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.
NetHope Expands Membership, Attracts New Foundation & Continued Private Sector Support
Tech-Focused International NGO Collaboration Welcomes Ashoka; Announces New Support from the Rockefeller Foundation and Microsoft. - November 08, 2008 - NetHope
Organization Gathers Sleeping Bags for the Homeless
Over the next 38 days, HelpKeepWarm.org is rallying to collect thousands of sleeping bags to distribute directly to homeless people by teaming up with existing outreach programs during mid-December. - November 07, 2008 - HelpKeepWarm.org
Kids Declare “Wednesday is TS Day!”
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's Grassroots Campaign Empowers Kids and Families to Fight Tourette Syndrome Stigma. - November 07, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
National MS Society New Jersey Metro Chapter Looking for People to Join the Movement
Registration is now open for Multiple Sclerosis Society walk and bike fundraisers. Mid Jersey and North Jersey MS Chapters merged to create one bigger and better New Jersey Metro Chapter. - November 07, 2008 - National Multiple Sclerosis Society New Jersey Metro Chapter
Fundraising Becomes More Fun and Successful with Unique & Attractive Products
The Creative Idea Shop™ just launched a fundraising program featuring a selection of their successful line of themed Popcorn Greetings®. Themes range from generic occasions to holiday and patriotic greetings. - November 06, 2008 - The Creative Idea Shop
Elizabeth Bublitz, Owner and Creator of Pawfriendly Landscapes, Has Created a Charity on Behalf of BoBo, a Yorkshire Terrier Who Died Due to Horrific Abuse
Elizabeth Bublitz, Lori and Jack Cavanaugh have created a fund in memory of BoBo, a Yorkshire Terrier who died of abuse by his owner, Tanya Martin. The memorial is called BoBo's Legacy at www.BoBoslegacy.com - November 06, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Indiana Appear on "Connecting Your Passion"
Josette Rider, Executive Director, of Big Brothers Big Sisters was the guest on Connecting Your Passion Public Access show hosted by Joe Dager of Business901. The show will air on November 11th @ 9:00 AM. On this show, Katie Papagianis, a Big Sister, and H. Joe Cohen, the Board President... - November 05, 2008 - Business901.com
New Braunfels Downtown Rotary Gives Hope Hospice $10,000
Children with unaddressed grief issues are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and negative behaviors. Hope Hospice’s free community programs for children’s grief are getting big support from the New Braunfels Downtown Rotary Club. - November 05, 2008 - Hope Hospice
Banker Provides Guide to Long-Lasting Volunteer Success - Five Rules for a Successful Volunteer Program
Jesse Torres, bank president, lifelong volunteer and recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, today provided to nonprofit organizations, the five rules to maintaining long-lasting volunteer participation. “A common complaint I hear repeatedly among program directors and... - November 05, 2008 - Jesse Torres
Ubuntu Now Partners Up with Sonke Gender Justice to Target Rape and HIV/AIDS in South Africa
Ubuntu Now, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, announced a far reaching partnership with the South African organization Sonke Gender Justice today. Ubuntu Now's main focus area is its "South Africa Project." - November 05, 2008 - Ubuntu Now, Inc.
