Report: Virginia’s ‘Special Places’ Jeopardized By Climate Change
More than $200 million in spending and 4,000 Virginia jobs supported by the six million visitors each year to Jamestown, Chincoteague and Shenandoah National Park are at risk if climate change remains on its current path, according to a major new report issued today by the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization (RMCO) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). … Read entire article »
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Critical Impact Award Honors Foundation Fund Serving American Troops
In recognition for its innovative support for American troops, veterans, and their families affected by war, the Iraq Afghanistan Deployment Impact Fund (IADIF) of the California Community Foundation earned the Council on Foundations’ 2010 Critical Impact Award. … Read entire article »
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NY Life Foundation Awards $2.5 Million to Nine NYC Nonprofits
The New York Life Foundation announced grants today totaling $2,500,000 to nine New York City nonprofit organizations targeting young people, particularly in the areas of mentoring, safe places to learn and grow and educational enhancement. … Read entire article »
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Nonprofit Organizations Receive $11 Million in Grants from the Daniels Fund
Organizations serving people in need are the major recipients of $11 million in grants announced this week by the Daniels Fund, a foundation that is the legacy of Bill Daniels, a decorated fighter pilot in World War II who went on to became a pioneer in cable television known for his kindness and generosity to those in need. … Read entire article »
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LogoBee Offers Makeover to Environmentally Friendly Non-Profit
At a time and a place in world history when so many people are out to get what they can regardless of the cost to their surroundings, LogoBee has decided that it is about time the organizations which selflessly work to preserve that environment for future generations should be rewarded. For the benefit of these organizations, LogoBee has extended its makeover scheme this year. The winning entry will get a free Golden package, which includes a logo design with stationary, worth $425. … Read entire article »
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Customers 2015: Will YOU be Ready?
Organizations are losing control over their customer experiences, altering the landscape of customer experience forever — yet those that understand and embrace this today will be closer to their customers than any competitor will in the years to come. … Read entire article »
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Conservancy Recognizes Aveda Institute’s Clean Water Efforts
Aveda Institute students and staff gathered with Potomac Conservancy yesterday at the Aveda Institute DC in Chinatown to celebrate months of hard work on behalf of clean water. Aveda Institute students presented the Conservancy with a $10,000 check in recognition of their Earth Month activities. … Read entire article »
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Verizon Seeks Organizations for ‘Check Into Literacy’ Grants
Thanks to the generosity of Verizon customers who have participated in the company’s Check Into Literacy program, grants totaling more than $63,000 are now available to nonprofit literacy organizations in Verizon California’s wireline territory. … Read entire article »
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PBS Arts’ Launches on PBS.org
PBS President and CEO Paula A. Kerger today announced the launch of PBS Arts, a new website that offers Americans the opportunity to experience the arts and explore the creative process through special virtual exhibits, videos from PBS national and local programs and interactive features. … Read entire article »
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Philanthropy for All: Take The 1% Giving Pledge
Daniel Kaufman.Founder of the One Percent Foundation, make a cogent case for giving in a recent issue of the Huffington Post. … Read entire article »
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