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In October, Herman White and Stephan Gater, young African-American men, both professionals and Denver residents, attended a conference on philanthropy in South Carolina.

The conference was sponsored by the Community Investment Network, which works to undo that particular line of thought among minority communities. The four are among 23 men who make up the new Denver African American Philanthropists giving circle.

"It's a group of men who very strategically want to give back to the community via time, talent and treasure because it's not all about money," Hicks said. Though everyone has their individual passions, in a giving circle, you have to check that and your ego at the door to work on a common effort."

DAAP is the first giving circle of African-American men west of the Mississippi, according the Community Investment Network. CIN has organized 13 giving circles, largely among black men and women, since 2003.

That CIN's giving circles are made up of minorities is not coincidental.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/16/griego-black-men-join-force-for-good-giving-circle/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/16/caremore-foundation-grants-10000-to-pathways-home-health-hospice-funds-to/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/16/caremore-foundation-grants-10000-to-pathways-home-health-hospice-funds-to/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Barbara Burgess, CEO Pathways Home Health, Hospice & Private Duty Beje Schweitzer, CareMore Foundation Regional Representative Sandra Coolidge, Vice President of Admissions, Community Relations and Ph

Sunnyvale, California (PRWEB) May 17, 2012

Pathways Home Health & Hospice recently received a grant for $10,000 from the CareMore Foundation.

Pathways Home Health & Hospices Bereavement Services provide grief support to all in the community, regardless of whether their loved one was a Pathways patient or not.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/16/caremore-foundation-grants-10000-to-pathways-home-health-hospice-funds-to/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/16/trillium-foundation-grants-awarded-to-community/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/16/trillium-foundation-grants-awarded-to-community/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael The Alton Village Association is one of three community groups that will be benefitting from grants from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Dufferin-Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones made the announcement last month.

Three community groups will be able to build community facilities or make improvements to their programs with grants announced by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, she commented.

The group in Alton will be receiving $183,000 over two years to support the community in developing the Alton Heritage Square as a gathering place for community celebrations and arts performances and build heritage awareness. The funding will support the building of a heritage stone wall, outdoor structures and community gardens.

Other area recipients will be Choices Youth Shelter, which will get $192,800 over three years to hire staff to coordinate volunteers, secure new funding and expand programming to serve youth who are homeless or at risk; and the Orangeville

Lions Club, which is slated to receive $78,700 to support the construction of an outdoor multi-use, year-round sports pad in Orangeville so that residents of all ages can access free and low cost recreational activities.

I am delighted these three community building projects have received support from the OTF, Jones said.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/16/trillium-foundation-grants-awarded-to-community/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/16/a-solid-foundation-to-build-upon/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/16/a-solid-foundation-to-build-upon/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael A total of 22 local groups received grants from the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area on Wednesday.

Writers, gardeners, runners, the hungry and even owls are all benefiting from the latest round of grants from the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area.

Twice a year, in the fall and the spring, the foundation gives out grants to local organizations to help fund community projects.

Among the recipents is the Kingston Literacy & Skills and its Supporting Parents Through Family Literacy program, which received $2,131, from the Kingston Whig-Standard Literacy Endowment Fund and Elisabeth Heney Fund for Literacy.

The donor can give us money for a specific charity or a donor can give us money for the community, Vikram said.

All the money left for the community is put into a community fund which then funds the grant program announced yesterday.

The Community Foundation for Kingston and Area is one of 180 such corporations in Canada, all linked by Community Foundations Canada.

There are 20 people on the grants committee to which an initial letter of intent is submitted by the organization that would like a grant.

The latest grants ranged from $800 for a high school conference put on by the Queen's Project on International Development, to $6,000 for Kingston Partners for a Safe Community's No Regrets Peer Leadership Program.

We are giving out grants to several organizations that would not otherwise have the funding for a project that they wanted to start up.

Optimism Place in Stratford is five grand richer thanks to the efforts of three Northwestern highschool students.

Dana Hogg, Andrea Bickley and Kayla Cardes presentation about the charity was in competition for the cash prize as part of the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative that Northwestern gets involved in annually.

According to teacher Kristin French, groups of grade 10 students were to choose a local, grass roots, social service charity to research and then create a presentation around it. The finalists spoke about the Alzheimers Society, Habitat for Humanity, Optimism Place and Rett Syndrome.

The group that creates the best presentation for their local charity will win $5000 which will be given to the organization, said French. They said if they win the competition the money will go to clothing, toiletries, transportation and program to help abused women and children in our community while at the shelter.

This is the fourth time the project has been run at Northwestern which means students have given $20,000 to local charities.

On hand to present the cheque to the winners was Jessica McCleary from Youth and Philanthropic Initiatives out of Toronto.

In March, 24-year old skateboarder Lauren Stocker helped secure a $5,000 grant from the Tony Hawk Foundation in the name of the parks nonprofit, Bordertown Skatepark Inc. She and other stalwart skateboarders hope to eventually put those funds toward the construction of a 10,000-square-foot skate park under the Macarthur Maze, in the same location as the original park. That being said, were totally grateful for the grant, but we need a lot more funding.

The Bordertown group has been talking with Caltrans officials and representatives from the cities of Emeryville and Oakland about rebuilding an up-to-code park on the Caltrans-controlled property, and Stocker said that Oakland officials seem supportive of the planas long as the city isnt expected to supply financial support. var url = "/gyrobase/blogs/Post"; var myStart = jQuery(this).attr("id") == "sortSelect" ? var showAllComments = jQuery(this).attr("id") == "showAllComments" ? var params = { success: function (data) { var oid = jQuery(this).attr("data-commentOid"); var myCurrentLikes = jQuery("#"+oid+"_rating_likes").html() || 0; var thisRating = jQuery(this).attr("rel"); var myNewLine = '' + myCurrentLikes + ' like'; var params = { success: function (data) { var oid = jQuery(this).attr("rel"); var elem = jQuery("#"+oid+"_report"); success: function (data) { success: function (data) { var myPanel = obj.parent().next(".togglePanel"); success: function (data) { var myObj = $(this); var isAuthenticated = Foundation.SessionManager.sharedSessionManager().isAuthenticated();]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/16/tony-hawk-foundation-awards-5000-grant-to-bordertown-skatepark/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/16/affordable-housing-proposed-for-lucas/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/16/affordable-housing-proposed-for-lucas/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Marin Community Foundation has pitched the idea of using the property for affordable housing, and county officials are all ears.

