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.
Sonitrol Tri-County Helps Boys & Girls Club of Greater Flint Go Back to School
Sonitrol Tri-County, Flint's largest locally owned and operated security firm, presents 32 backpacks to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Flint. This gesture helps some of our community's students defray a small portion of their back-to-school expenses. - September 16, 2010 - Sonitrol Tri-County
Five Star Painting: The Five Star C.A.R.E.S. Project
Five Star Painting, Inc. is giving individuals the opportunity to alter the face of their town in the best way possible. The Five Star C.A.R.E.S. (Cleanup and Repair Event Service) project will congregate community assistance and awareness for the rampant graffiti problems in North America today. - September 16, 2010 - Five Star Painting
Fundraiser Scheduled for Cancer Patient 6-Year-Old Cooper Erby
Rock Out to Knock Out Cooper’s Cancer scheduled for 9/26 from 4-7 p.m. at Tin Roof 2 Cool Springs - September 16, 2010 - Rock Out to Knock Out Cooper’s Cancer
Counterpart International Selects Joan C. Parker as President and CEO
Parker Known for Deep Background in International Development and Proven Ability to Lead a Mission-driven Organization. - September 16, 2010 - Counterpart International
Local Dentists Hosting a Free Day of Dentistry with Dentistry From The Heart
Free day of dentistry is available for adults in need. - September 16, 2010 - Foster Dental Care
First Annual RADO Charity Golf Tournament is Oct. 5 at Bent Creek
Player fee includes a $50 golf gift certificate, a chance to win a Mustang convertible from Duval Ford, a hamburger lunch buffet and an awards reception following a spectacular day of golf to support a community non-profit organization. - September 16, 2010 - Riverside Avondale Development Organization (RADO)
Local Gymnastics Academy Celebrates National Gymnastics Day with Local "Olympic Star Search" to Benefit Children's Miracle Network
Coast Elite Gymnastics Academy (CEGA) in Fort Myers has been building happy champions for more than 17 years. In observance of National Gymnastics Day, Coast Elite is providing local youth the opportunity to come in and test their skills, and to meet local Regional and National gymnastics champions, as well as Inaugural Nastia Liukin Cup competitor, Nikole Addison. Coast Elite is offering a unique opportunity for children to come in and participate in gymnastics activities. - September 16, 2010 - Coast Elite Gymnastics
Red River Blowout Concert in the West End
Reckless Kelly, headlines the First Annual Red River Blowout Concert in the West End on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, along with Texas’ own, Brandon Rhyder and Dallas based ZZ-Top tribute band, Trio Loco. The Red River Blowout is a free general admission concert, but tickets or “Reckless Kelly Military Care Packs” items are required for admission. Concert information, ticket pick-up and ticket give-a-way locations, along with a list of desired care pack items can be found at www.redriverblowout.com. - September 15, 2010 - West End Association
Homeland Security Foundation of America Marks Ninth Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
Homeland Security Foundation of America Marks Ninth Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks, Thanks to those who participated in Community Awareness Week. - September 15, 2010 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Scintel Technologies ‘Steps Out’ to Stop Diabetes
Scintel Technologies Inc., a leading provider of consulting and IT services, today announced that the company is working with McKesson Corporation and other companies to fundraise and participate in the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes. A Certified... - September 15, 2010 - Scintel Technologies Inc.
Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer and Connect2Give.com Urges Donors to Text a Donation in September: Cure Childhood Cancer Month
Supporters of the Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer Fund (The MACC Fund) have a new and exciting way to help fund childhood cancer research by texting a small donation using their cell phones. Donors are invited to text the word “CURE” to 52000 on their mobile phones. The text... - September 14, 2010 - Connect2Give, Inc.
Mobile Fundraising Business of Wireless Factory Inc. Will be Continued and Expanded in U.S. Through a New Entity, Connect2give Inc.
Miami, FL (www.connect2give.com) Wireless Factory Inc. has announced that it has transfered its mobile fund raising operations for charities to a new entity, Connect2give Inc., where they will be continued and expanded with greater focus. As the successor to Wireless Factory’s mobile giving... - September 14, 2010 - Connect2Give, Inc.
