Indiana Non-profit News (United States)

A panel of TEDxFortWayne organizers, reviewing over 60 submissions, recently selected and confirmed 20 speakers for “Re-Think Fort Wayne.” Each talk will reference community, culture, change and power and what they mean to different generations.

Representatives from Indianapolis-based startup will take 15 United Ways through its public-private partnership with the City, its popular smart phone application, and future initiatives April 18-20.

A panel of TEDxFortWayne judges, who reviewed over 30 YouTube and essay entries, recently selected winners and honorable mentions for this year’s “Re-Think Fort Wayne” contest.

NASGA has addressed guardianship/conservatorship abuse by fiduciaries in three previous white papers to Congress and the White House.

Clean Socks Hope, the Corydon (IN) nonprofit known for its unique and mobile fundraisers has scheduled two Tornado Relief Bake Sale & Grill Outs to benefit the March 2, 2012 tornado victims in southern Indiana.

Sources close to the Hope Music Festival have confirmed the wildly successful, "Music With A Mission Tour," has chosen the annual Festival for one of the 2012 stops for the Fall tour.

A CB Radio Forum adds a new community feature where citizen band operators can start their own group forum.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Announces the 2012 Volunteers Class Schedule

Clean Socks Hope, the charity behind the Hope Music Festival needs community support to make a huge impact by voting through the Chase Community Giving Program.

David Swartley Agency and DIR Incorporated will be conducting a training session for the Cicero Youth Task Force Conference on December 8, 2011. The session will provide practical advice and training on the topics of new-age marketing strategies.

The Vibrant Life Foundation, a local chapter of the Women Like Us Foundation is set to host the 2011 Vision and Vino Charity Fundraiser events on November 11, 2011 and November 16, 2011 at Echelon Ultra Sports Lounge.

Corydon nonprofit, Clean Socks Hope announces city wide shoe drive in support of the Hope Music Festival which is being billed in part as the world's largest shoe drive September 24 at the Jeffersonville, River Stage.

United Way of St. Joseph County (UWSJC) was given the opportunity to partner with Net Literacy to distribute 70 computers to local, deserving nonprofit organizations.

A panel of TEDxFortWayne organizers, reviewing over 60 submissions, recently selected and confirmed 20 speakers for “Re-Think Fort Wayne.” Each talk will reference community, culture, change and power and what they mean to different generations.

Representatives from Indianapolis-based startup will take 15 United Ways through its public-private partnership with the City, its popular smart phone application, and future initiatives April 18-20.

United Way of St. Joseph County is proud to partner with The American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) to host the annual Workers Memorial Day Service on April 27, 2012 at 4 pm.

The Interior Design Educators Council in partnership with Humanscale, will host a topic intensive workshop this summer. This course, Ergonomics: From Fundamentals to Application in Practice and the Classroom, is scheduled for July 12-13 in Chicago

A panel of TEDxFortWayne judges, who reviewed over 30 YouTube and essay entries, recently selected winners and honorable mentions for this year’s “Re-Think Fort Wayne” contest.

The IDEC Community Service Award was presented on Wednesday, March 21 during the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Annual Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.

Cause.it will unveil its free smart phone application created by its 20-year-old founder to connect non-profits, businesses and citizens.

Memorial Hospital & Health System, as in previous years, continues to be the third largest source of donations for United Way’s annual campaign. 1st Source Bank is the 4th largest contributing company to United Way’s annual campaign.

Although one-on-one appointments are almost full, qualifying taxpayers will have the opportunity to file their taxes using United Way’s Free Assisted Self-Service Tax Preparation (FAST) computer stations.

NASGA has addressed guardianship/conservatorship abuse by fiduciaries in three previous white papers to Congress and the White House.

These very popular coupon cards feature around 15 local and regional golf courses each. All coupons are for a free round and 1/2 cart, as long as your partner pays for their round and 1/2 cart.

Thanks to the generosity of participating employees, the AM General workforce campaign once again exceeded its goal this year and is the second highest workforce campaign contributor to the United Way of St. Joseph County.

Clean Socks Hope, the Corydon (IN) nonprofit known for its unique and mobile fundraisers has scheduled two Tornado Relief Bake Sale & Grill Outs to benefit the March 2, 2012 tornado victims in southern Indiana.

Every day thousands of prescriptions go unfilled simply because they are too expensive. However, because of United Way of St. Joseph County and free FamilyWize prescription discount cards, more people are able to have their prescriptions filled.

International Laser Tag Association To Be Participating Organization At Premier Bowling Industry Event

Sources close to the Hope Music Festival have confirmed the wildly successful, "Music With A Mission Tour," has chosen the annual Festival for one of the 2012 stops for the Fall tour.

Six pre-conference programs have been planned for the 2012 IDEC Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD. The pre-conference programs are offered on Monday, March 19, 2012 at the conference host hotel, the Hyatt Regency on the Inner Harbor.

This year United Way of St. Joseph County is proud to announce that, despite the challenges of the current economy, Notre Dame exceeded its 2011 campaign goal and was the number one workforce campaign.

