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.
Humanity First Initiates Peruvian Earthquake Relief Efforts
A powerful earthquake shook the southern coast of Peru last week for a span of two minutes, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured. Efforts to aid the victims and destruction wrought by the 8.0 earthquake have begun by Humanity First, USA. With over 500 people dead, over 1000 injured, and an... - August 26, 2007 - Humanity First
Humanity First USA Honors Ambassador of Qatar for $1.17 Million Gift for Hurricane Katrina Victims
His Excellency, Nasser Bin Hammad Al-Khalifa, Ambassador of Qatar, was honored in January this year in New Orleans by Humanity First USA for his assistance in relief to Hurricane Katrina victims. Using his $1.17 million dollar gift to help disaster struck victims, Humanity First was enabled to... - August 26, 2007 - Humanity First
Botswana Teacher Joins SLAM Network and End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Campaign
The Malaria Foundation International applauds efforts of Botswana, Africa and Colorado, USA teachers working together to educate and train students to become active leaders in the world’s fight against malaria. - August 24, 2007 - Malaria Foundation International
Bali’s Export Service Centre Opens Larger Office and Showroom to Meet Growing Demand
Expansion Marks Non Profit’s Success of Creating Jobs for Small Entrepreneurs in Indonesia - August 24, 2007 - Global Sources
Supporting Literacy Coast-to-Coast and Country-to-Country
Online book fair to benefit The Sierra Leone Fund launched. - August 23, 2007 - UBAH Independent Consultant, LaRonda Famodu
Nepal 'Volontour' this November for PEPY Cyclists: Volunteers Will be Covering New Ground in Nepal with PEPY’s Fresh Look from LogoBee
PEPY will be having their first 'volontour' outside of Cambodia this November. PEPY cyclisits will be showing off PEPY's new public image in Nepal to support a nation-wide bi-annual writing contest. PEPY received this new image recently because they were selected as one of the winners of LogoBee's annual logo design Makeover Project. - August 23, 2007 - LogoBee Logo Design
Phoenix Pink Pistols to Host “Training Workshop”
The Phoenix Pink Pistols will be conducting a “Handgun Basics Training Workshop” on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 5:00pm at the Community Church of Hope. The classroom-style discussion will focus on “off-the-range” fundamentals like stance, grip, sighting, and theory. All... - August 22, 2007 - Phoenix Pink Pistols
International Primate Charity Updates Its Image: IPPL Unveils New Logo from LogoBee.com
IPPL is a non-profit organization that strives to protect primates worldwide. Recently it received a new public image as a part of LogoBee's annual Makeover Project. - August 21, 2007 - LogoBee Logo Design
New Book Helps Small Nonprofits Build Better Images
A guide for nonprofit corporate secretaries and administrative assistants. Learn how to build a first class image on a third rate budget. - August 21, 2007 - BoysMind Books
Martial Art Blue Ribbon Fight to End Malaria
The Malaria Foundation International & Choi Kwang Do Martial Art International have developed a unique partnership, fighting malaria together with persistent dedication and a special focus on educating children worldwide and developing a global network of Student Leaders Against Malaria. - August 20, 2007 - Malaria Foundation International
STOP~WATCH & Respond! A 2007-2008 National Campaign to Bring Greater Awareness to the War on Child Abuse and Its Fatalities
"Bringing the war on child abuse front and center until America pays attention and makes greater intervention." - August 20, 2007 - STOP~WATCH & Respond
New Book Helps Nonprofits Optimize Fundraising Efforts
Lessons from Benchmarking: Fast-Forwarding the Maturity of the Fundraising Operation offers nonprofit groups practical guidelines for measuring and improving fundraising program performance successfully. - August 19, 2007 - Gary Hubbell Consulting
Why is a TV News Anchor Answering the Absolutely PR Phone?
