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People’s United Community Foundation Awards $2.34 Million
People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, announced today that it has awarded $2,335,300 to nonprofit organizations throughout its footprint during the 2011 fiscal year. … Read entire article »
Filed under: General fundraising, Human services
A Global Look at Volunteer Management Professional Credentialing
e-Volunteerism, a quarterly online journal to inform and challenge leaders of volunteers, has devoted an entire issue to the theme of credentialing professionals in the field of volunteer management. The Special Credentialing Issue of e-Volunteerism will remain available online now until January 15, 2011 when the next regular issue is published. … Read entire article »
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Piper Charitable Trust Recognizes Nonprofit Leaders with the Gift of Time
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust has named its 11th class of five Piper Fellows—leaders that work daily on the frontlines to improve quality of life for people in Maricopa County’s (AZ) diverse communities. Through the Piper Fellowship, these dedicated nonprofit leaders will participate in self-designed professional development sabbaticals to further strengthen their skills and bring new knowledge back to the organizations they lead and serve. … Read entire article »
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Many U.S. Charities Facing Increased Demand, Signs of Fiscal Stress
Sixty-five percent of charities surveyed report increased demand for their services in 2011, but just 41 percent saw increased fundraising results in the first nine months of 2011 compared to the same period a year ago, according to the Late Fall 2011 Nonprofit Fundraising Study, conducted by the Nonprofit Research Collaborative (NRC). … Read entire article »
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$50 Million Will Support Undergraduate Financial Aid at Duke
Duke University trustee Bruce Karsh and his wife Martha have donated $50 million to Duke for a permanent endowment to support need-based financial aid for undergraduate students from the United States and other countries, President Richard H. Brodhead announced. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Education (K-12, and higher education), General fundraising
Teacher Peddles Around the World to Help Foster Care Kids
As a substitute teacher, Christine Farrugia, 56, always rode her bike to her school site. She has decided to peddle just a little farther to raise awareness of the needs of vulnerable children. On December 1 at 1:00 p.m., Farrugia kicked off her one-year ride around the world in front of Hillsides, a foster care children’s charity in Pasadena. … Read entire article »
Filed under: General fundraising, Health
Entergy Charitable Foundation Issues $1.25 Million in Grants
More than 65 nonprofit groups have been selected to receive $1.25 million in grants from the Entergy Charitable Foundation, bringing the total amount of grants awarded by the foundation during 2011 to $3,052,267. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Environment, Featured, General fundraising
Bell Canada Named Year’s Most Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will honor Bell Canada as the year’s most exemplary philanthropic company with the 2012 Freeman Philanthropic Services Award for Outstanding Corporation for its Bell Let’s Talk Initiative in support of mental health. … Read entire article »
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Grant Professionals Association Publishes 2011 Annual Journal
The Grant Professionals Association (GPA) has published their 2011 annual journal! … Read entire article »
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Nonprofit Organizations Receive $5.7 Million in Grants from the Daniels Fund
Programs enhancing educational opportunities for youth and those providing services for the homeless and disadvantaged were among the major recipients of $5.7 million in grants to nonprofits announced this week by the Daniels Fund. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Education (K-12, and higher education), General fundraising, Human services
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