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.
The Hunger Site Forms New Partnership with Millennium Promise; Site Visitors Can Now "Click" to Help Small Farmers in Africa
Tim Kunin, CEO of The Hunger Site, announced today a new partnership with Millennium Promise that will encourage sustainable farming in low-income, food-deficit countries, including the 10 sub-Saharan African countries where the 80 Millennium Villages reach 500,000 people in rural farming... - August 05, 2009 - GreaterGood
Creatovision Offers Free Website Design for 501(c)(3) Non-Profits
Creatovision, a creative design agency with a history of working with non-profits is offering free website design* to 501 (c) (3) non-profits. The offer is part of a special promotion to launch its new website product, YouCantrol. - August 05, 2009 - Creatovision, Inc.
California Tow Truck Association Opposes City Owned Vehicle Impound Facilities
Responding to concerns of California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) members regarding cities and counties competing in what has been considered private sector business by establishing government operated towing and/or storage facilities, the CTTA Board of Directors is taking a strong stance in... - August 03, 2009 - California Tow Truck Association
Bronx River Walk Cell Phone Audio Tour Launches
Natural Beauty of Westchester County’s First Park Illuminated through Historical Facts and Narration by Dan Rather. - August 02, 2009 - Guide by Cell
Firefighter Will Perform 100 Skydives in Memory of Smoke Inhalation Victims
Joe Frolick, avid skydiver and professional firefighter, will combine his love of skydiving and passion for the fire service by performing 100 consecutive skydives on September 4, 2009. Joe’s desire to accomplish his mission is to bring attention to much needed education regarding smoke inhalation fatalities and the need for continued research and program development to save the lives of firefighters and civilians alike. - August 01, 2009 - Cyanide Poisoning Treatment Coalition
Shark Celebrities to be Auctioned on eBay During Shark Week
You’ve seen them on Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, Animal Planet and the BBC − they are the top shark experts in the world. Now meet them in person for lunch or dinner, learn why they love sharks and why sharks need protection. More than 20 of the world’s top shark experts... - August 01, 2009 - Shark Research Institute
NuU Medspa Steps Into Fashion with Maison De Couture Trunk Show in Chicago
Priscila Rodriguez, Founder of Maison De Couture (French for ‘House of Fashion’) and NuU Medspa gather with other designers and vendors to promote local Indie designers and image consulting services for men and women this month. NuU Medspa convenes with small to large business owners... - August 01, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Let Virginia Farm Bureau Take You Out to the Ballgame
August is Farm Bureau Insurance Baseball Month. Fans can get two free tickets to a minor league baseball game, good for any day of the month of August. - August 01, 2009 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Global Goods Partners and Smooch Present "Cocktails for a Cause"
Global Goods Partners (GGP), an NYC-based Fair Trade not-for-profit organization, is celebrating summer and the power of grassroots action at Smooch Wine Bar and Café by hosting "Cocktails for a Cause," a benefit to raise funds for its partners in Asia, Africa, the Americas and the Middle East. - August 01, 2009 - Global Goods Partners
David O. Egner Named Executive Director of New Economy Initiative
Funders are accelerating SE Michigan’s transition to innovation economy. - August 01, 2009 - New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan
Xclaimed Ministries’ Gives It Away
Xclaimed Ministries’ held a free 'Revive' Concert in Stanton Park this summer. This ministry provided a great day for the community and everything was entirely free. - August 01, 2009 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
North Carolina Video Production Company, In His Service Productions, Investing in New Technology
In His Service Productions has recently been blessed with the ability to invest in newer technologies, including a new boom, high-definition recording, and transfer equipment to take old film and render it to DVD. - July 31, 2009 - In His Service Productions
LifeLine Nonprofit Management System Partners with DonorPerfect Online
LifeLine clients now have the option to migrate to DonorPerfect Online web-based fundraising software. - July 31, 2009 - SofterWare
customedialabs to Redesign Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House Website
customedialabs, an award-winning interactive marketing communications agency based in Wayne, PA, today announces plans to redesign the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House's website on a pro-bono basis (http://www.philarmh.org). The agency will deliver front-end and back-end renovations, including the implementation of an open-source TYPO3 content management system. An official site relaunch is scheduled for summer 2009. - July 31, 2009 - customedialabs
Ovations for the Cure Presents the Night of the Monarch Gala
“My mother once told me that the butterfly is the spirit of a loved one who is no longer with us.” - Patricia Franchi Flaherty, Founder, Ovations for the Cure. - July 31, 2009 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
Park West Foundation Launches "Blue Babies" Initiative
Initiative to help youth aging out of the foster care system to be unveiled during events on August 1st - July 31, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Community Workforce Solutions Awarded Workforce Development Grant
Agency to Pursue ISO Certification. - July 31, 2009 - Community Workforce Solutions, Inc.
