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.
Goodwill Announces Spring Cleaning "Sweep" Stakes
Donors to Goodwill stores in Southwest Florida have the opportunity to enter the Goodwill Spring "Sweep"stakes every time they donate until May 2, 2009. The Grand Prize winner will receive $500 towards a closet makeover and reorganization from B&B Closets, Inc. - April 01, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Take a Vacation to Ireland This Year and Receive a Tax Deduction
If you are going to take a vacation in 2009, then why not receive a tax deduction at the same time? or the same price or even less than that of a conventional walking, cycling or just a relaxing vacation you can experience Ireland at its best and receive a tax deduction on your 2009 taxes. You can even get in a little exercise if you are so inclined. - March 31, 2009 - For A Cause
West Covina Symphony Orchestra Presents Free "Concert for the Arts"
The West Covina Symphony, under the direction of Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, presents a "Concert for the Arts" on April 9, 2009 at 7 p.m. The program is a joint production with the West Covina Chamber of Commerce, the City of West Covina and the East Valley Art Association. Music by Rossini, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and Mussorgsky will be performed. - March 31, 2009 - West Covina Symphony Orchestra
52 Countries Vie for the First Annual Consuls' Regatta Trophy as Part of the XXIII Elissa Regatta at the Houston Yacht Club
On Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. vessels with the flags of 52 countries will compete in the first Annual Consuls’ Regatta during the Houston Yacht Club's annual Elissa Regatta. Co-organized by the Houston Junior Chamber (the Jaycees), the Spanish Consulate and the Houston Yacht Club,... - March 31, 2009 - Houston Junior Chamber
The Party Animals Are Heading to Guantanamo Bay
The Party Animals Live will be donating their services beginning April 17, 2009 traveling to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for another Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) tour. The Party Animals Live is a “one stop shop” in providing children entertainment and will be throwing two huge bashes, April 19 and 20 in celebration of "Month of the Military Child." - March 31, 2009 - The Party Animals, LLC
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
Root Capital Announces Launch of Innovative Five-year $63M Growth Capital Campaign: Funding to Significantly Expand Organization’s Impact on Global Poverty
Root Capital announced today that it has launched a comprehensive Growth Capital Campaign that will significantly increase its capacity to serve rural grassroots businesses in developing countries by establishing a sustainable social enterprise and fully self-sufficient lending program by 2013. The... - March 28, 2009 - Root Capital
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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