Duct Tape Marketing Coach to Address Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau FastTrac New Venture Class
The Women’s Enterprise, a division of the Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau, will hold a Duct Tape Marketing presentation in conjunction with their segment of on Market Analysis and Marketing Strategies. This segment is part of the FastTrac New Venture program. This workshop is only available... - November 04, 2008 - Business901.com
Help Santa Help Kids
A free public event to benefit for Operation: Kid Equip on December 11, 2008. This special event will raise awareness and funds for Operation: Kid Equip, an organization that provides free school supply kits to low-income and poor children in Southeastern Michigan in September and January of each year. - November 03, 2008 - Operation: Kid Equip
Youth Services Bureau of Huntington County Appears on "Connecting Your Passion"
Ron Louth and Ryan Beeching, Program Coordinators of Youth Services Bureau of Huntington County were guests on Connecting Your Passion Public Access show hosted by Joe Dager of Business901. The show will air on November 4th at 9:00 AM. This is a bi-monthly program that is hosted on the Fort Wayne... - November 02, 2008 - Business901.com
Hope Hospice Quilts Go on Tour
Hope Hospice is celebrating National Hospice Month with a series of City Proclamations and a tour of its famous quilts. - November 02, 2008 - Hope Hospice
The Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Celebrates 35 Years
A Generous Woman’s Legacy Gives $90 Million in Grants… so Far. - October 31, 2008 - Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation
Walking Tall: A Conversation with Peggy O'Neill
November 15th Young Women’s Leadership Forum. “Walking Tall: A Conversation with Peggy O’neill.” Saturday, November 15th 2008 9:00-11:30AM Marina Village- Terrace Room 1936 Quivira Way San Diego, CA 92109 Details and registration at www.jdfleadership.org Since February of... - October 31, 2008 - Jenna Druck Foundation
21st Annual Crozier Gala Committee Inspired to Serve - Major Catholic Community Foundation Fundraiser Kicks Off
The Valley’s premier Catholic social event, the 21st annual Crozier Gala will be held May 2, 2009, at the Arizona Biltmore. Raising funds to support the work of the Catholic Community Foundation, it is the result of long-term planning by a volunteer Gala Committee. The Committee gathered Sept. - October 30, 2008 - Catholic Community Foundation
The Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, Inc. Announces 2009 Date for A Toast to the Triangle™
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities (www.tammylynncenter.org), has announced the 2009 date for 24th annual A Toast to the Triangle™. The event is scheduled for March 8th at North Carolina State University’s McKimmon Center in Raleigh. - October 30, 2008 - A Toast To The Triangle
International Affairs Council Announces North Carolina’s 2009 American Marshall Memorial Fellows
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.ianc.org), has announced the 2009 North Carolina Marshall Memorial Fellows (MMF) given by the German Marshall Fund of the United States. The 2009 American Marshall Memorial Fellows will each spend 23 days in Europe... - October 30, 2008 - International Affairs Council
InStepp, Inc. Wins JobLink Community Partner Award
InStepp Inc was awarded the JobLink Community Partner of the Year award at the Durham JobLink Career Center Annual Recognition Ceremony at Durham City Hall on Thursday, October 16, 2008. County Commissioner Reverend Michael Page presented the award to InStepp in recognition of its efforts to help... - October 29, 2008 - InStepp, Inc.
Business Expert Webinars Delivers Its 100th Business eLearning Training Session
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, achieved a major milestone today when they delivered their 100th for-fee webinar. “I am proud of this significant BEW accomplishment. I'm not aware of any other program that has delivered 100 for-fee webinars in this... - October 28, 2008 - Business Expert Webinars
Bob’s BMW Ultimate Bike Raffle Raises More Than $100,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and Its Ride for Kids®
Bob’s BMW is proud to announce the results of the fundraising efforts by the dealership and its customers in support of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids® event in Columbia, MD. After the Baltimore/DC Ride for Kids® was held on September 21st, Bob Henig, avid... - October 28, 2008 - Bob's BMW Motorcycles
Rescue Help for Homeless Dogs and Cats in Georgia Comes from New Hampshire
New Hampshire website development firm Bogart Computing creates free website for Dawson County Humane Society. - October 28, 2008 - Bogart Computing, LLC
MMI Associates, Inc. Senior Account Executive Named 24th Annual A Toast To The Triangle Publicity Chair
