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.
Washington Chiefs Fundraising Campaign -- If You Donate a Dollar, You Can Produce a Scholar--Put Kids 1st
Put-Kids_1st the Washington Chiefs Organization Fundraising Campaign -- If You Donate a Dollar, You Can Produce a Scholar--Put Kids 1st - November 07, 2010 - Washington Chiefs Inc.
"Soles 4 Souls" Shoe Drive at Orthopedic Shoe Store, Foot Solutions of Estero-Fort Myers
Orthopedic shoe store, Foot Solutions of Estero-Fort Myers, is holding a shoe drive for the Soles4Souls charity, providing shoes for people in need worldwide. Anyone who brings in shoes to be donated during the month of November will receive a $15 Foot Solutions gift certificate. - November 06, 2010 - Foot Solutions
ActionCOACH Warrick Bidwell Goes the Extra Mile to Help Kids with Hearing Loss
Coaching for a Cause uses business coaching principles to help charities raise funds. - November 06, 2010 - ActionCOACH
Park West Gallery Extends Park West Gallery CARES Initiative Nationwide
Park West Gallery continues donating apparel and art to organizations located across the country. - November 06, 2010 - Park West Gallery
Infinity Insurance and AmpleHarvest.org Launch Virtual Food Drive
Infinity Insurance Matching Contributions to the AmpleHarvest.org Campaign - November 05, 2010 - AmpleHarvest.org
DoJiggy Announces a Free Webinar – "How to Get Sponsors to Support Your Fundraiser"
Online fundraising software provider, DoJiggy, will host a free webinar “How to Get Sponsors to Support Your Fundraiser” on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 11 am (PST). The webinar will discuss basic guidelines and helpful tips for organizations wishing to obtain corporate sponsorships for fundraising events. - November 05, 2010 - DoJiggy
Parents Step Ahead to Honor Six Parents at 5th Annual “Parent of the Year” Gala
Award-winning columnist to be keynote speaker at Dec. 3 event hosted by non-profit parent-education program. - November 05, 2010 - Parents Step Ahead
Compassion 2010 Fundraiser
Family Event to Benefit Three Non Profits in Need Compassion 2010 will host a family event with live music from local bands, activities for children, food, raffles and prizes throughout the day, silent auction and vendors. This first annual effort to raise funds for three faith-based Non Profits will take place at the Monastery, in Mesa on Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. - November 04, 2010 - Compassion 2010 Fundraiser
The Connecticut Basket Brigade Rallies for Families in Need
With focused goals and the most honorable of missions The Connecticut Basket Brigade hopes to feed 1000 families this holiday season - November 04, 2010 - JumarMarketing
Big Heart Humanitarian and Lunawebs Develop Strategic Partnership
Big Heart Humanitarian is supported by Lunawebs in its effort to provide sponsorship in education to children in Guatemala. Big Heart Humanitarian, a Utah non-profit organization that sponsors elementary education for children in developing nations, announces a new partnership with Lunawebs.com, a... - November 04, 2010 - Big Heart Humanitarian
WaterCan Launches New Clean Water Projects to Change the Lives of Thousands of Students in Eastern Africa
37,000 girls, boys and teachers at 41 schools in eastern Africa to gain access to clean water, improved sanitation and hygiene education by 2012. - November 04, 2010 - WaterCan
Click Consult Celebrate Month of Movember with SE-MO Campaign
Internet marketing firm Click Consult today launch their in-house SE-MO campaign to help raise awareness of men’s health through the medium of Movember. Many men across the planet are donating their faces throughout the month of November to raise awareness about issues regarding men’s... - November 03, 2010 - Click Consult
Tigerlily Foundation Hosts Annual Young Women’s Breast Health Day on the Hill
On November 17, 2010, Tigerlily Foundation will hold its annual Young Women’s Breast Health Day on the Hill. Held on Capitol Hill, this event will bring to the forefront issues that affect young women’s breast health. - November 03, 2010 - Tigerlily Foundation
IOION Joins with Soulforce to Replace the Black and Blues of Bullies with Their Purple TimePieces
For the month of November, in honor of Bullying Awareness Week and the International Day of Tolerance, IOION will donate 50% of online Purple purchases to Soulforce to stop the bullying and discrimination of Homosexual teens and young adults. - November 03, 2010 - LYB Productions
Friends Forever Releases New Video to Promote Peace in the Middle East
Friends Forever, a 501(c)(3) global non-partisan advocacy and awareness organization dedicated to peace, has released a new video aimed at educating the global community about the plight of children in areas of conflict and showing what is possible when society works together for peace. The video,... - November 03, 2010 - Friends Forever USA
Everfunds.com Announces Free Online Fundraising Program
A completely free online fundraiser designed to help schools, charities, and religious organizations raise extra money easily. - November 03, 2010 - Everfunds.com
