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 Announces Steering Committee for 3rd Annual Purse Gala

Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the steering committee for the 3rd Annual Purse Gala has been formed. The 3rd Annual Purse Gala will be held on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 2-5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel located at 201... - July 26, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.

The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center Introduces Their Public/Private Alliance Model to Work with Government Agencies to Help Homeowners

The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center has introduced their business model for the development of an alliance between government and private businesses to offer immediate assistance to homeowners at risk. - July 25, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop

Come Join the Fun at the 15th Anniversary Walk-Along for Lupus on Sunday October, 19 2008

The 15th Anniversary Walk-Along for Lupus is scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 2008. - July 25, 2008 - The Lupus Alliance of America LI/Q Affiliate

Charity Reps Admitted to MacDayLA Free to Learn How to Build Websites

Representatives of non-profits are admitted free to MacDayLA™ on Saturday, July 26 at Busby’s on Wilshire to see a software demonstration and learn how to easily build a professional website on a Mac computer. - July 25, 2008 - MacDayLA

Rural Poverty and Agriculture in Asia-Pacific, Subject of Consultation

“There is an increasing attention on agriculture due to rising commodity prices. Hopefully, it would increase long-term investments in the sector since rural poverty levels in Asia Pacific are expected to increase in the coming years,” said Dr. Ganesh Thapa, Regional Economist,... - July 25, 2008 - Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture

Business901 Launches New Program Referrals for Nonprofits

Joe Dager, owner of Business901 in Fort Wayne, IN has just launched a new nonprofit program called Referrals For Nonprofits. This program enables nonprofit organizations to create a step-by-step, documented referral marketing program customized through coaching to their target market. Develop... - July 25, 2008 - Business901.com

CPEhr and Junior Achievement Prepare High-School Students for the Workforce

Los Angeles HR Consulting firm CPEhr, and Junior Achievement, a non-profit organization, hosted a Job Shadow Day for 30 high-students from Downtown Business Magnets High School. Job shadow Day includes HR topics such as labor law, interviewing techniques and more. - July 24, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.

NISS Board of Trustees Named for 2008-09 Fiscal Year

The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) announced its Board of Trustees members for the Fiscal 2008-2009 year. The Board approved the new members unanimously. Members of the board serve three-year terms. Jim Landwehr of Avaya Laboratories was named the new Chairman of the Board. - July 24, 2008 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences

6 Year Old Son's Parents Proactively Raise Money for Diabetes Research and Care by Forming AdamsCure.Org, a Non-Profit and Providing Concerts and Various Entertainment

AdamsCure.Org is about providing a service in the form of quality entertainment to raise money for diabetes research and care. Concerts will run about a month apart. In addition to musical entertainment, they plan to have comedy acts, talent shows, bull roasts, crab feasts, golf tournaments, etc. Ticket prices are extremely fair and available by calling 877-725-8849 or by visiting their web site at www.adamscure.org. - July 23, 2008 - AdamsCure.Org

Nunnelly Joins NISS & SAMSI as New Communications Director

Jamie Nunnelly is the new communications director for the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) and the Statistical and Applied Mathematics Sciences Institute (SAMSI), effective July 14. - July 23, 2008 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences

Sonitrol Pacific Participates in Relay for Life, Yields Success

Sonitrol Pacific served as a sponsor for the American Cancer Society’s Portland Relay for Life July 19 and 20 and their team, comprised of employees and friends of Sonitrol Pacific, won awards for Most Funds Raised by a Team, Most Funds Raised by an Individual and Most Spirited Team. The... - July 23, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific

End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign, Welcomed at European Meeting

Dr. Mary Galinski, Founder and President of the Malaria Foundation International, attended the International Conference on Malaria held April 21-22 in Bonn, Germany: Joining Forces, Synergizing Action, Sustainable and innovative ways of ensuring long-term prevention and treatment measures by 2015. The MFI's End Malaria - Blue Ribbon pins were welcomed at the meeting. - July 22, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International

