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.
“Donate Me Something” – a New Approach to Fundraising
A unique concept with a goal of raising $1,014,650 for education by receiving donations from the Internet users. An MBA prospect began a fundraising campaign aimed at collecting enough money to pay off his outstanding debts and at making a million dollars to cover his impending MBA tuition... - January 15, 2007 - Donate Me Something
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Introduces Charitable Endowment Fund
The Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund, a tax-qualified public charity that allows individuals and businesses to simplify the power of giving, is now available through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. according to Don Gillis, Financial Advisor and Investment Advisor Representative of the... - January 11, 2007 - Don Gillis, of Raymond James
New Gallup Poll Finds 46% of Americans 'Just Somewhat Satisfied' with Life: What Makes You Feel Like This?
If you're not satisfied with your life, you're not alone: A January 2007 Gallup poll finds that 46% of Americans are either "just somewhat satisfied" or actively dissatisfied with the way things are going in their personal lives. What makes you feel like this? Inward Quest, an Indianapolis non-profit organization, addresses this question in their personal growth seminars to be held on January 23 and 24, 2007. - January 10, 2007 - Inward Quest, a National Heritage Foundation
Changing the World One T-Shirt at a Time
What do you get when you cross a 13 year old girl with a desire to change the world? You get philanthroteens, a GoodStorm eStore at www.goodstorm.com/stores/philanthroteen . Philanthroteens is an idea originated by 13 year-old Landry Low, a Paradise Valley, Arizona middle school student with a... - January 09, 2007 - Hearts of Stone
Arizona Media Discovers Treasures from Asia at New Retailer, Imports of Bali
Strong media coverage of Imports of Bali store has attracted hundreds of shoppers to this specialty retailer offering home furnishings and jewelry at wholesale prices. This, in turn, has directly helped improve the lives of the poor in developing countries. Imports of Bali... - January 05, 2007 - Kearny Alliance
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Urges Gov. Romney to Sign AED Bill
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association called on Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney to sign into law a bill requiring automatic external defibrillators in all health clubs. The Association's board chair, Richard Brown, was saved by an AED at a health club and believes more lives can be saved if AEDs are more widely available. - December 30, 2006 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association
$100,000 Raised for HeartShare's Children's Programs
Trees and ornaments and bears, oh my! For the 18th year, HeartShare Human Services of New York hosted its annual Tree Festival to raise funds for children in its foster care and adoption programs and those with developmental disabilities, including the soon-to-open school-age program for children... - December 29, 2006 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler Selects Mitretek Systems as Preferred Technology Provider for Product Recall Management
Eastern Texas to benefit from use of Risk and Safety Management Alert System (RASMAS) - December 22, 2006 - Noblis
Lights on the Neuse Donates Proceeds to Me Fine Foundation
Local Winter Wonderland Aids Foundation for the Holidays - December 20, 2006 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Philadelphia Executive Service Corps Joins Nonprofit Center at La Salle University
Consulting Services to Delaware Valley Nonprofits Expand as ESCDV Moves to the Nonprofit Center at La Salle University - December 15, 2006 - The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University
Annastasia Anderson, of the U.S.A., Wins Ms. World 2007
Ambassadorial Society of America Announces 2007 Ambassadors to the World™. As the official competition host, the Ambassadorial Society of America, LLC, and its parent company, the Ambassadorial Society of America, LLC, have announced the International and National competition winners. They are Ms. World, Annastasia Anderson, and Ms. US World, Dawna Lee Heising. - December 12, 2006 - Ambassadorial Society of America
19-year-old Edina, Minnesota Resident Uplifts Small Health Clinic in Ghana
A 19-year-old member of the Edina, Minnesota community, Rebecca Holloway-Nahum, is currently volunteering with United Planet to provide invaluable support to a community in Ghana, while immersing deeply in Ghanaian life and culture. - December 12, 2006 - United Planet
Computing Solutions Group (a Winston-Salem NC Based IT Services Firm) Has Become a Partner of World Community Grid
Computing Solutions Group (a Winston-Salem NC based IT services firm) has become a partner of World Community Grid, joining the IBM Corporation and a group of more than 265 companies, associations, foundations, nonprofits and academic institutions. Computing Solutions Group is encouraging its employees and members of the community to contribute their idle PC time to assist humanitarian research by joining World Community Grid. - December 11, 2006 - Computing Solutions Group, Inc.
