Nonprofit News: In Brief

Fordham Bedford Housing, Enterprise, New York City, announced groundbreaking of Serviam Gardens housing development for low-income seniors in N.Y.C.

Sabrina Lynn Motley, director of public programs, Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles, named vice president, Vesper Society, San Francisco.

MPower, NFP Consultants announced partnership to encourage charities to adopt open-source CRM solutions.

National Education Association Foundation (NEA) joining Digital Art Alliance to sponsor digital art programs in school districts involved with NEA Foundation's Achievement Gap Sites.

Simon Youth Foundation, Indianapolis, Ind., awarded Corporate Award from Education Commission of the States for helping 5,000 at-risk high school students.

70 Washington-D.C. chefs raised $40,000 for Share Our Strength's Chefs on Bikes motorcycle-ride fundraiser.

El Paso Corp., Houston, Tex., released corporate sustainability report online.

American Society of Association Executives and Center for Association Leadership released new publication: ‘Power of Partnership: Principles and Practices for Creating Strategic Relationships Among Nonprofit Groups.'

Rock band 30 Seconds to Mars raised $10,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles by auctioning off opportunity to assist in building house with members.

Qwest Communications and National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to help block access to websites containing child pornography.

Mercy Corps to distribute 100,000 metric tons of food to North Koreans suffering from severe food shortages.

Applebee's raised $150,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation through "20 Wishes in 2008" fundraising campaign.

Blackbaud and Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council developing PCI Data Security Standard and other payment card data-protection standards.

StarTrek Inc., provider of business process outsourcing services, Lynchburg, Va., received Gold Medal for Best Community Spirit in the Americas from Contact Center World.

John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Nonprofit Center, Biloxi, Miss., to undergo renovations to increase facilities, common spaces, resources.

Julie Gould, former VP for community lending, Fannie Mae, named president of Lending and Development Consulting at Mercy Housing, Denver.

Alcoa released 2007 Corporate Sustainability Highlights report.

Global Fund for Women, New York, raised $2M for women's-rights advocates at 20th anniversary event featuring Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

Nationwide Foundation awarded two grants totaling $250,000 for American Red Cross disaster relief in Midwest.

American Airlines raised more than $600,000 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure through "Miles for the Cure" campaign; donors earn five AAdvantage miles for each dollar donated with minimum $25 donation.

 

Jonathan D. Hook, associate VP and chief investment officer, Baylor University, named VP and chief investment officer at Ohio State University.

Crayons Beverage's "Pink Lemonade Brigade" campaign raised more than $156,000 for children's charities nationwide.

National Credit Union Foundation to launch first advertising campaign to raise awareness of how Community Investment Fund supports programs, grants.

Majestic Realty Foundation honored by In Business Las Vegas at 2008 Angel Awards for philanthropic activity in Las Vegas area.

Ulmer & Berne LLP law firm named 2008 recipient of Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation's 2008 Presidential Award in honor of over 5,000 hours of pro-bono work.

Salvation Army to open $57M Kroc community center June 27 in San Francisco, first of 30 centers to be opened across country.

Elizabeth Wilson, executive director of communications and public affairs, National Safety Council, named executive director, American Brain Tumor Association.

National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, Washington D.C., elected members to new Research Advisory Committee.

Jeff Clarke, chief administrative officer, Rasmuson Foundation, Anchorage, promoted to vice president.

Ten Philadelphia nonprofits to receive awards from GlaxoSmithKline during IMPACT Day, July 10, in recognition of efforts to improve healthcare access. 

American Lung Association and BaySystems Spray Insulation and Roofing Materials received 2008 Technology ROI Awards from Nucleus Research. 

X Prize Foundation received $7M in operating funds from British Telecom for new prizes addressing disease poverty, energy.

Riekes Center for Human Enhancements, Menlo Park, Calif., received $95,000 from Sequoia Healthcare District for after-school student-fitness program.

Institute for Not-for-Profit Management at Columbia University providing scholarships to four groups that received receiving 2008 New York Times's Nonprofit Excellence Awards.

Yvette J. Alberdingk Thijm, executive vice president of content strategy & acquisition, Joost, named executive director of WITNESS, human rights organization founded by musician Peter Gabriel, New York.

Michael A. Carr, vice president, family wealth management, Bank of Hawaii, named president of Battleship Missouri Memorial.

Fran Inman, founder, Majestic Realty Foundation, received 2008 Spirit of Volunteerism Award from Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley for outstanding leadership in community service, philanthropic endeavors.

Majestic Realty Foundation and Union Pacific Railroad partnering to support Advancement Project, Los Angeles, and efforts to establish Alliance for Mothers of Murdered Children.

Majestic Realty Foundation held ceremony honoring seven at-risk students from Los Angeles Youth Leadership for graduating high school, heading to college.

Kimberly Roberts, deputy director, Executive Leadership Program, Washington, D.C., promoted to executive director.

Oren Aviv, president, Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production, to be honored at 34^th annual Dinner of Champions held by National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Southern California Chapter, for supporting National MS Society for over 10 years.

Calvert Foundation, Chicago, has traded over $20M in community investment notes through Incapital's network of brokerage firms since 2005. 

MasterCard Worldwide awarded nearly $200,000 in 2008 grants for Project Math, math achievement program in St. Louis.

William J. Grinkler, board chair and president, Seedco Financial, to retire June 30.

KaBOOM!, CNN and Cox Communications building playground, June 28, at Pontiff Park, New Orleans, for CNN's Fit Nation program.

Breastcancer.org announced major re-launch of website with improved functionality, new design.

