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.
IPA Charities Supports Hasbara Fellowship
IPA Charities supports the Hasbara Fellowship to help send 150 university students to Israel. - June 02, 2006 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports Special Olympics Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby
IPA Charities is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the upcoming Special Olympics Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby. - June 02, 2006 - IPA
International Profit Associates to Hold Third Annual Blood Drive with American Red Cross
The International Profit Associates and American Red Cross Blood drive will be held on July 27, 2006. - June 02, 2006 - IPA
Charm Factory to Donate 5000 Pink Ribbon Charms
Charm Factory, a company that specializes in sterling silver charms and beads, is offering to donate 5000 of its new pink ribbons to non-profit organizations and fundraisers working to find a cure for cancer. - June 01, 2006 - Charm Factory
Project Oz Looks Forward as it Reaches out to Kids in Need
Project Oz spices up image with new logo design. - May 31, 2006 - LogoBee Logo Design
IPA Charities Donations for 2006 Totals $300,000 to Date
IPA Charities has donated $300,000 to many local and national charities in the quest to improve communities and the world. - May 27, 2006 - IPA
Mitretek Healthcare to Host a National Leaders Forum for Improving the Healthcare Recall Process
Forum to explore cross-industry issues involving recalls for healthcare products. - May 24, 2006 - Noblis
International Profit Associated Ranked First by The Business Ledger
The Business Ledger, a premier newspaper for the Chicago suburbs, ranked IPA-IBA as the Largest Business Consultant in April 2006. - May 23, 2006 - IPA
Daniel Bozza Supports Children’s Miracle Network
Daniel Bozza, Broker/Associate with RE/MAX Central, is proud to be a member of the national RE/MAX Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Miracle Home Program. Under this program, he will donate a specific dollar amount to CMN for each sales transaction he completes, and he will display the... - May 22, 2006 - RE/MAX Central - Daniel Bozza
The Skin Cancer Foundation Chooses Ballantine for Print Projects
The Skin Cancer Foundation has chosen The Ballantine Corporation for recent print projects. The most recent project, a self-mailing order form, was used to promote two of The Skin Cancer Foundation’s publications. - May 03, 2006 - The Ballantine Corporation
Mother of Miracle Child to Keynote Autism Conference; Speaker to Appear on Montel Williams May 1
Shannon Kenitz, the mother of a miracle child, will be the keynote speaker at the US Autism & Asperger Association International Conference August 9-12 in Park City, Utah. She will appear on Montel Williams May 1st. Kenitz shares her story on how she brought her daughter Grace back from a prognosis of death to thriving via hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Grace has progressed to feed herself, recover from blindness, and at almost 7-years old, walk for the first time unassisted on January 20, 2006. - April 28, 2006 - US Autism and Asperger Association
Nonprofit Human Resources Management Strategies Forum Provides Succession Planning
By 2008, nearly half of current nonprofit directors plan to retire. The Nonprofit Human Resources Managment Strategies Forum sponsored by The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University on June 6, 2006, will help nonprofits plan for future executive transitions. - April 25, 2006 - The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University
FreemanWhite Principal To Aid Non-Profit Organization In Hunger Relief Efforts
Ned Jennings Named To Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Board. - April 18, 2006 - FreemanWhite
International Profit Associates President Participated in BCLC Forum
IPA-IBA president participated in the Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) forum to identify key factors affecting private sector involvement in the Gulf Coast reconstruction process. - April 18, 2006 - IPA
MADD-NC Kicks Off Signature 5K Walk “Strides For Change” to Help Stop Drunk Driving
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) announced its first annual 5K walk, Strides for Change, to be held in North Carolina on SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2006 at 8:40 a.m. at THE IMPERIAL CENTER (Exit 282 off I-40). The walk will start at the Chelsea/Winchester Parking Lot and is open to all. Strides for Change will raise much needed funds for the programs and services MADD provides and will raise community awareness about the serious problem of alcohol-related automobile crashes in NC. - April 15, 2006 - Mothers Against Drunk Driving - North Carolina
Bill Hewitt Awarded S.C. Order of the Palmetto
Water Missions International board chairman receives award at annual Water for Life Gala. - April 14, 2006 - Water Missions International
