Philanthropy Journal - All Articles

N.C. bar creates $100,000 fund

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:09:56 -0500

A $100,000 fund in memory of Calder Willingham Womble was created at N.C. Bar Association for Legal Aid of North Carolina’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program.

Smyth & Helwys publishes book

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:09:17 -0500

Smyth & Helwys published “The Giving Myths,” book on donating in current market climate, by Steve McSwain.

KPMG wins citizenship award

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:08:41 -0500

KPMG LLP, Washington, D.C., received Corporate Citizenship Award from U.S. Chamber of Commerce for supporting educational community service.

Hills joins Newman’s Own

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:06:55 -0500

Cari Hills, formerly of Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy, named managing director, Newman’s Own Foundation.

Harper’s Foundation names board

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:05:55 -0500

Harper’s Magazine Foundation named board: Robert C. Volante, chairman, Volante Associates, named board chair; Eric Foner, professor of history, Columbia University.

eQuilter awards $600,000

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:04:35 -0500

eQuilter online quilting resource awarded $600,000 to Engineers Without Borders-USA for water filtration and energy solutions in Rwanda.

Photographers award $85,000

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:04:02 -0500

American Society of Media Photographers awarded $85,000 to Picture Licensing Universal System Coalition for work to simplify image-rights management.

East Bay funder awards $15,000

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:03:23 -0500

East Bay Community Foundation, Oakland, Calif., awarded $15,000 to Super Stars Literacy to help provide after-school literacy instruction in East Bay area.

Crisis Assistance selling holiday cards

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:47:21 -0500

Crisis Assistance Ministry selling holiday cards to provide money for rent, utilities, goods for families in financial trouble during the winter; orders accepted on website.

Groups offer golf lessons for kids

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:46:29 -0500

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winston-Salem and First Tee of the Triad partnered to provide golf instruction for kids.