Founder of Youth for Technology Foundation Nominated for the Microsoft Alumni Foundation 2010 Integral Fellows Award
Njideka Harry, Founder of Youth for Technology Foundation, received a nomination for this year’s Microsoft Integral Fellows Award. YTF is an international organization seeking to improve access to education and appropriate technology. - September 10, 2010 - Youth for Technology Foundation
Significant UK Donation Enables Urgent Community Project
Art in Tanzania has recently started work on its biggest project; the Bagamoyo Youth Center. This is the result of a significant donation from the UK and is the one of the first steps in a long-term project which will go on to provide essential educational and extracurricular activities for nearly... - September 10, 2010 - Art in Tanzania
Montgomery Alliance Schedules 2011 Giving Campaign Kickoff Event
The Montgomery Alliance for Community Giving, www.montgomeryalliance.org will kick off its 2011 Giving Campaign at a special breakfast on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. The organizations, agencies and companies participating in Montgomery Alliance’s pledge campaign and supporting the organization... - September 10, 2010 - Montgomery Alliance for Community Giving
The Great American Shoe Drive Gives Shoes to Hillsides Children
Partnering with Footwear News, Sole4Souls created the Great American Shoe Drive with the goal of distributing thousands of pairs of shoes to vulnerable men, women and children in more than twenty cities. - September 10, 2010 - Hillsides
Hillsides Children Visit Little Tokyo and Learn Japanese Culture
Konnichiwa Little Tokyo, a volunteer lead effort in partnership with organizations and businesses in Little Tokyo, hosted a cultural enrichment outing for vulnerable children living at Hillsides, a Pasadena foster care children’s charity. The day’s activities included a guided walk... - September 10, 2010 - Hillsides
Are You a Safe Driver? Oath Released
Suraya Foundation, a non-profit road safety organization working to change the mindset of reckless drivers have released their Safe Driver Oath which can be taken at oath.surayafoundation.org. - September 10, 2010 - Suraya Foundation
IJIS Institute Revamps Law Enforcement Data Exchange Committee
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces that its newly-revamped NIBRS/N-DEx Advisory Committee is now operational. - September 09, 2010 - IJIS Institute
Team Daniel Chooses 919 Marketing for Marketing Expertise
919 will serve as agency of record for Team Daniel, LLC and The Team Daniel Foundation. - September 09, 2010 - 919 Marketing Company
Art For Progress Presents "Fashion Interaction," Shopping Party and Showroom Event
AFP will present “Fashion Interaction," in NYC on Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 featuring 19 "under-the-radar” clothing and accessory designers. The event will consist of a one-day showroom/public retail shopping party, lasting from 11am-9pm. This date coincides with NY Market Week and trade shows, when editors and buyers are making their rounds in NYC, providing designers with both wholesale and retail opportunities. - September 07, 2010 - Art For Progress
Junior League of Long Island to Host Annual Recruiting Event: Super Saturday Introduces JLLI to New Members and Promotes Women Voluntarism on Long Island
The Junior League of Long Island (JLLI) is hosting its annual recruiting event on Saturday, October 2, 2010. The daylong seminar, known as “Super Saturday,” introduces the Junior League and its many local community projects to new members. The event will take place at JLLI headquarters... - September 07, 2010 - The Junior League of Long Island
American India Foundation Young Professionals 3rd Annual Fundraiser
More than 200 of LA's young professionals gather to benefit AIF's Rickshaw Sangh program. - September 06, 2010 - Imli
Delray CRA Sponsors Free Nonprofit Workshop
The Delray CRA is sponsoring a free workshop for local nonprofits on Mon., Sept. 20th at the Delray Public Library, 8am to 5pm. “Adding Structure to your Nonprofit” will will cover business plans, operations manuals and financial plans. - September 05, 2010 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Charleston Pirate Tours Donates $1 from All Tickets to Parrot Rescue
Charleston Pirate Tours and Island Paradise Balloon Art are donating $1 of each tour ticket and 5% of event fees to Bird Love Avian Sanctuary, a bird rescue facility in Columbia, SC. Charleston Pirate Tours mascot, Capt Bob is a former resident. - September 05, 2010 - Charleston Pirate Tours
IJIS Institute Partners with Major City Chiefs Association
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, welcomes the Major City Chiefs Association (MCC) as its Alliance Partner. MCC is a professional organization of police executives representing the... - September 04, 2010 - IJIS Institute
Brittenford Systems Launches “Running QuickBooks in Nonprofits” Webinar Series
Nonprofit users of QuickBooks will learn to track donors, grants, programs and funds; allocate expenses and get reports. - September 04, 2010 - Brittenford Systems
Envirosurfer Surf Shop Donates 5% of Sales to Save the Waves Coalition
Envirosurfer, an online eco-friendly surf shop, has announced that it’s kicking off September by donating 5% of the month’s sales to the Save the Waves Coalition. A non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of surfing coastline and the marine environment, Save the Waves is a... - September 03, 2010 - Envirosurfer Surf Shop
Non-Profits Flocked to Gather Ideas About "Thinking Outside the Box"
The free seminar was packed with non-profits interested in gaining knowledge from local business professionals on how to grow their charitable organizations. - September 03, 2010 - Kelly E. Capolino
Freedom Bakery & Confections Introduces Computer Printed Dog Biscuits for National Dog Week and Proceeds to Benefit ASPCA
Freedom Bakery & Confections introduces new gourmet dog biscuit treats, Celebarktion. These gourmet treats are made with all human ingredients and decorated with an internally developed machine that prints with FDA approved food color. 25% off all online dog biscuit sales made during National Dog Week (September 22-28) will be donated to the ASPCA. - September 02, 2010 - Freedom Bakery & Confections
Columbus Ohio's Basement Doctor Leads High School Football Themed Food Drive