This should not come as a big surprise to anyone, said Marin County Supervisor Susan Adams. While housing projects often carry a stigma, the MCF said in a release that its efforts have included helping residents understand the need for affordable housing and see that it can fit in aesthetically in surrounding neighborhoods; advocating for public policies that support affordable housing for seniors, families, and others; and providing loans and grants to nonprofit housing developers.

County officials are eager to take on the proposed plan and are already looking at the economic benefits.

Although our agency has not yet had any discussions with the Marin Community Foundation about their ideas for the property, housing projects generally benefit the local economy by supporting construction-related employment, business and tax revenues, said Brian Crawford, director of the Community Development Agency.

Indirectly, construction businesses and future residents spend a portion of their incomes on other local businesses goods and services, which in turn can help support more employment, wages, revenue and taxes.

Crawford also explained why an affordable-housing project is beneficial to Marin County.

Marin County is distinguished for a number of things, including having one of the highest median home costs in the country, which currently stands at about $660,000. Were also an aging county with the need for more affordable housing choices for seniors who either want or need to downsize into a smaller, more affordable home so they can stay in the county.

Crawford said that the ball is in MCFs court.

We expect the foundation to approach the county in the coming weeks or months to discuss its vision for the property and seek feedback about development issues, Crawford said. Estimating a timeline for review is too speculative at this point without knowing more about a proposal.

While the studio project is now dead, both MCF and county officials feel good about the housing plan.

Were thrilled that George Lucas is seeing this as an opportunity to address one of the most critical issues in Marin County making it possible for a broad range of individuals and families to afford to live in Marin, said Peters. In many instances, this is housing for people who work in the county but cant afford to live here and for people who grew up here but now cant afford safe, secure housing in their home county.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/16/affordable-housing-proposed-for-lucas/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/16/mt-pleasant-area-community-foundation-awards-grants/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/16/mt-pleasant-area-community-foundation-awards-grants/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/16/mt-pleasant-area-community-foundation-awards-grants/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/16/plans-for-community-theater-gain-traction/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/16/plans-for-community-theater-gain-traction/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael The city of Hilliard and the Hilliard Community Foundation have forged a tentative memorandum of understanding regarding a community theater.

The memorandum was introduced at the May 14 meeting of council's Public Safety and Legal Affairs Committee.

A formal lease has yet to be negotiated, but the Hilliard Community Foundation, eager to begin a capital campaign to solicit the donations necessary to build a community theater in Old Hilliard, desired a basic agreement with the city concerning the use of the proposed facility.

There are several hurdles to clear, including settling on a way to handle alcohol sales that the community foundation considers necessary for the venue to be a success.

The theater will be built on city-owned property, and it will be subject to a "no alcohol" policy in force at all city parks and city property.

"It's an issue that will need to be resolved," Hilliard Law Director Pam Fox told committee members.

Still, according to the memorandum of understanding, both sides agree such a venue would be mutually beneficial.

The Hilliard Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization, desires to provide an "appreciation of arts and culture" through "education, exposure, and participation," according to the memorandum.

The community theater and a community center would be built on city-owned property at 5433 Center St., near its intersection with Wayne Street.

The lease is to become effective no later than three years following the execution of the memorandum of understanding. Fox said that term was to prevent a situation in which the Hilliard Community Foundation never raised the funds necessary to build the venue.

In lieu of making lease payments to the city, improvements the community foundation makes to the property shall become the property of the city, according to the memorandum.

Committee members are expected to further discuss the issue at the next meeting of the Public Safety and Legal Affairs Committee on June 11.

In other action at the May 14 committee meeting, members introduced legislation to terminate a lease with Norwich Township for a Norwich Street parcel and to enter into an annual lease agreement with the Hilliard Community Welfare Council for the same parcel.

Council members then adopted the ordinance at their regular meeting.

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The UnitedHealthcare Childrens Foundation announced today that it is seeking grant applications from families in need of financial assistance to help pay for their childs health care treatments, services or equipment not covered, or not fully covered, by their commercial health insurance plan.

Qualifying families can receive up to $5,000 to help pay for medical services and equipment such as physical,

occupational and speech therapy, counseling services, surgeries, prescriptions, wheelchairs, orthotics, eyeglasses and hearing aids.

To be eligible, children must be 16 years of age or younger. Grants are available for medical expenses

families have incurred 60 days prior to the date of application as well as for ongoing and future medical needs. Organizations or private donors can make tax-deductible donations to the foundation at this website.

The UnitedHealthcare Childrens Foundation is dedicated to improving a childs health and quality of life by

making it easier to access needed medical-related services, Stephen Farrell, chief executive officer of UnitedHealthcare of New England said.

The grants enable families to focus on their childrens

care instead of worrying about how theyll pay their medical bills.

In 2011, UHCCF awarded more than 1,200 grants to families across the country for treatments associated with medical conditions such as cancer, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, diabetes, hearing loss, autism, cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome, ADHD and cerebral palsy.

The UnitedHealthcare Childrens Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity.

Where foundations and corporations gave Northwest nonprofits $1.3 billion in 2008, the number dipped to $1.08 billion in 2010, a 23.5 percent decline.

Listing trends, the authors of the report noted a reduction in capital grants; a prevalence of small grants, with more than half under $10,000; increased regionalism as foundations and corporations offer funding in multiple Northwest states; and a percent increase in funds given to Indian Country while most other categories show a decrease.

The data do not reflect giving by individuals but rather by organized philanthropy including that by community foundations, which accounts for some 20 percent of giving.

Among the data:

65 percent of all dollars given in the region were directed to education (30 percent), human services (18 percent) and international grants (17 percent).

Of the funding for education, 70 percent of donations and grants went to higher education while 14 percent went to K-12 education. The remainder was directed to after-school programs, policy advocacy, public libraries, scholarships, adult education, and vocational and technical schools.

Funding for education represented 20 percent of total giving by established founders in 2004

Northwest founders gave a greater percentage to human-services organizations than did national founders by 32 percent to 27 percent.

The median grant by established founders (those that have reported since 2004), and who gave more than $1,000, was $8,000 in 2010, up from $7,500 in 2008.

Total giving to tribal government councils and Native American villages increased from $1.3 million in 2004 to $4.8 million in 2010.

41 percent of total dollars supporting Native populations were given in Alaska.

The top three founders in 2010 were the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation of Seattle, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation of California and the Oregon Community Foundation.

Microsoft, Boeing and Idahos Micron Foundation led corporate giving.

In Washington, the top three givers were the Gates Foundation, Microsoft and the Seattle Foundation. Museums received 31 percent.

Natural resources received 67 percent of the total given to the environment and animal-related category, which itself received 7.12 percent of the overall total given.

Global health received 67 percent of the international category, which received 16.7 percent of the overall total.

The religion category received $10.7 million, or about 1 percent of the overall total given. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/15/report-offers-snapshot-of-philanthropic-efforts-in-northwest-during-recession/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/15/tripwire-dedicates-time-and-money-to-the-local-community-through-the-creation/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/15/tripwire-dedicates-time-and-money-to-the-local-community-through-the-creation/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Oregon Community Foundation" - MarketWatch Tripwire Dedicates Time and Money to the Local Community Through the Creation of "The Tripwire Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation"

announced The Tripwire Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation to support nonprofit organizations and philanthropic efforts throughout the Oregon community. In addition to financial contributions from the Tripwire Fund, Tripwire employees are encouraged to donate volunteer hours at charitable organizations of their choosing. Under the Tripwire Fund program, Tripwire designates particular organizations to receive additional fundraising and support.

In the past, Tripwire has worked with the Entrepreneurs Foundation of the Northwest, a program run by the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN), to reach its goals of giving back to the community. During this eight-year partnership, OEN has facilitated the creation and growth of Tripwire's philanthropy fund and has, also, identified key organizations that Tripwire has partnered with over the years.

For more information about the Tripwire Fund, please contact Kirsten Klichenstein of the Oregon Community Foundation by phone at 503-227-6846 or by email at kkilchenstein@oregoncf.org.

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation is seeking nominations for local health departments, public health staff, and individuals who have improved the health of North Carolina's children through innovative, collaborative programs.

Public Health Staff Recognition Award, given to an employee of local health departments to recognize outstanding service in preventive health activities; and

Local Health Department Recognition Award, given to health departments that have developed innovative programs producing measurable, sustainable outcomes.

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One of the recipients, Amy DeCelle, a first grade teacher at Tropical Elementary, has used her more than $7,000 in grants over the past three years to transform her classroom into a hands-on environment that helps young learners enjoy school and improve their FCAT scores. href="/topic/economy-business-finance/manufacturing-engineering/automotive-equipment/ford-motor-co.-ORCRP006077.topic">Ford Motor Company; Nova Southeastern University Fischler School of Education and Human Services; PNC Bank; State Farm Insurance; Forum Publishing Group Inc.; University of Phoenix; and ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/15/one-for-the-books-education-foundation-awards-grants-to-teachers/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/15/priorities-for-rich-in-shanghai-wealth-management-art-philanthropy/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/15/priorities-for-rich-in-shanghai-wealth-management-art-philanthropy/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

According to a recent survey of 1,200 wealth-management product investors around China by Citigroup, 73 percent of respondents planned to invest more in these products in the next year, with the Wall Street Journal noting an exodus from bank deposits among wealthy Chinese. Said Smith, "Wealth management and individual wealth products are definitely things we will look at in future."

As overall Chinese economic growth is expected to slow this year, banks expect an increase in the number of wealthy individuals to seek higher rates of return via wealth management services, with the Australian noting this week that many households are taking advantage of the gradual opening of access to other wealth-management products than bank deposits, the return of which is generally below the inflation rate.

Liu Yiqian and Wang Wei's Long (Dragon) Art Museum will open in November 2012

In addition to wealth management products, another area where some wealthy Shanghainese have put their money is the art market. Following on the heels of the successful Sotheby's Spring Auction series in Hong Kong, during which blue-chip Chinese contemporary art pushed totals for that segment to HK$211 million (US$27.2 million), Christie's Hong Kong will hold its Asian 20th Century & Contemporary Art auction on May 26. According to the recent "Shanghai Wealth Report 2012," published by the Hurun Report and Australia's Gao Fu Wealth Management, Shanghai, mainland China's financial center and a rising star on the global business scene, now has 370,000 residents worth at least 6 million yuan (US$949,710). France, the long-time dominant force in China's imported wine market, will see its iron grip on the industry slowly slip in the years ahead, as major exporters like Italy, Australia, the US, Spain and Chile chip away at the market and more adventurous Chinese drinkers start to look beyond the usual French red. A roundup of fashion news coming out of China this week, from Paul Smith's upcoming China "megastore" in Shanghai to Alexander Wang's new Santlitun location, Jean Paul Gaultier's Beijing fashion show and DVF's fourth China boutique. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/15/priorities-for-rich-in-shanghai-wealth-management-art-philanthropy/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/15/cubist-pharmaceuticals-marks-20th-anniversary-by-making-its-largest-ever/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/15/cubist-pharmaceuticals-marks-20th-anniversary-by-making-its-largest-ever/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

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Eleven people have been appointed to the board of the new Port Coquitlam Community Foundation, an organization that will manage and distribute funds for initiatives and programs that benefit the city.

The new board was selected Monday night and is expected to hold its first meeting on June 13 to elect positions and establish plans for the launch of the foundation and future fundraising efforts.

The foundation allows individuals and businesses to support their community through endowment funds that will fulfill a range of needs, from sports and fitness to arts and culture.

The award-winning "Champions Drink Responsibly" social responsibility campaign featuring Bacardi Limited Global Social Responsibility Ambassador and world tennis champion Rafael Nadal has engaged with more than 45 million consumers worldwide

As part of this monthlong dedication in our 150th year to employee volunteerism, these facts, and more, are showcased in a just-published brochure featuring "150 Corporate Responsibility Facts" from the five Bacardi Limited CR pillars of Marketplace; Environment, Health & Safety; Responsible Sourcing; People; and Philanthropy & Community Involvement.

To learn more about Corporate Responsibility best practices by the Company's internationally-recognized brands, including BACARDI Rum, MARTINI Asti and DEWAR'S Blended Scotch Whisky, visit the Bacardi Limited YouTube channel to watch videos about how the BACARDI facility in Puerto Rico utilizes wind power and turns trash into treasure with recycled promotional banners, DEWAR'S commitment to the Scottish environment, and sustainable business practices for MARTINI grape growing in Italy.

Its brand portfolio comprises more than 200 brands and labels, including BACARDI rum, the world's best-selling and most-awarded rum; GREY GOOSE vodka, the world's leading super-premium vodka; DEWAR'S Blended Scotch whisky, the top-selling blended Scotch whisky in the U.S.; BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, the top-valued and fastest-growing premium gin in the world; MARTINI vermouth and sparkling wines, the world's leading vermouth; CAZADORES 100% blue agave tequila, the number-one premium tequila in Mexico and a top-selling premium tequila in the United States; ERISTOFF vodka, one of the fastest-growing vodka brands in the world; and other leading and emerging brands.

Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited.

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Where foundations and corporations gave Northwest nonprofits $1.3 billion in 2008, the number dipped to $1.08 billion in 2010, a 23.5 percent decline.

Listing trends, the authors of the report noted a reduction in capital grants; a prevalence of small grants, with more than half under $10,000; increased regionalism as foundations and corporations offer funding in multiple Northwest states; and a percent increase in funds given to Indian Country while most other categories show a decrease.

The data do not reflect giving by individuals but rather by organized philanthropy including that by community foundations, which accounts for some 20 percent of giving.

Among the data:

65 percent of all dollars given in the region were directed to education (30 percent), human services (18 percent) and international grants (17 percent).

Of the funding for education, 70 percent of donations and grants went to higher education while 14 percent went to K-12 education. The remainder was directed to after-school programs, policy advocacy, public libraries, scholarships, adult education, and vocational and technical schools.

Funding for education represented 20 percent of total giving by established founders in 2004

Northwest founders gave a greater percentage to human-services organizations than did national founders by 32 percent to 27 percent.

The median grant by established founders (those that have reported since 2004), and who gave more than $1,000, was $8,000 in 2010, up from $7,500 in 2008.

Total giving to tribal government councils and Native American villages increased from $1.3 million in 2004 to $4.8 million in 2010.

41 percent of total dollars supporting Native populations were given in Alaska.

The top three founders in 2010 were the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation of Seattle, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation of California and the Oregon Community Foundation.

Microsoft, Boeing and Idahos Micron Foundation led corporate giving.

In Washington, the top three givers were the Gates Foundation, Microsoft and the Seattle Foundation. Museums received 31 percent.

Natural resources received 67 percent of the total given to the environment and animal-related category, which itself received 7.12 percent of the overall total given.

Global health received 67 percent of the international category, which received 16.7 percent of the overall total.

The religion category received $10.7 million, or about 1 percent of the overall total given. Corporate and foundation philanthropy down in Northwest; education and human services receive most gifts

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Back in 2000, the Foundation Center reported that they were:

1. The Ford Foundation$25 million

While the Gates Foundation has remained the biggest player over the past decade, the Walton Foundation has substantially upped its investment. New donors who had made their fortunes in the new economy frequently staffed their foundations with Teach For America alums, MBAs, or other nontraditional educators and focused on problems posed by system rigidity, leadership, and policy. when it altered policies or practices governing the long-term use of the public funds that account for 99% of school spending).

Second, Don McAdams, founder of the Center for Reform of School Systems, argued that philanthropy typically entails limited dollars in the grand scheme of things, but has an outsized influence because this money is nimble and can be used to drive a state or a districts reforms, where its hugely difficult to redeploy more than a sliver of public funds.

Third, a vital piece of leverage was producing research and supporting advocacy in a manner that would shape policy. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/15/the-big-philanthropic-shift-now-what-education-next/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/15/5-experts-to-testify-at-hearing-on-irs-nonprofit-oversight/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/15/5-experts-to-testify-at-hearing-on-irs-nonprofit-oversight/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Follow Government & Politics Watch through your favorite RSS reader.

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Updated:Tuesday, May 15, 2012 22:05

The Assisi Foundation awards grants to Mid-South nonprofits that focus on health, education, literacy, community enhancement, and civic and cultural programs.

The Overton Park Conservancy, a nonprofit charged with managing Midtown's largest park, is still about $1.1 million shy of its budget goal to fund park improvements over the first five years of its management contract.

Park capital improvements to be completed by this summer include Overton Bark (an off-leash dog park), restrooms, and playground improvements.

For more information on the Overton Park Conservancy, read this Memphis Flyer cover story.

If you wish to help what the agricultural community started and support the Hudson community, then your gift may be mailed to the Golden Belt Community Foundation with a note to add it to the Hudson Community Improvement Fund.

If you have any questions regarding the Hudson Community Improvement Fund, then please feel free to contact Christy Tustin, Executive Director, Golden Belt Community Foundation at (620) 792-3000.

Family services workers play a vital role in transforming Habitat CFC partner families into successful homeowners and taxpaying contributors to the community, said Bruce Berzin, Habitat CFC co-president.

Family services workers not only help screen and prepare families for home ownership, they provide support for Habitat CFC families throughout the term of their 25-30 year mortgage.

Henceforth to be known as Emirates Foundation for Youth Development, the organisation will also adhere to a new business model striving for long-term progress rather than short-term funding.

Over the past year, Emirates Foundation undertook a thorough reassessment of its operations, said CEO Clare Woodcraft. We felt that this growing complexity of the environment for young people coupled with their importance in development meant that this was an excellent area for us to focus on, she said.

The new Emirates Foundation for Youth Development will address three key areas: building leadership skills; tackling social issues that obstruct youth development and personal empowerment through volunteering. New projects under consideration include the promotion of financial literacy and increasing employment among the disabled.

In addition to narrowing its target group, Emirates Foundation for Youth Development is adopting a new business model of venture philanthropy, said Woodcraft.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/15/emirates-foundation-shifts-focus-to-youth/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/nancy-lopez-honored-for-philanthropic-work-in-golf-golf-channel/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/nancy-lopez-honored-for-philanthropic-work-in-golf-golf-channel/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael It appears you are using Internet Explorer 7 and may experience slow site performance. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/nancy-lopez-honored-for-philanthropic-work-in-golf-golf-channel/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/fundraisers-the-chronicle-of-philanthropy/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/fundraisers-the-chronicle-of-philanthropy/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Pay raises for fundraisers in 2011 increased by just 1.5 percent, not enough to keep pace with last years 3-percent inflation rate, according to a report released today.

About 43 percent of fundraisers said they had looked for a new job in the past year, up slightly from 41 percent in 2010 and 37 percent in 2009.

Fundraisers earned a median of $66,000 in 2011, meaning that half earned more and half less, edging up only slightly from the $65,000 median salary of 2010.

Fundraisers who worked for organizations that raised the most money received the biggest paychecks, making a median of $93,500 in 2010.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/fundraisers-the-chronicle-of-philanthropy/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/stateline-community-foundation-names-scholarship-recipients/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/stateline-community-foundation-names-scholarship-recipients/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Stateline Community Foundation names scholarship recipients

An excited group of students, family members and community leaders met at La Casa Grande Saturday for the Stateline Community Foundations annual scholarship lunch.

Thirty-two graduating seniors from Stateline Area high schools in Wisconsin and Illinois accepted the honors that include various scholarships given to students heading into a variety of study areas.

We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. "); ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/stateline-community-foundation-names-scholarship-recipients/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/community-foundation-hands-out-citizenship-awards/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/community-foundation-hands-out-citizenship-awards/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael The Greater Salina Community Foundation Tuesday honored a couple of Salinans, a teen and an adult, for outstanding citizenship.

The organization honored Carolyn Peterson with the 2012 Salina Award for Outstanding Citizenship and Deby Nouanlasy with the Youth Citizenship Award.

The Salina Award for Outstanding Citizenship has been administered through the Salina Community Foundation since 2003. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/community-foundation-hands-out-citizenship-awards/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/herb-alpert-foundation-awards-huge-grants-to-5-artists/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/herb-alpert-foundation-awards-huge-grants-to-5-artists/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael The building in Santa Monica which houses the Alpert Foundation is distinguished by the several high, intriguing Alpert sculptures which poke their heads into the clouds on the various terraces, along with several large canvases painted by Herb which grace the walls. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/herb-alpert-foundation-awards-huge-grants-to-5-artists/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/125-million-loan-pool-projected-to-generate-over-3000-jobs-and-30-or-more-fresh-healthy-food-outlets-throughout-california/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/125-million-loan-pool-projected-to-generate-over-3000-jobs-and-30-or-more-fresh-healthy-food-outlets-throughout-california/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael California Endowment, NCB Capital Impact, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citibank, California Grocers Association, Calvert Foundation, Charles Schwab Bank, Community Health Councils, Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles, Dignity Health (formerly Catholic Healthcare West), Emerging Markets, Kaiser Permanente, Met Life, Morgan Stanley, NCB, Opportunity Finance Network, PolicyLink, Social Compact, Unified Grocers, and U.S. The California Endowment is a private, statewide health foundation, which was established in 1996 to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/125-million-loan-pool-projected-to-generate-over-3000-jobs-and-30-or-more-fresh-healthy-food-outlets-throughout-california/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/dolores-huerta-to-receive-presidential-medal-of-freedom/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/dolores-huerta-to-receive-presidential-medal-of-freedom/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael United Farmworkers co-founder Dolores Huerta was at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes Monday receiving congratulations for being nominated for the Presidential Medal of Freedom she will receive later this spring by President Barack Obama.

Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farmworkers with Cesar Chavez and continues today as a civil rights, workers and womens advocate, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom later this year.

Twenty-six scientists have received a total of $2.06 million in grants from the National Psoriasis Foundation to study psoriasis--the most common autoimmune disease in the country, affecting as many as 7.5 million Americans--and psoriatic arthritis, an inflammatory joint and tendon disease.

"National Psoriasis Foundation is committed to funding promising research," said Chip Newton of the National Psoriasis Foundation's Scientific Advisory Committee.

About National Psoriasis FoundationNational Psoriasis Foundation is the world's largest nonprofit organization serving people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/national-psoriasis-foundation-awards-more-than-2-million-for-research/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/dollar-general-literacy-foundation-awards-grant-to-liberty-municipal-library/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/dollar-general-literacy-foundation-awards-grant-to-liberty-municipal-library/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael The Dollar General Literacy Foundation appreciates the work Liberty Municipal Library is doing to help students improve their literacy skills over the summer, said Rick Dreiling, Dollar General's chairman and CEO.

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards grants to organizations in communities where its customers, employees and their families live and work. The summer reading grant helps libraries and nonprofit organizations implement or expand summer reading programs.

For more information on the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and a complete list of grant recipients, visit www.dgliteracy.org.

Ed Dollinger, founding director of The Will County Community Foundation and chairman of the Professional Adviser Council, introduced Marshall Field V.

Dollinger noted that there was confusion among the adviser community regarding private family foundations, donor-advised funds and the community foundations role.

After meeting Field at an event, Dollinger knew that Field could share his personal experience with the foundations adviser community. He thought Field could educate them about donor-advised endowment funds that are unique to community foundations.

Ive been looking forward to this for a long time said Field, because I had the pleasure of being on the board of The Chicago Community Trust and worked with some people to start the Lake County Community Foundation.

In 2006, The Chicago Community Trust partnered with local community leaders to form The Will County Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Chicago Community Trust.

The community foundation is educating advisers about the donor-advised endowment fund so it can work together to build philanthropic resources for the residents of Will County.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/merchandise-heir-speaks-to-community-foundation/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/minnesota-idea-open-announces-five-finalists/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/minnesota-idea-open-announces-five-finalists/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

SAINT PAUL, Minn., May 15, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Minnesota Idea Open, a venture of Minnesota Community Foundation, is

and CEO of Minnesota Community Foundation, which created the Idea Open.

The Idea Open is a venture of Minnesota Community Foundation with

About Minnesota Idea Open Minnesota Idea Open is a

]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/minnesota-idea-open-announces-five-finalists/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/nonprofit-expo-exhibits-commitment-of-local-organizations/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/nonprofit-expo-exhibits-commitment-of-local-organizations/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Nonprofit organizations serving Porter County spent last Wednesday (May 9) evening sharing their work with each other at the Porter County Nonprofit Expo hosted by the Porter County Community Foundation and United Way of Porter County.

"It was a terrific networking opportunity as well as a chance for all of us to learn more about the many wonderful nonprofit organizations serving our community," said Barb Young, President of the Porter County Community Foundation. NIPSCO and Porter sponsored the event, which was organized to facilitate networking among the nonprofits and their Board members as well as offer a greater understanding of the services being offered in Porter County.

"The chance to be awarded unrestricted grants attracted great board participation and added to the evening's excitement," noted Sharon Kish, President of United Way of Porter County. The lucky recipients were Alice's House, Discoveries Unlimited, Family House, Hilltop Neighborhood House, Opportunity Enterprises, Prevent Child Abuse Porter County, Porter-Starke Services and Valparaiso Family YMCA.

"I know that there is a lot great work being done in Porter County,' said Bruce Lindner, Executive Director of Porter County Aging & Community Services, whose agency participated in the event.

Photo: The Porter County Community Foundation and United Way of Porter County gave away a total of $10,000 in grants at their Nonprofit Expo on May 9. Representatives from Alice's House, Discoveries Unlimited, Family House, Hilltop Neighborhood House, Opportunity Enterprises, Prevent Child Abuse Porter County, Porter-Starke Services and Valparaiso Family YMCA show their good fortune as recipients of the grants awarded that evening.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/nonprofit-expo-exhibits-commitment-of-local-organizations/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/community-foundation-distributes-money/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/community-foundation-distributes-money/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/community-foundation-distributes-money/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/universally-accessible-launch-facility-opens/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/universally-accessible-launch-facility-opens/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

Isenhart, fresh from his first-ever solo boating adventure Thursday, had exchanged his wheelchair for a kayak, swapped solid land for flowing water.

It's an experience members of the Access to Recreation Committee of the Midland Area Community Foundation (Isenhart co-chairs the committee) hope will be repeated many times at the facility and two others in Midland County.

The launches are now operating; formal dedication is set for Friday, June 8, at the Tridge.

In addition to the downtown site near the Farmer's Market, access facilities have been installed at Sanford Lake Park on the lake, and on Chippewa Nature Center's Universal Access Site on Chippewa River Road, 0.3 miles west of Meridian Road, on the Chippewa River.

All were funded through a Kellogg Foundation grant matched by several local sources. The river access project followed creation of a paved nature trail at the West Midland Family Center, and the Oasis Spray Park at the Midland Community Center.

Isenhart's expedition, in which he was attended by Tom Lenon and Curt Holsinger, both of the Chippewa Nature Center, came just before a dedication-planning meeting of the Access to Recreation Committee on the dock the event will celebrate.

Most kayakers and canoeists will tell you that the trickiest, most treacherous parts of a voyage are the beginning and end: getting into the boat from dry land, and climbing back out of the craft at journey's end.

That's where you're most likely to wobble on legs-gone-to-sleep, stumble on unseen underwater hazards, flip your vessel by moving the wrong way, or slide on a sloped and slimy surface and take a dip.

That's if you're of average agility, or a little better.

If your mobility is compromised, it can be a nearly impossible task, daunting enough to keep you ashore.

Although the Tittabawassee, Chippewa and Pine rivers are great recreational resources, CNC Executive Director Dick Touvel said, "Unless you're very athletic, it's hard to actually use (them)."

Consider a research trip taken by members of the local committee last year. "That highlighted the need for me," said Chris Tointon, CEO of the Greater Midland Community Centers.

It's to avoid those kinds of obstacles to outdoor recreation that several Midland-area organizations pooled their efforts to place the three launch facilities on area rivers.

The Access to Recreation Committee includes representatives of the Arnold Center, The Arc of Midland, CNC, City of Midland, Disability Network of Mid-Michigan, Midland Area Community Foundation, Midland Community Center, Midland County Parks and Recreation and West Midland Family Center.

Local funding came through The Herbert H. Dow Foundation, the Midland Area Community Foundation, the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network (WIN), The Dow Chemical Co., Midland Rotary Club, Midland Kiwanis Foundation and Kiwassee Kiwanis Foundation.

The facilities, which the committee helped design with landscape architect Pam Blough of PM Blough, Inc., and Missouri-based EZ-Dock company, feature floating dock sections leading to float-mounted rollers flanked by handrails.

The watercraft is pulled onto the rollers, where the paddler can step directly into the boat, or first sit on a slide-able bench and then drop into the boat.

The handrails provide a way to propel oneself down the rollers and into the water.

Lenon, who leads kayak and canoe trips for CNC, said there's another advantage: "You can float (in the kayak or canoe) while still holding onto the rails, get everything adjusted and get used to the feel" of the floating watercraft.

Ramps leading to the facilities are designed for easy access to those in wheelchairs or using other mobility assistance.

Wheelchair use is an obvious barrier to conventional paddlecraft launching.

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The grants were awarded in April as part of the Community Foundations annual Youth Grants initiative.

2012 Youth Grants

The Community Foundation awarded $39,908 to nonprofit programs and projects benefitting children in Winnebago County from a total of $171,875 in requests.

Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce, Youth Leadership Oshkosh: $1,500

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Wisconsin Youth Leadership Academy: $2,000

Girl Scouts of Northwestern Great Lakes, Building Tomorrow's Leaders: $1,000

Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, Excellence through Ethics Program: $2,000

Best Friends of Neenah-Menasha, Community-Based Mentoring: $2,000

Paine Art Center and Gardens, Tuesday Evening Nature Programs: $1,800

Winnebago Audubon Society Inc. Wisconsin, Amphibians Go to School: $1,000

Oshkosh Community YMCA, Teen Adventure Program: $4,500

Oshkosh Wave Robotics, Tech Adventure: $2,000

Cerebral Palsy of Mideast Wisconsin, Oshkosh Inclusive Park: $4,000

Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh, Think Big Keystone Conference: $3,000

Rawhide, Adventure Camp: $1,500

Youth Go, Leadership & Service Learning Program: $900

Boys & Girls Brigade, Character Development/Leadership Training: $1,250

Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh, Kids Safe Program: $2,500

Chaps Academy, HOPE Lives!: $1,000

Friends of Camp Anokijig, Outdoor Education Experience: $2,500

*Omro Middle School, Outdoor Environmental Education: $1,958

*This grant is funded by the Mildred E. A total of $42,750 in requests were made.

Cerebral Palsy of Mideast Wisconsin, Camp Sandy Wheels: $3,300

Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services, Camperships for Youth: $1,000

UW Extension Winnebago County, 4-H Summer Camp Program: $1,750

Wisconsin Badger Camp, Campership Program: $800

Oshkosh Community YMCA, Camp Winni-Y-Co: $1,650

Best Friends of Neenah Menasha, Camp Onaway "Match Camp": $2,000

Boys & Girls Brigade, Camp Onaway: $2,500

Friends of Camp Anokijig, Camperships for needy children: $5,000

Girl Scouts of Northwestern Great Lakes, Summer Adventures: $4,000

Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh, Kids to Camp Program: $5,250

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Soccer Foundation to implement its Salesforce CRM solution, providing the Foundation with a cloud-based technology platform to better organize and manage the various stages of its grant application process. Instead of manually reviewing stacks of hard copy applications (the Foundation receives an estimated 600 grant applications each year), authorized staff members can easily log into the Foundation's CRM system to screen and score applications online.

Now, Annual Grants Committee members are able to conveniently log in from their home computers to review and score their assigned grant applications, and all online feedback is automatically collected and viewable by staff members through the Foundation's CRM system.

Soccer Foundation's new CRM system makes it possible for the organization to more effectively track the financial component involved with awarding grants. The Foundation can enter details related to financial support from its corporate partners directly into the system, enabling staff members to more effectively track the use and availability of grant funds throughout the grant application cycle.

Soccer Foundation provides a great example of the ways nonprofits can leverage cloud-based technology solutions to bring new levels of convenience and efficiency to their operations," said Sandra Jensen, founder of KELL Partners.

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Due to the relative lack of economic and political power wielded by women in the nineteenth century, the WCTU may not have provided financial upward mobility to the same degree as Tammany.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/the-political-returns-of-philanthropy-the-case-of-tammany-hall/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/fragrance-philanthropic-cause-related-marketing-i-love-new-york-for-marriage/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/fragrance-philanthropic-cause-related-marketing-i-love-new-york-for-marriage/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

New York State: A worldwide leader in commerce, industry, the artsand, as of June 24, 2011, in promotinglove and marriagetoo. Thanks to the groundbreaking Marriage Equality Act, signed into law by a bipartisan vote on that red-letter date,gender-neutral marriages are now legal throughout the Empire State.As the most populous state in the nation thus far to support marriage equality, we are not only holding some of the most poignant and long-awaited weddings our countryand the worldhas ever witnessed, but we are alsoproudly setting the global pacefor universal marriage equality.

ILOVENEWYORKfor Marriage Equalityarrives on-counter July 24, 2012 and will be sold at Bond No.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/fragrance-philanthropic-cause-related-marketing-i-love-new-york-for-marriage/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/mortensen-new-ceo-of-midland-area-community-foundation/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/mortensen-new-ceo-of-midland-area-community-foundation/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/mortensen-new-ceo-of-midland-area-community-foundation/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/saginaw-youth-a-force-for-positive-change/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/saginaw-youth-a-force-for-positive-change/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/saginaw-youth-a-force-for-positive-change/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/grant-requests-on-the-rise-at-foundation/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/grant-requests-on-the-rise-at-foundation/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael The Montgomery County Community Foundations Grants and Distribution Committee has a difficult task ahead.

Electric -- that was the atmosphere surrounding Linda Ging, Cathy Woodward, and Cheryl Leonard as they shared information on the first fundraiser for their newly-formed Del Norte organization.

With a glowing aura outlining the trio, Ging, Woodward and Leonard beamed as they talked about this women's organization.

Each scholarship has its own focus which includes providing money to women who are returning to school, pursuing a doctoral degree, beginning college or seeking post-graduate education in the United States as international students.

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Bonnie Sullivan Finley is the volunteer services specialist and Todd Metcalf is the director of programs at the Area 1 Agency on Aging.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/gray-matters-peo-philanthropy-and-education/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/watertown-high-school-class-leaders/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/watertown-high-school-class-leaders/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael The academic leaders for the class of 2012 at Watertown High School are Sarah Van Eenenaam, valedictorian, and Dennis Patrick Caughlin, salutatorian.

Miss Van Eenenaam, daughter of Dr. She is a member of National Honor Society, School Improvement Team, varsity soccer and lacrosse teams, Foreign Language Club, Math League, Model U.N. Caughlin is a member of the National Honor Society, Model U.N., Foreign Language Club, Drama Club, Math League, Wind Ensemble and track and field and varsity swimming.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/watertown-high-school-class-leaders/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/senior-vice-president-finance-and-business-operations/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/senior-vice-president-finance-and-business-operations/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Seattle Foundation - Puget Sound Business Journal With total assets of more than $600 million, the Seattle Foundation awards more than 1600 grants each year to support the vitality and well being of the region.
Known for strong local knowledge, strategic collaboration, community partnerships, and passionate thought leadership, the Seattle Foundation staff drives community betterment by supporting effective nonprofit programs that catalyze local offerings in the arts, basic needs, the economy, education, the environment, health and wellness, neighborhoods and communities.
Reporting to the CEO, the Senior VP, Finance and Administration provides leadership, support and influence across the entire Foundation. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/senior-vice-president-finance-and-business-operations/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/des-moines-charter-school-council-weighs-ways-to-save/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/des-moines-charter-school-council-weighs-ways-to-save/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael The Des Moines Public Charter Schools advisory council is considering a hiring freeze, a shorter academic year and a reduction in the directors salary to help chip away at an estimated $250,000 shortfall for the coming school year.

The districts school board will vote later this month whether to keep the 106-student school open. But unless the school district is willing to be more accommodating budgetwise, its hard for us to see how the charter school could survive financially.

A three-member committee will update the school board on the charter schools financial situation at tonights school board meeting.

The budget crunch is the result of lower-than-expected enrollment and a change in the disbursement of state funds. As of next year, those dollars can no longer be used for charter school staff salaries, reducing the schools allotment to $5,000 to $7,000, said school director Nina Rasmussen.

Budget-cutting options discussed Monday would require support of the advisory council, and in some cases may call for revisions to the schools charter. The cost-saving ideas include:

Cutting the schools extended school year from 200 to 190 days, saving $35,000 in staffing costs.

Not filling two full-time teaching positions scheduled to be added to the staff in 2012-13, saving $128,000.

Transferring some administrative duties to other staff members to help reduce the cost of the directors salary, now budgeted at $70,000.

And school system officials already agreed this month to decrease the annual rent they charge the charter school to use the districts modular classrooms at 1421 Walker St.

About 30 parents attended a meeting last week to brainstorm ideas to preserve the charter school, which had a $1 million budget for 2011-12.

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Active Commute Week has been organized by several of our areas largest business and college employers, said Tom Tilma, Interim Director of the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition (GGRBC). They see the benefits of active commuting for achieving their wellness and sustainability goals, and they also want Grand Rapids to be a cool city thats attractive to potential employees and students.

