http://news.prlog.org/tag/philanthropy/philanthropy - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12144245-fly-philanthropy-inc-presents-the-reaching-for-the-stars-annual-scholar-award-ceremony.htmlJoin Fly Philanthropy Inc. this year for the Annual Scholar Award Ceremony. http://www.prlog.org/12142867-team-tags-2nd-year-participating-in-20th-annual-revlon-eif-runwalk-for-womens-cancers.htmlLast Mother's Day weekend team "TAGgers" walk, ran, frolicked & skipped throughout Downtown LA in support of women's cancers sponsored by Revlon and the EIF. The group surpassed their fundraising goal raising over $1,500 dollars for the great cause. http://www.prlog.org/12141646-chicago-event-to-celebrate-bioscience-growth-in-midwest-honor-industry-leader-and-save-lives.htmlSome of the most prominent leaders in bioscience and related industries will gather at the Standard Club in Chicago on Thursday, June 13, to celebrate the growth of the bioscience industry in the Midwest. http://www.prlog.org/12141091-blackcelebritygivingcom-in-conjunction-with-the-gidewon-group-presents-the-givingisgoodawards-530.htmlWHO: BlackCelebrityGiving.com In Conjunction With The Gidewon Group WHAT: The #GivingIsGood Awards will be a private reception recognizing foundations that have gone above and beyond in actively making a difference. http://www.prlog.org/12138933-the-stiller-family-foundation-makes-1-million-pledge-to-burlington-vermonts-king-street-center.htmlPledge supports King Street’s Raise the Bar Capital Campaign to fund construction of a new building that will enable expansion of children’s and family programs http://www.prlog.org/12137292-long-awaited-inductions-and-surprises-at-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-ceremony.htmlEvent sponsored by Brennan Rock & Roll Academy included entertainment icons, rock legends and surprising announcements http://www.prlog.org/12135525-impact-giving-orange-county-calif-womens-collective-giving-group-announces-6-grant-recipients.html$130,000 Distributed to Local, International Nonprofits working for Social Change http://www.prlog.org/12132551-freshstart-creates-strategic-relationship-with-protect-our-winters.htmlFreshStart Brands partners with Protect Our Winters to raise funds and awareness to support a common goal of reducing climate change’s effects on our sports and the local economies which are dependent upon those activities. http://www.prlog.org/12127592-mcg-foundation-announces-66-million-gift.htmlLargest Single Donation to a Public School in Georgia History http://www.prlog.org/12125190-local-author-helps-restock-libraries-damaged-by-hurricane-sandy.htmlIthaca, April 24, 2013 - Local author Melissa Luznicky Garrett's books are on their way to libraries in need as part of the effort to restock facilities destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. http://www.prlog.org/12123532-uptown-magazine-supports-the-atlanta-nonprofit-community-on-the-13th-day-of-change.htmlPROJECT13 - An Exclusive Philanthropic Evening/Silent Auction Benefiting 13 Deserving Atlanta Nonprofit Organizations http://www.prlog.org/12120613-brennan-rock-roll-academy-sponsors-2013-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-induction.htmlSold-out event being held April 18 at iconic Nokia Theatre in Hollywood http://www.prlog.org/12115350-bob-and-christine-stiller-received-most-outstanding-foundation-of-2013-for-stiller-family-foundation.htmlPreeminent International Fundraising Association’s Highest Foundation Award Given for the Philanthropic Works of the Stillers http://www.prlog.org/12115005-cincy-chic-hosts-4th-annual-night-in-white.htmlOnline women’s publication hosts fashion event to raise funds to benefit the Eight Days & One Hour Foundation Stephen Morsch Nursing Scholarship http://www.prlog.org/12114560-regional-investment-management-helped-raise-food-for-the-hungry-at-fifth-annual-food-fund-drive.htmlOne of the largest owner- managed multi-family real estate firms in San Antonio, Regional Investment & Management, raised over 25,000 meals to food insecure children, seniors and families at its Fifth Annual Food and Fund... http://www.prlog.org/12114218-mark-dougan-of-md-international-holdings-drafts-adoption-plan-to-overturn-russian-adoption-law.htmlMark Dougan of MD International Holdings has drafted a plan to create a joint Russian-American foundation in an effort to overturn the new Russian adoption laws, barring American families from adoption Russian... http://www.prlog.org/12114187-mark-dougan-of-md-international-holdings-meets-with-russian-secretary-pavel-borodin.htmlMD International Holdings Chief Executive Officer Mark Dougan traveled to Moscow in the Russian Federation to meet with the Russian Secretary of State, Pavel Borodin, to discuss business and