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Survey Reveals Social Change is a Global Phenomenon
A new Walden University survey shows that “think globally, act locally” has become a worldwide mentality, with a majority of citizens around the world (73%, on average) agreeing that what happens in other parts of the world can impact their local community. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Human services, PNN Worldwide
Discrimination Startlingly High Among Latino/a Transgendered People
Latino and Latina transgender and gender non-conforming people face some of the highest levels of discrimination of all transgender people according to a new analysis released today, Injustice at Every Turn: A Look at Latino/a Respondents in the National Transgender Discrimination Survey. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Human services
$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 »
Filed under: General fundraising, Health
Grant Professionals Association Publishes 2011 Annual Journal
The Grant Professionals Association (GPA) has published their 2011 annual journal! … Read entire article »
Filed under: General fundraising, PNNOnline Various
Children’s Charity to Mark U.N. Disabilities Day with Gifts of Mobility
Variety the Children’s Charity of the United States will mobilize a cross-country observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3 as 14 of its chapters, or “Tents,” present at least one specially designed adaptive bicycle to a local child who is disabled or to a local organization serving children with special needs. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Human services, Public works and advocacy
Disability Law Center of Utah Launches Anti-Stigma Campaign
Beginning in November and continuing through the holiday season, the Disability Law Center of Utah (DLC) will launch their anti-stigma campaign, “Let’s Re-Think Mental Illness”. The purpose of this campaign is to dispel myths and stereotypes that are associated with mental illness. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Human services, Public works and advocacy
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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