International Association for Life Quality Reshapes Industry to Create New Opportunities for Fulfilling Lives for Persons with Learning and Developmental Disabilities
IALQ Offers Special Needs Life Quality Plans, Special Needs Life Quality Coaching™ Classes, Research and Membership Opportunities to Shift the Focus to Life Quality throughout the Lifespan - November 02, 2010 - International Association for Life Quality
CarWoo! Cares Supporting Susan G. Komen For The Cure at the World Series
San Francisco based CarWoo! (www.carwoo.com) is taking their vintage ’78 Chevrolet Camaro, freshly signed by Giants fans, to Game 5 of the World Series to continue raising money for the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Foundation. - November 02, 2010 - CarWoo
Orlando Delbert Photographs Rosie's Day with Habitat for Humanity
Orlando Delbert, Founder and Creative Director for Delbert Entertainment, LLC today announced, the delivery of photography of Rosie's Day with Habitat for Humanity. - November 02, 2010 - Delbert Entertainment, LLC.
Internet Industry Experts Unite to Help Small Businesses, Charities. "Strategy Saturday" Event Will Provide Organization with Critical Digital Roadmap
On November 27th, Dano Digital will bring together a talented team of web designers, developers, online marketers, analytics, social media specialists and copywriters, to do a complete review of a non-profit or deserving organizations online presence and provide them with the insights and recommendations that will have the most beneficial impact on their ability to achieve their goals and objectives. - November 01, 2010 - Dano Digital
Discover the Small Press with the Big Heart and a Free Children’s Picture Book Program for Schools That Need Your Help and Participation
Reagent Press, www.reagentpress.com, has donated books to schools every year since operations began. In 2007, when Reagent Press started publishing children’s picture books, they launched an official “Books For Schools” program, featuring Robert Stanek’s Bugville Critters. Last year, Reagent Press and Robert Stanek donated about $25000 in books to schools across the U.S. including schools in the Bronx N.Y., Puerto Rico, Guam, and an entire 2nd grade that had never before had books of their own. - November 01, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Fundraiser for Shriners Hospitals for Children by 3Day Film Who Has an Event for Charity Through Filmmaking
Enjoy a wonderful 3 course dinner with dessert, accompanied by the renown pianist Andrei Kitaev and his Wife Anastasia. All to help children receive hospital care through the Shriners hospitals. - November 01, 2010 - 3Day Film
Nourishing USA Named as New York City Charity of the Year and Gina Keatley Named as New York City Volunteer of the Year
StayClassy and NBC Affiliates Offer More Than $100,000 to CLASSY Award Winners - November 01, 2010 - Nourishing USA
Danforth Center First World Food Day Commemoration Produced 355,000 Meals
Center Exceeds goal to feed malnourished people with the help of the St. Louis Community. - October 31, 2010 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
The John Rex Endowment Announces New Board Members and Officers
The John Rex Endowment is pleased to announce the selection of new members and officers of its board of directors. New board members include George Reed, executive director of the North Carolina Council of Churches, and Linda Butler, MD, vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer... - October 30, 2010 - John Rex Endowment
Kids Wish Network, White Memorial Medical Center and Big Baby, Inc. Host Holiday of Hope Party for Patients in California
With help from various sponsors, celebrities and volunteers from California, Kids Wish Network and Big Baby, Inc.’s 2010 Holiday of Hope celebration at White Memorial Medical Center was a phenomenal success. - October 29, 2010 - Kids Wish Network
Allscripts Named Presenting Sponsor for 2010 “Walk to Cure Diabetes” Event
Healthcare IT Provider Joins BD Technologies as Lead Supporters of Local JDRF Effort to Fight Type 1 Diabetes. - October 29, 2010 - Allscripts
ActionCOACH USA and Canada CEO Named Finalist for Coveted Stevie Award
Jodie Shaw recognized among elite businesswomen, honored by nomination. - October 28, 2010 - ActionCOACH
A Night Full of Love and Music for Mr. Joe Jonas - Bluesman
The Joe Jonas Benefit Concert, 6 pm in Dallas, Texas at the Lakewood Theater. Starring Anson Funderburgh, Howard Scott, Zac Harmon, The Silvertones, Hash Brown, Jimmy Preacher Ellis, Dallas Blues Divas Revue, Cookie McGee and the Briefcase Blues Band. Tickets on sale now at http://lakewoodtheater.com. - October 28, 2010 - Joe Jonas Benefit Concert
Designer of Small Business Websites Helps Charities Raise Funds
RiaEnjolie, a web design company that offers affordable yet effective small business websites, is helping nonprofit groups raise much needed funds through innovative charitable programs. - October 28, 2010 - RiaEnjolie, Inc.