World's First Online Whooping CraneCam Launches
Operation Migration’s CraneCam is broadcasting live video around the world, offering watchers never-before-seen views of one of the world’s most endangered birds, the majestic Whooping crane. With fewer than 400 wild Whooping cranes in existence, Operation Migration Inc. and the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership are carrying out a reintroduction of these rare birds in Central Wisconsin, which sees Operation Migration use ultralight-aircraft to teach the cranes how and where to migrate. - July 30, 2009 - Operation Migration USA Inc
Easter Seals Eastern PA Earns Seal of Excellence
First Non-Profit in Lehigh Valley and Poconos to pass rigorous ethics and accountability standards. - July 30, 2009 - Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania
GiveForward.org Launches New Site
GiveForward is a Chicago-based social venture committed to helping individuals and non-profits raise money for good causes. This week, a new version of the GiveForward site launched with a number of updated features, most notably Group Pages. - July 30, 2009 - GiveForward
Elinvar Vice President Named to Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors
Lisa Valentino, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that Marirose K. Steigerwald, vice president of Elinvar, an executive coaching company, has been named to the nonprofits board of directors. As a board member, Steigerwald will provide feedback... - July 30, 2009 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Art Auction to Benefit Valley's Foster Youth
Transitional aged foster youth get a chance to be recognized. Scottsdale Art Auction to bring attention to a growing need in the community. - July 30, 2009 - LifeUnfolded
Donated Items Help Disabled in Ecuador
Counterpart International facilitated a donation of medical equipment to a Quito-based non-profit. - July 30, 2009 - Counterpart International
Bayshore Solutions Partner with PARC to Further Mission through Web
Web Design and Development Enhances Non-Profit’s Commitment to Community. - July 30, 2009 - Bayshore Solutions
SaveLocally Announces Fundraising Partnership with Spandana Foundation
SaveLocally Inc. will partner with the Spandana Foundation for fundraising in the San Francisco Bay Area. Spandana will use SaveLocally’s new online coupon program in its fundraising efforts. SaveLocally began its soft launch in San Jose in early June and is getting set to start its... - July 30, 2009 - SaveLocally Inc.
Willow Creek Association’s Leadership Summit 2009 — CCN Edition Via Satellite. Summit Faculty to Include Tony Blair and Bono.
On August 14 and 15 leaders throughout North America will have an unprecedented opportunity to hear a world class line-up of global leaders at the Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2009 — via satellite on CCN. Willow Creek Association (WCA) has partnered with Church Communication Network (CCN)... - July 28, 2009 - Live Oak Community Church
Mark Cates to Discuss Recruiting Systems Technology
Career Transformations has announced that Mark Cates, a research and development director of information technology, will be the speaker at the group’s next meeting on Wednesday, July 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 7506... - July 26, 2009 - Career Transformations
The Dinner Garden Helps Starving Children Grow Gardens
The Dinner Garden is giving away free fruit and vegetable seeds to the United States school kids who only eat when they get a free meal at school. - July 25, 2009 - The Dinner Garden
Voices of Courage: An Evening with Pakistani Women's Rights Activist Sameena Nazir
Global Goods Partners (GGP), a NYC-based Fair Trade organization, is pairing up with local organic boutique Sustainable NYC to host Sameena Nazir, founder of Potohar Organization for Development Advocacy (PODA), an NGO that works for the promotion and protection of human rights in rural... - July 25, 2009 - Global Goods Partners
Second Chance Pet Adoptions Names Annual Auction for the Animals Sponsors
Kristine Mayberry, president of Second Chance Pet Adoptions (www.secondchancenc.org), has announced that the ninth annual Auction for the Animals sponsors. The auction will be held on from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 at Delightful Inspirations in Casper Park, located at 5511 Avent Ferry... - July 25, 2009 - Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Michigan Mustangs Win Their First Wheelchair PowerHockey Championship in State History
The Michigan Mustangs have won the 2009 Carolina PowerHockey Invitational after they defeated the Minnesota Selects 4-3 during the final at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, home of the NHL’s Hurricanes. The 2009 Mustangs became the first PowerHockey team to ever bring home a... - July 24, 2009 - Wheelchair Hockey League
Youth for Human Rights of Tampa Bay Prevents Malaria Deaths with Bed Nets
Youth for Human Rights of Tampa Bay (http://www.youthforhumanrights.org) sponsor African refugee camp, Bakayu, providing life saving bed nets (http://www.nothingbutnets.net) to prevent malaria deaths. - July 24, 2009 - Youth for Human Rights of Tampa Bay
Monica Cruz Steps Up as First Celebrity Supporter of the Romanian League in Defense of Animals’ (ROLDA) Cause
Actress and dancer Monica Cruz adds her voice to help save stray animals in Romania by partnering with the Romanian League in Defense of Animals (ROLDA). - July 24, 2009 - Romanian League in Defense of Animals
Members of Congress and Health Advocates Speak Out on the “Silent Diseases” Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C
An Open-to-the-Public Hepatitis B&C Screening hosted by House Representatives on Capitol Hill Draws Crowds and Builds Awareness of the Diseases’ Devastating Effects. - July 24, 2009 - Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations
Batten Disease Support & Research Association Hosts 21st Annual Conference in St. Louis for Families with Children Affected by Devastating Fatal Disorder