Dr. Joseph Kasputys, president, CEO, Global Insight, Donald K. Peterson, chairman, Avaya Inc., named co-chairs for Committee for Economic Development.

 

Inglis Foundation, Philadelphia, announced local five organizations as winners of $20,000 2008 Inglis awards for enhancing quality of life for disabled.

Total 2007 online giving reached $10.44B in U.S. according to Ted Hart, CEO, Hart Philanthropic Services.

Cisco, Orlando, set goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from worldwide operations by 25% by 2012.

Paraguay Government, World Land Trust to protect 2,500,000 acres of endangered forest with shared-management partnership.

University of Missouri School of Medicine announced naming of Curtis W. and Ann H. Long Department of Family and Community Medicine due to donation from Long family.

Association of Consultants to Nonprofits renewed contract, partnership with Convio.

Monster.com launches "Doing Well By Doing Good: Put Our Money Where Your Heart is" initiative at 60^th annual Society for Human Resource Management Conference & Exposition, Chicago.

Glimmer of Hope Austin expanding to include funding for projects serving needy elderly populations, increased program budget by 50 percent.

Harold and Sue Ann Hamm Foundation serving as Global Ambassador sponsor for Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women.

TCC Group opened new office in San Francisco to better serve clients in western United States.

Yankee Candle, South Deerfield, Mass., raised over $125,000 for American Heart Association's Go Red for Women initiative.

MPower to host ‘Orange Conference' for philanthropy sector, Sept. 24-26, Embassy Suites, Frisco Convention Center, Frisco, Texas.

George Hoag Family Foundation, Newport Beach, Calif., gave $5M gift to Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian to establish Grace E. Hoag Chair within cancer center. 

Foundation Center released 2007 annual report; available online.

CIT Group offices, Jacksonville, Fla., to hold week-long employee food drive with goal of collecting 21,000 pounds of food, shelter goods.

Harman International Industries named presenting sponsor for Dream Foundation's Dream Makers Circle Reception, June 26, Los Angeles.

Chicago Sun-Times and Resurrection Health Care held "1,000 Healthy Kids and Families," effort to enroll 1,000 Illinois children in health care insurance in one day.

Mary L. Howell, executive VP, Textron Inc., received Charles Ruch Semper Fidelis Award from Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation for commitment to Corps. 

Kaiser Permanente and City of Los Angeles kicked off "Operation Splash," free youth swimming program.

Anthony James Pawson, distinguished investigator, Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital, received 24th annual Kyoto Prize from Inamori Foundation for research contributions to life sciences.

eBay Giving Works raised more than $150M for global causes over five years; company announced program enhancements to simplify donations though eBay. 

Christine E. Lacy, former director of housing management, Lutheran Social Ministries of N.J., named director of property management, Inglis Housing Corporation.

Physician-philosopher Richard B. Gunderman released "We Make a Life by What We Give," book on improving life by helping others.

Alan B. Krueger, professor of economics, public affairs, Princeton University, elected to board of John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

Principal Financial Group named one of "World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere Institute.

Attorneys at Hogan and Hartson LLP, Denver, donated more than 2,300 hours of pro-bono work to help secure water-flow settlement at Gunnison National Park, Colo.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northeast Ohio affiliate opened online registration for 2008 Race for the Cure.

Invitrogen Foundation launched first $2M grant program dedicated to increasing participation in life sciences.

HSBC Holdings and Junior Achievement Worldwide launched $3.4M global program to teach basic financial skills to children.

NRTA: AARP's Educators Support Network and Junior Achievement partnering to advance financial literacy among young people.

 

America's Promise Alliance named New Orleans as first official "Promise Zone," will provide support services to city's youth.

GivingPal, social shopping portal, Chapel Hill, N.C., launched website allowing shoppers to earn monetary and gift donations for charity through shopping, wish lists, event registries; free to members and nonprofits.

Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria to use Softscape's people-management platform to enhance performance, development.

NetWitness Corp. holding ‘Ride for Kids' event, June 28, to benefit children diagnosed with Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome.

OKI Data Americas to sponsor Samaritan Hospice Golf Tournament, June 23, Little Mill Country Club, Marlton, N.J.

American Sunrise Communities, low-income housing provider, held first annual gala event, awards presentation, June 19, Los Angeles; Public Service Inspiration Award winners were: Paul G. Allen, Microsoft co-founder; Jody Patton, CEO, Vulcan; Rick Schaden, founder, Quizno's.

McCormick Foundation, Chicago, teaming up with corporate partners to launch Neighbors in Need 2008, disaster campaign for Midwest flood relief.

Charles Schwab Foundation presented 10 teens with 2008 National Finance Literacy Challenge Awards for perfect scores on financial literacy test.

Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders launched Transgender Rights project, led by attorney Jennifer Levi.

NYC Venture Philanthropy Fund calling for proposals from NYC nonprofits improving environment for 2008 grants; apply online.

Scott L. Frey, legislative strategist, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare Foundation, promoted to executive director.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation to announce 2008 New York City music scholarship winners on June 24.

Frank Stanley Beveridge Foundation will change name to Beveridge Family Foundation, effective July 1.

Louisiana Children's Museum received second annual Colin and Alma Powell Legacy Award from America's Promise Alliance, Washington, D.C.

Maya Harris, former executive director, ACLU of Northern California, named VP of Social Justice program, Ford Foundation.

Symplified to support efforts of Entrepreneurs Foundation of Colorado, Boulder, throughout Colorado community by donating fraction of equity to Boulder Community Foundation.

Cynthia Guyer, executive director, San Francisco Schools Alliance, named chair of National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy.

