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.

Community Foundation for Livingston County Awards More Than $5,000 to Pinckney Community Schools

The Community Foundation for Livingston County awarded a grant of $5,125 to Pinckney Community Schools to support the continuation of an orchestra education program and annual side-by-side concert with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. This grant will enable student musicians the opportunity to... - March 28, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

DonorPerfect Enables Automated Workflows in Fundraising Software with SmartActions

SofterWare has introduced new and exclusive technology called SmartActions, which provides automated business rules for nonprofits using DonorPerfect Online, their web-based fundraising software. - March 27, 2009 - SofterWare

Non-Profits Raising Donations in Tough Economic Times

In these tough economic times non-profit organizations are battling to raise much needed donations, but the organization ...For A Cause, a registered 501(c)(3) organization itself, is trying to make things a little easier, and at no cost to other organizations. - March 27, 2009 - For A Cause

Artwork Contest Lets Winning Kids Contribute to the Charity of their Choice

Children can learn about the international benefits of charitable giving by participating in ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com’s “Kids n’ Charity” greeting card design event. - March 26, 2009 - ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com

Dean Ogan Named to Executive Committee of Swing Fore a Cure

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has been named to the executive committee of the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure. Rocky Top Hospitality is a sponsor of the annual golf tournament, which raises funds for the American Cancer Society. - March 26, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Sending Out an S.O.S. - Message in a Bottle: Eternal Youth Empire Highlights National Foster Care Month by Celebrating Children and the Young at Heart

National Foster Care month happens May and now is the time to shine a spotlight on several worthy causes that champion children as well as the inner child in us all. Read on to find out how to make any talented child’s dream come true for free, especially yours. - March 25, 2009 - Eternal Youth Empire

California Tow Truck Association Announces 2009 State Officers Elected

The California Tow Truck Association is pleased to announce the following individuals were elected to serve as Officers of the Association during the CTTA Board of Directors meeting held in Sacramento, CA in February 2009. Elected to serve as the Association President James Kruger, Expertow, Inc.,... - March 24, 2009 - California Tow Truck Association

Worldcheaper: Into Charities All Over the World

Worldcheaper have decided to donate $5 to a worthy charity for every air ticket bought at www.worldcheaper.com. They’re doing this because they care, because they love, because they hope for a better tomorrow for all man. - March 24, 2009 - WayBy.com

Nonprofits Still Successful with Direct Mail Despite Economy

With the right message, mailing list and cost savings measures in place, nonprofits can be successful with direct mail fundraising even in a tough economy. - March 23, 2009 - Step by Step Fundraising

Global Projects Elects Karolyn Hart as Vice Chair

Detroit NonProfit Elects Windsor Ontario Native to Board of Directors. - March 22, 2009 - Global Projects for Hope, Help and Healing

Activists Return to Darfur Despite Danger

For 10 consecutive days, Stop Genocide Now’s I-ACT program (interactive-activism) will connect you with the faces and lives of Darfur refugees who escaped genocide in their homeland. Watch live videos from the field team, read journal entries and add your comments, take action daily and change the way the world responds to genocide. - March 22, 2009 - Stop Genocide Now

Free Search Engine Optimisation & SEO for UK Charities Announced by SEO Consult

SEO Consult, the UK’s leading Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) company, have today announced that they will provide free SEO services to UK charities in order to help them raise their online profile. SEO Consult is offering free website optimisation services to the first five registered... - March 20, 2009 - SEO.co.uk

Kindle: Better as a Noun or a Verb? The Answer is Both as Lady Hosts the Eternal Flame on Amazon's eBook Reader

Many have heard of Kindle - the revolutionary eBook reading device helmed by Amazon. How many know it is also a verb, meaning to "start a fire" or "illuminate"? To mark the discovery of their beloved's death, a lady uses Kindle both as a noun and a verb - to keep the eternal flame of love burning. - March 20, 2009 - Eternal Youth Empire

California Sports Hall of Fame Induction, 2009

When: Induction Dinner will take place on March 22nd, 2009 at 5pm Where: Pacific Palms Resort, One Industry Hills Pkwy, Industry, CA 91744 Who: The California Sports Hall of Fame (CSHOF) 2009 class includes sports legends: Rosey Grier, Ann Meyers Drysdale, Steve Garvey, Jim Murray, Nike Powell and Karch Kiraly. - March 20, 2009 - California Sports Hall Of Fame

Announcing the 2009 Campaign for the Dr. William J. Harvey III, Memorial

Prudence Harvey, an artist and one time Philadelphia business owner, is launching the 2009 campaign to raise awareness and funds for the Dr. William J. Harvey III, Memorial (Harvey Memorial). The non-profit group, founded in honor her late husband, is focused on supporting the 109-year-old... - March 20, 2009 - Dr. William J. Harvey, III Memorial