A New and Proactive Approach to IT Support Will Now Help Businesses Control Their Costs and Emergency Down Time

SigNET Technologies LLC, announced today a strategic change in the way to provide better service to customers. SigNET's managed IT plans offer comprehensive tiered services tailored for unique information technology needs and requirements for businesses. SigNET offers plans for PC workstations,... - July 21, 2008 - SigNET Technologies, LLC

In the Scene Limousine Gives Back to Arizona Community with 5% of Reservations Going Toward Make-a-Wish or MADD

In The Scene Limousine recently delivered contribution checks to the Phoenix, Arizona Make-A-Wish and MADD (Mother’s Against Drunk Driving) offices in their newest black Hummer limousine. “Our clients were able to select which great organization – Make-A-Wish or MADD to contribute... - July 21, 2008 - In The Scene Limousine

USafricare Orgainzes an African Youth Workshop on AIDS

USafricare has successfully completed a broad "HIV Counsellors Workshop" partnering with youth organizations in sub-Sahara Africa. The workshop was tailored to educate and train youth counsellors and advocates on the fight against AIDS. - July 20, 2008 - USafricare

“Children Voices” as Change Agents in Promotion of Birth Registration

The registration of births and deaths has been made compulsory under the Registration of Births & Deaths (RBD) Act, 1969. As a signatory to the U. N. Convention on the 'Rights of the Child', 1989 India has a responsibility to ensure registration of all births. Though more than 35 years have passed since the enactment of the legislation, the level of birth registration is still not satisfactory. - July 20, 2008 - Plan India

School Emergency Kits Available. Just in Time for 2008 School Year.

50 million students are heading back to 99,000 schools for the 2008 fall term. All schools public and private should have emergency kits for students and staff. - July 19, 2008 - American Preparedness

Habitat for Humanity of Moore County Hires Amanda Jakl as New Special Events and Communications Coordinator

Amanda Jakl has been named Special Events and Communications Coordinator at Habitat for Humanity of Moore County, Elizabeth Cox, Executive Director, announced today. Ms. Jakl will have the responsibility of coordinating and creating events for both Moore and Richmond counties, handling public... - July 19, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills

HSFA Announces Partnership with Southern Data Solutions, Donations from Nomad Security and BroadRiver Communications, Updates on Ready Program for Georgia

HSFA Leverages Technology to Combat Routine Crime, Eliminate Phishing and Minimize ID Theft by 2010. Privacy Protection Initiative Strengthened with Nomad Technology and Infrastructure Services by BroadRiver Communications. Fundraising Goals for Georgia Ready Program Within Reach. - July 17, 2008 - Homeland Security Foundation of America

SingleMindedWomen.com Partners with Houston-Based Non-Profit, Pink Door to Support Single Women Cancer Survivors

SingleMindedWomen.com, provides online community for non-profit Pink Door members and other exclusive benefits for single women cancer survivors. - July 17, 2008 - Single Minded, LLC

Business901 Launches New Program for Nonprofits, Connect with Permission

Business901 in Fort Wayne, IN has just launched a new nonprofit program called Connect with Permission. This program enables nonprofit organizations to define their core message, identify their target market and ideal clients, and then develop their programs accordingly. - July 17, 2008 - Business901.com

PanCan Announces Golf Outing to Raise Funds for Pancreatic Cancer Research

Team HOPE, the Detroit affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), will hold its second annual “Links for a Cure” golf event to raise money for pancreatic cancer research. The event will take place on August 25 at the exclusive Tam O’Shanter Country Club in West... - July 16, 2008 - The Detroit affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Santa Clarita Rotary Club Installs Canyon Country Resident Doug Sutton as New President

Canyon Country resident Doug Sutton will be the 2008-2009 president of the Santa Clarita Rotary Club. The Club has many projects planned, including a joint project with the City of Santa Clarita to build a medical clinic in the Philippines. - July 16, 2008 - Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club