Ruben Hinojosa, U.S. Rep., Tex., and Rex W. Tillerson, ExxonMobil CEO, received Inspira award from Hispanic Heritage Foundation.

Soaring Eagle Academy, school for children with autism, Chicago, to open in 2009.

San Francisco Hispanic Chamber of Commerce accepting nominations for 2008 Most Influential Latinos, Latinas in San Francisco Bay Area; submit nominations online.

East Hampton Historical Society joined with Ralph Lauren to underwrite restoration of barns, provide landscaping of Mulford Farm, East Hampton, N.Y.

Andrea Bazan, president, Triangle Community Foundation, Durham, N.C., named board chair, National Council of La Raza, Washington, D.C.

Applications for 2008 Utah Benefits $100,000 Charity Award will be accepted until 5 p.m., July 18; Utah nonprofits may apply online.

IXG Education Foundation's ‘Green School Experiment' reduced classroom waste by half at Fisher Elementary School, North Walpole, Mass.

Armed Forces Foundation and Blue Knights of Maryland motorcycle club raised over $17,000 for wounded service personnel during at 4^th annual Purple Heart Ride, June 15.

Harold S. Luft, professor of health policy and health economics, University of California, San Francisco, named director of Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute.

San Diego Foundation established Iowa Flood Fund to assist Greater Ceder Rapids Community Foundation with flood-relief efforts.

Samsung raised $1M for Four Seasons of Hope children's program during seventh annual celebrity gala in New York June 16.

Fritz Institute honoring 12 San Francisco nonprofit service providers during BayPrep Disaster Resilient Organization pilot program.

Mercy Corps launched microfinance program to reduce poverty levels in Indonesia, Philippines.

United Way of America launching LIVE UNITED campaign nationwide, June 21, during United Way Day of Action event.

Cisco and Smithsonian Art Museum holding event for educators on using web-based tools in lesson plans, June 16-20.

United Way of America created United Way 2008 Midwest Flood Recovery Fund to support rebuilding efforts.

Lockheed Martin partnering with Chabot Space & Science Center to support initiatives creating opportunities for students in science, tech, engineering, math.

Robert J. Birgeneau, chancellor, University of California, Berkeley, and  Nancy Cantor, chancellor and president, Syracuse University, received 2008 Carnegie Corporation Academic Leadership Award for equality, liberal arts educational innovations.

Convio released Aikido Charter Program for new constituent-relationship management system based on salesforce.com's Force.com platform.

ExxonMobil Green Team celebrated 27^th anniversary by pairing high school students with environmentally-focused jobs on June 13th.

Office Depot, National Hurricane Center and Miami Chamber of Commerce educating South Fla. business owners on hurricane preparation.

Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, Westhampton Beach, N.Y., celebrated 10^th anniversary, marking 350,000 visitors over past decade; Children's Arts Education Program, which has served over 130,000 children, will expand to broaden size and scope.

Tucson Electric Power and UniSource Energy Services accepting applications from nonprofits for ‘Grants That Make a Difference' program.

American Express launched inaugural class of American Express Nonprofit Leadership Academy in New York with 24 nonprofit leaders.

Events.org, Chicago, released Interactive Bidding solution allowing guests to place bids into kiosk or roaming tablet at silent auctions.

James Griesemer, dean emeritus, Daniels College of Business, and Tony Acone, cable TV entrepreneur, named to board, Daniels Fund.

Dr. Anton A. Leenders, biology professor, Sacred Heart University, joined Connecticut Audubon Society as first conservation biologist.

Connected Nation and Internet Innovation Alliance partnering to provide more widespread usage, accessibility of broadband throughout country.

Bideawee and Homes for Homeless launched Reading to Dogs program in which children to read their favorite book aloud to therapy dogs.

World Trade Center Association launched World Trade Center-Television to offer trade-focused news, programming.

Harlem Globetrotters to launch S.P.I.N childhood fitness initiative June 30 with hundreds of kids dribbling basketballs for Guinness World Record.

Los Angeles Universal Preschool offering free preschool to all children in foster care in Los Angeles County who turn 4 by Dec. 2.

City Parks Foundation launched City Culture New York campaign with Look at Life, Metro New York newspaper to highlight local visual artists.

David Godfrey, 13-year old leukemia patient, received award for environmental project from San Francisco Business Times, Make-A-Wish Green Business awards.

Oakland A's, N.Y. Giants players participated in "Safeway Homerun Grill-Off for Father's Day," June 13, part of Prostate Cancer Awareness campaign.

Knight Foundation selected 15 leaders to serve on newly formed Knight Commission on Information Needs of Communities in a Democracy.

MPower's solution program accepted into SourceForge.net, world's largest online repository of open source code, applications; allows users to develop new functions.

Rebuilding Together and National Association of Remodeling Industry, formed alliance to serve low-income homeowners in urban, suburban, rural areas.

Ratan Tata, chairman, Tata Sons, and Michael Boustridge, president, BT Americas, elected to board, X Prize Foundation, Santa Monica, Calif.

National Council of Nonprofit Association elected new board members: Kyle Caldwell, CEO, ConnectMichigan Alliance; Dennis R. Young, CEO, National Center on Nonprofit Enterprise; Hunter Phillips Goodman, executive director, Arkansas Coalition for Excellence.

Health Net Federal Services received Corporate Volunteer Award from Blinded American Veterans Foundation.

Open Society Institute announced new campaign to address exclusion of African American boys and men from economic, political mainstream in U.S.; campaign aims to reform educational outcomes, boost economic well-being.

Pfizer celebrated five-year anniversary of Pfizer Global Health Fellows mission program.

Dole Foods celebrated World Environment Day, June 5, organized tree-planting events, environmental-awareness campaigns.