Local Trucking Club Gives Back to High School Students

Avee Street Blockers has agreed to donate their time and vehicles to students from South Gwinnett High School and other area schools on prom night. - March 19, 2009 - Xtra Pair of Hands, LLC

David Spade Joins with Operation Helmet to Help Protect Our Troops

Hats - or helmets - off to David Spade. The Rules of Engagement star teams up with Operation Helmet to provide 3,000 blast- and impact-protecting helmet pads to U.S. combat troops. - March 19, 2009 - Operation Helmet

Bagpipe and Drum Competition at the 14th Annual Scottish Games Gathering

Residents of the normally peaceful Bakersfield College adjacent neighborhoods might think they are deep in the Scottish Highlands Saturday morning April 4th, even catching a glimpse of kilted pipers and drummers, confirming the haunting sounds of the highlands they thought they only imagined in... - March 19, 2009 - Kern County Scottish Society

Success in Recession Through Moore Motivation

Daniel Moore is the founder and president of Moore Motivation. With the release of his new book "The 10 Affirmations of Motivation," he has taken the speaking industry by storm. - March 18, 2009 - Moore Motivation

Dream Village Launches Saved by the Well; US Kids Participate in World Water Week

Dream Village launches March 20, 2009 as a kick-off to World Water Week (March 22-28). Their first book, Saved by the Well, discusses the global water crisis in a way that is accessible, entertaining, and inspiring for any child. One need only speak to the teachers, scout leaders, and community... - March 18, 2009 - Dream Village

WorkSmart Announces Pro Bono Services for Wake County Meals on Wheels

WorkSmart, a leading provider of Information Technology services and solutions in North Carolina, has announced that the company provided pro bono services at Wake County’s Meals on Wheels Fat Tuesday benefit. The event, held Tuesday, February 24th at the Raleigh Convention Center, raised... - March 18, 2009 - WorkSmart

Local Goodwill CEO, Tom Feurig, Earns National Recognition

Tom Feurig, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, has been awarded the coveted P.J. Trevethan Award from Goodwill Industries International. The award was announced at Goodwill Industries International’s Conference of Executives in Santa Fe, NM. The P.J. Trevethan... - March 18, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.

Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda Establishes Partnerships with Ugandan Ministry of Health, Uganda CARES, FINCA International and RHSP

Dr. Carlos Elguero Joins Engeye Health Clinic's Board of Directors - March 16, 2009 - Engeye

Tourette Syndrome and Other Disabilities in the Workplace: Know Your Rights

Informative webinar on March 18 from New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome - March 15, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

BBB Explains Stimulus Package Benefits for Small-Business Owners

Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina is offering a summary of benefits that may be available to small-business owners as a result of the recent passing of $787 billion economic stimulus plan. - March 15, 2009 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina

The Endeavor for Hope Foundation Brings in World-Renowned DJs Pete Tong and Deadmau5 to Help Support African Cause & Hosts V.I.P. Fundraiser Celebrating Africa & Music

The Endeavor for Hope Foundation (“The EFHF”), a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity has just confirmed that legendary DJ, Pete Tong* and chart-topping electronic music ingénue Deadmau5, will make special appearances at their Invite-Only V.I.P. Charity Event on Friday,... - March 13, 2009 - The Endeavor For Hope Foundation

ARISE to Hold Critical Life Skills Instructor Certification Training in Sanford, FL

ARISE Life Skills Instructors learn how to conduct interactive group discussions and exciting activities with at-risk juvenile offenders, creating a mentoring relationship between juvenile justice staff and the young people in their care. ARISE Foundation will conduct its powerful ARISE two-day... - March 13, 2009 - ARISE Foundation

Betterdaze(TM) Hypnosis Publishes New Book Critical of Scientology

Following its business plan that, in part, is to publish “on-topic/related subject articles and books,” Betterdaze(TM) Hypnosis recently published its first book, Hollywood, Satanism, Scientology, and Suicide by American author and professional hypnotist, Jerry Staton. Mr. Staton... - March 12, 2009 - Betterdaze Hypnosis

Lupus Research Institute Advocacy Results in Congressional Funding of New National Lupus Health Education Program

As a result of long term advocacy outreach by the Lupus Research Institute (LRI) National Coalition, today President Obama signed legislation appropriating $1 million in new funding for a national lupus health education program for healthcare providers. The education program will be led by the... - March 12, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute

Invisible Children Releases New Film in Preparation for World Event

Invisible Children, a media-based organization dedicated to ending Africa’s longest-running war has released their latest and most controversial film to date, ‘The Rescue of Joseph Kony’s Child Soldiers’, in a radical bid to mobilize the international community to seek... - March 12, 2009 - Invisible Children

