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.
Organizing for a Wave of New Homebuyers
Freedom Debt Management in collaboration with the Palm Beach County Affordable Housing collaborative will participate in a Homebuyer Workshop in preparation for Neighborhood Stabilization home purchase activity. - June 24, 2009 - Freedom Debt Management, Inc.
Russell Long Elected President of Daniel Island Business Association
Daniel Island Business Association elects an Executive Coach as their new president to lead during uncertain times. Russell Long, President of Change Innovations, an executive coaching firm up for the challenge. - June 24, 2009 - Change Innovations, LLC
American Red Cross and ArcelorMittal Launch “Creating Safer Communities” Program
Partnership to provide important safety training resources in nine communities across US - June 24, 2009 - ArcelorMittal
Experts Help Nonprofits Reach Fundraising Goals with Benefit Auctions
“Secrets of the Charity Auction Experts,” a new audio seminar, reveals insider secrets to benefit auction success to help schools and nonprofits overcome fundraising challenges brought on by the economic downturn. - June 23, 2009 - Step by Step Fundraising
ONEHOPE Wine Teams up with Fresh & Easy in Support of American Forests
Joint Campaign helps plant 8,540 trees with American Forests - June 22, 2009 - ONEHOPE
First American Equipment Finance Helps Raise $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester
First American Equipment Finance was the title sponsor for the 20th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester Golf Classic on June 8. Thirty-five First American employees played golf and 17 employees volunteered at the event, which raised more than $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. - June 20, 2009 - First American Equipment Finance
Sister's & Company Hosts the "Feed Our Friends" Event to Benefit the United Food Bank of Plant City
Sister’s & Company, a specialty store, in Plant City is hosting an event to benefit the United Food Bank of Plant City. The Feed our Friends Fashion Show will be held at the Red Rose Ballroom on July 23rd, at six thirty. Through this event many will have the opportunity to help those in... - June 20, 2009 - Sister's & Company
Priscilla’s “Wish on a Star” Comes True
A little girl with a life-threatening illness has the wish of her life with Kids Wish Network. - June 20, 2009 - Kids Wish Network
NSHMBA to Host Open Membership Meeting in Rookwood Tower
Professionals Encouraged to Attend for Cincinnati Chapter Updates and Networking - June 19, 2009 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Atlanta’s Dream House Receives $5,000 Donation from IBBA and M&A Source
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and the M&A Source donated $5,000 through its GIFT program to the Dream House for Medically Fragile Children of Atlanta, Georgia, at the IBBA – M&A Source Spring 2009 Joint Conference for Professional Development. In 2008, IBBA... - June 18, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association
The Hunger Site Celebrates 10 Years of "Click to Give - It's Free!"
The Hunger Site celebrates its tenth anniversary beginning in June 2009. Since its inception as the world’s first “Click to Give” website, millions of people have clicked on the yellow button at www.thehungersite.com or shopped at The Hunger Site’s store. The result has been... - June 17, 2009 - GreaterGood
Celiac Disease Awareness Event Joins Medical Professionals and Food Industry
The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) is set to host the first Northwest Arkansas Celiac Awareness & Education Day on Friday, July 10th 2009 in Springdale, Arkansas. This landmark event held from 9:30am to 3:30pm will expand awareness and education among critical professional... - June 16, 2009 - National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura Collecting Used Books to Raise Funds for Cancer Support Programs
To raise funds for its free programs of support and education for people with cancer and their families, The Wellness Community is collecting new and used books. - June 15, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Student Plans Eagle Scout Project to Benefit Foster Care Children
Boy Scout Delivers Camping Trunks for Hillsides Summer Camp - June 13, 2009 - Hillsides
7 Promotions, Inc. Walks for the March of Dimes - March of Babies
Hiring managers and nine team members of 7 Promotions, Inc. decided to participate in March for Babies – a 6 mile walk put together by the March of Dimes. The money 7 Promotions, Inc. team members raised supports programs in Westchester county communities that help mothers have healthy,... - June 13, 2009 - 7 Promotions, Inc.