Comcast to expand partnership with City Year, Boston, through three-year $27M pledge of in-kind gifts, financial support.

Farmers Insurance Group of Companies received Silver Anvil Award of Excellence from Public Relations Society of America for outstanding strategic public relations.

Eaton Corporation received CALSTART 2008 Blue Sky award for innovation, advancement in sustainable transportation technology.

United Health Foundation, Minneapolis, awarded $50,000 educational grant to American Academy of Pediatrics to improve quality of care.

Playboy Foundation announced judges for $25,000 Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Awards.

Monique Danielle, creator of EasyFlow Meditation, donated mediation CDs to qualified 501c3 nonprofits.

Partnership for New Communities surpassed $10M milestone in grants awarded to benefit Chicago neighborhoods.

Charity Group, New York, seeking nonprofits to participate in America's Greatest Challenge: The Dream Team, reality show in which event-planning teams host parties for various nonprofits; show aims to raise $23M in 23 weeks, interested nonprofits email scotttalbot@mac.com.

Darell Hammond, CEO, Kaboom!, to receive Jefferson Award for Greatest Public Service Benefiting the Disadvantaged.

American Hiking Society 2009 National Trails Fund calling for grant proposals; applications online.

Save Darfur Coalition honored participants in Dollars for Darfur National School Challenge for raising $420,000 using creative awareness, fundraising techniques.

Patagonia, Hale'iwa, Hawaii clothing manufacturer, to give $4,200 grant to local environmental group selected by community in vote.

Jack in the Box Foundation raised $300,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters, national org., during annual charity golf tournament.

NFP Technologies joined Convio's Fusion Partner program to provide clients with more service, support, data-integration offerings.

VolunteerMatch, Atlanta, launched new website with new search features, social networking tools

Time Warner honored employees' volunteer efforts at 27th annual Andrew Heiskell Community Service Awards, June 10, New York City.

Timberland Company launched Earthkeeper, campaign to recruit 1M people to join environmental behavior online network. 

American Civil Liberties Union to start $335M "Leading Freedom Forward: ACLU Campaign for the Future." 

National Credit Union Foundation, Casey Foundation, Aspen Institute to hold "Steer Clear" Auto Lending Summit, July 22, Credit Union House.

Mutual Funds Against Cancer to hold 14th Annual Mutual Funds Against Cancer Expect Miracles Golf Classic, June 12, Pinehills, Waverly Oaks Country Club, Plymouth, Mass.

Crown Philanthropic Solutions released Crown DonorFirst donor-advised fund technology to allow organizations to provide complete private-labeled DAF program to donors. 

Amgen Foundation released 2007 charitable contributions annual report, scholars' program report.  

Jacobs Foundation, Zurich, released 2007 annual report online. 

Tulsa Community Foundation to use software, services from Blackbaud as part of long-term partnership.

Napa Valley Vintners' fundraiser Auction raised $10.35M for local charities in Napa Valley, Calif.

James Beard Foundation named 2008 award winners, recognizing excellence and achievement in culinary profession.

Terrence English, president, Sovlink Corp., and former U.S. Sen. Gary Hart named to board at Eurasia Foundation

Patricia Phelps de Cisneros, Carlos Fuentes, Peter Munk honored for contributions to arts, education by Americas Society, New York.

Kintera, San Diego, announced new options that allows users to customize Constituent Relationship Management product.

Michael H. Armacost, ambassador to Japan and Philippines, named board chair, Asia Foundation, San Francisco.

Nancy Springer-Baldwin, branding and communications expert, named executive director of communication and branding, Seminary of the Southwest, Austin.

Sancity of Hope, Portland, Ore., offering $1.25 tokens for people reluctant to give cash to homeless; tokens redeemable for food, clothes at local businesses.

Ten Thousand Villages named one of "World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere Institute and Forbes Magazine.  

John S. and James L. Knight Foundation named 77 finalists in experimental arts contest designed to develop South Florida community.

Maya Ajmera, president, Global Fund for Children, to receive Women of Distinction Award from American Association of University Women at National Conference for College Women Student Leaders.

Medtronic Foundation received award from Epilepsy Foundation for dedication to helping those with epilepsy.

Prostate Cancer Foundation, Santa Monica, Calif., has new web address: http://www.pcf.org/.

PECO received top honors at Philadelphia Business Journal's Corporate Philanthropy Summit for support to local charities.

Ruth Catolico Ashley, former diversity officer for external affairs, CalPERS, named CEO, California ALL.

UnitedHealth Group launched website for social responsibility; 2007 Social Responsibility report available at site.

Academy of Finance at National Academy Foundation named 25 students as Citi AOF Scholars; each to received $20,000 scholarship over four years

Glen O'Gilvie, former president and CEO, Earth Conservation Corps, named CEO of Center for Nonprofit Advancement, Washington, D.C.

Staff of Mulberry Street Library, New York CIty, to receive 2008 Maher Stern Award for Service Excellence from New York Public Library, June 9.

Swedish Medical Center raised $4.3M to support charity care, special Fund-A-Need project at Celebrate Swedish 2008 party May 31 in Seattle.

Amgen named 32 teachers as recipients of 2008 Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence; each teacher received $5,000 grant.

George Martin, VP, sports financial services at AXA Equitable Life Insurance, received company's 2008 Darwin Davis Award for Community Service.

Home Depot Foundation released 2007 annual report, noting grants totaling almost $40M during year to more than 1,350 nonprofits.

Banfield Charitable Trust accepting grant applications for grants until June 30 for organizations focusing on pet-human bond.

Premier healthcare alliance named to World's Most Ethical Companies List by Ethisphere Institute, New York.

