Operation Gratitude to Hit Unprecedented Milestone December 11
Organization Celebrates Shipment of 600,000 Care Packages to Troops. - December 03, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
JK Harris Employees Participate in Second Annual Food Drive for Local Charity
During the holidays, employees at JK Harris & Company, the nation’s largest tax representation company typically look for a community charity to rally behind. This year, they chose to hold a Thanksgiving food drive for Helping Hands of Goose Creek. - December 03, 2010 - JK Harris & Company
Tiecoon.com Seeks Organizations in Need of Free Neckties
Tiecoon.com announces it’s free necktie giveaway today. A popular online tie retailer and one of the nation’s largest importers of neckwear, Tiecoon.com encourages United States organizations facing hard economic times to apply for the new free tie program. “At tiecoon.com we... - December 03, 2010 - Tiecoon.com INC
Family Service Launches Annual Holiday Giving Drive
Family Service’s Holiday Giving Drive is officially underway and will run until Friday, December 17. The organization is collecting new, unwrapped holiday gifts for children, teens and adults in desperate need of support in over 60 Family Service programs. - December 03, 2010 - Family Service
MiniCo’s Mary Schick and Rebecca Thomas Raise Funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
In the fight against breast cancer, two MiniCo team members are taking steps toward finding a cure by participating in fund-raising walks to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement and the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight... - December 03, 2010 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
According to Alexa, Site Traffic for Jesse Willms’ Blog Soaring
Jesse Willms discusses how ecstatic he is about his site ranking on the internet. According to Alexa, Jesse Willms' blog is sitting at 15 773 in Canada. - December 02, 2010 - Jesse Willms
FundRISE Marketing Joins MSN: Fitbie, Fitness Industry, and Select Healthcare Providers Responding to Increasing Public Demand for Health and Fitness
FundRISE marketing brings it full circle, announcing grand opening event April 23-24th, 2011. A fun 2-day charity event including sporting events for children, 5K run, sprint distance triathlon, many free cutting edge fitness classes, concert award ceremony, all catered by the best local eateries. FundRISE marketing is committed to health awareness and assisting non-profit organizations raise funds to battle world illness and disease with celebrity athletes and supportive corporate partners. - December 02, 2010 - Rick K. Saul
Planet Emerald Announces Appointment of Executive Director
Planet Emerald Foundation, a non-profit educational foundation announced the appointment of Tom vonNovak as its Executive Director and board member. “I am thrilled that Tom has accepted the position of Executive Director to guide and direct the organization forward,” stated Tagy... - December 02, 2010 - Planet Emerald Foundation
Attorney Ashley Perkinson Receives Duke University Nonprofit Management Certificate
Ashley Matlock Perkinson, attorney-at-law, has completed the Duke Nonprofit Management Program. Perkinson consults nonprofit organizations on various issues, including nonprofit formation, board governance, tax-exemption, lobbying and advocacy. - December 02, 2010 - Perkinson Law Firm
LegacyTree Foundation to Honor Feed America First with Grant
Jim Wolter, President of LegacyTree Foundation has announced that LegacyTree Foundation in Middle Tennessee will be presenting a grant to Feed America First, of Franklin, TN. When: a brief reception and presentation will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, December 3rd Where: LegacyTree Foundation’s offices in Brentwood, TN. Local press is invited to attend. - December 02, 2010 - LegacyTree Foundation
iGotITtoo, New York City Technology Non-Profit Awarded $250,000 by Google Inc. to Expand Successful Program Across the City
iGotITtoo announces today that the Google, Inc. Charitable Giving Fund of the Tides Foundation has generously awarded a gift of $250,000 to expand their work across New York City. iGotITtoo is a non-profit organization working to empower underserved communities by providing training in fundamental computer skills and education regarding social services. - December 02, 2010 - iGotIToo
Support Our Troops This Weekend with a Real Christmas Tree
Help our military families by sending them a real Christmas Tree this weekend. Trees for Troops Weekend Friday December Third through Sunday December 5th. Tree can be picked out in person or ordered online from Williams-nursery.com. - December 01, 2010 - Williams Nursery
Collectormania, London England with David Prowse (Stars Wars), Susan Backlinie (Jaws) & Miriam Margoyles (Harry Potter) & Helen Darras (Hollywood Treasure, SyFy)
