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.
GreaterGood Network Releases Touch To Give™ iPhone app
GreaterGood Network, home of the world’s oldest “Click to Give” websites, released a new iPhone app in April to allow users to Touch To Give™. Users can make a daily tap on the app’s icons to make a donation to provide hunger relief, fund breast cancer research, and... - April 07, 2010 - GreaterGood
Six Volt Featured at T.J. Martell Family Day Honoring the Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers are being honored by the T.J. Martell foundation. - April 07, 2010 - Six Volt Band
ActionCOACH Chopper Takes Action
Rescue Crew Gets World Class Advice. - April 07, 2010 - ActionCOACH
Cedar Park Area Toastmasters Host Open House
Lakeline Toastmasters invites those interested in developing or improving communication and leadership skills to an Open House on Friday, April 16 at Austin Community College Cypress Creek Campus at 1555 Cypress Creek Rd, Room 1102, Cedar Park, Texas 78613 at 6:45pm. The event is free, open to the... - April 07, 2010 - Lakeline Toastmasters
Leadership Triangle College Edition Presented by AT&T Hosts Graduation Reception
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced the graduation of the 2010 class of the Leadership Triangle College Edition, presented by AT&T. Leadership Triangle College Edition is an experiential learning opportunity for students... - April 07, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
DCIA Presents Inaugural P2P & CLOUD MEDIA SUMMIT
This first-ever conference about the impact of P2P and cloud computing on the distribution of entertainment content will be held in conjunction with Digital Hollywood Spring on Thursday May 6th at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Special early registration rates end on April 30th. - April 05, 2010 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Hearts of Hope Seminar
Event in Lakeland, Florida to promote work ethic awareness and mental health. Catering to low income families and nonworking residents in Polk County. - April 05, 2010 - Urban Outreach Inc
ADUNAGOW Magazine Announces UNIHIV HOPE4HIV Gala Event
ADUNAGOW Magazine will be supporting UNIHIV Organization on their upcoming event. UNIHIV is a consortium of Nigerian entrepreneurs in the fashion and entertainment industry, that promote HIV/AIDS awareness. UNIHIV mission and motto is to “Spread the Awareness, Save a Life.” This April... - April 05, 2010 - ADUNAGOW Magazine
Autograph Store Sponsors The Leukemia Ball Charity Auction
Autograph Store’s celebrity memorabilia items and Once in a Lifetime Experiences helped The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society exceed their auction goal. - April 04, 2010 - Autograph Store
Banyan’s Wings of Hope Helping 4KIDS of South Florida
The teammates at Banyan Air Service, based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport have recently committed their support to 4KIDS of South Florida. Banyan helps this organization through volunteer opportunities, monetary donations, and new and gently used items. - April 04, 2010 - Banyan Air Service
Employment Law Workshop Scheduled for Montgomery County Non-Profits
Montgomery Alliance for Community Giving www.montgomeryalliance.org and the law firm of Shulman Rogers announce the first in a series of workshops for Montgomery County’s non-profit organizations. Employment Law Fundamentals for Maryland-based Organizations is scheduled for 7:30 to 9:30... - April 04, 2010 - Montgomery Alliance for Community Giving
AIESEC Parents Evening
Parents Evening organized by AIESEC for new recruits to give parents light on the organisation and its history. - April 03, 2010 - AIESEC Chandigarh
National Fibromyalgia Association Commemorates National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day with "3rd Annual Walk of Fame" and Concert at Cal State Fullerton
The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) will commemorate National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day on Saturday, May 15 at California State University Fullerton (CSUF) with free day-long activities that include a Wellness Fair, educational seminars, 1K and 5K walk. In the evening, R&B singer and... - April 03, 2010 - National Fibromyalgia Association
comCables Wine Tasting Benefit is a Tremendous Success
Denver-based comCables sponsored the Here’s Life Inner City - Denver (HLIC-Denver) Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Benefit for the 6th consecutive year. The HLIC-Denver Wine Tasting Benefit was held at the Tivoli in Denver on the evening of March 27, 2010. The event, attended by 115 wine... - April 01, 2010 - comCables
TEDxSF Speaker Lineup and Theme Announced: Courage and Resilience San Francisco Event to be Held April 27th
TEDxSF, the Bay Area’s local, independent organization, announced TEDxSF: Courage and Resilience, an evening of fresh talks exploring the human spirit. Speakers include Captain Paul Watson, of the Sea Shepherd and Whale Wars fame, David Shenk, author of The Genius In All of Us, and Dr. John Gray, the best selling relationship author of Venus on Fire, Mars on Ice. - March 31, 2010 - TEDxSF