charity... http://www.prlog.org/12108795-charitable-giving-is-not-about-the-amount-its-about-the-intent.htmlNew Book Shares Ways To Reclaim The Joy Of Philanthropy Through Mindful Giving Regardless Of Financial... http://www.prlog.org/12106629-dollar-loan-center-supports-henderson-little-league-with-10000-contribution.htmlCEO Chuck Brennan makes third annual donation to popular Nevada youth baseball organization and commits to five more years of... http://www.prlog.org/12101916-give2asia-partners-to-support-vulnerable-people-across-asia.htmlToday, Give2Asia, a 501(c)3 social enterprise dedicated to supporting local organizations in 23 countries across Asia, announces eight new fiscal sponsorship partners in five countries across Asia. http://www.prlog.org/12101685-webinar-to-focus-on-rare-disease-drug-development.htmlUnderstanding Drug Development will be the second webcast in the RARE Webinar Series providing relevant information to patients and caregivers battling rare diseases, which are defined as diseases that affect fewer than 200,000 people in the US and... http://www.prlog.org/12099344-nonprofits-find-creative-ways-to-make-work-fun-survey-finds.htmlWorking for a nonprofit is often a rewarding experience, according to nominations for the Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award. While nonprofits often face budget constraints, they are finding creative ways to reward and support their employees. http://www.prlog.org/12099088-unwined-yogayoga-wine-and-philanthropy-first-session-march-23rd-in-cambridge-ma.htmlBoston, MA., March 14, 2013 - Bostonians can breathe a little easier with the debut of an innovative method of giving back to the community in the form of relaxation. Unwined Yoga relaxes your mind, eases your body and empowers your community. http://www.prlog.org/11489651-baileys-fine-jewelry-fights-local-hunger-with-share-the-love-campaign.htmlBailey’s Fine Jewelry introduces its Share the Love campaign. For every ring purchased from the Bailey’s Signature Collection of engagement and wedding jewelry, Bailey’s will donate funds to purchase 360 meals to feed a local N.C. family. http://www.prlog.org/12093296-toshiba-exploravision-worlds-largest-student-sciencetechnology-competition-announces-2013-re.htmlToshiba ExploraVision, the world's largest K-12 student science and technology competition, announce the 2013 Regional Winners! http://www.prlog.org/12092669-local-charity-joins-international-coalition-to-fund-unc-chapel-hill-genetics-research.htmlJasper Against Batten at Cures Within Reach, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit located in IL, is collaborating with an int'l coalition to fund “Global Gene Transfer for Batten Disease” research at the UNC Gene Therapy Center, announced Dr. Bruce Bloom. http://www.prlog.org/12090435-barbara-and-neal-henschel-to-receive-prestigious-award-from-the-national-psoriasis-foundation.htmlBoca Raton, Fla. Residents to be Honored on April 7 for a Lifetime of Support to Help Cure Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis http://www.prlog.org/12089561-give2asia-welcomes-henry-tang-as-new-chief-financial-officer.htmlGive2Asia, a US-based 501(c)3 social enterprise that specializes in funding charitable projects and organizations in Asia, welcomes Henry Tang as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Tang joined Give2Asia at the beginning of February 2013. http://www.prlog.org/12087005-newton-runnings-shoe-grant-program-helps-homeless-get-back-on-their-feet.htmlNational Non-profit Back on My Feet uses running to transform lives http://www.prlog.org/12085926-high-profile-business-speakers-on-effective-corporate-social-responsibility-and-employee-engagement.htmlThe 2013 Strategy for Good Summit is a FREE web conference running from Monday, February 25 to March 1, 2013 featuring 30 business experts on the latest trends and best practices in corporate philanthropy, cause marketing, and employee engagement. http://www.prlog.org/12085579-crown-caliber-donates-enough-funds-to-map-international-to-provide-10000-paks-to-children.htmlThrough a partnership titled "Buying Time," Crown & Caliber donates a portion of each sale to MAP Int'l. Throughout this partnership, Crown & Caliber has donated enough funds to provide 10,000 Z-Paks to children across the world. http://www.prlog.org/12083968-princeton-properties-wins-the-best-philanthropic-program-award.htmlAt this years' annual event, the Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) awarded Princeton Properties with a Tower of Excellence Award for philanthropy. http://www.prlog.org/12083017-association-of-fundraising-professionals-new-jersey-chapter-honored-as-ten-star-chapter.htmlCongratulations to the Association of Fundraising Professionals New Jersey Chapter for achieving