Interactive How-to Social Media Workshop for Nonprofits
The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago (TVC) will be hosting an interactive “How-To Social Media for Nonprofits” Workshop on November 9th. With a focus on Facebook and Twitter, the workshop will introduce nonprofit professionals to the tools and resources available to build... - October 28, 2010 - The Volunteer Center of NW Suburban Chicago
IJIS Institute Receives Grants for Information Sharing Projects
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces it has received several federal grants from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (U.S. Department of Justice) to continue its key projects and... - October 28, 2010 - IJIS Institute
The Brave Foundation Hosts Harry Potter Film Release Party for the Northwest Community
The Brave Foundation is pleased to announce that it is hosting a Harry Potter 7 Release Party for the Northwest community on Wednesday, November 17th, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at Tacoma's Temple Theater in honor of the release of the final Harry Potter movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1. - October 27, 2010 - The Brave Foundation
Linda Blair of "The Exocist" & Helen Darras (SyFy Channel) Join with Other Hollywood Celebrities for Halloween at Chiller Theatre in Parsippany, NJ Oct. 29-31, 2010
Linda Blair, Hollywood's own Queen from the Scariest Movie of All Time, "The Exorcist" and her friend Helen Darras from (Universal Studios TV) SyFy Channel's newest fall 2010 show "Hollywood Treasure," will both be appearing this Halloween Weekend at Chiller Theatre in Parsippany, NJ. Linda Blair will be representing the charity she champions, the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation. - October 27, 2010 - Incorporate That Incorporated c/o Helen Darras
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southwest Florida receives donation and ongoing support from Home-Tech
Ronald McDonald House Charities was the benefactor of Home-Tech’s Charity of the Month program. Home-Tech donated $700 in the names of customers who purchased air conditioning units during the month of September. Home-Tech is a long-time supporter of the Ronald McDonald House and this is the... - October 27, 2010 - Home-Tech
Home-Tech Named Philanthropist of the Year
The employee owners of Home-Tech and founder/CEO Steve Marino were selected as Gulfshore Life magazine’s 2010 Philanthropist of the Year in the Lee County business category. Winners were announced in the magazine’s September issue and honored at a reception September 28. Home-Tech was... - October 27, 2010 - Home-Tech
Houston Area Residents Partner with Texas Self Storage Properties, Including Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers to Support Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston
Houston, Spring, and The Woodlands communities joined Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers to show how easily an individual can “Make a Difference” in a child’s life. The Texas Self Storage Association launched the “Make a Difference” state-wide campaign to emphasize... - October 26, 2010 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
TEDxSF Explores The Edge of What We Know; Iconic Event Happens on November 16 at the California Academy of Sciences , Ozomatali After Party @ The Red Devil Lounge
TEDxSF IV will feature speakers and entertainers exploring "The Edge of What We Know." This limited seating, ticketed event begins at 4:00 p.m. (PST) on Tuesday, November 16 at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. TEDxSF will also provide a free live web stream at www.tedxsf.org and twitter feeds using #TEDxSF. The Ozomatali After Party will be at the Red Devil Lounge. - October 26, 2010 - TEDxSF
IOION’s “Pink Out” for the Month of October in Honor of BCRF’s Race for the Cure
For the remainder of October IOION is now donating 50% of sales from their online PINK purchases to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. - October 26, 2010 - LYB Productions
AIEF Collaborates with NSPA in Support of Students
American Indian Education Foundation (AIEF) helps National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA) ensure student access and success. - October 26, 2010 - National Relief Charities
Edmonton Philanthropist Jesse Willms to Donate Hundreds of Toys to Needy Children for Christmas
