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.
Engaging Skills-Based Volunteers Workshop
The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago (TVC) will be hosting an Engaging Skills-Based Volunteers Workshop on Wednesday, October 13, part of the Advanced Volunteer Management Training Series. Who: Nonprofit organizations, volunteer managers and program directors What: The Volunteer... - October 01, 2010 - The Volunteer Center of NW Suburban Chicago
Gimmee Jimmy's Cookies and Bakery Supports Bergen County's United Way
A Donation Will be Made for Every Cookie and Dessert Purchased from Gimmee Jimmy's Cookies and Bakery. - September 30, 2010 - Gimmee Jimmy's Cookies and Bakery
"Everyday Exile," New Non-Profit Project in India/Nepal Supporting Tibetan Exiles
Everyday Exile Project is a platform for Tibetans to tell their personal stories of life in exile in their own words and art, online, and eventually in book form. - September 30, 2010 - Everyday Exile Project
IJIS Institute Informs Congress on Information Sharing
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, hosted a Congressional Briefing on Information Sharing and the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative in cooperation with Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT). The briefing was attended by legislative directors and congressional staff, committee and sub-committee staff, high-ranking officials from BJA. - September 30, 2010 - IJIS Institute
St. Francis Breadline - Oldest in Country - to Mark 80th Anniversary with Concert
Historic breadline in Midtown Manhattan celebrates 80th anniversary with Oct. 2 concert. Sept. 30 is the official St. Francis Breadline day in New York City, as proclaimed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. - September 30, 2010 - Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province
Adelphi University to Offer a Leadership Development Program for Nonprofit Professionals
The program will allow nonprofit professionals to work on personal leadership development, as well as leadership in their organizations and communities. - September 29, 2010 - Adelphi University
Cyprus DMC Premier Destination Management Supports Meetings Industry Charity
Cyprus DMC Premier Destination Management is pleased to announce its contribution to the 2010 Meetings Needs charity auction, through the donation of 3 major prizes including stays in some of the premier Cyprus hotels which partner with the destination management company. - September 28, 2010 - Premier Destination Management Ltd
Elle's Carpet Host Masquerade Ball Benefiting Children's Restoration Network
Starr Gal Enterprises, Inc, the South's newest and fastest growing media outlet, is hosting a Vintage Masquerade Ball in support of Children's Restoration Network and launching Elle's Carpet on October 7th. - September 27, 2010 - Elle's Carpet
Pet Insurance Policyholders Donate $100,000 to Animal-Related Charities
Trupanion policyholders in Canada have donated over $100,000 to charities by registering for Trupanion’s pet charity program. - September 27, 2010 - Trupanion
Chicago Lighthouse Ushers in New Era with World Class Building Addition
12,000 square foot building addition allows non-profit agency to better serve the blind and visually impaired community in a critical time. - September 26, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Eden Unveils Autism Advocate Award, Names Hagen First Recipient
Eden Autism Services Florida launched an Advocate of the Month award to recognize people who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. Fort Myers resident Elly Hagen was selected as the first recipient earlier this month. Hagen... - September 25, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Mayors Jewelers of Citrus Park Town Center to Hold Sparkle for Autism Event
Mayors Jewelers will hold an event on Saturday, September 25th from 4-9 pm. - September 24, 2010 - Sydney's School for Autism
IVPA Member, Child Family Health International (CFHI) Convenes Forum on the Empowerment of Women
International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA) member, Child Family Health International (CFHI) recently convened a forum at the United Nations on the Empowerment of Women. Held in New York City on September 15th, the forum focused on the need for greater investment in women and girls to... - September 24, 2010 - International Volunteer Programs Association
Club GoBeDo Unveils First Line of Products Designed to Inspire Selflessness, Compassion and Service in Children
Social Enterprise to Donate 10% of Gross Profits from Book, Stiktures™ and Music CD Sales to Non-Profit Partner, Shoes for Orphan Souls, an Outreach of Buckner International - September 24, 2010 - Club GoBeDo
Volunteer Group Black Twin Cities CARES Partners with Motivated Mothers to Help at Home and Abroad
Volunteer group, Black Twin Cities CARES, has joined forces with Motivated Mothers in an exciting new partnership to bring change in the Twin Cities and abroad. - September 24, 2010 - Black Twin Cities
The Filtrexx Foundation Achieves 501(c)(3) Status
