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Scholarships and Grants for Military-Related Human Resources
The Military Human Resource Foundation, a newly established non-profit foundation, has scholarships and grants available in the area of military-related human resources. - January 05, 2014 - Military Human Resource Foundation
Friends of Yemin Orde Welcomes New Board Chair; Six New Board Members
Friends of Yemin Orde is pleased to announce the selection of a new Board Chair and six new Board Members for 2014. - January 04, 2014 - Friends of Yemin Orde
I Am Resolutionary Unveils Campaign for Social Change Through New Year’s Resolutions
To mark the New Year, four young social entrepreneurs have launched I Am Resolutionary, an online campaign promoting the fulfillment of New Year’s Resolutions in order to contribute to social, ethical and sustainable change. Every year, people make egoistic New Year’s resolutions that... - January 03, 2014 - I Am Resolutionary
Children Obesity Foundation to Attract Wealthy Donors with a Healthy Tax-Write Off and a Gift Probably Worth Millions
A genius idea how to donate a minimum of $33,500 and have a tax write off, in addition a great opportunity to make millions from the thank you gift. With one million dollar donation the donor can write off, $744,300 and have a windfall once the companies goes public. - December 26, 2013 - Children Obesity Foundation Inc.
Friends of Yemin Orde Receives Charity Navigator's Four Star Rating for Nine Consecutive Years
Friends of Yemin Orde is proud to announce that it has received the coveted Four Star Rating for exemplary fundraising practices from Charity Navigator, the nation’s top independent charity evaluator, for the ninth consecutive year. The honor of receiving this citation for nine years in a row... - December 26, 2013 - Friends of Yemin Orde
Madagascar’s Elections and the Future of Lemur Conservation
LCF is anxiously awaiting the results of Madagascar’s second round of voting in the first presidential election since a military coup in 2009, and the impact a new government will have on conservation and sustainability in a country that is one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots. Rare, endangered Mongoose Lemurs (Eulemur mongoz), and Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) twins born at LCF’s Myakka City Lemur Reserve while future in the wild is uncertain. - December 25, 2013 - Lemur Conservation Foundation
Military Veterans Against Child Abuse Launches New Program That Teaches Pre-K Children the Basics of Child Safety While Learning Their ABC's and 123's
Military Veterans Against Child Abuse™ (MVACA) is pleased to announce the launch of their innovative program designed specifically for three to five year olds called A-B-C Learn Safety With Me. - December 20, 2013 - Military Veterans Against Child Abuse
"Love Your Neighbor" to Support the Heights Foundation
“Love Your Neighbor”, an annual event featuring Norman Love Confections and Mark Loren Designs, will be held Wednesday, January 15, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Gulf Harbour home of Debbie and Tony Migliore. Guests will enjoy an assortment of culinary creations from local restaurants along with a selection of fine wine and spirits. Live and silent auction items will be offered and all proceeds will benefit the School Success programs at The Heights Center. - December 20, 2013 - The Heights Foundation
Virginia Fabrics Shop Donates 147 Handmade Quilts to Wounded Veterans Conference
Volunteers exceed goal to provide warmth and comfort to attendees at 2013 Road to Recovery hosted by Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - December 17, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
"What’s Great About You! For All Children In The World" Book Just Released
Based on the International Program Transforming Children’s Lives - December 10, 2013 - United Charitable Programs
2013 Road to Recovery Conference Begins Today in Orlando
Annual event hosted by the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is transformative experience for more than 100 wounded veterans and their families. - December 09, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
The We women foundation Launches Its 2013 Awareness Campaign, Emerging Women of Burma