Professional Traders Raised $35,000 for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund
Asia Charts Pte Ltd, a company formed by a group of professional traders that specialise in stocks and futures trading education, raised $35,000 for “The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund” at a Charity Seminar on 13 March 2010 at the DBS Auditorium. For the first time in... - March 31, 2010 - Asia Charts Pte Ltd
Counterpart International Supports Flood-Affected Families in Eastern Georgia
As heavy rains caused serious flooding throughout the region last week, Counterpart International (Counterpart) was able to provide hundreds of families with basic necessities like sleeping bags and blankets. After receiving a letter requesting assistance, Counterpart quickly coordinated the... - March 31, 2010 - Counterpart International
Trust for Architectural Easements Promotes Historic Preservation in Greenwich, Connecticut
The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program: Protecting America’s Architectural Treasures Through Voluntary Preservation Wednesday, May 19, 2010 7:00 p.m. Greenwich Library 101 West Putnam Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 - March 27, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Down Syndrome Trade Association Launches March 2010
The March 21 World Down Syndrome Day celebration in Kansas City, Missouri also marked the launch of Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action (DSAIA), a trade association composed of more than 55 Down syndrome support organizations from across the country. DSAIA fills a national need that will improve... - March 27, 2010 - Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida Honored by Kelly Capolino with Diamond Volunteer Award
The third and final of the Diamond Volunteer Program winners, the Make-A-Wish Foundation received their award from Kelly Capolino. - March 27, 2010 - Kelly E. Capolino
NC Treasurer Cowell, Red Hat’s Whitehurst, Duke Energy’s Rogers Among Speakers at CED’s Venture 2010
CED, formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the complete lineup of speakers scheduled for CED’s Venture 2010 conference, to be held... - March 27, 2010 - CED
Wockhardt Foundation's Mobile Medical Unit Achieves 50,000 Free Consultations, Screenings, and Treatment of Poor Patients in the First 3 Months of 2010
Wockhardt Foundation a secular not – for – profit organization completed 50,000 medical check ups along with the distribution of free medicines through its 2 Mobile Medical Unit programmes in the first 3 months of 2010. Wockhardt Foundation has already achieved half of last year’s achievement. - March 27, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Blog Community Helps 36 Families in Real Life
Liz Logelin, a mother for only 27 hours before passing away, inspires thousands to help grieving families. The Liz Logelin Foundation grants $20,000 to grieving families. - March 26, 2010 - The Liz Logelin Foundation
AIESEC Mumbai's International Internships
AIESEC Mumbai is looking for students and graduates who want to go for an international internship. Providing the opportunity to live and work abroad, meet new people, explore new cultures and so much more. 110 countries. Innumerable opportunities. One organization. AIESEC. - March 26, 2010 - AIESEC Mumbai
Lily Wu, Miss Cosmos 2009/2010, Does Her Part to Help Haitian Earthquake Victims and Hopes in Doing so and by Providing Information to Encourage Others to do the Same
Lily Wu, Miss Cosmos 2009/2010, Does Her Part to Help Haitian Earthquake Victims and Hopes in Doing so and by Providing Information to Encourage Others to do the Same. How can you help? Learn more here... - March 25, 2010 - Cosmos International Pageants, LLC
National Inclusion Project Announces Over $700,000 of Support for "Let's All Play"
The National Inclusion Project (NIP), co-founded by entertainer Clay Aiken, announces over $700,000 of support to programs nationwide as part of its Let’s ALL Play initiative. In just three years, the Project has invested over $1.7 million to expand Let’s ALL Play across the country. - March 25, 2010 - The National Inclusion Project
Livingston County Libraries Collaborate for Annual Reading Program
Community Foundation for Livingston County awards $5,000 to support "Livingston Reads!" - March 25, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Florida Man Strives to Build a Better Life for Cameroonians by Starting a Charitable Project at Congressional District Programs
Now that he’s a successful US citizen, David Puwol has made a vow to help the impoverished back in his homeland in West Africa by establishing a charitable program called "Community Involvement Improvement Program." - March 25, 2010 - CDP
Radio Safety PSAs to Target Oversize Load Movements
The increase in Oversize Loads being moved on the nation’s highways presents a need for information on safe driving practices in their presence. - March 24, 2010 - National Pilot Car Safety Institute, Inc