Only a few hours until the first game, an amazing 1,200 cans of food had already been collected for the Mid Ohio Foodbank. - September 02, 2010 - The Basement Doctor
IJIS Institute Partners with Concurrent Technologies Corporation
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, welcomes Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) as its newest Alliance Partner. CTC is an independent, nonprofit, applied scientific research and... - September 02, 2010 - IJIS Institute
IJIS Institute Partners with Alliance of States with Prescription Monitoring Programs
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, welcomes the Alliance of States with Prescription Monitoring Programs (ASPMP) as its Alliance Partner. ASPMP was formed in 1990 to provide a forum... - September 02, 2010 - IJIS Institute
IJIS Institute Partners with American Probation and Parole Association
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, welcomes the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) as its Alliance Partner. The American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) is an... - September 02, 2010 - IJIS Institute
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Receives Grant to Address Regional Nursing Workforce Issues
Community Foundation will collaborate with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Northwest Health Foundation to build the nursing workforce in Southeast Michigan. - September 02, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
RMCN Credit Services, Inc. is in the Inc. 5000 for Third Straight Year
No. 4562, Industry Rank No. 210. Industry: Financial Services 2008: Overall Rank 408 Industry Rank 24 2009: Overall Rank 1622 Industry Rank 69 2010: Overall Rank 4562, Industry Rank 210 Three Year Growth: 17% 2006 Revenue: $5.1 million 2009 Revenue: $5.9 million Founded: 1997 Employee: 85 Web... - September 01, 2010 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
Christian Foundation Grants' New Book Targets Christian Ministries
According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, there are over 1.5 million nonprofits in the United States, but only about 110,000 private, grant-making foundations. Of these grant makers, less than half accept grant applications and even fewer give to Christian ministries. In order for... - September 01, 2010 - Christian Foundation Grants
Help A Child Foundation of Florida is Hosting Their 1st Annual Golf Tournament, Proceeds to Benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Help A Child Foundation of Florida is hosting their 1st Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the Miccosukee Golf & Country Club located at 6401 Kendale Lakes Dr, Miami. Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Help A Child Foundation... - September 01, 2010 - Help A Child Foundation of Florida, Inc.
Third Annual Walk to Honor Teacher and Mother
Morast Walk in Bridgewater Raises Money for Ovarian Cancer and Scholarship - September 01, 2010 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer Presents 5th Annual Fashion Show and Design Competition
Ovarian cancer non-profit kicking off Boston Fashion Week - September 01, 2010 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
IMC Club International, Inc is Creating a New Kind of Flight School
IMC Club International, Inc (imcclubs.org) is creating a new kind of flight school, the National Instrument Proficiency Academy (NAIPAC), a non-profit, proficiency based flight school. The first of its kind in the aviation industry, the Academy’s goal is not to train pilots to obtain their... - September 01, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
The Founders Fund, Inc. Announces 2010/2011 Board of Trustees
Sue McNaghten is appointed Chairman of the newly elected Board of Trustees for The Founders Fund, a non-profit organization that grants college scholarships to Collier County high schools' seniors. - August 29, 2010 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
Wine for a Cure, a Benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is proud to announce the Third Annual Wine for a Cure to take place on Saturday, September 25th, 2010 at John Madden’s Goal Line Productions in Pleasanton. Dr. Karen Hardy will be recognized as the Wine for a Cure, Caregiver of the Year. Wine for a Cure is... - August 29, 2010 - Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
RMCN Employees Reach Out to MISD Students
Continuing a tradition of years past, RMCN Cares, a non-profit organization of RepairMyCreditNow.com's came through again for students of McKinney ISD by providing clothes and school supplies for students at Slaughter Elementary for the first day of school. Employees of RMCN Credit Services... - August 28, 2010 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
SAFE Haven for Cats Offers Back-to-School Bargains on All Cats, Kittens
Wonderful cats ready and waitingfor homes. Special adoption rates for September. - August 28, 2010 - SAFE Haven for Cats
Local Florida Musician SloFunkPump Calls for Military Homecoming Video Submissions
American Troops to be featured in SloFunkPump Holiday Tribute Video - August 27, 2010 - SloFunkPump
McNamara Named Clinic Director of C.R.O.W.
The board of directors of the Center for Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc. (CROW) named Dr. Amber A. McNamara as clinic director after serving as a veterinarian for more than seven years with the Sanibel Island non-profit wildlife animal hospital. - August 27, 2010 - Center for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
URL Integration Recognized by IJIS Institute
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces the presentation of its Member Appreciation Award to URL Integration on July 30, 2010. The award was presented by Paul Wormeli, executive... - August 27, 2010 - IJIS Institute
IJIS Institute Educates Industry on Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, conducted the first ever Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Initiative (NSI) Industry Day on July 31, 2010. This event was held in... - August 27, 2010 - IJIS Institute
Painting the Town Pink with a Sticky Message
The Beautiful Day Foundation, the organization raising awareness about breast cancer, known for educating and outreaching at college campuses, goes out in the streets in an effort to Paint the Town Pink. The foundation kicked off a sticker campaign at San Diego Comic-Con 2010, the global pop... - August 27, 2010 - Beautiful Day Foundation