The We women foundation, Thailand, launches its 2013 awareness and fundraising campaign profiling the Emerging Women of Burma. The campaign runs until 17th January 2014 and aims to raise $10,000 to help fund upcoming projects in Burma and enable the foundation to continue supporting the women of... - December 09, 2013 - We women foundation
Gene Haas Foundation to Help Santa to the Sea Award Scholarships
Santa to the Sea Scholarship Fund will benefit Oxnard College students entering Fall 2014. - December 06, 2013 - Santa to the Sea
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Sponsors Luxury Cruise for Combat-Wounded Veterans and Spouses
Opportunity to relax, re-connect and repair relationships proved “invaluable” to participants. - December 05, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
National Autism Leader Peter Bell Named President & CEO Of Eden Autism Services
Peter H. Bell, one of the country’s most respected autism advocates and nonprofit executives, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Eden Autism Services, a leading autism service provider since 1975. The appointment is effective February 1, 2014 when current President and... - December 05, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
On a Mission to Dramatically Impact Giving in America, GiveBack360 Launches Indiegogo Funding Campaign on #GivingTuesday
GiveBack360 Inc. has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign on #GivingTuesday, December 3rd to implement new technology that it believes will revolutionize everyone’s ability to give back with greater impact to causes they care about most. Brian Pado, GiveBack360’s Founder and CEO... - December 05, 2013 - GiveBack360 Inc
Voice Ethiopia Launches Campaign to Support Development of Future Global Leaders
Voice Ethiopia announced today the launch of its first fundraising and advocacy campaign, with a goal of raising money to sponsor a student at the International Leadership Academy of Ethiopia (ILAE), an innovative nonprofit college prep school providing its students with a quality education, setting them on the best path toward achieving their career goals. - November 28, 2013 - Changing Our World, Inc.
GiveGab Celebrates “Giving Tuesday” with Free Premium Services for Nonprofit Organizations
Five nonprofits will receive free Premium Services for a year, worth over $450, from the social network for volunteers on Giving Tuesday. - November 28, 2013 - GiveGab
Donations Needed to Bring Holiday Joy to Area Children
The Heights Center, Brightest Horizons Child Development Center and the Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers Gateway to the Islands are seeking organizations and individuals to participate in the annual Harlem Heights Community Gift Drive. Local residents, businesses and philanthropic groups are asked to... - November 28, 2013 - The Heights Foundation
A Moment of Inspiration with Nathalie Gosset During the General Session on Fri Nov. 22nd at the 24th Annual Career Technical Education (CTE) Fall Conference
Nathalie Gosset, EE, MS, MBA was the keynote speaker on Friday morning at the 24th Annual Career Technical Education Fall Conference in Ontario, CA and talked about the Jobs of the Future, a topic that weaved common themes with the focus of the conference on Connecting Common Core. The Common Core... - November 25, 2013 - Alfred Mann Institute at the University of Southern California
Eden Autism Services Launches Expansion of Bracelet Program with Online Store
Just in Time for the Holidays, Individually Handcrafted Bracelets Made by Adults with Autism, Are Now Available Online. - November 24, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
Sustainability 101 Course and Certification Now Available
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) Institute recently announced a collaboration with NOCTI related to their Sustainability 101 Certification program. Through a partnership with NOCTI, schools will have the option to order the program directly through NOCTI. The program consists of both pre- and... - November 23, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Sigma Elevator Donates 160 Helmets to At-Risk Preschool Students in Bangkok
On November 14, 2013, Sigma Elevator donated 160 high-quality helmets to students and teachers of Ban Kookot preschool in Bangkok through collaboration with the Asia Injury Prevention (AIP) Foundation on the Helmets for Kids program. The donation was made during a helmet handover ceremony at the... - November 21, 2013 - AIP Foundation, Thailand