Nine Leading Biomass Companies Form Biomass Thermal Energy Council

A group of nine leading biomass companies has formed the Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC), a non-profit association dedicated to advancing the use of biomass for heat and other thermal energy applications. The founding members of BTEC include biomass fuel producers, appliance manufacturers and... - March 12, 2009 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council

1,200 Guests Help Raise $188,100 at 24th Annual A Toast to the Triangle

Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, announced today that $188,100 was raised at the 24th annual A Toast to the Triangle™. More than1, 200 guests attended the Center’s signature fundraising event held March 8. A Toast to the Triangle... - March 12, 2009 - A Toast To The Triangle

MADD Honoring Law Enforcement and Civilians

MADD continues the campaign to eliminate drunk driving. - March 11, 2009 - Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Long Island

Global Water Announces a New Project in Guatemala Aimed at Eliminating Water Shortages

Global Water has just recently announced their launching of a new project aimed at eliminating Water Scarcity and Water Shortages in Santa Apolonia, Guatemala. - March 10, 2009 - Global Water

Purchase ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ Tickets Under Code “NEXT” and Help Support Local Non-Profit, NextStep Recycling

On March 28 & 29 the 30th Anniversary Tour of the 1978 Tony Award Winning Best Musical, “Ain’t Misbehavin,” will be performing at the Hult Center in Eugene. With every ticket purchase, using the discount code “NEXT,” $1.00 will be donated to Eugene non-profit, NextStep Recycling. - March 08, 2009 - NextStep Recycling

Grossman Design Associates Builds Online Home for Family Strengths

Design and branding firm expands strategy to reach families in need, online - March 08, 2009 - Grossman Design Associates

Got Coaching? Try Coaching for Commitment - Rare Author-Led Public Workshop Scheduled

Cindy Coe and Dr. Amy Zehnder, Authors of Coaching for Commitment (C4C™), Ed. 3 (John Wiley & Sons, 2007) and co-owners of InsideOut Discovery™, Inc. (IOD™) are hosting a rare public offering of their popular coach-training program on April 7 & 8 in Pueblo, CO. Deadline to register is March 27th. Info pack and registration form attached to this (pr.com) press release. - March 07, 2009 - InsideOut Discovery, Inc.

DVD Association is Now the International Digital Media Alliance

20 Yr-Old Non-profit DVDA Continues Traditions while Expanding Mission and Scope as IDMA. - March 07, 2009 - International Digital Media Alliance

Web 2.0 Series of Seminars for Pittsburgh Non-Profits

Pittsburgh area non-profit organizations are invited to attend a three-part series on Web 2.0, including website design, online donation tools, and E-mail marketing. - March 05, 2009 - ClicksToMySite.com

The Washington Network Inc. Promotes Heather Crane to Vice President of Operations

The Washington Network Inc., a provider of computer networks and telephone systems for Washington-area businesses and associations, today announced the promotion of Heather Crane to vice president of operations. “Perhaps her most valuable asset is ability to understand our clients and their needs,” says The Washington Network President Rick Endres. - March 05, 2009 - The Washington Network Inc.

March 4th Declared “Gentlemen, Hug Your Bride” Day by Michelle’s Angels Foundation

On March 4, 2009 on the anniversary of Michelle Renee Knoll’s death, that spirit of support will come full circle as Michelle’s Angels Foundation presents its first annual “Gentlemen, Hug Your Bride” Day. - March 04, 2009 - Michelle’s Angels Foundation, Inc.

BBB Warns of Tax Schemes

The Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina is warning consumers to be on the lookout for scams during the 2009 tax season. - March 04, 2009 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina

North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Celebrates Inaugural Veterinarians’ Day at the Capitol

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (www.ncvma.org), a professional association of veterinarians, will be hosting its inaugural Veterinarians’ Day Wednesday, March 4 at the Legislative Building located at 16 W. Jones St. The event will bring together professional... - March 04, 2009 - North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association

New Toast Podcast Features Interview with Ań

Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the release of a podcast interview with Vi Chuong, the special events coordinator for the Cary-based restaurant Ań. Ań has signed as one of many outstanding local restaurants... - March 04, 2009 - A Toast To The Triangle

Park West Foundation® Honors Anti-Violence Activist and Youth Mentor Weusi Olusola

Detroit Pistons, George Blaha and others to participate in tribute/fundraising event to assist with cancer treatment. - March 04, 2009 - Park West Gallery

End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Mugs - for World Malaria Day 2009

The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) is pleased to introduce the End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Mug in time for World Malaria Day; 25 April 2009. The End Malaria - Blue Ribbon logo is imprinted on the front and back of these beautiful mugs. Limited supplies are available for immediate shipments. - March 03, 2009 - Malaria Foundation International