MIT Students Drive Across One-fourth of the World for Charity
Four MIT students plan to drive 8,000 miles across Europe and Asia in order to raise money for charity. - March 31, 2006 - The Tech Nomads
International Profit Associates Judge "Students in Free Enterprise" Chicago Regional Competition
Larry Lang, International Profit Associate’s executive director of human resources, reviewed and rated the performance of the SIFE collegiate teams and submitted entries. - March 31, 2006 - IPA
Fundraiser Help For Youth Sports Fundraising
Springtime means soccer and baseball seasons are upon us. For parents and coaches, that means its youth sports fundraising time again. FundraiserHelp.com provides five tips for doubling your results. - March 26, 2006 - Net Sense LLC
Cathy Rosebaugh Appointed To Board Of The Center for Volunteer Caregiving
NC Realtor Joins Volunteer Board. - March 24, 2006 - Alterna Home Solutions
Give Yourself a Break - a Tax Break
Donate your extra car, get a tax deduction and help a charity - March 23, 2006 - Cars4Charities Car Donation Center
Executive Board and Membership of the National Troopers Coalition Overwhelmingly Approves My Family CD Safe Kids, Adults and Pets Card ID Program
My Family CD, providers of Safe Kids, Adults and Pets Cards, is proud to announce its newest affiliate, the National Troopers Coalition. After a detailed review, the NTC overwhelmingly voted to endorse My Family CD programs. - March 20, 2006 - Safe Kids Card, Inc
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Visits SOS Children’s Village in Equatorial Guinea
Rodrigo de Rato, the Managing Director of the IMF visited the SOS Children’s Village in Equatarial Guinea following the summit meeting of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). His focused discussions on economic growth and poverty reduction in the region were... - March 17, 2006 - SOS Children's Villages - USA
Annual Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas NICU
Lonestar Grill and Sports Cafe's 2006 golf tournament benefiting Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas NICU will be held Monday April 3rd at Los Rios Country Club in Plano. - March 16, 2006 - Lonestar Grill and Sports Cafe
International Profit Associates Ranked 6th Largest Management/IT Consultants by Crain's Chicago Business
Chicago’s premier weekly business newspaper, Crain’s Chicago Business, recently ranked International Profit Associates as the 6th Largest Management Consultants. - March 16, 2006 - IPA
International Profit Associates Director Named as a Global Register's Who's Who in Executives and Professionals
Anthony T. Jones, director of sales and marketing for International Profit Associates, was nominated and named to Global Register’s Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals 2006-2007 Edition. - March 14, 2006 - IPA
International Profit Associates President Elected to the Executive Committee of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science
Gregg M. Steinberg, President of International Profit Associates, has been elected as a member of the executive committee for the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science. - March 11, 2006 - IPA
International Profit Associates Launches Business Magazine
IPA-IBA has launched a new business magazine, "IPA's Business Today." - March 07, 2006 - IPA
Water Missions International Launches World Water Day Activities
Charleston, South Carolina Nonprofit Asks Community to “Join Hands for Clean Water.” - March 03, 2006 - Water Missions International
Philadelphia Area Dentist Giving 100% of Service to Children's Charities
Philadelphia area dentist donating 100% of all whitening services directly to children's charities from now through June. Plus, the service price is lowered so people can help themselves AND help a child. - March 03, 2006 - Advanced Dental Concepts
SOS Children’s Villages Nominated for 2006 Nobel Peace Prize
The 2006 nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize were announced today and SOS Children’s Villages was among the nominees for their work caring for the world’s orphaned and abandoned children. This is the fourteenth nomination SOS has received for this prestigious award. - February 27, 2006 - SOS Children's Villages - USA
Alexa Corp Collects Winter Clothing For Raleigh Rescue Mission Campaign
Financial Services Firm Donates Blankets And Winter Clothing. - February 17, 2006 - Alexa Corp
International Profit Associates Donates Money for Equipment to Local Fire Department
A recent substantial donation was made to the Long Grove Fire Protection District made by International Profit Associates in order to purchase life saving extrication equipment. - February 07, 2006 - IPA
The Sterner Swimsuit Calendar Marks 8,300+ Referrals to Arizona Aniaml Shelters and Rescues
The 2005 Sterner Swimsuit Calendar to benefit Arizona animal shelters and rescues completed its first year. The calendar’s website recorded over 8,300 donation and adoption referrals to Arizona animal shelters and rescues. - January 03, 2006 - MetroShot LLC
