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.
Patriot Guard Riders Names Illinois Company as Official Supplier for Online Store
Patriot Guard Riders, a national non-profit group whose members share an interest in showing respect for America’s fallen heroes by attending deployment, welcome-home and funeral services for military personnel, announced this week it has selected Fast Color as the single source to complete... - November 09, 2009 - Fast Color Imaging
Concert of Christmas Music, Lincoln Center, NY
Summary Blurb: Raymond Arrroyo emcees a spirited Christmas concert at Alice Tully Hall Starr Theater, Lincoln Center, “Merry Christmas New York City!” to celebrate the real reason for the season. - November 08, 2009 - ColorBlindMusic Ministries
Thanksgiving Food Distribution to Benefit Needy SGV Families
California State Assemblymember Dr. Ed Hernandez, O.D. will be hosting a Thanksgiving Food Distribution to benefit non-profit organizations serving needy families throughout the San Gabriel Valley’s 57th Assembly District. Dr. Ed together with members of the local community will attend the... - November 08, 2009 - Picasso's Cafe, Bakery and Catering Co
2010 Maysville Volunteer Fire Company Money Calendars for Sale
Maysville Volunteer Fire Company of Grant County, WV is Selling 2010 Money Calendars. - November 07, 2009 - Maysville Volunteer Fire Company
Heroes in Fight Against Aids Announced: AID FOR AIDS Gala Honorees Named
Four honorees to be recognized for their unwavering courage and perseverance in the battle against HIV and AIDS. - November 07, 2009 - AID FOR AIDS International
Zimbabwe Education Fund’s 2nd Annual Fundraiser Slated for November 19th Sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton and Hosted by ChiCha Lounge
It’s that time of year again. The Zimbabwe Education Fund’s (ZEF) annual fundraiser event. This highly anticipated annual fundraiser will be held at the socially conscious and superb ChiCha Lounge (located at 1624 U St NW downtown Washington, DC) on November 19th 2009 at 7PM. Each year... - November 07, 2009 - Zimbabwe Education Fund
Society of Education Consultants Reviews Corporate Membership Programme to Benefit Education Consultancy Businesses
Due to increased demand for corporate membership, the Society of Education Consultants is revising its corporate membership policy for education consultancy companies. - November 07, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
DCIA Presents Third Annual P2P MEDIA SUMMIT at CES
Special Early Registration Rates End on December 1st. - November 06, 2009 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Ways Women Orgasm, the Female Sexuality Forum, Announces a New Blog Post: Enjoying Sexual Pleasure
Women themselves do not necessarily identify with concepts as explicitly sexual as sexual arousal. Many women dislike eroticism and see female sexuality more in terms of producing children than enjoying orgasm through clitoral stimulation. Ways Women Orgasm is a forum for female sexuality and provides an open discussion of women's orgasm techniques including clitoral stimulation and sexual fantasies. - November 06, 2009 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
San Francisco Food Bank Opens Its 200th Grocery Pantry to Meet Increasing Need
Media is encouraged to attend the opening of the pantry - November 06, 2009 - San Francisco Food Bank
The Positive Project™ Launches New Website User Interface
Moon Valley Software co-sponsors prominent HIV/AIDS non-profit organization, will attend 2009 United States Conference on AIDS The Positive Project, a non-profit awareness, advocacy, and prevention organization in ongoing partnership with Moon Valley Software, has expanded its website through a... - November 06, 2009 - Moon Valley Software
Tennessee Organization Announces Grant Program for Destination ImagiNation®
Grant designed to increase Tennessee participation in educational programs for students to learn and experience creativity, teamwork and problem solving. - November 06, 2009 - Tennessee Association, Inc
Two Heads Are Better Than One: Reading Horizons Partners with Nonprofit Superhero Training Center
Reading Horizons has partnered with a new nonprofit company based Orem, Utah, the Superhero Training Center. The combined knowledge of these two parties creates an environment for struggling readers to obtain the skills necessary for successful reading and a successful future. The Superhero... - November 05, 2009 - Reading Horizons
SharkSafe.org Adds Multilingual Support
Certification Program Uses Chinese and French Versions to Raise Awareness of Shark Conservation. - November 04, 2009 - COARE (The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education)
Profits 4 Purpose Makes Front Page of the Technology Section in the San Diego Business Journal
Profits 4 Purpose new kind of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) software better enables businesses to work with non-profits, boosting volunteerism, donation dollars, tracking and reporting. The budget-friendly tool offers its corporate clients the ability to identify causes their employees care about and matches the company to key projects in their community. - November 04, 2009 - Profits 4 Purpose
"Design for Good" : Action Sports Riders Get Creative for African Orphans
Commonthreadz.org, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has partnered with ActionProfiles.com to create the Design For Good campaign to benefit orphans and vulnerable children in South Africa. Action Profiles will be hosting a design contest with its action sports community to create a new shirt design for Common Threadz’s line of stylish, eco-friendly apparel. The theme of the contest is “hope.” - November 04, 2009 - ActionProfiles.com
NetHope’s Impact Goes Farther with the Addition of ACCION
ACCION International, a private, nonprofit microfinance organization with the mission of giving people the financial tools they need to work their way out of poverty, has become the 28th member of NetHope, an information technology collaboration of leading non-governmental organizations (NGOs)... - November 04, 2009 - NetHope
Razoo.com Launches GiveMN.org, a Local Online Donation Platform for Minnesota Non-Profits
Razoo.com partners with the St. Paul Foundation and Minnesota Community Foundation to revolutionize philanthropy. - November 04, 2009 - Razoo
RMA of New York Participates in a Free Lesbian Family Building Event at The LGBT Community Center
A panel of experts will participate in a free informative event for lesbian singles and couples and will cover the medical, emotional and legal aspects of building a family. - November 03, 2009 - Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York
fd2s Creates Interactive Donor Kiosks for Cancer Center
Austin-based wayfinding and environmental graphic design consultant fd2s has completed the development of an innovative donor kiosk system for the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. The kiosks, which are located throughout the institution, include PCs with embedded... - November 03, 2009 - fd2s inc.