Jesse Willms announces his charity initiative for the Christmas season. This includes giving hundreds of toys to children who are less fortunate at Christmas time. - October 26, 2010 - Jesse Willms
Alliance for Climate Education Names Jayni Chase to Board of Directors
Renowned environmentalist joins governing body for nation’s leading high school climate education organization. - October 26, 2010 - ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education
Every Dog Has Its Day at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf; Austin Cafe Supports Blue Dog Rescue for the Month of November
It’s back by popular demand. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s locally owned franchise, Lone Star Bean, today announced that it would again support one of Austin’s favorite four-legged charities, Blue Dog Rescue, which finds foster and permanent homes for dogs. Guests at The Coffee... - October 25, 2010 - Lone Star Bean, Texas Franchise of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Planning Special Events for Nonprofits Workshop Offered by The Volunteer Center of NW Suburban Chicago
The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago (TVC) will be hosting a “Planning Special Events” Workshop on November 3rd. The workshop is for nonprofit professionals that want to learn how to focus the energy of the planning process on activities which align with the mission of the... - October 24, 2010 - The Volunteer Center of NW Suburban Chicago
NuU Unlimited Provide Support with Attendance & Donation to Women of the World
NuU Unlimited supported Fashion Face Forward II, a fashion show luncheon with purpose and passion, Thursday, October 14, 2010. The event put on by Women of the World proved to be a successful day that offered award ceremony, luncheon and a local Chicago designer fashion show. Fashion Face Forward... - October 23, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
NJ Charity for the Blind Celebrates a Century of Service All Are Invited to 100th Birthday Bash
The New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA) at Camp Happiness will commemorate 100 years of unlocking opportunities for the blind and visually impaired this November, and everyone is invited to join the celebration. NJBCA will kick off a year-long “Celebration of a Century” with a... - October 23, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association Launches Fund Drive for Annual Journalism Excellence Awards
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), a nonprofit organization for culinary, wine and travel journalists and other industry professionals, is accepting donations of travel packages, cruises and products or services for auctions and drawings to fund its annual award program for professional journalists and emerging writers. - October 23, 2010 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
AT&T Awards YMCA of Orange County $5,000 Grant to Purchase New Computers for Afterschool Care Program
AT&T has awarded the YMCA of Orange County a $5,000 grant to purchase new computers for the Benson YMCA Afterschool Program. This grant will support the development of a technology center and will extend learning and enrichment opportunities for children participating in the program. Computers will be used to support student's academic needs and enhance Afterschool Curricula to include relevant and self-directed learning opportunities as well as computer clubs and other enrichment activities. - October 23, 2010 - YMCA of Orange County
Nashville Singer-Songwriter Tom Kimmel Named Angel Artist by Michelle’s Angels Foundation
Michelle's Angels Foundation Inc. (MAF) today announced its fifth featured Angel Artist: Tom Kimmel of Nashville. As the Fall 2010 Angel Artist, Kimmel follows singer-songwriters Ken Harrell, Kim Parent, Nicole Witt and TonJa Rose as a featured musical artist on the foundation’s website. - October 22, 2010 - Michelles Angels Foundation
Bellport Girls Track & Field Club to Host 1st Annual Road Race November 28, 2010
Bellport Girls Track & Field Club to host 1st Annual Road Race November 28, 2010 - all proceeds donated to local families for Leukemia, Wounded Veterans & Scholarships. The race begins at 1:30pm with the starting line at the Bellport Gateway Theater and loops through scenic Bellport Village, finishing at the Bellport marina. - October 22, 2010 - Bellport Girls Track & Field Club