Ryal Curtis Aids Charity Through Publicity Committee. - October 26, 2008 - MMI
Kim Parrish to Present at National Workshop Tour for Miss America's Outstanding Teen
Kim Parrish, of the Kim Parrish Collection on HSN and former Miss West Virginia, will be a presenter at the Miss America's Oustanding Teen and Dolphin Entertainment workshop series. - October 25, 2008 - Miss America's Oustanding Teen
Festival of Trees to Benefit Friends of Caroline Hospice Celebrating 20 Years of Successful Fundraising
Monday: Opening Reception, Charles L. Brown Activity Center (formerly the Greene Street Gym), 6:30 - 9pm, Tuesday - Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - October 24, 2008 - Festival of Trees Beaufort
Community Foundation for Livingston County Awards $10,000 Grant to Livingston County Habitat for Humanity
Endowment to be Used to Help with the expansion of the Home Center (ReStore). - October 23, 2008 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Penta Cares Charity Golf Day Raises Over $36,000 for Fight Against Diabetes
Penta Dynamic Solutions, a boutique event planning agency based in downtown Manhattan, hosted the Penta Cares Second Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, October 6th with proceeds benefiting the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The Outing, held at the Lido Golf Club in Lido Beach, NY, honored... - October 23, 2008 - Penta Dynamic Solutions
Autism Support Network Launches, Offers Free Online Support Community
Thousands around the world already connecting, sharing guidance and help at www.AutismSupportNetwork.com. - October 22, 2008 - Autism Support Network
The Child Health Site Funds Clean Water System for Cambodian Hospital
GreaterGood.org and The Child Health Site is pleased to announce the gift of $8,370 to the nonprofit A Child’s Right. This gift will be used to install one clean water system as well as construction for a clean water station at Angkor Hospital for Children in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The... - October 22, 2008 - GreaterGood
NiRo Couture Ribbon Cutting & Launch Party
NiRo Design Center, located at 241 Asylum Street in the heart of downtown Hartford, is proud to announce its one-year Anniversary and the Grand Opening of its new store front counterpart, NiRo Couture on October 24, 2008. - October 21, 2008 - NiRo Couture
TargetX Honors Albright College with the 2nd Annual "X Award" for Excellence in Student Recruiting
College marketing firm TargetX has recognized Albright College for its innovative and integrated recruiting communications program aimed at telling the school's story through the people who know it best -- its students and faculty. - October 21, 2008 - TargetX
Honors Banquet and Auction for People Living with Disabilities
The First Annual Honors Banquet and Silent Auction will benefit the ongoing work of The Invisible Disabilities Advocate® (IDA). IDA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which provides encouragement, support, and assistance to people who are touched by chronic illness, pain and injury. Please help support IDA by attending this evening of inspiration and hope. - October 19, 2008 - The Invisible Disabilities Advocate
Veterinarians Serving Pets of the Homeless
Feeding Pets of the Homeless awarded grants to seven veterinarians to treat and vaccinate pets of the homeless in their communities. Dr. Kevin Stoothoff, South Ocala Animal Clinic, Ocala, Florida will implement a pilot program in the area. “I am excited to apply for this grant. Our... - October 19, 2008 - Feeding Pets of the Homeless
Fitting the World Into a Box: Branding "Collaboration" to Enable First-of-Its-Kind Global Alliance. The Creative Minds at Jungle [8] Aim to Change the World
jungle [8] provided (gratis) brand development services to The Global Summit, creating their brand platform, brand messaging, and identity. In keeping with the guiding principles of the company, jungle [8] founder and principal, Lainie Liberti, annually welcomes pro bono work for non-profits that feature unique social and environmental consciousness. - October 18, 2008 - Jungle 8
Chabads Got Talent Telethon Show
‘Chabads Got Talent’ Invites Auditions for Chanukah Telethon ‘Chabads Got Talent’ is open to all ages and invites the community to audition variety acts, worthy to be presented on the Chanukah Telethon Dec. 14th, 2008. This 16th Annual Chanukah Telethon, will feature a... - October 17, 2008 - Chabad of Mineola
Employers Rx Founder Bruce Silver is Featured on the South Florida Business Report, Segment Will Focus on Ways to Reduce Small Business Costs
