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.
Ho, Ho, Ho. Holiday Gifts Go Directly to a Good Cause
Marshfield Boys and Girls Club to host a Holiday Online Auction. - December 01, 2007 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
echoDonations.org Makes Donations More Rewarding
The latest innovation in online giving hit the web this week with the launch of echoDonations.org™, the first and only online donation processing website that rewards donors with Lifetime Cash Rewards™. - December 01, 2007 - echoDonations.org
Me Fine Foundation Announces 2nd Annual Spa Day
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the 2nd Annual Me Fine Foundation Spa Day will be held on Sunday, Dec. 9 from noon-6 p.m. The event will take place at the Iatria Spa & Health Center of Cary, located at 2058 Renaissance... - November 30, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Smith to Lead State’s Protection and Advocacy Agency
The Disability Rights North Carolina board of directors announces the appointment of Vicki Smith as executive director of the state’s Protection and Advocacy agency (P&A), effective November 26, 2007. As the state’s P&A agency, Disability Rights North Carolina protects the legal rights of people with disabilities through individual and systems advocacy. - November 30, 2007 - Disability Rights North Carolina
Web-Based Time and Attendance and Employee Scheduling Solutions Vendor Cuts Prices to Allow Nonprofit Organizations to Benefit from Improved Automation
KnowledgeSum, Inc. a Software as a Service (SaaS), workforce management solutions vendor announces discounted subscription program to help improve operational efficiency through workforce management automation for twenty-five nonprofit organizations. - November 28, 2007 - KnowledgeSum.com
The Alice Aycock Poe Center For Health Education Announces 2007 Annual Meeting Award Winners
Kim Raynor, interim chief executive officer for The Alice Aycock Poe Center For Health Education (www.poehealth.org), a statewide nonprofit whose mission is to positively impact the lives of North Carolina youth through health education, has announced its 2007 Annual Meeting award winners. The... - November 27, 2007 - The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education
Just Gifts, LLC Introduces New Eco-Friendly “Keen on Green” Program Through Its Online Stores at JustPersonalGifts.com, JustMarriedGifts.com, and JustCorporateGifts.com
Just Gifts, a gift industry leader specializing in unique and personal gifts and gift baskets, releases details of its eco-friendly program, engaging consumers to recycle and help the environment through carbon emissions offsets while shopping for holiday gifts. - November 26, 2007 - Just Gifts, LLC
Logo Designed by LogoBee Grows Along with Project OZ: Non-profit Organization is Keeping Busy
Project OZ is a former winner of LogoBee's annual Logo Design Makeover Giveaway. They have grown since then and their logo design has grown along with them. - November 24, 2007 - LogoBee Logo Design
African Cookbook to Aid Refugees
The 'Recipes of Africa' cookbook brings together recipes from each country in Africa to support the Sierra Leonian and Liberian refuges of Senegal. - November 24, 2007 - Celtnet
MYS Launches Global Directory of Web Sites That List Online Volunteer Opportunities
Macdonald Youth Services launched "The Global Directory of Web Sites that List Online Volunteer Opportunities" today. This unique global directory will allow any non-profit organization to easily find Web sites to list their Internet-based volunteer opportunities. - November 23, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services
Cyclone Sidr Victims Aided by Humanity First
Cyclone Sidr met with Bangladesh’s shores on the evening of November 15th, and moved its way into the mainland. UN reports indicate that over 27 million people have been affected by the deadly tropical storm. The cyclone, according to national relief and rescue workers, has left an official... - November 23, 2007 - Humanity First
Automatic Life, Inc Urges Corporate Giving for Minority Organ Donations
Non-profit public charity request more corporate giving programs to include minority organ donor awareness. - November 22, 2007 - Automatic Life Inc
New Website Launches for Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Leading nonprofit for severely wounded War on Terror veterans revamps SaluteHeroes.org with new features, easier navigation and new look and feel. - November 21, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Annual Tree Festival Supports Children's Programs
This holiday kick-off event benefits children and teens in HeartShare’s foster care program and children with developmental disabilities in its pre-school programs and the new school-age program for children with autism. - November 21, 2007 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Contentnea Creek Development Company and Standout Properties Partner with Communities In Schools of NC
Companies will donate a portion of each sale to leading dropout prevention program. - November 21, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
Education Center Incorporates Evidence-Based Practices Within Anger Management Classes
Daybreak Counseling Service, the leader in anger management education and anger management classes moves to incorporate evidence-based practices within its anger management course curriculum. A growing amount of literature confirms that in addition to targeting specified behaviors such as... - November 20, 2007 - Daybreak Counseling Service
Taylor Hicks CDs Sent to US Troops
The Proud Of Our Troops drive is sending CDs from American Idol winner Taylor Hicks to US troops who are overseas, and also to soldiers who were wounded in active duty and are recuperating in hospitals. The CD is titled "Taylor Hicks." - November 20, 2007 - Jewelry Sprout
Volunteer with Angel Academy
