2012 Semifinalists for Nonprofit Excellence Awards
Foundation: New York Community Trust
The 10 semifinalists for the 2012 New York Community Trust-New York Magazine Nonprofit Excellence Awards has been recently announced. The finalists are: Coalition for Asian American Children and...more

Heffernan Foundation Volunteer and Fundraising Programs
The Charitable Giving Program for Heffernan Insurance Brokers announced its upcoming volunteer and fundraising efforts for 2012, focusing on youth programs. Heffernan will also sponsor fundraising...more

Calgary Teen on Voluntarism and Philanthropy
Sheliza Kassam, a 16-year-old teen Muslim, shows passion for philanthropy. During her spare time, she spends it on volunteering, fundraising and creating websites to showcase her advocacy. Kassam...more

$1,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County
Foundation: Allstate Foundation
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County received a $1,000 grant from the Allstate Foundation, made possible through the efforts of Allstate Insurance Company Agent David Brand. Big...more

Stockton Elementary Gets Grant for Outdoor Education Program
Stockton Elementary School has been awarded a grant from the Stockton Community Foundation to build raised beds for its outdoor education program. The program will have children, parents and...more

Treasury Releases Final Program-Related Investment Regulations - Installment # 1
The United States Treasury Department, after serious debate, has released the final regulations regarding Program Related Investments, PRI's for short. These PRI's are investments that have no...more

Hudson Community Foundation Awards $2,000
Foundation: Hudson Community Foundation
The Hudson Community Foundation awarded $2,000 to the Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center for a trail map and a brochure holder for the Greenwald Kiosk installed on site, and development of the...more

Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County Receives Challenge Grant
Foundation: Fairfield County Community Foundation
Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County successfully met the requirements of a challenge grant offered by a Fairfield County Community Foundation, receiving an $15,000 challenge grant to...more

Tehama County Community Action Agency's Capacity Building Workshop
The Tehama County Community Action Agency has recently hosted its first ever capacity building workshop where Ten nonprofit and service agencies from all corners of the county gathered to share their...more

Rockefeller Foundation and World Bank Awards $3.8 Million Grants to Ghana
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation, in partnership with the World Bank, presented US$3.8 million to the Ghanaian government for the construction of ICT park. The park will target businesses, create jobs...more