Bruce Silver, Founder of employee management and HR Outsourcing consulting firm Employers Rx LLC will discuss how small business owners can greatly reduce the cost of employee administration, benefits and compliance. He is featured on this week’s edition of “The South Florida Business Report” airing on WPEC-CBS Channel 12 on Saturday October 18th at 12:00 noon. Employers will learn how to provide affordable health care, and take control of their HR administration and compliance issues. - October 17, 2008 - Employers Rx LLC
The Lorenzo Jackson Foundation to Host Its First Annual Benefit Gala for High School Students Living with HIV and AIDS
3-D Platform Client The Lorenzo Jackson Foundation is Raising Awareness Towards Its Mission on Monday November 19, 2008 from 6-8pm at the Rush Arts Gallery in New York City. - October 17, 2008 - 3-D Platform
The Bush Cares Project Hosts Financial Literacy Conference for Veterans
The Bush Cares Project is Hosting the 1st Annual Basic Civilian Training Conference on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the United Way CRC (50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77007). The Goal of the Conference is to Support the Transition of Veterans from the Military to Civilian Life. Every Veteran Underwent Basic Combat Training When They Volunteered for Military Service. The Bush Cares Project is offering them Basic Civilian Training; the Training They Should Receive When They Depart From the Military. - October 17, 2008 - The Bush Cares Project
The CHILL Program Scholarship Fund
This new incentive scholarship and music program, will help bring new jobs and classes in inner city communities so students can learn discipline, how to read music, play musial instruments, sharpen their skills, treat others with dignity and respect instead of being truant and getting into trouble. - October 17, 2008 - DON ALESANTE MUSIC GROUP LLC.
Boston Charitable Irish Society’s Silver Key to be Awarded to Thomas P. O'Neill Iii, Maureen and John Connolly, and Neil Hurley
Annual Awards Reception Thursday, October 30 at Massachusetts Historical Society. - October 16, 2008 - Charitable Irish Society
Stardust Children's Foundation Furthers Empowerment of Children
Stardust Children's Foundation, Inc. announces the global introduction of its children's empowerment programs. The Foundation believes that teaching children to follow their dreams, live on purpose, and hold an attitude of success and perseverance brings extensive positive changes around the world. - October 16, 2008 - Stardust Children's Foundation, Inc.
A Big Texas Welcome Home
Tillman Troops.org™ Announces December 14th “A Big Texas Welcome Home” Event with Northwest Forest Conference Center to Honor Houston Area U.S. Service Members. - October 16, 2008 - Tillman Troops
NSGCD Honors Volunteers at National Conference Over 120 Chronic Disorganization Professionals Gathered in September
The National Study Group On Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD) honored members for their service to the organizing industry at its Fall Conference, “Gateway to New Frontiers,” in St. Louis, Missouri in September. Over 120 professional organizers and related professionals from around the... - October 16, 2008 - National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization
Spare Some for Autism to Host Corporate Cup Challenge Golf Tournament
Autism organization seeks sponsors for inaugural golf tournament. - October 16, 2008 - Spare Some for Autism
Speaking of Women’s Health Honors Lori Lee
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and CEO of Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC (www.aestheticmedicalpro.com), has announced that Lori Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, was recognized as the... - October 16, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Detroit Auto Dealers Association’s Charitable Foundation Fund Surpasses 100 Grants
Landmark moment embodies larger goal of lasting giving through permanent endowment. - October 16, 2008 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Engeye Health Clinic and Union College Partnership Sends Two Union College Graduates to Uganda
Becky Broadwin and Stephen Po-Chedley Will Spend Eight Months Working at the Engeye Health Clinic in Ddegeya Village, Uganda. - October 15, 2008 - Engeye
Philanthrocapitalism Steps to the Forefront as Not for Profits Face Ever-Greater Demands
Announcement: Charity Group created its first service offering, CharityChex™, to facilitate partnerships between retail businesses and charitable organizations. - October 15, 2008 - Charity Group, LLC
Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Names Carolina Winners
Mary Cantando, one of the key coordinators for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, announced the award winners for the event held on Oct. 7 at the Blake Hotel. Finalists were asked to deliver a business pitch to women entrepreneurs, judges and... - October 15, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business