Water Missions International Ships Ten Water Purification Systems to Honduras
On December 16, 2005, Water Missions International (WMI) will ship ten water purification systems to Honduras. The systems will be installed in rural communities of 1,000 or more people to provide a sustainable source of clean, safe water. AstenJohnson, St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in... - December 14, 2005 - Water Missions International
1-800-Sky-Ride Awards Red Cross Volunteers
1-800-Sky-Ride is pleased to award Adventure Gift Certificates to two tireless Red Cross Volunteers. - December 13, 2005 - 1800Skyride
ActiveMusic Presents: "Louisiana Love Call" Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert
ActiveMusic Presents: "Louisiana Love Call" Hurricane Relief, A benefit for the New Orleans Musicians Clinic - In Exile. Monday December 19, 2005 at the Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, CA. In the spirit of the season, let's join together to keep hope alive. Come Celebrate the... - December 13, 2005 - ActiveMusic
Holiday Giving that Satisfies the Soul
Especially at the holidays, buying products that guarantee that the people who made them receive a fair wage adds a new level of meaning to gifts. Fair trade products are truly gifts of conscience that empower the producers to build a better life. What better way to embrace the holiday spirit? - December 06, 2005 - MarketPlace: Handwork of India
Vanderbilt University Medical Center to Use RASMAS Product Recall Management Service to Streamline Product Recall Processes
Mitretek Systems announced today that Vanderbilt University Medical Center has selected Mitretek Healthcare’s Risk And Safety Management Alert System (RASMAS) service to automate its product recall management operations. Vanderbilt, an innovative not-for-profit health care provider,... - November 17, 2005 - Noblis
Foundation Stone Laying at SOS Children's Village in Nigeria
The foundation stone laying ceremony for one of the six SOS Children's Villages to be constructed under the 6 villages for 2006 charity campaign, will take place on November 21, 2005 in Nigeria's Gwagwalada. Nigerian football hero and "FIFA for SOS Children's Villages" ambassador Jay Jay Okocha may be attending the ceremony. - November 15, 2005 - SOS Children's Villages - USA
SOS Children’s Villages Joins Austin Grill to Promote the Johnny Cash Film, "Walk the Line"
Movie promotion builds awareness for orphaned and abandoned children around the world. Austin Grill in Silver Spring, MD, November 10th from 6-8pm. - November 09, 2005 - SOS Children's Villages - USA
Water Missions International and Samaritan’s Purse Provide Safe Water in Guatemala
Project Will Give Relief to Thousands of Hurricane Stan Survivors. - October 20, 2005 - Water Missions International
International Profit Associates Invited to Attend Clinton Global Initiative NYC 2005
Managing Director John Burgess and President Gregg Steinberg were invited to attend the Clinton Global Initiative with distinguished and dedicated leaders to address current global challenges. - October 10, 2005 - IPA
Water Missions International Begins Well Rehabilitation Project in Rural Mississippi
Project Will Restore Water Access to Thousands of Homes - October 07, 2005 - Water Missions International
International Profit Associates Offers Help for Business Disaster Recovery
International Profit Associates launches business disaster recovery assistance and website. - October 06, 2005 - IPA
International Profit Associates Sponsors Hispanic Heritage Organization
International Profit Associates kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month by sponsoring the Hispanic Heritage Organization opening ceremony and essay contest - September 21, 2005 - IPA
Charleston Commissioners of Public Works Partners with Water Missions International for Hurricane Katrina Relief
CPW Personnel to Evaluate Community Water Needs on the Gulf Coast - September 14, 2005 - Water Missions International
International Profit Associates President Invited to Serve on Two U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committees
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) President Gregg M. Steinberg has been invited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to continue to serve as a member of the Council on Small Business and on the International Policy Committee (IPC) for the 2005-2006 year. The Council on Small Business is the... - September 12, 2005 - IPA
Variety Children's Lifeline Partners with Water Missions International for Hurricane Katrina Relief
Variety Lifeline Pledges to Match $250,000 in Donations - September 08, 2005 - Water Missions International
Water Missions International Ships Eleven Water Purification Systems for Hurricane Katrina Relief
Systems to Provide Safe Water for Hurricane Survivors in Rural Mississippi and Near New Orleans - September 05, 2005 - Water Missions International