Project Athena Returns to the Florida Keys
Survivors and supporters from coast to coast join for another 100 mile fundraising multisport adventure. - November 21, 2013 - Project Athena Foundation
Friends of Yemin Orde Announces Change in Senior Leadership at Yemin Orde Youth Village
Village director, Dr. Benny Fisher, Appointed to Top Management Position with Israel's Ministry of Education - November 21, 2013 - Friends of Yemin Orde
2013 Tampa Bay Woman of the Year: Nineteen Nominees and One Winner
Westchase Charitable Foundation is holding its 4th annual Tampa Bay Woman of the Year Grand Finale Ladies Night Out at the Tampa Jet Center on November 23, 2013. One of the nineteen women nominated will be named Woman of the Year. - November 20, 2013 - Westchase Charitable Foundation
Three Revolutionary Cancer Technologies to Crowdfund That Will Increase Survival Rates and Emotional Health of Women with Cancer
Recent Breakthroughs in Technology Have Allowed for an Innovative Approach to Increasing Survival Rates and Providing Support for Women with Cancer - November 19, 2013 - Alfred Mann Institute at the University of Southern California
Doña Keating Named BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer
BoardSource is pleased to announce that Doña Keating has been named a BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer (CGT). Keating was part of a group of 24 international experts invited to participate, and joined this select group of expert trainers that begins with completing a rigorous... - November 16, 2013 - Professional Options
Westchase Charitable Foundation to Recognize the 2013 Tampa Bay Woman of the Year
Westchase Charitable Foundation is holding its 4th annual Tampa Bay Woman of the Year Grand Finale Ladies Night Out at the Tampa Jet Center on November 23, 2013. One of the nineteen women nominated will be named Woman of the Year. - November 14, 2013 - Westchase Charitable Foundation
Take Part in This Year’s Santa to the Sea Half Marathon – Dec. 8
Join the race. More than 3,500 runners are expected to participate in this year’s 6th Annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon, 2-person relay race, 5K run and 1K kids fun run on Dec. 8. Santa to the Sea is a nonprofit event that helps collect toys for underprivileged children in Ventura County... - November 14, 2013 - Santa to the Sea
The Spine Health Foundation Receives Acceptance to Present at International Spine Conference
The Spine Health Foundation, Inc. (SHF) chosen to present at the 14th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS) in Miami Beach, FL April 30-May 2 2014. - November 14, 2013 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
100 Higher Educational Institutions Join 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative
110 grant applications were received from colleges and universities competing in the first Round of President Obama's signature education initiative for the Western Hemisphere, 100,000 Strong in the Americas. - November 13, 2013 - Partners of the Americas
Nathalie Gosset, Michael Greenberg and David Harvilicz Shared Their Insights About Equity Crowdfunding at the Southern California Biomedical Conference on November 6
At the 2013 SocalBio Investor and Partnership Conference that took place at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza on Nov 6th, 2013, George Colindres from Perkins Coie lead a panel discussion on the topic of equity crowdfunding and welcomed panel members Nathalie Gosset from the Alfred E. - November 11, 2013 - Alfred Mann Institute at the University of Southern California
Executive Director of Seed of Hope Foundation, a Community Non-Profit in the Western Suburbs of the Chicagoland Area Has Been Honored as One of 2013’s Influential Women
Gwendolyn L. Young, M.A., C.P.C., Executive Director of Seed of Hope Foundation, a community non-profit in the western suburbs of the Chicagoland area has been honored as one of 2013’s “Influential Women in Business,” by the Daily Herald Business Ledger in partnership with the... - November 11, 2013 - Seed of Hope Foundation
Panache Style Group Goes Virtual
Panache Style Group is now offering virtual style sessions! - November 10, 2013 - Panache Style Group
Raven Foundation 2013 Award for Excellence in Arts and Entertainment is "Hellbound?"