Exxon Mobil received 2008 Malaria Award from Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria for Africa Health Initiative.

Atlantic Philanthropies released publication, "Why Supporting Advocacy Makes Sense for Foundations."

ExxonMobil kicked off 18^th annual Community Summer Jobs Program, Dallas, placing 75 undergraduate interns in paid nonprofit internships.

Helen Brown, campus relations manager, Vector Marketing Corporation, named president-elect, Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers.

USBank raised nearly $60,000 in food, cash donations in partnership with Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign.

Roger Neuhaus, VP of development and community relations, Verde Valley Medical Center, named senior VP of development and university campaigns, University of Arizona Foundation.

National AIDS Fund to award total of $1.38M in funding to 30 agencies in eight states through Southern REACH initiative.

Greenhouse Gas Management Institute and AES Corp. partnering to develop online courses for greenhouse gas management training.

Jim Casey, president and CEO, Integrated Wealth Management, named to board, Deane F. Johnson Alzheimer's Research Center for Neurotherapeutics, UCLA

Genetic Alliance named winners of 2008 Community Centered Family Health History Program awards; winners receive access to family-history toolkit.

Thomas K. Hyatt, Bruce R. Hopkins wrote third edition of Law of Tax-Exempt Healthcare Organizations, reference book on federal, state, local laws

Blackbaud, Charleston, S.C., launched Blackbaud NetCommunity, tool to help foundations streamline grant-application process.

Merck Company launched Merck Alliance to Reduce Disparities in Diabetes initiative for low-income people and minorities at risk for diabetes with $15M in support from Merck Company Foundation.

Sarah Perot, vice president, Dallas Center for Performing Arts, named to board of Global Fund for Children.

Nevada Cancer Institute named official charity of World Series of Poker; series began May 30, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas.

Audubon and Toyota launched TogetherGreen website to promote environmental-education awareness.

J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, released 2007 annual report.

Diane L. Thormodsgard, vice chairman and head of Wealth Management & Securities Services for U.S. Bancorp, named to board, Minneapolis Foundation.

Foundation Center released Philanthropy Annual: 2007 Review; available online.

Alcoa partnering with Aluminum Corp of China to sponsor Philadelphia Orchestra's 35th Anniversary Tour of Asia. 

World Health Organization now delivering AIDS treatments to at least 3M people worldwide. 

Precision Dynamics Corporation to provide $10,000 reward to hospitals through Partner in Patient Safety Success Story Contest.

Advanced Micro Devices launched AMD Changing the Game initiative with program to help children develop technical, life skills. 

KaBOOM! to build 100th playground in Hurricane Katrina, Rita areas of Gulf Coast on June 14th for Operation Playground. 

Lane Alexander, executive artistic director, Chicago Human Rhythm Project, promoted to director; Martin Dumas, choreographer, named associate director.   

Convio released Convio Go!, program to help nonprofits with limited resources conduct online fundraising, outreach. 

Major League Baseball gave $10M to Stand Up to Cancer as first major donor; TV fundraising event to be held September 5 on ABC, CBS, NBC.

Oakland Raiders raised $170,000 for Special Olympics Northern California during 3rd Annual Raiders Golf Classic May 29. 

Diego Hidalgo Schnur, founder, Fundacion par alas Relaciones Internacionales y el Dialogo Exterior, received 2008 Raymond Georis Prize for Innovative Philanthropy from European Foundation Center.

United HomeCare Services raised $200,000 for disabled, elderly during 14^th annual Claude Pepper Memorial Awards Dinner May 22^nd.

Make-A-Wish Foundation and Lay's received Gold Cause Marketing Halo award from Cause Marketing Forum for Make-A-Wish's Destination Joy campaign.

Crayons All Natural Beverage Company launched "Pink Lemonade Brigade" fundraiser for kids

Security Savings Bank launched gently-used items donation program, June 1 to August 31, St. Rose Branch, Henderson, Nev.

New York Times announced finalists for second-annual New York Times Company Nonprofit Excellence Awards: Community Health Action of Staten Island Inc., Harlem RBI Inc., Ifetayo Cultural Arts, Institute for Family Health.

Indiana University Press released "Burden or Benefit," new book by Helen Gilbert, Chris Tiffin. 

Tracy MacDonald, senior account executive, DMW Worldwide, Plymouth, Mass., promoted to vice president of account services.

Grand Valley State University's Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership launched National Youth Philanthropy Clearinghouse website.

GrantCraft released new guide on investing in individuals, communities; guides available online.

Lumina Foundation and American Council on Education launched second series public-service announcements for KnowHow2Go campaign.

Nancy Taylor, CEO, Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, named president and CEO, Bideawee, New York-based humane organization.

Commongood Careers opened new office in downtown San Francisco. 

Commongood Careers opened new office in downtown San Francisco. 

Hasbro received Operation Smile Corporate Humanitarian Award from Operation Smile for work on behalf of underprivileged children.

Compassion International launched Global Food Crisis Fund to assist with global food crisis.

"The Nonprofit Career Guide: How to Land a Job That Makes a Difference," book by Shelly Cryer, released.

Mason Hardy, president, S.C. Association of Nonprofit Organizations, named 2008 Phyllis Campbell Newsome Leadership Award winner by National Council of Nonprofit Associations, in recognition of service.

El Museo del Barrio hosted 15^th annual gala May 22, raising $850,000 for expansion campaign; long-time member Carmen Ana Unanue gave additional $3M to campaign.

Michael Reagan, talk-show host, named to board, My Stuff Bags Foundation, Westlake Village, Calif.