The Filtrexx Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on facilitating environmentally conscious projects, achieved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization status on September 15, 2010. The Filtrexx Foundation was formed to work collaboratively with public and private entities to facilitate projects... - September 24, 2010 - Filtrexx Foundation
Department of State Ambassador Praises Garima Project in India
Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues initiates full discussion of project successes. - September 24, 2010 - Counterpart International
CWLA Expresses Concern About Growing Poverty Level and Potential Impact on Number of Foster Children
The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) is deeply concerned about the recent Census figures showing a major increase in poverty—especially among children. CWLA is worried that the increase may adversely impact the ongoing decline in the number of children in the foster care system. - September 24, 2010 - Child Welfare League of America
Bicycles for Humanity International Launches Strategic Partnership with Bicycling Empowerment Network Namibia
Bicycles For Humanity Creates a Sustainable World Model for Bicycle Donations with the Goal of Providing Increased Economic Development and Mobility to 100 African Communities by 2015 - September 24, 2010 - Bicycles for Humanity International
Women’s eNews and New York Historical Society Open the Way to Women’s History
A new walking tour celebrates women's history in downtown Manhattan. - September 23, 2010 - Women's eNews
Charity Golf Event Approaches Cut-Off Time for Buying Golf Balls
Valuable prizes will be awarded at NSCC’s First Annual Helicopter Ball Drop at Charity Golf Tournament September 24 - September 23, 2010 - North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
Junior League of Long Island Hosts Fourth Annual Coat Extravaganza
The Junior League of Long Island (JLLI) will be holding its fourth annual Coat Extravaganza starting September 25, 2010, at its Roslyn Village Thrift Shop. New and gently-worn coats for children and adults will be available for purchase at greatly reduced prices. Proceeds from JLLI’s Coat... - September 22, 2010 - The Junior League of Long Island
Paul R. Martel, President of YHB Investment Advisors Recognized as Honoree at Community Leadership Awards Hosted by Invest in Others Charitable Foundation & Investnews
Paul R. Martel Receives $15,000 for Clinica Dulce Refugio in Ecuador Paul R. Martel of YHB Investment Advisors, Inc. in West Hartford, CT was recognized as the honoree of the Community Leadership Award for Global Community Impact for his work with his children’s clinic, Clinica Dulce... - September 22, 2010 - YHB Investment Advisors
Motorcoach Council Eligible for $250,000 Pepsi Refresh Project Grant
If awarded the grant, the Motorcoach Council will create a national public awareness campaign to demonstrate the tangible ways in which traveling by motorcoach reduces green house gas emissions and congestion on our nation’s roadways, and reduces the risks associated with climate change. Beginning in October, the public can vote daily for the Council's grant idea at www.RefreshEverything.com/GetMotorcoachified. - September 22, 2010 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Auto Show Raises $10K for Charity Serving the Blind
The Middletown Lions Club raised nearly $10,000 at their 5th Annual Auto Show & Motorcycle Meet on Saturday, September 18th to benefit the New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the blind and visually impaired in NJ. This year is NJBCA's 100th Anniversary. - September 22, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
Organizations Unite Worldwide for Historical Peace Day
Tuesday September 21st is Peace Day, the internationally recognized annual day of non-violence and cease-fire declared by the United Nations. Peace in Our Lifetime is helping to unite organizations worldwide by hosting events around the planet to bring awareness to the observance of this Peace Day, 2010. - September 20, 2010 - Peace In Our Lifetime
The Founders Fund, Inc. Completes Production of Mission Statement Video
The video includes footage from the Annual Scholarship Reception, giving viewers a closer look at the Collier County students receiving scholarships from The Founders Fund. - September 20, 2010 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
Jackie Chan Supports the International Day of Peace, the Global Internet Broadcast by 'Peace Day TV,' Raising Awareness of the UN Agreed Ceasefire
Jackie Chan supports Peace Day, The UN International Day of Peace September 21st 2010 and the Broadcast by Peace Day TV and Peace in OUR Lifetime. http://www.jackiechan.com - September 19, 2010 - Peace In Our Lifetime
LVZ Advisors Help Community Continue 10 Years of Free Concerts
Lorence & Vander Zwart donates to First Reformed Church to extend a community-loved free concert series. The generous donation will be used to pay performers and maintain musical equipment. - September 19, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
McQuade Brennan, LLP Announces Its Appointment as Independent Auditors by the Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center, Inc.