Following a successful canned food drive promotion, organic produce and natural grocery delivery service gives back to those in need

Local Indianapolis women's organization is hosting a free meet and greet to share information about the group and its activities.

United Way is excited to promote EITC Awareness Day on January 27. United Way encourages the community to participate in EITC Awareness Day by scheduling an appointment with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).

The change aligns the name of the organization with the society’s scholarly publication, the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, and will spotlight SNEB’s commitment to linking its rich research base with on-the-ground practitioners.

A CB Radio Forum adds a new community feature where citizen band operators can start their own group forum.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Announces the 2012 Volunteers Class Schedule

Starting January 17, VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) will begin free tax preparation & e-filing appointments for individuals and families in Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall and St. Joseph County with an adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less.

A Kentuckiana non-profit will get a big boost from one of the country's largest retailers.

November has passed, but it's not too late to adopt a family through United Way's Team HEAT. With the requested donation of $300, Team HEAT will match $50 towards the heating bill of a family on our waiting list each month for November through March.

On Friday, November 25, Blastcamp hosted a Black Friday event to collect non-perishable food for the Hobart Food Pantry. The community met this challenge with overwhelming success --nearly 1,000 cans of food collected for the Hobart Food Pantry.

Spinning to Butler University in Indianapolis in June 2012 - The 24 Hours of Booty of Indianapolis will take place at Butler University on Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30, 2012.

STFPA (Special Task Force Protection Agency) in connection with HGTV television personality Kimberly Lacy have United Together to Feed Families for Thanksgiving.

Many of our neighbors are struggling to stay warm during the winter season. In response, United Way of St. Joseph County's Team HEAT helps families pay their heating bills, learn about budgeting and get the support they need.

Clean Socks Hope, the charity behind the Hope Music Festival needs community support to make a huge impact by voting through the Chase Community Giving Program.

Blastcamp is partnering with the Hobart Food Pantry to collect non-perishable food. To help, bring a minimum of 6 canned goods to Blastcamp on Black Friday from 10 am – 4 pm, and you will receive free admission and rental for the day.

For 50 years, the Interior Design Educators Council has met annually to learn, inspire, and advance the interior design profession. This year’s annual conference will celebrate a rich history while focusing on the future vitality of the profession.

David Swartley Agency and DIR Incorporated will be conducting a training session for the Cicero Youth Task Force Conference on December 8, 2011. The session will provide practical advice and training on the topics of new-age marketing strategies.

The Vibrant Life Foundation, a local chapter of the Women Like Us Foundation is set to host the 2011 Vision and Vino Charity Fundraiser events on November 11, 2011 and November 16, 2011 at Echelon Ultra Sports Lounge.

"Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries" will host an art auction to benefit armed forces veterans and those who minister to veterans of foreign wars. The art auction will take place on Veterans Day, November 11, 2011 in Ft. Wayne, IN.

We are pleased to announce Creative Ape Studio’s 2011 Creative Cause Marketing Makeover Contest for non-profit organizations. This contest is open to U.S. based 501(c)(3) organizations as well as those that are not currently certified.

Casting nearly 500 ballots with 90 percent supporting the resolution, Society for Nutrition Education (SNE) members voted in favor of changing the name of the organization to the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior.

On September 8, 2011, at a leadership giving society event for United Way, “The Ernie” award was unveiled to honor Ernestine “Ernie” Morris Raclin for her achievements through United Way, improving the quality of life in St. Joseph County.

Corydon nonprofit, Clean Socks Hope announces city wide shoe drive in support of the Hope Music Festival which is being billed in part as the world's largest shoe drive September 24 at the Jeffersonville, River Stage.

September 15-18, Groupon will feature a deal for Drive & Shine Car Wash--3 Diamond Full Service Car Washes for $36, regularly priced at $78! 10% of all of Drive & Shine’s proceeds from this deal will be donated to United Way of St. Joseph County.

Brian Wansink, PhD, the John Dyson Professor of Consumer Behavior at Cornell University, began his term as president of the Society for Nutrition Education during the 2011 SNE Annual Conference in Kansas City, MO on July 25.

Celebrate the start of United Way's 2011 campaign with an action-packed night, including fun prizes, Terry & the Heartbeats, free beer & wine tastings, free admission prizes, trivia game, auction, and more!

Nanoosa.com has made numerous changes to their cashback site over the past couple of months in hopes of competing with top cashback sites such as Ebates and Upromise.

Nanoosa.com will be offering exclusive deals and prizes from numerous retailers during the month of August 2011. These are exclusive deals that will not be found anywhere else on the web.

Celebrate the start of United Way's 2011 campaign with an action-packed night, including fun prizes, great entertainment, free beer & wine tastings, and more!

Group 7even is very appreciative of its summer intern, Kelsey Smith, who worked at Group 7even this summer as a United Way of St. Joseph County (UWSJC) Public Relations Intern.

Group 7even is currently accepting applications for two internship positions for its client United Way of St. Joseph County for the fall of 2011. Those interested in public relations and nonprofit work are encouraged to apply.