Contour Adjustable Beds Partners with America’s Heroes of Freedom to Donate 20 Beds to Wounded Troops

Contour Adjustable Bed Company Launches "Contour In the Community," a Program Designed to Give Back to the Community and Focus on Specific Projects That Will Make a Difference in the Lives of Others. - July 15, 2008 - Contour Adjustable Beds

Free Consulting Services Available to Nonprofits

Freelance writer and nonprofit consultant Chester Davis offers two free services to help nonprofits improve their programs, projects, and services. - July 15, 2008 - Chester Davis

The Cole Foundation Gives $30,000 for Habitat Homes in Richmond County

On June 24, 2008, Habitat for Humanity of Moore County was awarded a challenge grant from the Cole Foundation for $30,000 to build homes in Richmond County. The Habitat affiliate applied for the grant in December 2007 and worked for four months to raise the $30,000 needed to receive the match from... - July 13, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills

DCIA Announces Inadvertent Sharing Protection Program

The DCIA today announced an industry-wide initiative to protect P2P users against the inadvertent sharing of personal or sensitive data. This program culminates a year of work among leading private sector participants along with government agency representatives. A summary document is posted on the DCIA website at www.dcia.info/activities/ispg/inadvertentsharingprotection.pdf. - July 12, 2008 - Distributed Computing Industry Association

Students Organize Islam-West Unity Event in New York City

Four college students, two from the West and two from the Muslim world, have founded an educational non-profit called 'Heal the Rift'. HTR intends to begin building a new atmosphere of optimism and understanding in the relationship between the Muslim World and the West by correcting misperceptions that stand in the way of reconciliation. They are holding their inaugural event, Heal the Rift 2008, on Saturday, July 19th in Washington Square Park from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. - July 12, 2008 - Heal the Rift

Announcing the Stargazer Club: a New Membership Club from NonProfit Solutions NW

The Stargazer Club offers nonprofit organizations vital consulting services in a flexible and affordable way. - July 11, 2008 - NonProfit Solutions NW

Ira David Wood III Named Honorary Chair of 7th Annual Big Bad Ball

April Mills, event co-chair for the 7th Annual Big Bad Ball (www.bigbadball.com), has announced that actor Ira David Wood III will serve as honorary chair for the Big Bad Ball, a black-tie event, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Capital City Club. Ira David Wood III, father to actors Ira David... - July 11, 2008 - Big Bad Ball

DonorPerfect Announces New Social Network Fundraising Tool

DonorPerfect has announced the release of a powerful new viral fundraising and awareness tool for nonprofit organizations. - July 10, 2008 - SofterWare

Recession Proof Your Medical Spa

Medical Spa Society Sponsors Upcoming Webinar by Industry Expert Francis X. Acunzo. - July 10, 2008 - Medical Spa Society

The HPW Foundation Sponsors the Eighth Annual Auction for the Animals

Meredith Morgan, president of the HPW Foundation (www.hpw.com), Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston’s nonprofit organization that supports local charities, has announced that the organization is the presenting sponsor of the Eighth Annual Auction for the Animals, benefiting Second Chance... - July 10, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston

Community Partnerships, Inc. Appoints Two New Board Members

Marilyn Forbes and Esther S. Hall join Community Partnerships’ Board of Directors. - July 10, 2008 - Community Partnerships, Inc.

Nothing Second-Hand About Giving: DirectBuy of Buffalo Donates Furniture and Fixtures to Buffalo’s Delaware Avenue Baptist Church

DirectBuy of Buffalo donated imperfect furniture, fixtures and other items to the Delaware Avenue Baptist Church of Buffalo’s benevolent fund. - July 09, 2008 - DirectBuy

Farm Bureau Insurance and ODAC Honor Scholar Athletes: Partnership Recognizes Excellence in the Classroom and on Athletic Field

Each year, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) recognizes student-athletes from each of its 22 male and female sports. The awards honor student-athletes who distinguish themselves through outstanding classroom performance and athletics achievement. Farm Bureau Insurance is proud to help... - July 09, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance

Patrick Boyce Continues Support for Campus Crusade For Christ

Highland Capital CFO Patrick Boyce continued his support this year for Campus Crusade For Christ by contributing to its high school ministry Student Venture. - July 09, 2008 - Highland Capital Management, L.P.