PlattForm Creates Philanthropic Web Site
PlattForm, an all-encompassing advertising agency specializing in creative solutions for higher education and all branches of the U.S. military, has created a Web site with information about its philanthropic endeavors. - December 07, 2006 - PlattForm Higher Education
Albany Medical College Volunteers to Open Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda
Medical Student Group Founder Stephanie Van Dyke Will Return to Uganda to Run Clinic after Graduation - December 06, 2006 - Engeye
i-to-i Flies the Flag for Meaningful Travel on International Volunteer Day 2006
With International Volunteer Day here again (5 December 2006) and the season of goodwill just around the corner, leading meaningful travel provider i-to-i is urging people to back the fight against mindless holidays and join the thousands of individuals worldwide who are swapping their hedonistic... - December 05, 2006 - i-to-i
Give a Kid a Kit--Sponsor a Foster Child Fundraiser & Online Vendor Party
Wahwomen.com and ItchinToScrap.com are helping spread the meaning of Christmas by participating in a very special fundraiser to raise sponsorships for scrapbooking kits which will be donated to a foster parent association in NC. They hope to gain enough sponsorships to spread this to foster associations across America. A special online vendor party event will be held on December 9, 2006. - December 04, 2006 - WAHWomen.com
QualiCare Asks Local Businesses and Residents to Help Feed the Homeless for Holidays
QualiCare Commercial Cleaning will be donating money and recruiting volunteers for Christmas to feed the homeless citizens of Fayetteville, and they challenge all Fayetteville businesses and residents to donate money, food, or clothing. - December 01, 2006 - QualiCare Commercial Cleaning
AIDS Housing Hero Recieves Prestigous "Jefferson Award" in Houston, TX
Matt Locklin a man living with AIDS on disability, is being honored for his heroic efforts. He will be presented the Jefferson Award 2007 now. This is the Nobel peace Prize for Volunteers. Picked from thousands of worthy nominees. He not only serves as public health advocate and politician. Locklin also has housed over 500+ homeless people with AIDS himself. Also serves as co-chair of HOPWA citizens council and (ret.) Founding Chairman (emeritus) AIDS clinic council. - December 01, 2006 - AIDS Housing Coalition Houston-AHCH-inc.
US Army Captain in Iraq Founds Charity to Aid Iraqi Families
US Army Captain William Perrich, a civilian called back to active duty, is making a difference in Southern Baghdad through personal humanitarian efforts. As a Civil Affairs Officer, he rebuilds infrastructure, helps local governments function, and provides relief efforts to civilians. Seeing the... - November 30, 2006 - HelpIraqiFamilies
Let's Raise for Charity; Raising Money for Charities through Advertising
Raise for Charity, the newest initiative of The AJNC has had over 500 visitors, since its launch on Saturday November 25th. Come join them, meet the proud supporters, learn about the various charity organizations, spread the word and advertise your own business on the pixel advertising page. - November 28, 2006 - The AJNC
Double Oscar Winner Hilary Swank Volunteers with United Planet in India
In July and August 2006, Hilary Swank went to Palampur in North India with United Planet, an international non-profit organization, which builds cross-cultural understanding and friendship, while supporting communities in need worldwide. - November 28, 2006 - United Planet
Do-Gooder for Hire
Innovative alternative to holiday giving. - November 21, 2006 - Nivek LLC
Water Missions International Selected for State’s “Angel List”
Water Missions International (WMI) was among ten nonprofit organizations recognized by the Secretary of State’s office for its annual “angel list,” a designation that ranks it a trustworthy charity. The Secretary of State released the “Scrooges and Angels” list... - November 17, 2006 - Water Missions International
AHIMSA International Proposes Plans for Prosperity and National Health Plan for Uruguay
AHIMSA International, a non-profit think tank, perceives a tremendous opportunity for Uruguay to achieve a renewed state of prosperity and a national health program through a nationwide campaign to produce biofuels and organically grown foods. - November 10, 2006 - AHIMSA International
New Software Service Strengthens Non-Profits by Empowering Donors to Give More
On-Line Product Permits Planned Giving Gifts as Low as $100 - November 10, 2006 - Alta Charity Investments
Robin Katzman Elected President of DirectEmployers Association
Robin Katzman, Program Manager for Staffing Services at Lockheed Martin, has been Elected President of DirectEmployers Association, a Non-Profit Consortium of Over 200 leading U.S. Employers. - November 07, 2006 - DirectEmployers
Starr Tincup Marketing Firm Principal Leads Local Non-profit Organization
Principal becomes president of board of directors for non-profit organization. - November 01, 2006 - Starr Tincup
Bald Stuntman to be Set Ablaze in a High School
Movie stunts and special effects teach science and safety to kids and raises awareness of the Children’s Alopecia Project. - October 31, 2006 - Children's Alopecia Project
Casual Frog, Inc. Launches New Identity
Casual Frog spent the summer creating a new logo and website to better define the organization. - October 31, 2006 - Casual Frog, Inc.
President of JDavis Architects Named Chair of Urban Ministries of Wake County Board of Directors
Jeff Davis Selected to Head Board of Directors for Non-Profit Organization - October 17, 2006 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
You are in Favor of Peace and Democracy in the World, but Nobody Wants to Listen to You
Peace and Democracy Campaign - October 12, 2006 - PeaceForTheWorld.com
DragonFlyNow Foundation, Make The Difference Network and A Better Community for All Entertain/FUNdraise™ with "Culture Creative" Socially Conscious Audience
DragonFlyNow Foundation (DFN), A Better Community for All (ABC4All) and Make the Difference Network (MTDN) combine resources in a unique, powerful event, to be held at the Pasadena Convention Center and Civic Auditorium on December 9th and 10th called, "A Celebration of Oneness." This... - October 07, 2006 - A Better Community for All (ABC4All)
Call for Non-Profit Nominations Issued by Gaming Club
Eleven Eleven Club will implement a charity fundraising component to its annual gambling junket. Non-profit organizations with a humanitarian mission are encouraged to answer call for nominations. - October 05, 2006 - Eleven Eleven Club
Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide Joins Million Artists Project
Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide (CFW) has been invited to join Million Artists, an international fund-raising project for medical charities. The website aims to break the Guinness Book of World Records’ largest piece of collaborative abstract art record while collecting donations for non-profits. - October 05, 2006 - Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide
Lebanese CF Patient Receives Life Saving Medication from US Non-Profit
A Cystic Fibrosis patient is facing the hardship of post-war Lebanon while trying to survive without his much needed medications. Because the war torn region is without the ability to supply CF medications, Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide, a US based NGO, is working to remedy the situation. While CFW does not usually supply medications or help patients on an individual basis, when Rami requested help, CFW began contacting organizations seeking assistance on his behalf. - October 05, 2006 - Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide
Olive Tree Bible Software Releases New eBooks for your PDA
In partnership with InterVarsity Press, Olive Tree has recently released several sets of short eBooks that cover a wide variety of topics relevant for today’s Christians. These eBooks provide practical advice in the following areas: devotions, exploring the Christian faith, forgiveness,... - October 05, 2006 - Olive Tree Bible Software
ZSL Announces Membership with ChannelLine Advisory Council (CLAC)
ZSL a global IT solution provider became a member of Channelline Advisory Council. - September 29, 2006 - ZSL Inc
Award Winning Website Makes a Difference for African Children Affected by AIDS
Food4Africa’s new website helps increase donations to feed children in Africa. - September 29, 2006 - WSI Internet
Datacraft Solutions Gold Level Sponsor of AME Conference
As a proud Gold Level sponsor of the AME Conference, Datacraft Solutions CEO, Stephen Parker, suggests that, “Attendees of the AME Conference are aligned with the lean initiatives, manufacturing excellences, and core principles of a demand driven supply chain network. AME members and... - September 28, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
MediaMiser Works to Help Make a Wish Foundation of Eastern Ontario
MediaMiser Ltd. – Canada’s leading provider of media analysis solutions – is making an ongoing, in-kind contribution of its services to the Make a Wish Foundation of Eastern Ontario. “As parents we can appreciate how hard it is when a child is stricken with a... - September 28, 2006 - MediaMiser
NHK Laboratories Inc. Awarded NSF GMP/ISO 9001:2000 Registration
Los Angeles-based manufacturer of private label dietary supplements, functional foods and pharmaceuticals receives prestigious ISO 9001:2000 registration. - September 28, 2006 - NHK Laboratories, Inc.
Stop Studios Contracted by House of Hope
Whitney G. Wilkerson, principal and creative director of Stop Studios, has announced that the firm has been selected by House of Hope to manage the 2006 House of Hope annual fundraising event on Thursday, September 28 to be held at the North Ridge Country Club. The event will include a short... - September 27, 2006 - Stop Studios
CMA Earns National Ethics Award
RTI/Community Management Associates, Inc., (dba CMA) announced today that it has been selected as a 2006 recipient of the prestigious American Business Ethics Award. Earlier this year CMA was honored as a winner of the Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award. - September 26, 2006 - Community Management Associates (CMA)
E-consultancy Registers for Audit with ABC Electronic
Internet publisher E-consultancy announces today that it has registered with ABC Electronic so that it can have its traffic figures independently audited to industry agreed standards, as set by JICWEBS*. ABC Electronic audited data provides the online media industry with a trusted and robust... - September 25, 2006 - Econsultancy
Support Fusion Announces Immediate Availability of Free Web-Based Helpdesk Solution
Support Fusion, provider of web-based Helpdesk, CRM, and Business Process solutions announces the immediate availability of its free web-based Helpdesk Application Service for commercial and non-profit organizations of all sizes. Support Fusion’s unique web-based, high availability system... - September 20, 2006 - Support Fusion, Inc.
21st National Hispanic Women's Conference - Eva Longoria
The Hispanic Women’s Corporation (HWC) is hosting the 21st National Hispanic Women’s Conference on Oct. 12-13, at the Phoenix Convention Center. The two-day conference is the largest gathering of Latinas in the country and will provide leadership and professional development to more... - September 18, 2006 - Hispanic Women's Corporation
InViragen Announces Exclusive Patent License Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control
InViragen, LLC, a biotechnology company dedicated to developing vaccines for emerging infectious diseases worldwide, has entered into an Exclusive Patent License Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The licensed technology is applicable to vaccines against multiple viral diseases, including dengue fever and West Nile disease. Dengue fever threatens 2.5 billion people worldwide as well as travelers to tropical countries. - September 14, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Immigration Voice Draws Lawmakers Attention to Legal Skilled Immigrants
Immigration Voice member, Shilpa Ghodgaonkar participated on a panel on Immigration at the Indian American Republican Council’s fall conference in Washington DC on September 7th. The speaker list constituted prominent leaders from the Republican Party - Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist,... - September 08, 2006 - Immigration Voice
Record Label Seeks Non-Profit Autism Organization in Need of Donations
Independent record label and publisher, Crater Rock Music, is currently looking for a non-profit organization to which contributions will be made through a percentage of profits from sales of the upcoming Theory of Mind (TM) international CD debut. - September 04, 2006 - Crater Rock Music, LLC