Denver public relations consulting firm, Absolutely Public Relations, seems to have a new receptionist answering the phone. ut, one moment please, is that a new employee? No, it’s CBS4 Anchor Jim Benemann making good on a silent auction prize he donated to the Denver Press Club (DPC) for the 2007 Damon Runyon event in June. It’s all in fun and all for a very good cause at the Denver Press Club. - August 16, 2007 - Absolutely Public Relations
Global Volunteers in Peru: Earthquake Shakes Peru
A strong earthquake hit Peru's coast about 90 miles southeast of Lima yesterday at about 6:40 Central Time. Global Volunteers' team of volunteers were all at their hotel, and were not harmed. Volunteers continue to work with children at the The PPA (Puericultorio Augusto Perez Aranibar). - August 16, 2007 - Global Volunteers
The Concert for Camp Hosted by YMCA Camp Timbers
YMCA Camp Timbers will host the 2nd annual Concert for Camp, a benefit concert supporting Camp Timbers programs. The event will include live music all day Saturday, August 25th starting at 12:00pm, outdoor activities like canoing, kayaking, rock climbing, disc golf, horseback riding and much more. Overnight camping accommodations are available and Sunday, August 26th at 12:00pm the 2nd annual Fall Classic 5K & Fun run will be help. More information can be found at www.ConcertForCamp.org. - August 15, 2007 - YMCA Camp Timbers- The Concert for Camp
Broken Wood Boards Auctioned on eBay
Broken wood boards from martial arts world record holder to be auctioned off on eBay. All proceeds to benefit the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research. - August 15, 2007 - Dragon E's Black Belt Academy
Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County Dedication
Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County (HFHWC) is proud to announce the dedication of their newest home on at 718 E. North St. in the City of Waukesha. The ceremony will be on Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow. Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County has built this... - August 12, 2007 - Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County
iMIS Integrated with MagnetMail Email Broadcasting Tool - Making Association Executives' Jobs Easier
Leading association community email marketing tool (MagnetMail) now enables users to easily import member data from popular Association Managment Software (iMIS). After sending email messages, users can export valuable tracking / usage data and link to member accounts to create detailed history of Internet / email behavior. * Have client testimonial - this is exciting for association executives who send e-newsletters, Webinar promos, meeting announcments, member renewals, etc. - August 11, 2007 - CommPartners
Founder of Women Presidents’ Organization Receives Advocate of the Year Award
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), will be honored as an advocate of the year at The New York Enterprise Report Small Business Awards Gala. Firestone is being honored for her dedication and support of the small business community. The... - August 10, 2007 - Women President Organization
Solis and Project E Join the Battle Against Eating Disorders
"Feed the Models," a t-shirt launch party in Hollywood is a benefit for Eating Disorders Information Network. The event brought out celebrities including Paris Hilton. Solis features the Project E shirt online. - August 09, 2007 - SUSA Trading LLC (DBA SOLIS)
The Crysobel Handcrafted Jewelry Collection Donates 15% of All Sales to Help Re-build Sri Lanka After the 2004 Tsunami
The Crysobel Jewelry Collection will be donating 15% of every sale to helping to re-build parts of Sri Lanka that were devastated during the 2004 Asian Tsunami. - August 08, 2007 - Crysobel
Me Fine Foundation Hosts Annual Southern Ladies Purse Gala
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc., has announced that the 2nd Annual Southern Ladies Purse Gala will be held on Sunday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Cary. - August 08, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Teen Ethics Survey Announced by Chuck Gallagher, Choices Foundation Founder
The Choices Foundation, a national non-profit 501(c)3 foundation, designed to educate people about choices, consequences and ethics through presentations, training, and educational scholarships announces preliminary plans for a North Texas teen ethics survey. - August 06, 2007 - Chuck Gallagher, LLC
StoryofMyLife.com Launches - Be Remembered Forever for $1
Eravita, Inc announces the launch of storyofmylife.com to offer users a place to create a multi-media personal life Story that will be stored forever. A separate 501(c)(3) non-profit called the Story of My Life Foundation has also been established with the mission of keeping the stories maintained... - August 04, 2007 - Eravita, Inc.
Communications USA Donates Two Way Radios to the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA
Communications USA has donated four two way radios (walkie talkies) to the Jackie Robinson YMCA. The donation is in conjunction with the San Diego Building Owners and Managers Association's (BOMA) work party, where San Diego BOMA members teamed to renovate and improve the YMCA facility. The two way... - August 04, 2007 - Communications USA
Inaugural ‘Survivor Celebration Tour’ Announced
Coast-to-Coast Tour Benefiting Breast Cancer Survivors Backed by Under Armour, Dr. Travis Fox/Beat the Bogey Man, The Golf Nut Society and Xellent Swiss Vodka - August 04, 2007 - Eclipse Sports
Online Volunteers Play a Key Role in Success of Special Events
Most not-for-profit organizations still rely (only) on face-to-face volunteers to help plan, organize and execute their special events. However, Canadian-based charitable organization, Macdonald Youth Services (MYS), has demonstrated that Internet-based volunteers can play a key role in the success... - August 02, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Global Software Applications Introduce Missing Children Screensaver
Rotating Updated Missing Child Pictures When the Computer is Idle - August 01, 2007 - Global Software Applications
World Record Swimmer and Asthma Patient Vows to Complete a 60 Mile Swim Around NYC
Diagnosed at six with chronic asthma, world record swimmer takes on NYC waters for a cause - July 31, 2007 - Marcos Diaz