The Raven Foundation is pleased to announce that filmmaker Kevin Miller is the recipient of the 2013 Raven Award for Excellence in Arts and Entertainment for his documentary exploring different and contradictory ideas of hell called Hellbound?. The Raven Award for Excellence in Arts and... - November 08, 2013 - The Raven Foundation
Harlem Heights United Way House and Heights Medical Clinic Ribbon Cutting November 13
The ribbon cutting of the Harlem Heights United Way House and Heights Medical Clinic will take place on Wednesday, November 13 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m at The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Drive, Fort Myers 33908. The ribbon cutting will take place at 9:30 a.m. and tours of the facilities will... - November 08, 2013 - The Heights Foundation
U.S. Climate Plan with New Report: In Lead Up to International Climate Talks, Researchers Indicate Need for Greater American Leadership
New research this month from U.S. Climate Plan details how President Barack Obama’s plans fall short of necessary actions, and outlines additional and alternative policies the U.S. must adopt. The group advocates a fee on emissions of greenhouse gases from all energy sources, a national green bank, regulating fossil fuel exports, administrative actions, and a number of other policy reforms. - November 07, 2013 - U.S. Climate Plan
Warrior Thunder Foundation Donates $14000 to Fisher House Boston
The Warrior Thunder Foundation presented a check to the Fisher House-Boston on October 22, 2013 for $14,000. The Board Members, Darren Bean, Lee-Ann Barkhouse, Donna Bulger, Judi Bean and Adrienne Kinchla, presented the check as a result of the Foundation's 4th Annual Warrior Thunder Motorcycle Ride event in September. - November 05, 2013 - Warrior Thunder Foundation, Inc
The Andrew Goodman Foundation Announces 2013 Hidden Heroes
Three humanitarians recognized for exemplary efforts, Dr. Maya Angelou honored with Legacy Award. - November 04, 2013 - The Andrew Goodman Foundation
Living Green Network Donates Over $24,000 for Flood Relief Efforts in Boulder County, CO
The Living Green Foundation has donated over $24,000 in cash for flood relief efforts in Boulder County and has provided over $10,000 in equipment, materials, and supplies to support volunteers offering immediate relief. Over 100 families in Boulder County have been served. Living Green is now shifting its attention toward raising funds for three priorities after the devastating floods that hit Colorado in September. - November 03, 2013 - Living GREEN Foundation
DADA Charitable Foundation Fund Announces More Than $175,000 in Grants
Grants totaling $178,491 awarded to six organizations that provide services to youth in the region. - November 02, 2013 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Friends in Adoption, Licensed Non-Profit Agency, Defends Reproductive Rights and Highlights Best Practice to Celebrate November - National Adoption Awareness Month
FIA believes it is important for women and couples facing a pregnancy decision to learn about all their legal options - knowing that they may be considering parenting, adoption, or abortion - and its ethical approach is to listen and provide information and support to those individuals, without telling them which decision they should make. - November 01, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
Extra Mile Day Success Soars to 440 Mayors
Mayors from 440 cities representing all 50 states have declared Extra Mile Day on November 1. A growing national movement dedicated to encouraging individuals and organizations to “go the extra mile” in service and volunteerism, Extra Mile Day has attracted support from small towns to... - October 31, 2013 - Extra Mile America
Lutheran Services in America Named Number 25 on Chronicle of Philanthropy’s “Philanthropy 400”
Lutheran Services in America (LSA) has placed at number 25 on the 2013 “Philanthropy 400” list compiled annually by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, a leading publication for nonprofit news and issues. This is the second time that LSA has ranked number 25 on the list of top charities in... - October 26, 2013 - Lutheran Services in America
Extra Mile Day Message Counters Pessimistic CNN Poll
The "go the extra mile" message continues to grow strong in inspiring and encouraging positivity amidst negative economic CNN poll. - October 26, 2013 - Extra Mile America
This Halloween Turn a Night of Fear Into a Night of Hope
International children’s charity and TV chef Lesley Waters create hope for the world’s most vulnerable children. - October 25, 2013 - World Vision UK
Saddleback Memorial Foundation to Receive Support from Douglas/Bravo Golf Classic and Helicopter Drop
Proceeds benefit Women and Children’s Services at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. - October 24, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Iconic Denver Halloween Event Announces Profits Will Go to Charity
"Paranormal Palace," Denver's biggest Halloween event, will donate profits from the event to the Women's Global Empowerment Fund, a non-profit that empowers women and families in northern Uganda and Haiti through microfinance, educational and leadership development programs. - October 24, 2013 - Women's Global Empowerment Fund
Camp Withycombe Will Showcase the State's Rich Military History at a Veteran’s Day Open House in Clackamas, OR
On the free event on Thursday, Nov 7, members of the community can preview Oregon's WWII Memorial, a 33-foot obelisk, and see treasured artifacts from the Oregon Military Museum. The event honors veterans in all branches of service, especially those in the Oregon National Guard. Adults and children alike will appreciate the educational exhibits of Oregon's military history from early tribes to present day. School groups are welcome. Guests include Veterans from WWII through Iraq/Afghanistan. - October 23, 2013 - Historical Outreach Foundation