Sleep-In For The Homeless - A Homeless Awareness Fundraiser Benefiting Homeless Individuals Served by Community Human Services

The “Sleep-In for the Homeless,” to be held overnight at the City County Building in downtown Pittsburgh on Friday, October 17, 2008 (a Friday evening), will benefit hundreds of homeless children, adults and seniors living in Allegheny County. - July 09, 2008 - Community Human Services

Speaking of Women’s Health Calls for Volunteers

Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president of Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that the organization is seeking volunteers for the 2008 conference to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to... - July 09, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health

Business901 Launches New Website Designed for Nonprofits, FundingYourNonprofit.com

The Funding YourNonprofit blog is a gateway to the Business401Nonprofit program that describes how to put these strategies into action. The new site offers nonprofits a completely different method on developing long-term funding and performance strategies. - July 06, 2008 - Business901.com

WVCS Hosts 24th Annual Picnic in the Park Fund Raiser on September 6th

The 24th annual "Picnic in the Park" fund raiser, hosted by WVCS, will be held on September 6th at the Cupertino Civic Center Plaza. This is a chance for the WVCS to showcase their new logo design donated by LogoBee, Inc. - July 06, 2008 - LogoBee Logo Design

Studies Show Hope for Reversing Trend in People with Type 2 Diabetes

Number of People with Diabetes Increases to 24 Million according to new 2007 prevalence data estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Studies show hope for reversing trend in people with T2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome using carbohydrate restricted diet. - July 03, 2008 - Nutrition & Metabolism Society

Katherine (Kit) Anderson Elected President of National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization

The National Study Group On Chronic Disorganization is pleased to announce that Katherine D. (Kit) Anderson, CPO-CDâ, owner of Anderson Organizing Systems, has been elected president of the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD). NSGCD is a non-profit organization whose... - July 03, 2008 - National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization

Westminster East Celebrate 60 Years of Rotary Service

In helping to celebrate the 60th anniversary of it’s charter, Westminster East’s members were joined by Assistant Governor Trevor Johnson (Epping), past members, wives, partners, Chelsea & Westminster Inner Wheel and Westminster Rotaract. Also present were members from Ashburton... - July 03, 2008 - Rotary Club or Westminster East

New Book Boldly Confronts the Christian’s Greatest Battle - the Battle Within

Whether you struggle with pornography, impure thoughts, drug addictions, or any other sin that burdens your heart, The Christian Art of War will give you tremendous hope. The lessons will teach you to work courageously with the Lord and to become ‘more than conquerors.’ - July 03, 2008 - Remnant Publications

The Jerry Douglas Band and The Christopher Robin Band at the Ridgefield Playhouse

A key member of Allison Krause + Union Station, guitarist Jerry Douglas is hailed by The New York Times as “dobro’s matchless contemporary master.” Focusing on the dobro, a resonating guitar instrument, the twelve time Grammy Award winner has been named Musician of the Year by The... - July 02, 2008 - Ridgefield Playhouse

Children’s Theatre of Knoxville to Premiere "Treasure Island USA"

Children’s Theatre of Knoxville will present the premiere of a new play, “Treasure Island USA,” at the Emporium Center for Arts & Culture beginning July 11. Written and directed by CTK Executive Director Zack Allen, the play is based on the classic novel “Treasure Island” with a new kid-friendly twist. Set around Charleston, S.C. during 1713, the play revolves around the well-known character Long John Silver and a gang of treasure-seeking children. - July 02, 2008 - Children’s Theatre of Knoxville, Inc.