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.
Providence Health and Services - Oregon Selects Gary Hubbell Consulting for Ongoing Counsel
Providence Health and Services - Oregon has retained the services of Gary Hubbell Consulting to provide ongoing resource development strategy and foundation management consulting services. - June 05, 2007 - Gary Hubbell Consulting
Tias Arms Announces 6th Annual Event “Art Party in the Park” to Raise Funds for Orphaned and Abandoned Children Affected by HIV/AIDS in South Africa
Tias Arms announced today that its 6th annual celebration and fundraising event, this year entitled “Art Party in the Park”, will be held on Sunday, June 10th from 12 noon to 5pm at Park Prive in Costa Mesa. As in previous years, this exciting event will include a silent and live... - June 01, 2007 - Tias Arms
The American Dog Owners Association Invites Responsible Dog Owners to Participate in a Demonstration on June 3, 2007
Gather at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. to Support California Pet Owners who Oppose California’s Mandatory Spay/Neuter Bill. - May 30, 2007 - American Dog Owners Association
Not-For-Profit Network Announces Its First Awards Program
Australia's "Not-For-Profit Network" are running their first ever “Not-For-Profit Network’ awards program; this awards program will celebrate the achievements of all those hardworking individuals within the Australian Nonprofit sector (this is a national program) that rarely... - May 30, 2007 - Not-For-Profit Network
NYIRN Kicks Off 10th Anniversary with a New Logo Design
Updated logo product of LogoBee’s non-profit makeover contest - May 26, 2007 - LogoBee Logo Design
S.D. Mack Events Now Offers Free DJ Services for Charity and Select Fundraising Events
S.D. Mack Events, founded by Legendary 70s Disc Jockey Steve Mack is now offering free DJ Services for charity and select fundraising events. For over 30 years, Steve Mack has worked actively as a New York based club and special events DJ. Mr. Mack is the house DJ for several important organizations, including The New York Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the New York Chapter of the Deborah Heart & Lung Foundation. - May 22, 2007 - S.D. Mack Pictures
Comforting Children in Crisis through the Hugs of Teddy Bears
The South West Florida Chapter of Hugs Across America distributes it’s first ever batch of teddy bears to the Naples Fire Department. Each chapter is responsible to its local area with "teddies at the ready" responding to circumstances of personal tragedy, as well as natural or... - May 20, 2007 - Hugs Across America - South West Florida Chapter
Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church Installs AEDs
Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church becomes "Heart Safe" with the installation of two (2) AEDs from NewHouse Medical. - May 18, 2007 - NewHouse Medical
Chrysallis - Close to Disability to Attend the eContentPlus Information Day
Chrysallis - Close to Disability will attend the eContentPlus Information Day for the third call for proposals of the eContentplus programme on 24th of May 2007 in Luxembourg. A central Information Day presenting the objectives of the target areas for 2007 and providing details on how to submit a... - May 18, 2007 - Chrysallis-Close to Disability
Chrysallis – Close to Disability Attends the Autonomia EXPO 2007 Exhibition
Chrysallis - Close to Disability will attend the Autonomia EXPO 2007 exhibition, which will take place on 18th - 20th of May 2007 in Athens, Greece, and it will be organized by Disability Now NGO. On 18th of May 2007, Chrysallis will be presented at the "Athletics and Sport cause we feel like... - May 18, 2007 - Chrysallis-Close to Disability
Little Company of Mary Hospital Foundation Selects Gary Hubbell Consulting for Campaign Counsel
Little Company of Mary Hospital Foundation has retained the services of Gary Hubbell Consulting to provide campaign strategy and ongoing consulting services. - May 17, 2007 - Gary Hubbell Consulting
Denver Teams with 15 Other U.S. Cities Hosting the 2007 Angelman Syndrome Foundation National Walk-A-Thon on Saturday, May 19
On Saturday, May 19, 2007, Metro Denver will host the Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) Walk-A-Thon for a third year. Sponsors of the event in Metro Denver include Brighton Early Rotary Club at the Sustaining Level; and Jones & Keller, P.C., and Lakewood Chiropractic Offices, P.C., at the enduring level. - May 16, 2007 - Absolutely Public Relations
Hydrocephalus Regional Expansion Group Holds First Official Meeting in Largo as Group Leader Becomes an American Citizen
The Tampa Bay Affiliate of the Hydrocephalus Association held its first official meeting under its new name on Sunday, April 14th, 2007. Twenty-two family members and individuals with Hydrocephalus gathered at the home of group leader, Paula Keyser to celebrate the new affiliation with the... - May 15, 2007 - HUGS of Florida, Inc.
American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure Cycling Event
The premiere cycling event of the American Diabetes Association, the Tour de Cure helps to raise monies to continue research, education and advocacy of the organization. The American Diabetes Association challenges cyclists to take the ride of their life. - May 13, 2007 - American Diabetes Association, Tour de Cure
Local Charity Auction Gets Big Donation - Toyota Sunnyvale Donates a New Car
Toyota Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, CA donates a 2007 Toyota Prius Hybrid with free shipping to the 48 contiguous United States to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's "Out for Blood" Charity Auction, now live on eBay at www.ebay.com/outforblood. Auction runs through May 16, 2007. All proceeds will advance the Society's mission to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. - May 13, 2007 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Silicon Valley & Monterey Bay Area Chapter
Asha for Education to Explore the Impact of Education on an Individual, Society and a Nation
Over the past few years, India's educated population has given the nation a competitive edge in a global economy. The country has come to be known for its deep pool of highly-skilled, knowledge workers. Today, higher education is one of the largest service-sector activities in India. This has... - May 12, 2007 - Asha for Education NYC/NJ
The 6th Annual Carying Place Benefit Auction Announce Silver Level Sponsors
The 6th Annual Carying Place Annual Benefit Auction, scheduled for Friday, May 11, 2007, at the Matthews House in Cary, has announced silver level sponsors. - May 12, 2007 - The Carying Place
HBCUs and NPHC Greeks Face-Off for an Amazing Cause
1st Annual Mahogany Games to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters - May 11, 2007 - The HBCU Network
John Rex Endowment Commits Long-Term Funding to Healthy Weight Initiative for Children
Schools, Communities and Medical Teams Awarded Grants to Initiate Behavioral Changes and Create an Environment to Encourage Healthy Choices and Active Lifestyle - May 10, 2007 - John Rex Endowment
Little Company of Mary Community Health Foundation Selects Gary Hubbell Consulting for Post-Campaign Assessment
Little Company of Mary Community Health Foundation has retained the services of Gary Hubbell Consulting to conduct a post-campaign assessment. - May 09, 2007 - Gary Hubbell Consulting
The 6th Annual Carying Place Benefit Auction Announces Gold Level Sponsors
The 6th Annual Carying Place Annual Benefit Auction, scheduled for Friday, May 11, 2007, at the Matthews House in Cary, has announced the following gold level sponsors: Sajjan & Asha Agarwal, Dr. & Mrs. Mike Anthony, Ralph & Daphne Ashworth, Atlantic Tire & Service, Tyler &... - May 09, 2007 - The Carying Place
Nonprofit Center Convenes Nonprofit Organizations to Learn to Overcome Resistance to Change
The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University is sponsoring a forum on change management for Philadelphia area nonprofit organizations on June 5, 2007, to discuss the diverse workplace, reactions to internal changes, crisis communications, and more. - May 09, 2007 - The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University
Bryan’s House Selects The Marketing Department as Its Marketing and Advertising Agency
The Marketing Department, a full-service marketing agency, is selected to help increase awareness and visibility of Bryan's House, a vital non-profit organization serving children and families in North Texas. - May 08, 2007 - The Marketing Department
Left Hook Lacy Foundation helps “Give a Child a Fighting Chance” with Contribution
The Queen of Hearts Foundation for Disabled Children, Inc recently received a donation of $3,000 from the “Left Hook Lacy Foundation.” These proceeds will go to help the Queen of Hearts foundation provide necessary therapy and equipment for its disabled children. “I always knew... - May 07, 2007 - Queen of Hearts Foundation for Disabled Children, Inc.
Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Award
Shark Conservationists Honored - The Shark Research Institute's Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards spotlight those working to protect sharks. - May 05, 2007 - Shark Research Institute
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Foundation Selects Gary Hubbell Consulting for Capital Campaign Feasibility Study
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Foundation has retained the services of Gary Hubbell Consulting to assist with a capital campaign feasibility study as it plans to build new and renovate existing facilities - May 05, 2007 - Gary Hubbell Consulting
International School of Arizona Secures New Facility for 2007/8 School Year
The International School of Arizona secured a new school facility for the 2007/8 School Year last week. The school will relocate in July and start the next school year at 9128 E. San Salvador Drive in Scottsdale. The new building is over 14,000 square feet and can accommodate growth up to 250... - May 04, 2007 - International School of Arizona
The 6th Annual Carying Place Benefit Auction Announces Presenting and Platinum Sponsors
Time Warner Cable, Penn Compression Moulding, Inc. and Quality Staffing Specialists to sponsor local charitable event - May 04, 2007 - The Carying Place
NFL Star Roger Staubach Donates Proceeds from “Cash America Quarterback Bowl” to Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Game will raise money and awareness for the organization while its national spokesmen play in side-by-side NFL greats in the charity game - May 04, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Does Job Satisfaction Encourage Online Volunteering?
Middle East-Based Software Developer Contributes Online to a Canadian Charity 6,000 Miles Away - May 04, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services
OICW Culinary Arts Instructor Adam Weiner Shares His Expertise with the US Navy
The United States Navy has asked Chef Adam Weiner, instructor at OICW’s Culinary Arts Program at MiMe’s Café, to help train eleven Culinary Specialists at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Panama City, in Panama City Beach, Florida. Chef Weiner will ship out on May 6, 2007 for his... - May 03, 2007 - Opportunities Industrialization Center-West
The Arc of North Carolina Presents Roadmap for System Success
As the state of North Carolina continues to cut human services funding, The Arc of North Carolina has created a plan with logical, concrete solutions to the problems inherent in the state’s developmental disabilities system. On Monday, May 7, at 6:30 pm, The Arc of North Carolina will... - May 03, 2007 - The Arc of North Carolina
"Healthy Women-Healthy Lives" First Annual Women's Health Conference & Expo at Nova Southeastern University
The goal of "Healthy Women-Healthy Lives" conference & expo is to enhance the lives of women and to raise funds to help support the Susan G. Komen Foundation. - May 03, 2007 - kNOw-Aging, Inc.
St. Mary Medical Center Circle of Caring Foundation Selects Gary Hubbell Consulting for Strategic Planning Services
St. Mary Medical Center Circle of Caring Foundation has retained the services of Gary Hubbell Consulting as it embarks on its first strategic planning process. - May 03, 2007 - Gary Hubbell Consulting
Falls Village Golf Club Hosts Tournament for Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church
Marc Reynolds, general manager of Falls Village Golf Club, has announced that the club will host a tournament for the Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church. The event will take place on April 28 at 9:30 a.m. and showcase 40 players, including members of the church’s Six Forks Road location. The... - April 30, 2007 - Falls Village Golf
Woman with Cerebral Palsy will Fly Around the World
Adele Schneidereit, a courageous woman with Cerebral Palsy has declared she will fly around the World to spotlight the urgent need to find a cure for CP. Ms. Schneidereit, not yet a pilot, will video-chronicle the trials, tribulations, and successes of a person with Cerebral Palsy preparing for... - April 29, 2007 - Inspire the World Foundation
University of Alaska Anchorage Selects Gary Hubbell Consulting for Advancement Benchmarking Study
The University of Alaska Anchorage has engaged the research services of Gary Hubbell Consulting to benchmark its advancement performance against a national cohort group. - April 28, 2007 - Gary Hubbell Consulting
California Teen Vikram Bhatt Raises Money to Find a Cure for Alopecia
Vikram Bhatt (age 15), a Straight A 9th grade student at Laguna Hills High School has initiated a noble fundraising charity to research the cures for Alopecia Areata that results in the loss of hair. This common non-contagious but very challenging disease affects more than 4.7 million American... - April 28, 2007 - Fighting Alopecia Areata Club
Felician Village Selects Gary Hubbell Consulting for Development Program Planning and Ongoing Counsel
Felician Village has retained the services of Gary Hubbell Consulting to assist with planning a new development program and to provide ongoing consulting services. - April 27, 2007 - Gary Hubbell Consulting
Mothers Who Make a Difference 2007 ... Second Annual List
Love Our Children USA announced today the second Annual “Mothers Who Make A Difference List.” Parenting is one of the most difficult jobs there is. As Mother’s Day nears on Sunday, May 13th, and at a time when violence against children is affecting over 3 million children in the... - April 26, 2007 - Love Our Children USA
Radio Host, Author and Comedian Brian Copeland to Speak at OICW Breakfast of Champions
Noted Philanthropist and Former California State Senator Becky Morgan To Receive Role Model Award; Guest Appearances by Sports Greats and Comedian Michael Pritchard - April 25, 2007 - Opportunities Industrialization Center-West
Two Arizona Technology Firms Combine Forces to Produce Optimized Web Site for Phoenix Transitional Living Facility
Phoenix, Arizona technology firms have combined resources to produce an optimized Web site for the non-profit, drug and alcohol recovery, organization Crossroads: http://sober360.com - April 25, 2007 - DotVentures
Falls Village Golf Club Hosts 10th Annual Children of Chernobyl Charity Tournament
Marc Reynolds, general manager of Falls Village Golf Club, has announced that the club hosted the 10th annual Children of Chernobyl Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 21. Participants from 11 different churches connected to the Chernobyl Children’s Orphanage in Belarus participated. - April 23, 2007 - Falls Village Golf
The Asia/Pacific-U.S. Foundation Appoints New Vice Chair
Vice Chair Malcolm A. Teasdale aims to make Tampa Bay a leader in international commerce. - April 21, 2007 - The Asia/Pacific-U.S. Foundation
Teens Take Charge to Make an Impact
New youth nonprofit creates awareness of rather unobvious facts such as: One dollar saves 20 children from blindness. - April 20, 2007 - Youth Taking Action
FTM International Awards Five Thousand Dollar Grant to FORGE Forward
FTMInternational and FORGE announced the 1st National FTM/SOFFA Conference to be held in the Heartland March 29 – April 1, 2007 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “We’ve met on the West Coast. We’ve met on the East Coast. We’ve met in small groups at larger conferences in... - April 20, 2007 - FTM International
Nonprofit Announces Toy Drive
Kyle Corkum, president of Landquest and founder of Flying Fish Project, has announced a call for toy donations for the organization’s April 27 shipment to Haiti. The Flying Fish Project is a nonprofit charity run by Landquest employees whose mission is to provide resources to organizations... - April 17, 2007 - Landquest Development
OurChurch.Com Launches AIDS Clickathon to Help AIDS-Orphaned Children in Africa
OurChurch.Com announced the start of the AIDS Clickathon, a 4-week campaign which enables anyone to help AIDS-orphaned children by simply clicking a link. The clickathon is similar to a walkathon, in which corporate sponsors have pledged to make a donation to a charity for AIDS-orphaned children... - April 14, 2007 - OurChurch.Com
Boot Camp for New Dads is Recipient of Annie E. Casey Foundation Grant
Boot Camp for New Dads, a non-profit orientation program for fathers-to-be, operating in more than 260 hospitals, clinics, schools and churches around the country, will now be able to provide fatherhood educational materials via their website (bcnd.org) and direct technical assistance to affiliates, courtesy of a grant from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. - April 14, 2007 - Boot Camps for Dads
The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Funds Autism Services at HeartShare
HeartShare Human Services of New York is proud to announce it has been granted $11,175 from The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation to support its school-holiday program for adolescents with autism. HeartShare’s School Holiday Program offers enjoyable recreational outings to 15 teens, with... - April 14, 2007 - HeartShare Human Services of NY