Kelly Media Group Announces Media Buying Promotion for TV, Radio, Billboard and Newspaper Advertising
Kelly Media Group, a global full-service advertising agency, announced a new media buying promotion in which they are offering free telephone marketing services for companies in US and UK that commit to one of their airtime buying packages. The airtime buying promotion includes all media buying plans for television, radio, billboard or print newspaper ads. The free phone services will include marketing tools like voice broadcasting and (IVR) interactive voice response. - June 12, 2009 - Kelly Media Group
Solar Power System Available to One Qualifying Non-Profit
Greater Los Angeles secular 501(c)(3) organizations may submit qualifying information to receive a grant of solar power equipment for their building. - June 12, 2009 - Sunny Hill Energy
Sign Up to Play in the Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic and Automatically Qualify to Win a $700 Golf Ready Prize Package
Sign up by July 1st to play in the 3rd Annual Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic and automatically qualify to win a $700 Golf Ready Prize Package. - June 12, 2009 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Balfour Beatty Construction Completes Pro-Bono Services Services for Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial
Balfour Beatty Construction recently completed pro-bono construction services on the Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial. Located on the north end of Trinity Park along West 7th Street in Fort Worth, the memorial was dedicated on June 5, 2009. The dedication marked the culmination of 15... - June 11, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Celebs Bag Green Beauty with Beautorium
At two recent star-studded events, celebs received Beautorium's “I am a natural bag,” fair-trade burlap bag. - June 11, 2009 - Beautorium
GVI Launches a Full House of Volunteer Options in South Africa
South Africa has always proved to be a popular destination with incredible scenery, stunning wildlife – and now with a wide range of volunteering programs from Global Vision International (GVI) – it now has the options for the conscious traveler. - June 11, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Counterpart International Awarded 5-Year Funding Agreement by USAID for Civil Society Strengthening Programs
Counterpart International (Counterpart) announced today that it received a five-year Cooperative Agreement from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement the “Global Civil Society Strengthening” program. The Leader with Associates (LWA) will provide... - June 11, 2009 - Counterpart International
WomenBuild™ 2009 Kick-Off Raises Wall on Minneapolis Home
Redefining the phrase "break a nail," several hundred women will descend on a South Minneapolis home this summer with power tools in hand as part of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s (TCHFH) WomenBuild™ project. To celebrate the accomplishments of local women in addressing poverty housing, Governor Tim Pawlenty has declared June 15 WomenBuild™ in Minnesota. - June 10, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Chicago Movers All My Sons Moving and Storage Sponsor the Special Olympics of Illinois
This Chicago Moving Company supports local charities. - June 10, 2009 - All My Sons
Helping Yourself by Helping Others
Quit smoking, help children. - June 10, 2009 - WorldQuitSmoking
National Portrait Gallery Embraces Mobile Technology
London Museum is Now One of Several UK Cultural Institutions Using Mobile Tours. - June 10, 2009 - Guide by Cell
Custom Motorcycle Company Applauded for Helping Charities
Demon's Cycle Inc. have been recently thanked for their involvement in charities to help children in local communities and across the country. By donating and sponsoring charities including cancer and diabetes charities, Demon's Cycle Inc. are reaching out to children and achieve real results, for real people. - June 10, 2009 - Demon's Cycle Inc.
Ad2 MIAMI Reveals Public-Service Ad Campaign to Benefit StandUp for Kids & Its Efforts to Help South Florida’s Homeless Youth
On Saturday, June 13, Ad2 MIAMI, the young professionals’ branch of Greater Miami’s Advertising Federation, will reveal an emotional, yet effective public-service ad campaign this summer for the non-profit StandUp For Kids, an organization that helps the homeless youth and at-risk teens. - June 10, 2009 - Miami International University of Art & Design
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation, 1st Lupus Organization Ever Selected as Charity Partner for ING New York City Marathon
The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation has been selected as an official charity for the ING New York City Marathon 2009, making it the first lupus organization ever to host a team in this famous race that has a broadcast reach to more than 300 million people worldwide. The Foundation currently has 25 openings for runners to participate in their “Team Life Without Lupus.” - June 09, 2009 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
KnaEco International Offering Virtual Customized and Cost-Effective Services to Nonprofits
KnaEco International, Inc. is offering a virtual customized consultancy to nonprofits nationwide that are being impacted by the economic downturn. Services range from grant writing, community-based research, collaborations, nonprofit business development, marketing, and advocacy services on Capitol... - June 09, 2009 - KNAECO International, Inc.
Lansing Community College, Going for World Record to Raise Money for Local Kids
Lansing Community College and Culinary Professor Chef Nick are attempting to break the world record for the largest slab of fudge. Proceeds from the sale of the fudge go to support kids in need. Please help support this great cause, order your fudge today at www.candyrecord.com. - June 08, 2009 - Lansing Community College record event
Dozens of U.N. Groups, NGOs and Tech Companies Join BluMail to Provide “Make-A-Difference” Internet Portal for Developing Nations
Leading UN groups, NGOs, nonprofits and tech firms join BluMail as alliance members to make a difference in the lives of millions of people in developing nations. Launched in the fall of 2008 at the UN with support from UN groups and the Cisco Foundation, BluMail provides free e-mail accounts, educational content, employment leads, and information on entrepreneurship, networking, mentoring, and volunteering to individuals in developing countries who are new to using the Internet. - June 06, 2009 - BluMail