The Angel Academy Arts Program for Iowa Children will be opening it's doors early 2008 and they are seeking loving, compassionate and nurturing individuals, with experience in working with children to volunteer their time and/or services with Angel Academy. Angel Academy is one of the facilities... - November 18, 2007 - Guardian Angel, Inc
The Miracle Worker Foundation Launches "Rebuild Fund" to Re-Inhabit Devastated Gulf Regions
Foundation effort includes a unique housing program that allows victims to own their homes in 10 years - November 15, 2007 - The Miracle Worker Foundation
CSAH Presents Concert for Military Appreciation Night on Randolph Air Force Base
Cross Canadian Ragweed headlines concert open to all Department of Defense ID holders. - November 14, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
The Texas Wranglers and Easter Seals Central Texas Hold Up the City of Austin
The Texas Wranglers are proud to present the 10th Annual City Wide Hold Up. This important fundraising event will be held on November 17, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at major Austin intersections. The Wranglers, a University of Texas service-based organization, will collect donations in... - November 14, 2007 - Easter Seals Central Texas
The Sky’s No Limit: DirectBuy Owner Bruce Harvey Takes Flight for Charity
Owner of the DirectBuy of Southern Maryland donates his plane and flying skills to the medical air transport of patients and their loved ones. - November 13, 2007 - DirectBuy
SMPS CANstruction Long Island Competition Yields 28,627 Cans of Food to Benefit Long Island Cares, Inc., The Harry Chapin Food Bank
One of the most visually stunning demonstrations of talent and creativity in the world is also on the Long Island Cares’ largest food drives. - November 13, 2007 - SMPS Long Island c/o Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP
Art Students Offer Complimentary Design Services to Local Nonprofits
Students at The Art Institute of California -- Orange County have completed nearly 100 projects for local nonprofits. - November 12, 2007 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
The Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, Inc. Announces the 2008 Date for a Toast to the Triangle
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the 2008 date for 23rd annual A Toast to the Triangle™. The event is scheduled for Mar. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at North Carolina State University’s McKimmon Center in Raleigh. The Toast raises... - November 12, 2007 - A Toast To The Triangle
Attention All Non-Profits; Logobee Announces Third Logo Design Makeover Giveaway
LogoBee is having its third annual logo design Makeover Giveaway. This is where non-profit organizations submit their information to LogoBee and a group of them will be selected to receive a logo and stationery design package donated by LogoBee. - November 08, 2007 - LogoBee Logo Design
Cool the Planet. Wear a T-Shirt
A new Web site, Without The Planet (www.withouttheplanet.com), has been launched to help fight global warming. Without The Planet sells a variety of products that are designed to raise money for organizations dedicated to fighting global warming and to increase the awareness of the current... - November 07, 2007 - Without The Planet
ImportRaffle.com Revolutionizes Charitable Raffles
Non-Profit Organization ImportRaffle.com Raffling off Nissan Skyline R33 GTR, proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay, WI. - November 07, 2007 - ImportRaffle.com
Kristi Yamaguchi to Chair 23rd Annual a Toast to the Triangle
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced that Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi will again serve as the honorary chair of the 23rd annual A Toast to the Triangle™ scheduled for March 2008 at North Carolina State... - November 05, 2007 - A Toast To The Triangle
World Vision Responding to Historic Flooding in Mexico
Agency concerned about risk of disease; reaching 300,000 stranded people “will take time” - November 04, 2007 - World Vision US
Chrysallis Organization to Participate in the Kick-Off Meeting of "How to Talk to be Understood" Project
Chrysallis – Close to Disability will participate in the kick-off meeting of “How to talk to be understood” project that will take place on 03-04 November 2007 in Krakow, Poland. The “How to talk to be understood” project is funded by the Life Long Learning (Learning... - November 02, 2007 - Chrysallis-Close to Disability
MYS Announces the Release of iTunes Instructional Video
Macdonald Youth Services (MYS) announces the release of an iTunes instructional video entitled "How to Subscribe to and Play Podcasts Using Apple's iTunes". Podcasts, which are downloadable audio or video files, are a productive way to learn about trends and issues that impact online volunteering within non-profit organizations. - November 01, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services
Sikhcess™ Announces Sikh Community’s Plans to Deliver 50,000 Food Packages to North America’s Homeless Next Month
Sikh community doubles campaign to “Feed the Homeless” after shattering goal to distribute 20,000 food packages in only 9 months. - October 31, 2007 - Sikhcess
Carving for a Cause - Pumpkin Carving Event Helps Abandoned and Neglected Youth
Girls and Boys Town youth were treated to a once in a lifetime pumpkin carving contest and brunch on Saturday, October 20th thanks to the generosity of two local businesses. Albertsons graciously donated 100 pumpkins and The Hotel on Mount Charleston provided the perfect setting for an event benefiting abandoned and neglected kids in Las Vegas. - October 30, 2007 - Girls and Boys Town of Nevada
Humanity First Continues to Serve Southern California Fire Disaster Victims and Evacuees