Grameen Foundation launched Progress Out of Poverty website looking at how microfinance institutions can improve social performance.

Diabetes Research Institute Foundation named board members: Mark H. Ayers, president of building and construction trades department, AFL-CIO; William Fishlinger, chairman and CEO, of Wright Risk Management; Glenn Kleiman, president and owner, FullHouse.

Mary Herche, who helped launch Rebuilding Together Seattle, elected chairman of board.

Blackbaud Inc. held Blackbaud Interactive Internet Symposium in New York City May 22, focusing on social networking, online grassroots support.

1.1M people benefited from Goodwill employment and support programs in 2007, up 19.6 percent over 2006.

TargetX, recruiting company, Bristol, Pa., launched "Power of X" initiative by contributing 1 percent of profits to local causes, 1 percent of products that support college recruiting, 1 percent of payroll to allow employees to work three days in nonprofit.

PMC-Sierra and Alzheimer Society of British Columbia hosted "Forget Me Not" golf tournament May 15, raising more than $525,000 for research.

TechSoup launched second Nonprofit Commons 2/ALOFT simulation on Second Life May 28; launch party to be held in game and in San Jose.

Omega Institute to award grants to 24 nonprofits for retreats at Omega's Rhinebeck, N.Y., campus during 4^th annual Service Week, May 26-30.

Maryline Daviaud Lewett, business consultant, named director of business development, TechSoup.

Food for the Hungry, Phoenix, Ariz., selected Strategic Fundraising Inc., St. Paul, Minn., to provide fundraising services.

Cisco to host NetSquared Conference, May 27-28, Cisco Vineyard Conference Center, San Jose, Calif.

Jennifer P. Goodale, VP of contributions, Altria Group, named executive director, Asian Cultural Council, Trust for Mutual Understanding, effective July 1.

AmeriCares sent 15 tons of medical supplies to Darfur in 10th airlift since 2004. 

Playboy Foundation seeking nominations for $25,000 Freedom of Expression award supporting work of person defending First Amendment rights.

IBM released Carbon Tradeoff Modeler, tool allowing organizations to analyze impact of supply chains on climate. 

BoardSource released Fearless Fundraising for Nonprofit Boards, book by Dave Sternberg fundraising process.

Stop Hunger Now provided $7,500 for relief efforts in Myanmar, China. 

Good2gether launched DoGoodChannel.com to help nonprofits reach donors, volunteers, advocates on high-traffic websites.

UnitedHealth Group matching employee gifts up to $100,000 for relief efforts in China, Myanmar. 

Exxon Mobil released 2007 Corporate Citizenship Report detailing environmental, economic, social performance for 2007.

University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering passed target $300M fundraising goal several months ahead of schedule.

American Dental Education Association hired new staff: Michelle Allgauer, former associate director of meetings and convention services, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, named senior director for meetings and professional development in ADEA Division; Deborah Darcy, former director of grassroots advocacy, Speech-Language-Hearing Association, named director of congressional affairs in ADEA Center for Public Policy and Advocacy.

Detroit Regional Chamber launched new website at www.detroitchamber.com.

Ecolab raised more than $118,000 for National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation during 2008 Chairman's Reception May 18.

Dan C. DeLeon, regional VP of finance, Time Warner, named VP and chief financial officer, California Endowment.

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream raised $120,000 in Northeast during Scoop Day, May 3, to fight childhood cancer through sale of Slow Churned ice cream.

Scott Millstein, former executive, Safe Horizon, named executive director of Coro New York Leadership Center

Share Our Strength partnering with ConAgra Foods Foundation to double capacity of Operation Frontline nutrition-education program; foundation providing $3M in funding. 

 

Paul Jacks, former deputy director for California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, named program director, BayPrep by Fritz Institute

LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index received Innovative Response to Social Justice award from American College Personnel Association in recognition of exemplary educational initiative in support of social justice.

RightsFlow entertainment company donating 5 percent of revenue to World Hunger Year as part of partnership to fight hunger.

Humana seeking applications for 2008 Utah Benefits Charity Awards; program provides funding for local Utah nonprofits; applications available online.

Indiana Press released "Understanding Philanthropy," book by Robert L. Payton, Michael P. Moody, examining meaning, mission of philanthropy.

Rose Community Foundation seeking Jewish volunteers in 20s-30s to make grants for Roots & Branches Foundation Jewish initiative. Applications available online.

Give an Hour and American Psychiatric Foundation received $1M grant from Lilly Foundation to aid soldiers returning from Iraq with psychological problems.

Evan M. Kingsley, deputy director for external affairs, International Center of Photography, named executive director, American Jewish Historical Society.

John H. Bishop retired from post as secretary/treasurer of Cadillac Area Community Foundation board, now serves as assistant treasurer; Scott Hunter, Baird Cotter & Bishop, named treasurer.

First nonprofit IPO celebrated first anniversary by raising $700,000 with fundraising shares for community groups, individual, businesses.

 

Qwest Communications launched "Share the Win" program in partnership with FSN Arizona to benefit Friendly House, Phoenix; for every Arizona Diamondbacks win, Qwest to donate $100.

Southeastern Council on Foundations named 2008 class of Hull Fellows, selecting emerging philanthropic leaders in Southeast.

Alan I. Leshner, CEO, American Association for Advancement of Science, and Mitchel B. Wallerstein, dean, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, joined board of Public Agenda.

Ron Senungetuk, artist, named 2008 Rasmuson Foundation Distinguished Artist; $25,000 award allows artists to concentrate, reflect on work.

St. Louis Ram Randy McMichael and wife Cawanna received Make A Difference Award from Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center.