It was a London "dream come true" for fans of Hollywood at the Collectormania, London show at Olympia 2 last weekend, Nov. 27-28. The Hollywood Stars, the UK Sportsmen, the hundreds of collectible dealer tables all made Christmas Shopping a breeze for those who attended. - December 01, 2010 - Incorporate That Incorporated c/o Helen Darras
PeaceTrees Vietnam Partners with Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team to be Established in Quang Binh Province PeaceTrees Vietnam (PeaceTrees) has formed a partnership with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) to establish and fund an explosive ordnance disposal team (EOD) in Quang Binh Province. The partnership between VVMF... - December 01, 2010 - PeaceTrees Vietnam
MatchPoint International Presents Tai Chi Tennis (American Form) at the 39th National Conference on Adapted Physical Education (USA)
MatchPoint International (www.matchpointintl.org), a nonprofit organization that supports recreation, physical education, and therapeutic programs around the world, presented the sport of Tai Chi Tennis (American Form) at the 39th Annual National Conference on Adapted Physical Education in... - December 01, 2010 - MatchPoint International
Sacramento Non-Profits Choose StreamSend Email Marketing
StreamSend, a leading email marketing software provider, is helping two Sacramento-based, non-profit organizations better reach their network of supporters and build relationships more cost-effectively. The Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento and the Downs Syndrome Information Alliance... - November 30, 2010 - EZ Publishing
Vertex Systems Appoints New Director of Marketing
Vertex Systems, Inc., the leading provider of case records management, vocational payroll management, and financial management software for non-profit agencies, today announced that Timothy Clark has joined the company as Director of Marketing. "We are happy to welcome Tim to Vertex,"... - November 29, 2010 - Vertex Systems
LifeStyles Furniture Raising Holiday Donations Through Ekornes Stressless Promotion
Make a $50 donation to the Humility of Mary Homeless Shelter through LifeStyles Furniture in Moline, IL in support of their holiday charity and receive $200 off your Stressless® recliner purchase. - November 28, 2010 - LifeStyles Furniture
Operation Safe Witness, Inc. Information Session
Operation Safe Witness, Inc. (OSW) needs your support. Witness intimidation has become a fatal epidemic; one that is not easily cured. So, why not lend your support? Join OSW, Inc. in its' efforts and remember, violent crime and witness intimidation transcends gender, status, ethnicity, religious affiliation and sexual orientation. Violent crime affects everyone. - November 26, 2010 - Operation Safe Witness, Inc.
Jemba's Annual 2010 Christmas Toy & Gift Drive
Jemba is a teenager on a mission. Jemba is also an actor, model and young performer. For the past 3 years he has hosted a Xmas Toy & Gift Drive for families’ victims of domestic violence. This year he decided to form JADV (Jemba against Domestic Violence) he hopes one day JADV becomes a national organization that collects Xmas Gifts for domestic violence victims throughout the country. - November 26, 2010 - JADV
Waxing Out Hunger
Information regarding European Wax Center's participation in the Run to Feed the Hungry - November 26, 2010 - European Wax Center
North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Begins Holiday Toy Drive and Sponsors Food Drive for St. Mary’s Food Bank
NSCC holds annual toy drive to benefit Helping Hands; food drive in partnership with Mercado Merchants Association - November 26, 2010 - North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
EVENTjournal.com Grows in a Challenged Economy for Nonprofit Fundraising
Growing at an unprecedented rate in a challenging economy, Event Journal, Inc. reports a revenue increase of 40% in its fall season of 2010. Serving the nonprofit community, the company’s primary product, EVENTjournal.com, is a web-based tool that helps organizations raise more dollars and engage more donors with their major fundraising events. - November 26, 2010 - Event Journal, Inc
Michigan Company’s Nordic Walking Poles Make the Cover of TOPS NEWS Nov. 2010 Magazine
Real Nordic Walking Poles from the American Nordic Walking System and Skiwalking.com can be seen in action both on the cover and inside TOPS NEWS Nov. 2010 Magazine - a monthly magazine produced exclusively for members of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). The SWIX VIP Nordic Walking Poles pictured are one-piece poles that are custom fit to each individual’s height. Quality one-piece poles that are sized correctly are safer, lighter and much more durable than cheap/flimsy collapsible poles. - November 25, 2010 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
HealthyFeetStore Provides Largest Shoe Sponsorship Ever at Pendleton
HealthyFeetStore sponsored Camp Pendleton Marine Base's “Family Team Building Health Promotions” event by providing 150 women's casual and dress shoes. This $20,000 in-kind sponsorship is the largest shoe sponsorship ever to the Marine base. - November 25, 2010 - HealthyFeetStore.com