As residents return to the San Diego and Los Angeles areas to see if their homes survived the deadly fires that have been raging this past week, Humanity First continues to assess disaster and relief needs on a daily basis. In the past two days, Humanity First has carried through a number of... - October 30, 2007 - Humanity First
Riakt Studios Donates Web Site to Local Non-Profit
God Will Make a Way Ministries, a non-profit dedicated to assisting orphaned children around the globe, has renamed its organization to better fit its role in international philanthropy. A new web site at forgottenchildren.org has been donated by Riakt Studios (riaktstudios.com) in light of the... - October 29, 2007 - Riakt Studios
United Ways in Southern California Respond to California Wildfires with Recovery Fund
United Way of Greater Los Angeles along with eight regional United Way organizations are responding to the devastating wildfires by launching the regional United Way Southern California Wildfires Recovery Fund. 1. The Fund will focus primarily on the aftermath to ensure community-wide healing. - October 28, 2007 - united way of greater los angeles
Donations Needed for Victims of California Wildfires
www.uanditrade.com is making it simple to donate goods to the families of the California Wildfires. UandITrade connects parents across the nation so that they can trade items their children have outgrown like clothes, books and toys. UandITrade founders have recently created a special option on... - October 27, 2007 - UandITrade
Humanity First Fights Raging Fires in Southern California
The disastrous fires that lit up the night sky in southern California this past week are beginning to desist, but the same cannot be said for the damages that they are leaving behind. Aided by winds that stoked the fires and derailed efforts of firefighters, sixteen cities have been devastated and... - October 27, 2007 - Humanity First
Kids Korps USA Joins Relief Efforts for Fire Victims
Kids Korps USA, a national kids volunteerism organization, has released a call to action to its thousands of children, teens, and parent volunteers requesting not only the donation of useful items and cash for supplies for the San Diego wildfire victims but for their time and efforts to help organize and package the donations for distribution to the community through their numerous charitable partnerships. - October 27, 2007 - Kids Korps USA
Montana State University Foundation Selects Agilon for New Advancement Information System
Montana State University Foundation recently announced the selection of its new Advancement Information Management and Fund Accounting solution, Agilon’s One. The Foundation selected Agilon, LLC and its partner Agresso to meet its growing information technology needs. - October 25, 2007 - Agilon, LLC.
The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education Names Time Warner Cable Premier Sponsor
Kim Raynor, interim chief executive officer for The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education, has announced that Time Warner Cable, the second-largest telecommunications operator in the United States, will be the premier sponsor of the 2007 Annual Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday,... - October 24, 2007 - The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards Nearly $13 Million in Grants to Improve Region’s Quality of Life
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Board of Trustees approved $12.9 million in grants to nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life in the seven-county region and beyond. The board approved the grants at its quarterly meeting in September. Organizations receiving... - October 24, 2007 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Taylor's Angels Teams Up with Heroes for Children
Taylor's Angels teams up with Heroes For Children for a charity drive during the holiday season. - October 24, 2007 - Taylor's Angels
Mark Alan Ford, Executive Director for the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Mark Alan Ford, executive director for the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Mark 's personal specialty is in wetland ecology and he received his P.H.D. from Louisiana State University. The Coalition to Restore... - October 21, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Student Resource Center Names Director, Hires Staff, Sets New Hours
Gateway ready to serve students and downtown residents - October 21, 2007 - Gateway
Rod Khleif Founded Two Charitable Organizations – Tiny Hands Foundation and a Better Choice Foundation
The Florida based successful real estate investor Rod Khleif has founded two non-profit charity organizations -Tiny Hands Foundation and A Better Choice Foundation. The Tiny Hands Foundation was founded by Rod Khleif in the year 2001 with an intention to create an experience of joy for low-income... - October 21, 2007 - Rod Khleif
Online Student Activism Earns $16,500 for Social Causes
Razoo.com - a new social network for social justice and environmental issues - announced the top five prize winners in their Change Your World Contest. Through the impressive online efforts and creative promotions of college student groups, five nonprofits won prizes between $1,000 and $10,000 for their organization. - October 20, 2007 - Razoo.com
Feed the Need Kicks Off Its Opening Campaign with a Non-Perishable Food Drive Benefiting Local Food Banks in British Columbia, Canada
Feed The Need is new non-profit organization based on the belief that anyone and everyone can make a difference. Feed The Need hosts different awareness and fundraising campaigns; each campaign focuses on a different need, alternating globally and within our own communities. Six different high... - October 20, 2007 - Feed The Need
Small Town Poker Tour to Visit Cajun Dome Convention Center
The Small Town Poker Tour (STPT) finishes the 2007 season with two Louisiana events. The STPT continues its quest to raise awareness and funds for charities around the globe. - October 19, 2007 - AMT Media LLC