Convio and MPower announced availability of Convio/MPower Database Connector with integration of constituent data for nonprofits.

Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy named board members: Terry J. Lundgren, CEO, Macy's Inc.; James E. Rohr, CEO, PNC Financial Services Group; Marc Benioff, CEO, salesforce.com.

Kellogg received Summit Award for Corporate Philanthropy from United Way of America for strategic corporate philanthropy through corporate contributions.

IBM and University of Washington researchers to create better rice crops using IBM's World Community Grid in effort to address rice crisis.

Humana Inc. and nonprofit Bikes Belong launched ‘Freewheelin,' bike-sharing program bikes as alternatives to cars; Humana to donate 1,000 bikes for Republican and Democratic National Conventions.

KnowHow2GO college-access campaign launched for second year with public-service announcements encouraging students to take difficult courses.

Dan Beem, president, Cold Stone Creamery, elected to board, Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Fritz Institute, San Francisco, offering Certification in Humanitarian Supply Chain Management course within formal Certification Program to help improve efficacy of humanitarian assistance.

 

J. Ronald Terwilliger, board chair, Habitat for Humanity International, inducted into National Housing Hall of Fame by National Association of Home Builders.

Jennifer Chrisler, executive director of Family Equality Council, named 2008 Fellow in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Community and Advocacy by Rockwood Leadership Program. 

Stater Bros., San Bernardino, Calif., raised $501,707 for American Heart Association in "Have a Heart, Save a Heart" campaign during February.

 

American College Center for Ethics in Financial Services created Cary M. Maguire Fellowship in Applied Ethics to investigate meaningful disclosure in companies.

Verizon volunteers, employees collected $400,000 worth of household items for aid victims of domestic violence in Shower for the Shelter campaign providing necessities to domestic-violence shelters.

 

Michael J. O'Neill, former associate VP for development, Fordham University, named VP for university advancement, Villanova University.

 

Sen. John Edwards and Susan Berresford, former president of Ford Foundation, to be honored by Demos: A Network for Ideas & Action in NYC on May 15 at "Realizing Democracy's Promise" event.

 

Indego Africa Project, nonprofit giving Rwandan artisans access to global marketplace, received 2008 Skandalaris Award for Social Entrepreneurship, Innovation.

 

Edith Falk, CEO and co-founder, Campbell & Company, received Benjamin Franklin Award from Chicago chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals in honor of significant career achievements and service as role model in the field.

 

Erik Bichard and Cary Cooper released "Positively Responsible," book calling on businesses to bring sustainable change in situations of global crisis.

IBM Global CEO Study says 83 percent of CEOs surveyed expect substantial change in future, an increase of 28 percent over two years.

 

IBM convened "America's Competitiveness: Hispanic Participation in Technology Careers" summit May 5-6 to discuss ways to increase number of Latino students pursuing science, technology, engineering, math careers.

 

VHA Inc., national health-care alliance, released first Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability Scorecard to track progress in community engagement.

Dow Chemical Company, Tempe, Ariz., named winner of "Best of the Best" 2008 ESS Excellence Award Environmental Support Solutions in recognition of achievements in use of advanced information technology to enable business sustainability, performance.

Give2Asia launched Disaster Recovery Fund for relief to cyclone victims in Myanmar.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest, Portland, Ore., selected Convergence Networks to design network to reach at-risk youth.

Sierra Club selected Election Services Corp. to oversee voting process for board of directors election for group's 1.3 million members, supporters.

Walden University launched M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program.

General Mills, Minneapolis, partnering with Washington D.C. Mayor's Commission on Food and Nutrition to launch Healthy Communities program with first $100,000 in grants to four area schools and organizations.

Twyla Casey Wells, former director of resource development and planned giving, Johnston Community College Foundation, named executive director.

Profiles In Caring, Salt Lake City, launched GoodTube, online community for sharing videos with a good purpose.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans partnering with Habitat for Humanity International in four-year, $125M alliance that has built 650 homes nationwide since 2006.

Atlantic Philanthropies published "Investing in Change: Why Supporting Advocacy Makes Sense in Foundations," first in Atlantic Reports series.

Palgrave Macmillan published "Megacommunities," by Mark Gerencser, Reginald Van Lee, Fernando Napolitano, Christopher Kelly.

Vinton Thompson, former provost and VP for academic affairs, Kean University, Union, N.J., named president, Metropolitan College of New York.

Oliver Wyman consulting firm partnering with Kiva micro-lending website to create Kiva Externship Program in which Wyman consultants assist Kiva with growth.

Vanita Shastri, educator, entrepreneur, artist, named executive director of TiE-Boston, Burlington, Mass.

Minnesota AIDS Project, Minneapolis, hosting 21^st annual AIDS Walk May 18 to raise funds for advocacy, prevention, education, services.

Taproot Foundation released findings of Pro Bono Roundtable attended by 23 businesses, 30 nonprofits; groups to create resources to drive more pro-bono work: Sills Map Toolkit 1.0 to match nonprofit needs with professional skills; Nonprofit Readiness Toolkit to help nonprofits prepare to receive pro-bono services; national Pro-Bono Advocacy Plan to serve as voice for participants.

Walgreens Honolulu raised $2,320 for American Heart Assoc. Hawaii affiliate during annual ‘Take Heart and Give' campaign in February.

Cozen O'Connor, Philadelphia law firm, topped Philadelphia Business Journal's list of corporate contributors in law-firm firm category; gave over $1M in cash, in-kind contributions in 2006, received five awards from publication.

Jewish Museum London launched American Friends' program, transatlantic partnership to raise funds to complete museum expansion.