DoJiggy Introduces "Upgrade-a-Thon" – a Competitive Upgrade Program for Customers Who Switch to DoJiggy Online Pledge Software
Online fundraising software provider, DoJiggy, introduces a new competitive upgrade program called “Upgrade-a-thon” for new customers. The program provides a $50 discount for DoJiggy Pledge™ online software for customers that previously used any competing “a-thon” or pledge management software provider in 2009. - March 24, 2010 - DoJiggy
Junior League of Long Island Hosts Third Annual First Step Program
The Junior League of Long Island (JLLI), a nonprofit organization of women volunteers, hosted its Third Annual First Step Program on Friday, March 19, and Sunday, March 21, at its Roslyn Village headquarters. Nearly 40 Long Island women who are transitioning back into the workforce received complimentary business outfits, including shoes and accessories. - March 24, 2010 - The Junior League of Long Island
Upcoming Fund Raising Dinner, by Chicago Based HAND IN HAND USA, to Benefit Its Education and Health Initiatives in Rural India
Chicago based HAND-IN-HAND USA is organizing its annual fund raising dinner on April 10th, 2010. All proceeds will benefit its Educational and Health programs running in remote India and elsewhere. - March 24, 2010 - HAND IN HAND USA
Leadership Triangle Hosts the 8th Annual Goodmon Awards Gala Presented by Carolina Hurricanes and Compuware
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced that the 2010 Goodmon Awards Gala presented by Carolina Hurricanes and Compuware will take place on Monday, April 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Durham Performing Arts Center. The annual... - March 24, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
Response to CPSC Baby Sling Warning & Media Coverage: for Infants of All Ages, Benefits of Safe, Correct Babywearing Outweigh Risk
In response to the advisory published March 12, 2010, by the Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding baby sling safety, the nonprofit organization Babywearing International, Inc., called on consumer advocates as well as advocates for parent and child welfare to encourage safe babywearing for... - March 23, 2010 - Babywearing International, Inc.
Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence Fifth Annual Conference Helps Nonprofits Stay Afloat During Tough Economic Times
Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence Fifth Annual Conference is May 5, 2010 in Memphis, TN. It is designed to help nonprofits survive and thrive during tough economic times. National nonprofit experts will be there to offer their experience and advice. - March 23, 2010 - Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence
Tiffany A. Weber of MLT/Instructing Technologies Selected as Candidate for “Woman of the Year”
Marketing Director at MLT/Instructing Technologies, Tiffany Ann Weber, was recently selected as a candidate for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Man & Woman of the Year” competition. - March 23, 2010 - MLT/Instructing Technologies
Broadcast Giant Bill Kurtis to Address May 20th Chicago Lighthouse Dinner Saluting Outstanding Philanthropists Judy and Ray McCaskey
Broadcast legend Bill Kurtis will be the special guest speaker at the May 20th Chicago Lighthouse “Seeing What’s Possible” Dinner saluting Judy and Ray McCaskey, whose exemplary civic and philanthropic service have made the community a better place to live and work. This... - March 21, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
S.L.E Lupus Foundation Selected as Lupus Charity Partner for ING New York City Marathon 2010
Team Life Without Lupus The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation has been selected as an official charity partner for the ING New York City Marathon 2010, which will take place on Sunday, November 7, 2010. To mark the Foundation’s 40th anniversary year, its “Team Life Without Lupus,” representing the worldwide lupus community, will feature 40 runners raising funds for the fight against lupus. - March 20, 2010 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Gabriel Group Promotes Purpose for Its Associates Through Volunteer Work
Gabriel associates participated at the Foodbank near their Earth City location, packing 606 cases/17,000 pounds of non-perishable items, providing over 13,000 meals for low income senior citizens in the local St. Louis area. - March 20, 2010 - Gabriel Group
Donna Rappich Carr Memorial Scholarship Fund
Donna Rappich Carr Memorial Scholarship Fund is a way donors can contribute to help second chance students receive a college education they deserve. - March 19, 2010 - Donna Rappich Carr Memorial Scholarship Fund
"Let’s End Bullying Together" Another "Jeans Bring Dreams Concert" to Benefit "Champions Against Bullying"
“Jeans Bring Dreams” a Tween/Teen Traveling Concert Series is scheduled for March 25, 2010, to be held at Level 3 in Los Angeles, California from 5:00pm to 10:00pm www.jeansbringdreams.com. Red Carpet will begin at 4:00pm. - March 19, 2010 - dekoposh, Inc.