STELLAA Hosts Laughing for Literacy Fundraiser on Nov. 26, 2009 in Support of Literacy and Education in Africa
STELLAA hosts Laughing for Literacy Fundraiser at Yuk Yuks Vaughan on Nov. 26, 2009, 7pm -10pm to bring light to Africa's hunger for education while promoting the recycling of books. - November 02, 2009 - STELLAA
Ways Women Orgasm, the Female Sexuality Forum, Announces a New Blog Post: Women's Sexual Dysfunction
Sex surveys can be highly misleading when they imply that women orgasm during sex almost as easily as men do. Women are likely to find sexual arousal and orgasm with a partner more elusive than men tend to and this is completely normal - not a sign of sexual dysfunction. Ways Women Orgasm is a forum for female sexuality and provides an open discussion of women's orgasm techniques including clitoral stimulation and sexual fantasies. - November 01, 2009 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
Clean Out Your Closet & Fight Leukemia
Get that old tri gear out of the closet and recycle those old running shoes at the Team in Training kickoff meeting Nov. 7 in Atlanta. - November 01, 2009 - Team in Training/Georgia
College Park Rotary Club Donates Over $14,000 to Local Charities
College Park Rotary Club's annual fundraiser, Taste of College Park held in April 2009, raised $30,000 of which over $14,000 was donated to local charities. - October 30, 2009 - Rotary of College Park
$215,000 Was Raised at Project Access Awards Dinner with All Proceeds Going for Services to Low Income Families
Project Access, a nonprofit onsite service provider for families living in low income housing in California, raised $215,000; netting $165,000 strictly for outreach programs, at a recent fundraising awards dinner honoring the Bascom Group. - October 29, 2009 - Project Access
DoJiggy Announces Call for Grant Proposals
Online fundraising software services provider, DoJiggy, invites nonprofit organizations to submit grant proposals for in-kind software and cash donations. - October 29, 2009 - DoJiggy
Jonathan Fink, Founder of Momentum Web Solutions, Will Lead a Workshop on Web Marketing at the Society of Education Consultants Conference
Jonathan Fink has been confirmed as a speaker at the Society of Education Consultants conference and AGM in November, leading a workshop and discussion on internet marketing. - October 29, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
Sports Fundraiser Lets Teams Focus on Their Season… Not Fundraising
Most sports team fundraisers are time consuming activities that involve teams selling products or planning events only to get a portion of the profits. A new company called Direct Fundraising helps teams and groups raise money without selling or planning anything. The fundraiser is conducted... - October 28, 2009 - Direct Fundraising
Society of Education Consultants LinkedIn Network Reveals Huge Increase in People Planning to Enter Education Consultancy
Adam Caller explains how joining the SEC LinkedIn network is the first step for many planning to enter education consultancy, providing a measure of industry trends - October 28, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
Micro-Volunteering Gets a Boost Through Pyjama Power
Pyjama based volunteering website wins award in UK nationwide competition. - October 27, 2009 - Help From Home
Oregon Restaurant Association Names Vice President of Strategic Communications
Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA) announced today that John Hamilton has been promoted to the newly developed position of Vice President of Strategic Communications and will report directly to ORA President & CEO Steve McCoid. He will be responsible for creating and managing communications... - October 26, 2009 - Oregon Restaurant Association
Picasso’s Rallies International Suppliers’ Support for Community Projects
Direct Pack Inc/PMC Global, Starbucks Coffee Foodservice, Sysco LA, Frito Lay, Hilton Garden Inn, Access Group, the Individual Group, Fresh Choice Produce, Hint® and the Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education Culinary School to support this year’s Walk for Hope with the donation of products and volunteers. - October 25, 2009 - Picasso's Cafe, Bakery and Catering Co
Local Non Profit Gives Away Free Groceries
OPM announces the rollout of “CrimeFreebies” an incentive program where youth and their families can earn free groceries by participating in its crime prevention program. - October 25, 2009 - Operation Peace of Mind
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions Awarded Grant to Provide Nutritious Meals to Hamilton County Seniors
A $10,000 grant from the Legacy Fund, a CICF affiliate, will help CICOA continue to provide hot, nutritious meals to Hamilton County seniors at home and at two neighborhood sites. - October 23, 2009 - CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
Second Chance Pet Adoptions Hosts Howl-O-Wine