the Ten Star Award for 2012! http://www.prlog.org/12082970-research-at-nonprofit-repurposes-drugs-to-treat-rare-disorders.htmlEach year the designation of the final day of February as Rare Disease Day generates increased awareness of the 7,000-plus rare disorders and fuels a greater urgency to develop more treatments for rare disease patients. http://www.prlog.org/12081411-new-board-appointments-at-fxb-international-khadija-rejto-chair-fxb-usa.htmlFXB International Appoints New Leadership - Khadija Rejto Chair FXB USA., Anne Lauvergeon Chair FXB France, Didier Cherpitel Chair FXB Switzerland http://www.prlog.org/12078506-the-american-center-for-cures-and-cures-within-reach-announce-cure-acceleration-partnership.htmlTwo of the most powerful Chicago-based medical research philanthropies are joining together to raise funds and awareness around the creation of medical research that delivers near term results. http://www.prlog.org/12075656-an-intimate-evening-with-fashion-icon-barbara-bates-to-raise-funds-for-student-prom-attire.htmlThe Barbara Bates Foundation is hosting “An Intimate Evening with Fashion Icon Barbara Bates” on Saturday, February 23, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the ICE Theaters, 3330 W. Roosevelt Rd. Proceeds will provide custom prom attire for students. http://www.prlog.org/12073072-inaugural-2013-cures-within-reach-midwest-bioscience-industry-campaign-honoring-michael-rosen.htmlOn June 13th of 2013, diverse members of the Midwest BioScience Industry will be joining together in downtown Chicago around their common mission to improve the lives of patients suffering from catastrophic disease. http://www.prlog.org/12064215-seat-and-all-sports-united-launch-inaugural-sports-philanthropy-conference.htmlSEAT seatconsortium.com & All Sports United www.allsportsunited.org launch the first-ever sports philanthropy conference to help those running, planning and working in the Sports Industry’s Philanthropy organizations & foundations. http://www.prlog.org/12061583-baileys-fine-jewelrys-time-to-give-program-raises-more-than-41000-for-community-in-2012.htmlBailey’s Fine Jewelry donated more than $41,000 to charities in 2012 through the A Time to Give program, raising the most funds in the program’s history. http://www.prlog.org/12052029-the-beck-group-honored-for-corporate-philanthropy.htmlThe Beck Group receives Judges Choice award in the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s inaugural Corporate Philanthropy Awards. http://www.prlog.org/12054577-boston-business-leader-dale-okonow-joins-friends-of-yemin-board-of-directors.htmlFriends of Yemin Orde is pleased to announce that Dale Okonow has joined its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Okonow is a partner of The Watermill Group, a private equity investment and management firm based in Lexington, Mass. http://www.prlog.org/12052040-two-new-books-for-nonprofit-organizations.htmlGrant Proposal and Marketing Plan Workbooks Improve the Effectiveness of Nonprofit Organizations http://www.prlog.org/12049986-arrowmont-school-confirms-negotiations-with-pi-beta-phi-to-purchase-its-historic-campus.htmlArrowmont School of Arts & Crafts confirmed it has been actively negotiating with its founding organization, Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, in an effort to purchase its campus located in Gatlinburg, TN. http://www.prlog.org/12048381-advancing-compassion-project-launches-prophilanthropy-fund.htmlNovel microfinance fund combines recurring social investment in projects promoting community development with immediate tax deductibility for contributors. http://www.prlog.org/12046208-small-business-launches-1-corporate-giving-campaign-in-2013.htmlBluebelle Concierge announces its philanthropic campaign to support local education nonprofits in 2013 and encourages other small businesses to start the year in the spirit of giving. http://www.prlog.org/12045018-las-vegas-business-woman-aynalem-workneh-honored-at-athena-international-leadership-awards.htmlBusiness leader recognized for her commitment to the Southern Nevada community http://www.prlog.org/12042076-new-book-celebrates-naperville-womans-clubs-115th-year-of-service.htmlNaperville Woman’s Club has released a second edition of its Commemorative History. This year marks the Woman’s Club’s 115th anniversary, and the book celebrates their tradition of service. http://www.prlog.org/12040305-tcg-extends-helping-hand-to-local-charities-during-the-holidays.htmlThe Continental Group’s Orlando office feeds the hungry, plays Santa and raises awareness for breast cancer in Central Florida http://www.prlog.org/12040303-tcgs-st-petersburg-employees-spread-holiday-cheer.htmlThe Continental Group’s Participation in Local Food and Gift Drives Benefits Families in Need