American Ireland Fund, New York, raised more than $3.5M for projects in Ireland during 33^rd annual gala at Tent at Lincoln Center.

HP received 2008 Leadership Award from Charities @ Work for outstanding philanthropic spirit and commitment to employee-giving campaign.

Verizon Foundation seeking proposals for grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 from nonprofits addressing internet safety; deadline Aug. 1.

Fran Eichorst, of Fidelity Investments, named board chair, Center for Nonprofit Management, Dallas; Wade Owens, U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management, named chair elect.

Chevron Corp. published 2007 Corporate Responsibility Report, noting $119M invested in communities around world.

Bobbie Barker, VP of administration, Texas Gas Service, named VP for grants and community programs, St. David's Community Health Foundation.

Karen Davis, VP of community relations, Hasbro Inc., named board chair, Association of Corporate Contributions Professionals; five new board members named: Rhonda Crichlow, executive director of philanthropy and community development, Novartis Pharmaceuticals; Rich Henning, VP of communications, community relations and proposal development, United Water; Melanie Mortimer, director of global philanthropy, Merrill Lynch; Tim Nowlis, director of government relations & global corporate citizenship, Boeing; Dean Thorp, regional VP, Wells Fargo. 

The Carmelo Anthony Foundation, Baltimore, selected Maroon PR to oversee growth and public relations outreach.

Foundation Center, New York Unit of Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic released free audio version of ‘The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing.'

Daniels Fund named 268 high-school seniors from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming as Daniels Scholars to receive college funding; recipients are promising, service-oriented students with financial needs whose academic performance may not reflect potential.

Portland General Electric Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation extending "Community 101," program teaching philanthropy to high-school students; program currently at 35 schools will be initiated at 100 more.

AlloSource, Centennial, Colo., pledged three-year, $75,000 grant to Children's Hospital of Denver to expand burn center's Juvenile Firesetters Program, which works to stop at-risk youth from setting dangerous fires.

Toby Tannenbaum, former director of education, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, named assistant director for education, J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles.

Darryl Humphrey, administrative aide, New York Police Department, named Graduate of the Year by Goodwill Industries International.

TechMD, managed-service provider serving nonprofits, named top-10 finalist for Small Business Excellence Award given by Dell Inc., National Federation of Independent Business.

Kinaxis Inc., Ottawa, Canada, sponsored fundraising gala for Colbeth Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic, Chicago, Ill.; event raised more than $1.25M.

Cassidy & Pinkard Colliers Race for Hope raised $1.75M for Brain Tumor Society and Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure.

Sheryl Uribe, employee of Goodwill Industries of San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin Counties, received Achiever of the Year Award from Goodwill.

Jumpstart, Pearson Foundation launching annual Jumpstart Read for the Record Campaign to highlight importance of reading to young children, readers worldwide join to break record for number of people reading same book: "Corduroy" on same day, Oct. 2; information online.

Georgia Natural Gas, Atlanta, received Torch Award for Community Service from Better Business Bureau Serving Metro Atlanta, Athens and Northeast Georgia.

Rockefeller Foundation named Jane Jacobs Medal winners, with prize of $100,000 each: Jane Jacobs Medal for Lifetime Leadership went to Peggy Shepard, executive director and co-founder, West Harlem Environmental Action, Inc.; Jane Jacobs Medal for New Ideas and Activism went to Alexie Torres-Fleming, founder, Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice, and co-founder, Southern Bronx River Watershed Alliance.

NAABT Inc. created AlcoholAnswers.org, treatment locator for people suffering alcohol dependence.

Rockwell Group, KaBOOM! partnering to develop new play spaces nationwide based on Rockwell Group design "Imagination Playground."

Ten high-school, middle-school students received Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for volunteer efforts, including $5,000 gift each and, $5,000 to be donated to charity of choice; winners are: Kristen Allcorn, 18, Sedalia, Mo.; Kristin Brandt, 17, Lock Haven, Pa.; Bria Brown, 13, Miami Gardens, Fla.; Shanna Decker, 17, Plainview, Minn.; Talia Leman, 13, Waukee, Iowa; Jenna Machado, 17, Boulder, Colo.; Riley Miller, 14, Bowling Green, Ky.; Kaylee Marie Radzyminski, 16, Cleveland, Tenn.; Mark Rinkel, 12, Aurora, Colo.; Joey Rizzolo, 13, Paramus, N.J.

Juvenile Protective Assoc., Chicago, celebrating 30^th years of leadership from Richard H. Calica, agency's executive director.

Ronnie Abrams, former deputy chief of criminal division, U.S. Attorney's Office for Southern District of New York, joined Davis Polk & Wardwell as special counsel for pro bono.

Steve Silverman, food services specialist at CIGNA and founder, Challenger Baseball, Cherry Hill, N.J., named CIGNA's Volunteer of the Year.

Southern Arts Federation, Atlanta, elected board members, officers: Todd P. Lowe, accountant, Louisville, Ky., named board chair; Sandy Shaughnessy, Tallahassee, Fl., named vice chair for programs and services; Margaret S. Mertz, Winston-Salem, named vice chair for strategic planning.

Boston Digital Bridge Foundation's Technology Goes Home School Program at Lilla G. Frederick Middle School named national winner of Verizon Tech Savvy Awards.

Safeguard Scientifics, Wayne, Pa., received Philanthropic Donor Award for Small Companies at Philadelphia Business Journal's Corporate Philanthropy Summit.

GEICO presented GEICO Volunteer Service Award to company employees Edward Hinds, adjuster and assistant Scoutmaster, Heart of Virginia Council Boy Scout Troop 6535 and Rex Johson, adjuster in McGuffey and Ottowa, Ohio.