BDSRA hosted their 21st annual conference for families who have children with Batten Disease. The conference included educational sessions from lead researchers and medical experts currently doing research to find a therapeutic solution and ultimately a cure for this disease. Batten Disease is a genetic neurological disorder that brings an early death to each child it affects. - July 24, 2009 - Batten Disease Support & Research Association
Habitat for Humanity Re-Store in Venice, Customer Appreciation Day a Stellar Success
Overwhelming support by local community and media exceed event expectations. - July 22, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity Re-Store
Former First Lady Laura Bush and Baseball Great Rick Sutcliffe Join World Vision’s 'End Malaria' Council
Former U.S. first lady Laura Bush and Major League Baseball pitching legend Rick Sutcliffe have joined the advisory council of World Vision’s “End Malaria” campaign. They join Ray Chambers, the first U.N. Special Envoy for Malaria; Malaria No More CEO Scott Case and Congressman... - July 22, 2009 - World Vision US
New Book Shows How to Make Your Christian Life Recession-Proof
Wealth out of Ashes is a must read for anyone in trouble as it offers hope and reveals opportunities for us to emerge even stronger out of the current economic crises. It also contains practical instructions to restoring financial discipline and order in business and personal life for those ready for a new mind on "Wealth" matters. This book can make your Christian life Recession-proof. - July 21, 2009 - Bode Ososami
New Website Helps Non Profits Raise Money
Funding101.org is dedicated to teaching non-profit organizations how to raise more money every month so they can expand the great work they do everyday. - July 21, 2009 - Funding101.org
Running with a Purpose: Make Friends, Get in Shape, Help Save Lives
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Socety's Team In Training program is a supportive group of teammates and informative clinics, to help you complete a marathon, half marathon, triathlon, century ride or hike adventure. Since inception, TNT participants have raised more than $950 million to support LLS - July 20, 2009 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Team In Training
CareFlite Taps Radius Mobile Media to Expand Awareness in North Texas
CareFlite’s Caring-Heart membership program, which greatly reduces the cost of air or ground ambulance service for member households, has added approximately 50,000 members since its inception two years ago, and CareFlite's goal is to double that figure over the next 18 months. To help achieve that goal, CareFlite has expanded its existing outdoor advertising campaign by selecting Radius Mobile Media to provide Mobile Billboard advertising across North Dallas and Collin County, TX. - July 20, 2009 - Radius Mobile Media, LLC
The United State’s Largest UFO Organization Celebrates Its 40th
A Press Conference in Denver will highlight hundreds of UFO reports received in Colorado, and thousands across the US. - July 19, 2009 - Mutual UFO Network
Tickets Now on Sale for Ninth Annual Auction for the Animals
Kristine Mayberry, president of Second Chance Pet Adoptions (www.secondchancenc.org), has announced that tickets are now available for the ninth annual Auction for Animals, which will be held on from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 at Delightful Inspirations in Casper Park, located at 5511 Avent... - July 19, 2009 - Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Pakistan- Rights of the Displaced Key Concern as Return Gains Momentum
As the return of some 2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Pakistan’s northwest gains momentum, World Vision is underscoring both the right of the displaced to return voluntarily and the need for sustained security and safety in areas of return. World Vision is particularly... - July 18, 2009 - World Vision US
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan to Launch Online "Community Foundation Challenge — Arts and Culture"
Event to Support Arts and Cultural Organizations Begins on Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. - July 18, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
American Appraisal Pledges Continued Support of the International Valuation Standards Council
American Appraisal is pleased to announce it is one of the first organizations to pledge a three-year annual donation of $100,000 to the restructuring of the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC). The IVSC is a non-profit organization formed in 1981 to develop robust and transparent procedures for valuations based on a single set of globally recognized valuation standards. Lee P. Hackett, Executive Vice President, has been elected to the IVSC Board of Trustees. - July 17, 2009 - American Appraisal
Lucky B's to Tee It Up for Spare Some of Autism
Carolina Hurricanes' Bates Battaglia and Mike Lombardo Head up a Golf Fundraiser - July 17, 2009 - Spare Some for Autism
IIMSAM Attains New Height with Dr. Sulaiman Al Fahim's Generosity
With the help of Ambassador Al Fahim’s generous contribution, IIMSAM has initiated few other welfare programmes for the poor and children affected with malnutrition. During IIMSAM’s official trip to Kenya the mentioned programme, Camp Maradona, was launched at Kogelo located near Kenya- Uganda boarder. - July 17, 2009 - IIMSAM
The Bonita Trust Donates £100,000.00 to Childline/NSPCC
The Bonita Trust is an independent philanthropic trust based in Gibraltar and was founded in 2004. Since 2008, Bonita has extended its programmes internationally and now works with charities in India, Afghanistan, the UK and Israel. - July 15, 2009 - The Bonita Trust
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Launches New Web Site
Media Center, Latest Happenings section are among new features. - July 15, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan