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.
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
Nonprofit Help and Direction at a Discount: Philadelphia's Nonprofit Center Offers Special Workshop Rate for Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia region that need help and direction in fundraising, marketing, human resources, finance, board development, and nonprofit management, can take advantage of a special discount on workshops in these fields offered by The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University. - September 01, 2006 - The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University
MISF Media Launches Human Rights-War on Terror News Update
Biweekly news roundup reviews the war on terror's impact on human rights. - August 30, 2006 - May I Speak Freely Media
IPA Charities Supports Special Olympics Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby Race
IPA Charities, the presenting sponsor, contributed $50,000 toward the Special Olympics Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby last week. - August 30, 2006 - IPA
Water Missions International Restructures Management Team as Part of Growth Plan
Water Missions International, the Charleston-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing sustainable access to safe water in developing countries and disaster areas, has experienced a ten fold increase in water projects over the last two years, spurring the need to restructure and broaden... - August 30, 2006 - Water Missions International
Woman’s Home Rescued from Foreclosure
In December 2005, Anderson was diagnosed with kidney failure, entered into dialysis treatment and enrolled in a donor program to save her life. Fortunately the dialysis program was short lived as she received a kidney transplant three months later. While her employer held a position for her throughout this health crisis, there was no source of income during her treatment and recovery. - August 22, 2006 - Buyers Fund
International Profit Associates to Participate in Chicagoland's Largest Career Fair
International Profit Associates recruiters offer candidates an opportunity to apply for open positions. - August 19, 2006 - IPA
Whitney Wilkerson Named to ACTUS Board of Directors
Charitable organization adds Stop Studios Creative Director to board. - August 15, 2006 - Stop Studios
High Tech Leadership Certification Program Starts Sep. 7 in RTP, NC
CAI Announces the High Tech Certification Program for Aspiring and Experienced Technical and Scientific Leaders on Management and Strategy Starting September 7 in RTP, NC - August 11, 2006 - CAI
Discovery Toys Announces Partnership with Autism Speaks
Discovery Toys® announces partnership with Autism Speaks Nationwide –Discovery Toys®, America’s Premier Educational Toy company Ila Jean Traudt, Sterling Educational Consultant with Discovery Toys looks to help families support their children with Autism. - August 08, 2006 - Ila Jean Traudt
Fire Victims Non-Profit Organization Updates its Branding Strategy
Care for the Kids adopts a new marketing image to promote fire safety awareness. - August 04, 2006 - LogoBee Logo Design
International Profit Associates Hosts Most Successful Blood Drive; 3rd Annual Event Benefits American Red Cross
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) drew a record number of contributors for it's 3rd annual American Red Cross blood drive. - August 04, 2006 - IPA
Alaska Conservation Foundation Selects Gary Hubbell Consulting for Development Audit Services
Alaska Conservation Foundation has selected Gary Hubbell Consulting to objectively assess its current fund raising program. - August 01, 2006 - Gary Hubbell Consulting
Ila Jean Traudt Earns Discovery Toys Promotion
Ila Jean Traudt, Sterling Educational Consultant, receives promotion as of August 1st. She is looking to help educate parents, teachers, daycare providers, and others to work with the "right" toys to help their children develop skills. Parenting workshops are a fun way to teach about how to use "child powered" toys. - July 31, 2006 - Ila Jean Traudt
International Profit Associates President Participated in BCLC Forum
IPA President Gregg Steinberg was a featured speaker at the Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) forum, “Disaster Aid Working Conference: Business and the 2006 Hurricane Season." - July 21, 2006 - IPA
Ronald McDonald House Charities Selects Gary Hubbell Consulting for Strategic Planning
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington has retained the services of Gary Hubbell Consulting to provide strategy development, planning, market research, and business plan development. Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Oregon and Southwest Washington is one of... - July 20, 2006 - Gary Hubbell Consulting
Familia Unida Gets Set for Yet Another Wheelchair Wash
Annual event anticipates huge turnout for its Wheelchair Wash celebration. - July 18, 2006 - LogoBee Logo Design
IPA Charities Continues to Support Columbine Memorial
At the Columbine Memorial at the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, June 16, 2006, IPA Charities donated $25,000. - July 18, 2006 - IPA
Gospel Light Worldwide Names New President
Gospel Light Worldwide announced that Marc Stein has been appointed President of the international children’s learning ministry. Gospel Light Worldwide is the not-for-profit sister organization to Gospel Light and Regal Books providing culturally relevant, life changing Bible curriculum,... - July 18, 2006 - Gospel Light Worldwide
Kieran J. Shanahan Appointed To Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina, Inc. Board
Shanahan Law Group Principal Joins North Carolina Nonprofit Board. - July 13, 2006 - Shanahan Law Group
Statewide Event Gives Companies Opportunity to Showcase Products and Services -- Free
Upcoming statewide event gives companies opportunity to showcase products and services -- free. Event targets pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, healthcare providers and other medical professionals. - July 12, 2006 - New York State Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club and Water Missions International Help Prepare Cook Islands for Next Disaster
The Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club of Santa Clarita, California has purchased a Living Water™ Treatment System (LWTS™) from Water Missions International to provide an effective means of purifying contaminated water on the Cook Islands after natural disasters. Cyclones frequently... - July 11, 2006 - Water Missions International
"Link" between the Community and the Terminally Ill
Greater Pasadena Aid Fund (the 100% volunteer organization known for providing assistance to individuals with a terminal illness) will be having its annual fundraiser “LINK” to raise funds to assist clients of G.P.A.F. Comic “Ant” to perform. WHAT: A day and evening... - July 09, 2006 - Greater Pasadena Aid Fund
Non-Profit Organization Rural Land Sales a Boon to Buyers
This rural nonproft economic development agency has taken a unique approach to providing areas for housing, commercial development and open space. KCEDF is a leader in using innovative approaches to rural Colorado economic development issues. - July 08, 2006 - Kiowa County Economic Development Foundation
International Profit Associates President Named Jewish Chicagoan of the Year
Gregg M. Steinberg, President of International Profit Associates was named one of the 10 people who make Chicago a better community in which to live and awarded the 2006 Jewish Chicagoan of the year by The Chicago Jewish News. - July 06, 2006 - IPA
Mini-Smiles Charity Advertising Homepage for the National Autistic Society
A new website was set up to help raise £35 000 for the National Autistic Society (NAS). The website is basically a large billboard split in to thousands of purchasable pixel blocks. Each pixel block is used to advertise your website. Visit www.mini-smiles.org to find out more now. - June 30, 2006 - Mini-Smiles
Ambitious Group Seeks to Set Up an Online Needs Clearinghouse for South African Village, Raise 1 Million Dollars
Two weeks ago, June 16th, David Mauldin stepped on a plane heading to Johannesburg, South Africa with one major goal in mind: To document the needs of the communities he visits. David's not alone in his endevour; his three business partners are supporting him from all over the globe. About four... - June 29, 2006 - Eikon Project
Kieran J. Shanahan Named Lifetime Century Member
Tobacco Growers Association of North Carolina Names Principal of Shanahan Law Group Lifetime Member. - June 28, 2006 - Shanahan Law Group
International Profit Associates President Elected to the Regional Board for Operation HOPE
The president of International Profit Associates was recently appointed as a member of the Midwest Regional Board for Operation Hope - June 16, 2006 - IPA
Raising Heartrates Joins Forces with Helen Hayes Hospital
Funds to be donated will be raised through Raising Heartrates’ annual calendar, featuring female triathletes. - June 15, 2006 - Raising Heartrates
International Profit Associates Offers New Search and Recruitment Services
International Profit Associates is now offering Professional Search and Recruitment Solutions as an economical solution to the problem faced by small business owners of staffing their businesses. - June 15, 2006 - IPA
IPA Advisory and Intermediary Services Obtains $591,746 Financing for Knox Waste Services
IPA Advisory & Intermediary Services, LLC acted as the financial advisor to Knox Waste Service, LLC to facilitate the needs of an equipment lease program. - June 15, 2006 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports City Year and Chicago Public Schools
IPA Charities, the charitable foundation of International Profit Associates has contributed $5,000 toward the City Year Chicago’s Annual Ripples of Hope Award Dinner. - June 14, 2006 - IPA
Boise Aids in Hurricane Katrina Relief by Donating Paper to 16 Mississippi School Districts
Additional Paper Supplies to be Distributed to Underprivileged Schools Throughout the Country - June 13, 2006 - Kids In Need Foundation
Nonprofit Establishes $1-Million Foundation from Contributions of Volunteers
All-volunteer service organization, Human Service Alliance, has established a unique charitable foundation-- The Foundation for Purposeful Living. Run completely by volunteers, no funds from the Foundation's endowment will be used for administrative costs. The endowment was raised little by little with no large benefactors and will be sustained through an innovative form of income. - June 08, 2006 - Human Service Alliance
Operation Helmet Founder to Testify Before Congress
Dr. Bob Meaders, founder and president of Operation Helmet will testify before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces at the request of Rep Curt Weldon (PA-R). - June 07, 2006 - Operation Helmet
Water Missions International Mobilizes Relief for Indonesia
Nonprofit organization responds to vital need for safe water. - June 06, 2006 - Water Missions International
International Profit Associates President Participates in Housing Workshop
President Gregg Steinberg participated in the Housing Workshop for Builders in Biloxi, Mississippi on May 24 to address the housing construction challenges on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. - June 03, 2006 - IPA
International Profit Associates President Participates in Small Business Summit
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) President Gregg Steinberg was a panelist at the ACCESS 2006 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Summit on May 12. - June 03, 2006 - IPA
Houston Hurricane Relief Benefit with The Fabulous Thunderbirds, June 30, 2006
ActiveMusic in conjunction with Alan Ames and Associates will be producing the second in a series of hurricane relief benefit concerts at the Warehouse Live Concert Hall in Houston, Texas on Friday, June 30th, 2006. The concert features The Fabulous Thunderbirds along with Special Guests and will... - June 02, 2006 - ActiveMusic