Kristine Mayberry, president of Second Chance Pet Adoptions (www.secondchancenc.org), has announced that the organization is hosting Howl-O-Wine from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 at its Adoption Center, located at 6003 Chapel Hill Road. The event will include wine and beer samples,... - October 23, 2009 - Second Chance Pet Adoptions
It Only Takes $5.00 to Save the Rainforests
The green gauntlet has been cast by the Rainforest Carbon Remove Society. This non-profit organization has spearheaded an innovative and daring global fundraising challenge to save Belize’s rainforests. - October 22, 2009 - Rainforest Carbon Remove Society
Morrison Supply Company’s Fort Worth Destination Showroom Provides Unique Venue for Fundraising, Charitable Events
Morrison Supply Company is giving Fort Worth a unique new venue option when it opens the doors to its new destination showroom on October 26. The distributor of quality plumbing, appliances and hardware has created a magnificent building that the company will offer to local non-profit, charitable... - October 22, 2009 - Morrison Supply Company
TiECon Midwest 2009 Unveils List of Elite Entrepreneurs: TiE20 Winners
Companies to be Showcased at TiECon October 23-24, 2009 www.tieconmidwest.org/ - October 22, 2009 - TiE Detroit
Top-Tier Tutoring's Co-Founder Named Chair of Casino Royale, the North Essex Chamber of Commerce 40th Anniversary Celebration
The North Essex Chamber of Commerce is celebrating turning 40 by hosting Casino Royale on November 12, 2009 at il Tulipano in Cedar Grove, NJ. Rhonda Rivera of Top-Tier Tutoring has been named the Chairperson of this event. - October 22, 2009 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
Tino Struckmann Launches Foundation to Provide Assistance to Victims of Rape
Charity to raise funds for testing of backlogged rape kits. - October 21, 2009 - Struckmann Foundation
Society of Education Consultants Reports 20% Rise in Membership, Appoints Marketing Officer to Respond to Increased Publicity
The Society of Education Consultants has reported a 20% rise in membership since autumn 2008, necessitating the appointment of a marketing officer. - October 21, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
CPX Interactive Leverages Its Massive Online Reach to Promote New Philanthropic Website
Online ad network, CPX Interactive, launches CPXample.org to support worthy causes and help people change the world - October 20, 2009 - CPXi
Moms on a Mission: Will Moms of America be the Champions of Change?
Two moms, from opposite ends of the country, who have yet to meet, answer the call to action with an astounding "yes." - October 19, 2009 - Brad Kaminsky Foundation for Brain Tumor Research
Counterpart International and SkyLink Aviation Send Medicines After Earthquakes and Tsunami Hit Samoa
Huge earthquakes and quake-triggered tsunami leave hundreds dead and thousands in need of medicines. - October 18, 2009 - Counterpart International
India’s Devastating Flooding Forces Thousands to Migrate, Putting Children at Risk
Government’s immediate compensation for destroyed homes not nearly enough, World Vision warns. Food prices double in hard-hit communities, already among the poorest in India. - October 17, 2009 - World Vision US
Blue Archer Designs New Website for Tobacco Free Allegheny
New look, navigation, and intranet designed to help non-profit group prevent tobacco use - October 17, 2009 - Blue Archer
Integral Life Foundation Changes Name to One5 Foundation
Integral Life Foundation today announced it is changing its name to the One5 Foundation to more closely align its name with its focus on reducing the mortality rate among children in developing nations. The new name will be used with the tagline “One Child, One World, Five Killers.”... - October 17, 2009 - Nueterra
Christian Book of the Year Offer Benefits Readers and Feed the Children Charity
Christian self help and inspiration author Reece Manley announced Thursday his book Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source, the Instamation Christian Book of the Year, will give both readers and a favorite charity a perfect gift this season. By using Amazon to place the order, users need only... - October 16, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
UnitedProsperity.org Revolutionizes Giving to Help Poor Entrepreneurs Get Microloans
UnitedProsperity.org, the world's first person-to-person loan guaranteeing website enables individual givers to double the impact of their contributions while enabling the world's poorest entrepreneurs to get microloans to grow their small businesses. - October 16, 2009 - UnitedProsperity.org
Chicago Karate Kids to Perform at Fundraiser for Scholarships and Violence Prevention Outreach
Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP, to Challenge Students with 1,000 Punches and 1,000 Kicks at Punch & Kick-a-Thon - October 16, 2009 - Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP