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.
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Named Company Charity of Choice for Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the organization has been named company charity of choice for Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q (SCNB), North Carolina’s largest barbecue chain restaurant. As SCNB’s... - August 31, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Mother and Child Survival Project Showing Success in the Democratic Republic of Congo
An effort to save the lives of mothers and children in the DR Congo, where maternal and infant mortality rates are among the highest in the world, is showing signs of success. - August 30, 2008 - IMA World Health
Second Life - Monogram Virtua Sponsors 1st Annual Writers Convention and Fundraiser in Cyber Space
Monogram Virtua Sponsors Writers Convention Benefiting the Alzheimer's Association - August 29, 2008 - Monogram Virtua
End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign Engages Families from Lesoma Village in Botswana
Botswana and United States teachers and students are working together with the support of the American Embassy, the Ministry of Health, local government officials, and the Malaria Foundation International (MFI) to engage community leaders and families from the Lesoma Village, Chobe District of Botswana in today’s global fight against malaria. - August 29, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
The HPW Foundation and Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Sponsor 44th Annual Ed Shook Golf Classic
Meredith Morgan, president of the HPW Foundation (www.hpw.com), has announced that Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston and the HPW Foundation will sponsor the 44th Annual Ed Shook Golf Classic. The tournament will take place at North Ridge Country Club, located at 6612 Falls of Neuse Road on... - August 29, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Child Alert Center Charities Announces Broadcast of "Still Missing" in Jacksonville, FL
Child Alert Center Charities (CAC Charities), is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization committed to bringing awareness of missing children to local communities through public television broadcasting. The company's goal is to make the shows available to 24 markets across the United States and help... - August 29, 2008 - Child Alert Center Charities
CharityNet USA Unveils Redesigned Websites with More Features and Expanded Services to Assist Nonprofits
Resources for charities and nonprofit organizations just got easier to find with the launching of the new website for CharityNet USA. The site, which acts as a national "one-stop" portal, is focused on supporting the administrative needs of the nonprofit sector and can be found at... - August 28, 2008 - BizCentral USA
The 7th Annual Big Bad Ball Announces Raffle Ticket Sale
Diane Dennis, event co-chair for the 7th Annual Big Bad Ball (www.bigbadball.com), has announced that tickets for the event’s raffle are now on sale. Prizes include a $10,000 cash prize and his and her watches, valued at $10,000, complements of Fink's Jewelers. Raffle tickets are $50 for one... - August 28, 2008 - Big Bad Ball
Family Relief Fund of Sacramento, CA to Host Formal Charity Ball, September 27, 2008
Family Relief Fund, helping families who have a critically ill child, is holding a Black and White Masquerade event in West Sacramento at the Ramada Plaza on September 27, 2008 from 7-10p.m. Tickets at eventbrite on the net. - August 28, 2008 - Family Relief Fund
NuU Medspa Goes Green to Support Chicago’s Green Tie Ball Chicago’s #1 Charity Event Celebrates Chicago’s Beauty, Saturday, September 13, 2008
NuU Medspa and thousands of other Chicagoans gather to celebrate the efforts of Green Tie Ball, an annual fundraising event that helps raise funds for everything beautiful in Chicago; expressways, gateways, and communities. All proceeds of Green Tie Ball go to Chicago Gateway Green, a non-profit... - August 27, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Medical Billing Software: Netalytics Chooses MPMsoft as Its Medical Billing Software Solutions Partner
Netalytics, a maker of automated clinic systems for addiction treatment facilities has recently chosen MPMsoft as its back-office medical billing software technology. - August 26, 2008 - Medical Billing Software - MPMsoft
Mom and Purple Healthcare Bus Roll Through Ohio
Atlanta mom and attorney Kathie McClure and the VoteHealthcare.org Bandwagon Tour are rolling through Columbus, Athens, Dayton and Toledo this week as part of a National Tour to raise awareness about the millions of Americans who are struggling to find affordable health care. Upcoming Ohio events will include a public forum on August 28th with the American Medical Students Association at Wright State University and the Toledo Labor Day Parade. - August 26, 2008 - VoteHealthcare.org
BCI Aircraft Leasing and Its President, Brian Hollnagel Supports Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Race for the Cure
Chicago-based BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (“BCI”) today announced it‘s partnership with the Chicagoland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in its annual Race for the Cure. - August 25, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust Needs Help for Fundraising
12,000 0.42 Postage Stamps Needed for Fundraising to Help Support The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust programs, Services and Activities. - August 25, 2008 - The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust
Supermodel's Support for RHA Howell Care Center Prompts Compelling Story
The fact that supermodel/actress Shakara Ledard was coming to the RHA Howell River Bend Center in New Bern, NC, enticed a local reporter to attend a small groundbreaking ceremony for the center’s therapeutic greenhouse. But when the New Bern Sun Journal’s Matt Tessnear got there, the... - August 25, 2008 - RHA Howell Care Centers
Edmund Benson, Co-Founder of the Arise Foundation, Celebrates His 79th Birthday by Contributing Over 100 Life Management Books to the International Nonprofit Community
Once labeled a troublemaker and at-risk kid himself, Edmund Benson started the ARISE Foundation in 1986 to teach life skills to youth in the juvenile justice system. Benson is now celebrating his 79th birthday by giving over 100 important books to the international nonprofit community by allowing them to be translated and used under a creative commons license free of charge. - August 24, 2008 - ARISE Foundation
Non-Profits Can Still Make Deadline to Apply for Pro-Bono Advertising
Ad 2 Phoenix, the area's leading networking organization for Young Professionals is seeking a local non-profit organziation to benefit from Pro-Bono Marketing Campaign. - August 24, 2008 - Ad 2 Phoenix
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston North Durham Office Hosts Inaugural Charity "Casino Night"
Bob Howell, manager of the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston North Durham Office (www.hpw.com), has announced that the organization will host the North Durham Charity “Casino Night.” The event, benefiting the HPW Foundation, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston’s... - August 24, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Lieutenant Governor Bev Perdue to Lead Dress for Success Triangle NC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Nonprofit Opening Coincides with Women’s Equality Day. - August 22, 2008 - Dress for Success Triangle NC
Sikhcess™ Launches 'Packages of Love' Campaign in Australia
Sikhcess volunteers in Australia are joining together for a common mission to help others – uniting to collect materials to assemble basic needs hygiene packages to distribute to the homeless across the continent of Australia. - August 22, 2008 - Sikhcess
Second Life - Monogram Virtua Sponsors the Operation Kid Equip Fundraiser in the Virtual World
Monogram Virtua Sponsors Fundraiser in the Virtual World. - August 22, 2008 - Monogram Virtua
The John Brown Entertainment Group and Sugar The Band to Perform at 7th Annual Big Bad Ball
April Mills, co-chair of the 7th Annual Big Bad Ball (www.bigbadball.com), an event to benefit Hospice of Wake County, has announced that the John Brown Entertainment Group and Sugar The Band will perform at the Big Bad Ball on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Capital City Club. The black-tie event will... - August 22, 2008 - Big Bad Ball
Lambda Foundation, Pittsburgh, PA Announces Second 2008 Grant Cycle Recipients
The Lambda Foundation exists to foster for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people - educational, social, cultural, health and artistic projects and programs in the Greater Pittsburgh area through grants and scholarships to organizations and Individuals. The Lambda Foundation was... - August 21, 2008 - Lambda Foundation
Twenty Six Students Receive 2008 Glow Scholarships
On July 15, 2008, the Glow Foundation, a provider of financial education, mentoring, and "unmet need" scholarships to high-potential, college-ready students from under-resourced communities, awarded its 2008 scholarships to twenty six students in the Bay Area. A crowd of 130 attendees, including students, their families, volunteers, mentors and donors gathered to celebrate their success. The award ceremony and celebration was hosted by Silicon Valley Bank in its Santa Clara Headquarters. - August 21, 2008 - Glow Foundation
FISC Solutions Joins the Association of Fundraising Professionals as a Charter Business Member
FISC Solutions is pleased to announce it has joined, as a Charter Business Member, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and endorses AFP’s Code of Ethical Principles and Standards. As a Charter Business Member FISC will have the opportunity to foster its leadership role in the... - August 21, 2008 - FISC Solutions
Planeterra Helps Treat Blindness in Tibet
Planeterra, G.A.P Adventures’ non-profit foundation, has raised funds to donate to the Seva Canada Society, an international non-governmental organization dedicated to the elimination of preventable and treatable blindness. The goal is to support an eye camp in Tibet. The eye camp will be... - August 21, 2008 - G Adventures
Habitat for Humanity of Moore County Celebrates Its Volunteers with a Golf Tournament at National Golf Club
Volunteers are the life blood of Habitat. Without them, Habitat wouldn’t be able to build 14 homes for low income families in Moore and Richmond counties every year. Habitat for Humanity of Moore County hosts three volunteer appreciation events every year, the Spring Cookout, the Golf... - August 21, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Florida's First-Ever 24-Hour Dog Adoptathon Begins Friday, Aug. 22 at 6:00 p.m. in Tampa
Hillsborough County Commissioner Rose Ferlita, an avid supporter of animal rescue, will use bolt cutters to “break the chain,” marking the start of Tampa's inaugural dog adoption marathon on Friday, Aug. 22 at 6:00 p.m. The Adoptathon is a first-of-its-kind event for Florida. Breaking the metal chain link to kick-off the event is symbolic of the Adoptathon partnership’s heavy task of breaking the chain of irresponsible pet ownership, a primary cause of most animal abuse and neglect. - August 19, 2008 - Adoptathon.org
Democrats vs. Republicans in This Election Edition of Triples for Palm OS
Smart Box Design is enthusiastic to announce Triples: Election Edition. The game board is enhanced with stars and stripes pieces and includes the political option to play either as a Democratic or Republican. See who wins more often. - August 18, 2008 - Smart Box Design
Indiana Youth Services Association to Host - How to Market Your Organization to Build a Great Volunteer Referral Base
The Indiana Youth Services Association will host “How to Market your Organization to build a Great Volunteer Referral Base” during the Friday, September 12th, session of their quarterly meeting. The quarterly meeting is hosted by Chances For Indiana Youth in Terre Haute, IN. Joe Dager,... - August 17, 2008 - Business901.com
NuU Medspa Supports Local Efforts of AIDS Research in Their Hometown of Chicago
NuU Medspa proudly supports AIDS Legal Council of Chicago and Season of Concern; two worthwhile causes of AIDS research and care to those in the local theater community experiencing the effects of AIDS. NuU has joined efforts with Big Wigs Live!, a fundraising event that showcases female... - August 15, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Rosie Pope Maternity, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, B. Michael, Alicia Bythewood, Mark-Anthony Edwards Hosts an Awareness Event for Baby Buggy
Rosie Pope Maternity, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, Fashion Designer B. Michael, Alicia Bythewood & Mark-Anthony Edwards hosted an Awareness Event for Baby Buggy at a private residence this past Sunday in Sag Harbor NY. Baby Buggy is an accredited non-profit founded seven years ago to help... - August 14, 2008 - Rosie Pope Maternity
Birmingham, England: 2009 International Rotary Convention Fundraising Cruise to the British Isles
The Rotary fundraising cruise to the British Isles will feature 12-nights, 9 ports, and unveil the most breathtaking landscapes this part of the world has to offer. - August 11, 2008 - Genie Fellmer, CruiseOne Englewood
2008 Jerome Sacks Award for Cross-Disciplinary Research Presented to John Rice
John Rice, Professor and Chair of the Department of Statistics at the University of California Berkeley, is the recipient of the 2008 Jerome Sacks Award for Cross-Disciplinary Research. The award was presented to Rice at a NISS reception held August 4 at the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) in Denver, Colorado. - August 11, 2008 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
American Embassy Supports the End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign in Botswana
The Student Leaders Against Malaria (SLAM) partnership and End Malaria – Blue Ribbon campaigns led by Mr. Tommie Hamaluba, a computer technology teacher from the Gaborone Senior Secondary School (GSS) in Botswana and teacher Mr. Bill Meyers, from the Alexander Dawson School in Colorado, USA grow with the support of the Malaria Foundation International (MFI), the Botswana Ministry of Health, and the American Embassy. A Malaria Education Workshop kicks off their SLAM campaign to End Malaria - August 10, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Community Partnerships and Verizon Foundation Launch Summer Scholarship Program for Children with Disabilities
Community Partnerships, Inc. (CPI) today announced a new scholarship program for preschool children with developmental disabilities. Funded by the Verizon Foundation, CPI’s Summer Scholarship program provides free Early Intervention therapies for financially-needy children. “CPI has... - August 10, 2008 - Community Partnerships, Inc.
Five Star Staffing & Accounting Recruiters Strikes Out Against Cancer
Five Star Staffing & Accounting Recruiters Joins in Fight Against Cancer. - August 06, 2008 - Five Star Staffing & Accounting Recruiters
Spare Some for Autism Now Accepting Grant Applications for 2008-2009 School Year
The local non-profit organization, Spare Some For Autism, is currently accepting grants from educators working with Children on the Autism Spectrum in the Wake County Public School System. These grants will benefit children with autism participating in the WCPSS’s special needs programs... - August 06, 2008 - Spare Some for Autism
Development Dialogues Announces Future Seminars Now CFRE Approved
Development Dialogues announces that it has received approval by CFRE International as an approved provider for Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) continuing education credits. Seminars provided by Development Dialogues may now be used by attendees to gain additional contact hours or CFRE Continuing Education Points for certification/recertification. - August 06, 2008 - Development Dialogues
Free Online Course in Authentic Kabbalah
Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Education & Research Institute, the largest group of Kabbalists in Israel, is offering a free 24-session Kabbalah course that will be given by North American senior instructors, Tony Kosinec of Toronto and Michael Kellogg of St. Louis. - August 05, 2008 - Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Education & Research Institute
Business901 Launches the “Business401 Nonprofit Program”
Joe Dager, owner of Business901 in Fort Wayne, IN has just launched a new nonprofit program called Business401. This one year program enables nonprofit organizations to create a total step-by-step, documented marketing and performance program customized through coaching/consulting to their target... - August 05, 2008 - Business901.com
New Foundation Will Build School in Honduras
A new local non-profit foundation dedicated to promoting greater understanding of and appreciation for foreign cultures will make building a bilingual school in Honduras its first project. The board of directors of Inner Wisdom, a group devoted to “helping create a better understanding of... - August 04, 2008 - Inner Wisdom
NARI Wins Prestigious 2008 Gold Circle Award for Excellence in Association Communications
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) announced today it has been recognized by American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) & The Center for Association Leadership with a 2008 Gold Circle Award for excellence in communications in its Website Category. "The Gold... - August 03, 2008 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
PATH Joins NetHope Information Technology Consortium
PATH has become the 23rd member of NetHope, an information technology consortium of leading nongovernmental organizations specializing in humanitarian relief, emergency response, and conservation. NetHope enables members to extend their communications infrastructure and Internet-based applications... - August 03, 2008 - NetHope
Flitz International to Donate $2.00 from Each Item Sold to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Flitz International announced today that $2 from each of its premium polishing products sold at the 2008 Wisconsin State Fair will benefit Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. “It is always a good thing when corporations give back to society,” said Ulrich Jentzsch, president of Flitz International. “Even better, when they give back to their local community.” - August 02, 2008 - Flitz International, Ltd.
International Affairs Council Calls for Host Families
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced that the organization is calling for families to host professionals from the former Soviet States in mid-August for one to three weeks. Small stipends are available for families interested... - August 02, 2008 - International Affairs Council
GiveSelect™ Developed by Synerecis Info Solutions Bags the Award for Best New Concept at International Christian Retailing Show 2008
GiveSelect™, a web based solution developed by Synerecis Info Solutions for Soucial Solutions Charity Foundation bags the award for the CBA Award for the Best New Concept at the Annual International Christian Retailing 2008 organized from July 13 – 17 2008 at Orange County Convention... - August 01, 2008 - Synerecis Info Solutions
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Appoints New Vice President, Community Investment
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced the appointment of Elizabeth C. Sullivan as Vice President, Community Investment. Sullivan will oversee the program and grantmaking activities of the Community Foundation. Formerly a senior vice president for capital programs at The Kresge... - July 31, 2008 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
David Crabtree Named Master of Ceremonies for the 7th Annual Big Bad Ball
April Mills, co-chair of the 7th Annual Big Bad Ball (www.bigbadball.com), an event to benefit Hospice of Wake County, has announced that David Crabtree, WRAL anchor, has been named Master of Ceremonies for the Big Bad Ball scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Capital City Club, located on the... - July 31, 2008 - Big Bad Ball
Speaking of Women’s Health Names 2008 Executive Committee
Dr. Lisa Roberts, co-chair of Speaking of Women’s Health (www.swhraleigh.com) and president and CEO of Gynecology & Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info), has announced the organization’s 2008 executive committee members. This group of leading Triangle businesswomen will be... - July 26, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health