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Marks Impact of 25 Years of Service to Region
Foundation makes $25,000 anniversary grants to 25 nonprofit organizations in region. - June 05, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
S.H.E. Supports Local Women’s Causes with Multi-Media Gallery Event: Renowned Pastry Chef to Unveil New Confections at Fundraiser
S.H.E. – Survive, Heal, Empower – will host a fundraiser for underserved women and female survivors at the Ven Sherrod Gallery, 1906. S. Halsted St., in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood at 6 p.m., Saturday, July 20. The event will feature music of Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan, and the unveiling of a new line of confections, "Sweet & Naro" by renowned pastry chef Alissa Narow. - June 04, 2009 - S.H.E. - Survive, Heal, Empower
MCT Donates $1 Million in Scholarships to Chicago Area Students
Magnus Charitable Trust has chosen the recipients of its 2009 Scholarship and will be hosting a celebratory event for the 2004 and 2009 Scholarship recipients and their Mentors on June 27, 2009. - June 04, 2009 - Magnus Charitable Trust
Nonprofit Health Clinic Faced Tough Times Now Celebrates 4th Anniversary and Continues to Serve Uninsured
The Charlotte Volunteers in Medicine Health Clinic, (CVIM), that serves uninsured population, celebrates it's 4th year of service in March. Despite hard economic times, the uninsured population continues to be served. - June 03, 2009 - The Charlotte Volunteers in Medicine Clinic
4th Annual Salem Vegan Food Drive Launches for 2009, Donate Throughout June
This year's annual Salem Vegan Food Drive, a 100-percent vegan charity food drive that actively engages the entire city of Salem, Massachusetts, each June, requesting residents to make their charitable food donations vegan, officially launched in Salem on June 1, and will run throughout the month. - June 03, 2009 - Salem Vegan Society
ARISE Helps Florida’s Juvenile Justice Staff Master the Art of Staff Training
ARISE Master Life Skills Certification gives participants the knowledge and confidence they need to become leaders and teach others how to conduct two-day life skills facilitator training. - June 03, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
The Society of Education Consultants Calls for Input from Education Consultants Into New 'Exploratorium' Service Under Development
The Society of Education Consultants is developing a new service designed to provide a distilled source of critical information to SEC members. The SEC welcomes contributions to the development stage from practicing education consultants. - June 03, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
West Covina Symphony Orchestra Presents Free "Spirit of America" Concert
The West Covina Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, presents the "Spirit of America" concert on Saturday June 27, 2009 at 7 p.m. The program is presented in cooperation with the West Covina Chamber of Commerce, the City of West Covina, the Covina United Methodist Church and the West Covina United Methodist Church. Music by Dvorak, Gershwin, Albert, Mann, Sousa and Smith will be performed. - June 02, 2009 - West Covina Symphony Orchestra
Nonprofit Fundraisers Personalize Donor Outreach with ResultsPlus 10 from Metafile
Fundraising software enhances success of donor outreach by enabling highest degree of personalization for nonprofit organizations - June 02, 2009 - Metafile
Easter Seals Annual Walk With Me to Raise Funds and Awareness
A Family Event for All Fitness Levels. - June 02, 2009 - Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania
EDSPA Members Address Reproductive Experts on Safe Practices
Recently, in response to the negative press generated by the Octomom and Surrogenesis debacles, the Egg Donation and Surrogacy Professional Association members (“EDSPA”) presented the organization's current status and future plans to a multi-disciplined group of internationally... - June 01, 2009 - EDSPA
New Theatre Company Brings Award Winning Musical, RENT to Chicago Suburbs
Introspect Theatre presents the Broadway musical RENT June 18-27, 2009 at 8 pm Bartlett High School Auditorium, 701 Schick Rd. Bartlett, IL 60120 - June 01, 2009 - Introspect Theatre
The Rotary Club of Westminster East End-to-End Charity Cycle Ride
The Rotary Club of Westminster East is working in partnership with DangerousGround to arrange an 11-day Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle ride. The ride starts at Lands End on 9 September and finishes in John O’ Groats on the 19th. The ride is open to all Rotarians and the hope... - May 31, 2009 - Rotary Club of Westminster East
Pakistan's Host Families on Brink of Their Own Displacement, World Vision Warns
*Culture of hospitality pushed to its limits as communities provide refuge for hundreds of thousands fleeing violence *Hosts selling assets and sharing everything they have, risking extreme poverty and their own displacement *A host villager agonizes, "It will be easier to die than to ask the displaced to leave." - May 30, 2009 - World Vision US
Prophet Bryant William Hewitt, from Broadway to Rock N Roll Promoter to Homeless to Leader in Ministry
National ministry through blessed sponsorship program and with experienced media and entertainment ties, makes movement to change the lives of the homeless nation wide. - May 29, 2009 - mcn ministries
Laurie Green to Receive Board of Governor's Award
Laurie Green to receive Board of Governor's Award for her countless hours of community service with a local rape crisis center. - May 29, 2009 - Laurie Green
Kelsey Smith Foundation Awards 2nd Kelsey Smith Memorial Scholarship to Shawnee Mission West Senior
Greg and Missey Smith awarded the 2nd Kelsey Smith Memorial Scholarship to Bruce Georgiana, a Shawnee Mission West High School Senior. - May 29, 2009 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
USAID Funded Turkmen Governmental Delegation Study Tour to U.S.
An official Turkmen government delegation has recently returned from a 7-day study tour in the United States sponsored by USAID under the Local Government Strengthening Program and implemented by Counterpart International and the Urban Institute. The delegation was comprised of the Director of the... - May 28, 2009 - Counterpart International