McQuadeBrennan, LLP, is proud to announce its selection to provide professional audit services to Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization. “We are looking forward to providing the Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center with an audit that will produce meaningful... - September 19, 2010 - McQuadeBrennan, LLP
Reminder to Non-Profits: Diamond Volunteer Program Application Deadline – October 15th
The deadline for applying to the Diamond Volunteer Program is less than one month away - October 15th. - September 19, 2010 - Kelly E. Capolino
LBLCO Partner Joins MAP for Nonprofits Board
Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP is proud to announce that Marshall R. Lehman, CPA, has accepted a three-year term as a member of the Board of Directors of MAP for Nonprofits. MAP for Nonprofits provides management and board recruitment services to large, medium, and small nonprofit... - September 19, 2010 - Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP
Charity Golf Tournament Proclaims: It’s Raining Golf Balls
NSCC to hold its First Annual Helicopter Ball Drop at its Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament September 24 - September 18, 2010 - North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
Internet Entrepreneur Jesse Willms Donates $25,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Fund
Internet marketing leader turned philanthropist Jesse Willms donated $25,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Fund today. “I am proud to support the Breast Cancer Research Fund in their goal to help find a cure for this dreaded disease,” Willms said. “More than 1.5 million women a... - September 17, 2010 - Jesse Willms
Connect2Give, Inc. Announces “Free Text Drive” Fall Promotion
Connect2Give, Inc. has announced a special “Free Text Drive” mobile giving fall promotion for non-profit organizations looking to test the effectiveness of text donations. Connect2Give will waive its monthly fee for the remainder of the year for new clients. - September 17, 2010 - Connect2Give, Inc.
New Director Organizes Delray Beach Arts Collaborative
The Creative City Collaborative is a nonprofit umbrella organization that promotes art and culture in Delray Beach, Fla. Its new director is tasked with raising funds, developing programs, and creating an arts incubator in the coming months. - September 17, 2010 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Selected as Charity of Choice by Southern Elegance Charm State Queens
North Carolina Pageant Queens Support Nonprofit Organization - September 17, 2010 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
IJIS Institute Partners with Open Geospatial Consortium
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, welcomes the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) as its Alliance Partner. OGC is an international industry consortium of more than 395 companies,... - September 17, 2010 - IJIS Institute
San Francisco Food Bank Receives $50,000 Grant to Boost Food Stamp Participation Among Those in Need
Grant is part of a $1.1 million Bank of America Charitable Foundation partnership with Feeding America to connect low-income Americans with federal nutrition programs. - September 17, 2010 - San Francisco Food Bank
Women’s eNews' "Memo" Wins Award from National Women’s Political Caucus
NWPC honors Women's eNews' report on the status of women in the U.S. - September 17, 2010 - Women's eNews
Bay Area Studios Foundation is Doing Good Through One Search and One Purchase at a Time
Supporters of Bay Area Studios Foundation are using GoodSearch and GoodShop, raising money with every search of the Internet and every purchase on-line. - September 17, 2010 - Bay Area Pros
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
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
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
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
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
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
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