Seeking Host Families for Youth For Understanding Exchange Students: Share Your Home, Change the World
Youth For Understanding USA is seeking host families across the country to host a high school exchange student from one of more than 60 countries to live with a family and attend a local high school for one school year. - July 29, 2007 - Youth For Understanding USA
Local Dentist Contributes to Me Fine Foundation Campaign
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc., has announced that Dr. Folden Lee, III, an off-shore fishing captain, will participate in the organization’s “Fishing for the Kids” campaign through Still Outnumbered Charters, which serves the Swansboro, Morehead City... - July 29, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Synergy Software Technologies and the National Council on Aging Integrate SAMS and BenefitsCheckUp
Integration Allows Case Managers to Screen Clients for Medicare Part D (LIS) Eligibility - July 28, 2007 - BenefitsCheckUp
Jesse L. Medford’s - Challenge Coin Association - DVDs to the Desert Program
Challenge Coin Association gives more than just coins. Jesse L. Medford, President of Challenge Coin Association in Concord, NC, has started a program called DVDs to the Desert. - July 28, 2007 - Challenge Coin Association
Speaking Of Women’s Health Foundation Seeks Volunteers
Lisa Roberts, M.D., event chair of the Raleigh chapter of Speaking of Women’s Health, has announced that the organization is are seeking volunteers to assist with their upcoming women’s health conference. Volunteers are needed for a variety of activities prior to and during the... - July 26, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health
Easter Seals Central Texas Receives United Way Grant to Fund Disability Services
UWWC Awards ESCT First-Ever Strategic Impact Grant - July 26, 2007 - Easter Seals Central Texas
“I Am Special” Disability Challenge Fundraiser Kicks Off in Austin
Easter Seals Central Texas and The Robert V. Miller Fund Partner to Raise Money for Adults with Disabilities - July 26, 2007 - Easter Seals Central Texas
IPA Charities to Sponsor Soul Children of Chicago Choir Members
The International Profit Associates charitable foundation sponsors children to attend a music festival in Israel. - July 25, 2007 - IPA
University of Dallas Rugby Alumni Create Non-Profit Organization
G.R.A.A. Celebrates Silver Anniversary of Club by Funding Undergraduates on International Rugby Tour - July 21, 2007 - Groundhog Rugby Alumni Association
Xclaimed Ministries 7-7-7 Event at the Rose Bowl Stadium - An Xtraordinary Success
The Xclaimed Ministries, July 7, 2007 event at the Rose Bowl Stadium was an Xtraordinary success. Over 9000 people enjoyed a day of celebrating Jesus Christ with seven hours of entertainment and worship by seven bands and an evangelistic message by Pastor Paul Karanick. - July 20, 2007 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
People Care 4 Day Care Launches Fundraising Drive with Rare Sports Footage
People Care 4 Day Care, Inc., has launched its annual fundraising drive with a special offer for supporters: rare sports interviews and videos. "These sports classics cannot be found elsewhere and we are excited to be able to offer them as gifts to those who make donations of $25 (video) or... - July 20, 2007 - People Care 4 Day Care, Inc.
Needy Non-Profit Groups Can Now Earn 10% of Realty Agent Commissions
Buy or sell your local home after registering it with RealtyCares.org and get 10% of the local realty agent’s commission donated to your group* in your name. - July 19, 2007 - Debbie Ferrari
American Dog Owners Association Says "No" to Dog Fighting
The American Dog Owners Association was established in 1970 to combat dog fighting speaks out on dog ring in Surrey, Virginia. - July 19, 2007 - American Dog Owners Association
New Women’s Online Magazine Launches – "Men Don’t Get It"
The fact that the Women’s Online Magazine has chosen a fish with a soft Texas twang to announce the premier of this new Internet forum should clue readers to expect more from this online periodical than its competition. “Women’s Online Magazine is for high-powered women wanting... - July 19, 2007 - Women's Online Magazine
Big Bad Ball Wins 2007 Standing Ovation Award
The 6th Annual Big Bad Ball, a black tie event hosted by the Young Executives Board of the Capital City Club, was recognized with a Standing Ovation award as the top Triangle charity event in Metro Magazine’s 2007 MetroBravo Awards. The charity event, which in 2006 was attended by over 450... - July 19, 2007 - Big Bad Ball
Podcast Addresses Speaking of Women’s Health Conference
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of the Raleigh Chapter of Speaking of Women’s Health and president of Iatria Day Spa, has announced the release of a podcast providing details on the Speaking of Women’s Health Conference, a two-day event in Raleigh Friday, Sept. 14 and Saturday, Sept. 15 at the... - July 18, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health
GiveBackAmerica.org Adds The Autism Acceptance Project
GiveBackAmerica.org, America's Online Charity Shopping Mall, has announced the addition of the Autism Acceptance Project to their listing of charities. - July 15, 2007 - GiveBackAmerica.org
The On It Foundation to Provide 1,000 Computers in Miami-Dade, Seeks Corporate Donors
A Starter Grant Award from The Children’s Trust will help the On It Foundation (Opportunities Necessary to Increase Technology) provide up to 1,000 computers to Miami-Dade residents over the next year. The On It Foundation provides free donated computers and computer training to low-income families with students in grades K-12 and was recently awarded a grant from The Children’s Trust for 2007-2008. - July 12, 2007 - The On It Foundation
StartingBloc Holds First-Ever Global Institute for Social Innovation at London Business School
100 Young Leaders from Five Continents to Attend 4-Day Institute Focused on Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Innovation and Sustainability - July 12, 2007 - StartingBloc NFP
Non-Profits Get Support
To show their support of non-profit groups efforts, Outta Inc has announced that it will provide a 10% break on pricing as well offer a fundraising solution to help the cause. - July 12, 2007 - Outta Inc
Green Endeavors to Debut at Earthworks Expo in Denver
Newly founded nonprofit will launch reusable grocery bag campaign this month. - July 11, 2007 - Green Endeavors