Contribuventure Team Takes to the Street and Pushes Pedals to Raise Money for Wounded Warriors
Combining adventure and contribution Phil Dwyer and Jake Allen are cycling to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. The “Warrior Pride Ride” will begin on May 30, 2010, and the team has created an interactive blog site so that everybody can follow along. - March 19, 2010 - Contribuenture Foundation, Inc.
New Executive Director, John Paul Womble
The Alliance of AIDS Services – Carolina (“the Alliance”) is pleased to announce the appointment of John Paul Womble as the new Executive Director, effective immediately. - March 19, 2010 - Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina
Homegrown Lacrosse Formalizes Structure with Board of Directors
Homegrown Lacrosse, a Twin Cities-based nonprofit organization, has reaffirmed its mission and formalized its structure with the creation of a board of directors. The board of directors will spearhead the nonprofit’s efforts of encouraging positive change in the lives of youth lacrosse players and supporting the growth of the sport in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. - March 19, 2010 - Homegrown Lacrosse
Richard L. Smith Named as Director of SAMSI
Richard L. Smith is joining the Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute (SAMSI) as its new director starting in July 2010. The announcement was made by Dan Solomon, chair of the Governing Board for SAMSI. Smith is the second director of the Institute, replacing Jim Berger. - March 19, 2010 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
2010 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest Nets More Than $930,000
This year’s Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, held on February 26 and 27 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club, raised a record-breaking $930,000 (net, after expenses), most of which will be donated directly to three charities benefiting children’s health care in our area. The... - March 19, 2010 - Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest
Tyson Foods Honors Phoebe Russell as a "Hunger All-Star"
San Francisco Food Bank receives 15 tons of food in celebration of young girl’s commitment to ending local hunger - March 19, 2010 - San Francisco Food Bank
Colorado Thought Leaders Forum Holds Lively Debate on Healthcare Initiative
Denver-based non-profit Colorado Thought Leaders Forum today hosted a timely event, “Making Sense of the Healthcare Initiative.” The event was held at the Denver Athletic Club. A capacity-filled room of 50 C-Level, Colorado business leaders attended the forum. A portion of the tickets... - March 18, 2010 - Colorado Thought Leaders Forum
Brentmoor Retirement Communities Collects Blankets for Goodwill
Over a 4-week period The Brentmoor Retirement Communities collected over 500 blankets which were donated to Mers Goodwill in St. Louis, MO. The month long donation drive ended with a casino-themed event at The Brentmoor. - March 18, 2010 - Brentmoor Retirement Communities
Leadership Triangle Announces 2010 Goodmon Awards Winners
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced the 2010 Goodmon Awards winners: Exemplary Regional Leadership by an Individual, Pat Nathan of Dress For Success Triangle; Exemplary Regional Leadership by a Public Official, John Hodges-Copple of... - March 18, 2010 - Leadership Triangle