In addition to the Active Commute Week Challenge, various events and workshops will be taking place throughout the week. Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell will stop by some of the Rally Stops during his bicycle commute to City Hall.

Completing the weeks events is Active Commute Today LIVE!, which is taking place Friday, May 18 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Workshop topics include Bike Maintenance 101, Smart Cycling and Road Rules, Bike Safety and Community 101 and Flat Tire Changes.

We want to see a record-setting week in the region for active commuting, said Tilma. Therell be a lot of energy at the Rally Stops during the Friday morning commute, and the party Friday afternoon at Rapid Central Station will be a great way to cap off a fun week.

For more information regarding Active Commute Week, please visit the GGRBCs Web site.

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Downstairs at Town Hall; enter on Seneca Street. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/cityclub-seattle-annual-meeting-building-a-culture-of-philanthropy/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/the-magic-of-philanthropy/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/the-magic-of-philanthropy/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

Unfortunately though, White fails to point out the central role that such philanthropic elites have played in nurturing supernatural sensibilities within their environmental grantees: an issue of magical dimensions that will be explored in this essay by scrutinizing the philanthropic communities ties to the original commissioning (and then decommissioning) source for his article, Orion Magazine.

Orion has long been a favorite fixture for environmentalists of a deep-ecological bent, which makes it all the more astonishing that so many capitalists support this crusading magazine a particularly notable one being Google.

Here the philanthropic body in question is the Helen Clay Frick Foundation (named after Henrys daughter), and residing on their board of directors is none other than Peter P.

Illustrative of Orion Magazines philosophical output Martin is a board member of the Thomas Berry Foundation; a foundation that was created in 1998 to spread the late Thomas Berrys unique brand of deep green eco-mysticism.

Here it is interesting to observe that the founder of Equity Trust, the late Chuck Matthei in-turn helped inspire the creation of the new age hub, the Center for Whole Communities, at the organic run Knoll Farm, in Vermont a Center which describes itself as a land-based leadership development organization. The Center was honored to receive their first ever philanthropic grant from the Merck Family Fund whose generosity helped put their venture on the path to financial viability: a philanthropic outlet whose former Executive Director, one might recall from Whites article, was Betsy Taylor (the founder of the Center for a New American Dream).

As mentioned in Curtis Whites article (The Philanthropic Complex) Betsy Taylor is the founder of the Center for a New American Dream. Furthermore, the difference between the Center for a New American Dream and the Big Green is not quite as clear as White makes out, as over the years the Center has included numerous individuals on their board of directors many of which are very much part of the established Big Green order.

Last of all, while White correctly highlights the fact that Smaller, more principled organizations often get left out in the cold by the philanthropic complex, he picks a strange example of a grassroots organization seemingly following the left-liberal lead of Orion contributing editor Mark Dowie by drawing attention to the work of the Native Forest Council.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/the-magic-of-philanthropy/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/time-to-promote-the-humanities-ejewish-philanthropy-your/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/time-to-promote-the-humanities-ejewish-philanthropy-your/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael by David Newman

The month-long Board of Governors season got underway this week as the philanthropic supporters of Israels universities arrived to participate in a program of lectures, cultural events, openings of new buildings and the awarding of honorary doctorates.

The competition between universities, and a host of other Israeli institutions such as hospitals, yeshivot, welfare organizations and even political movements has become increasingly intense in recent years. Many of them have blindly supported the false assertions of well-oiled and funded groups, such as Im Tirtzu, NGO Monitor, IsraCampus and Academic Monitor, that the universities have become hotbeds of anti-Zionism without ever bothering to check the facts on the ground.

The right-wing protagonists would have us believe that basic universal values such as freedom of conscience, freedom of speech and academic freedom are not compatible with being an upright and law-abiding citizen of the state, and they have partially succeeded in selling these dangerous ideas to many of the well meaning, but largely ill informed, supporters of Israel from abroad. Some of them have even fallen into the trap of reassessing their donations and, as such, have inadvertently caused damage to one of the great Israeli miracles of the past 60 years the development of seven institutes of higher education (Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University, Ben-Gurion University, Haifa University, Bar Ilan University, the Technion and the Weizmann Institute), all of which have achieved international status for their research and their teaching and which have, during the past decade, produced Nobel prize winners who are second to none in the world.

There are many challenges facing Israels universities as they attempt to identify the research frontiers facing the world during the next two to three decades. Each university has its own unique and specific areas of relative advantage, and my own university, Ben-Gurion, is without doubt one of the world leaders in the study of desertification and the use of water in arid environments research which has global, and not just local, implications as it helps to eradicate poverty and starvation in many critical regions of the world, not least in Africa and Asia.

Unfortunately, the world of the social sciences and the humanities has been largely forgotten and discarded by most university donors. Our friends and supporters from the Diaspora should understand how important it is to ensure that Israel retains its place as one of the countries in the world where books and literature and ideas are reinvigorated and given a new breath of life, in the very best of Jewish traditions.

So if you are looking for an alternative investment opportunity in Israels future, here is a short list:

The Marin Community Foundation on Monday announced the latest installment of $2 million in health care grants, part of a five-year, $10 million program.

This is the third year the foundation has distributed $2 million from the Sutter Health Access to Care Fund to Marin clinics and health care organizations.

"This fund was established with a very, very keen focus on the beneficial role played by community medical clinics throughout the county," said Thomas Peters, the foundation's president and CEO.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/marin-community-foundation-awards-latest-round-of-health-care-grants/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/rose-youth-foundation-awards-60000-in-grants/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/rose-youth-foundation-awards-60000-in-grants/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/rose-youth-foundation-awards-60000-in-grants/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/philanthropy-friday-bicentennial-towers-%e2%80%94-columbusunderground/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/philanthropy-friday-bicentennial-towers-%e2%80%94-columbusunderground/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

The Columbus Foundation is proud to be one of the numerous supporters of FINDING TIME: Columbus Public Art 2012, and has awarded two special Bicentennial Grants totaling $39,000 to support the public art effort.

For more information please visit www.ColumbusPublicArt.com.

Information about local nonprofits is available 24/7 through the Foundations online resource, PowerPhilanthropy, which is available to everyone who wants to be more informed about the nonprofits they care about. PowerPhilanthropy makes it easy to donate to the causes you care about at columbusfoundation.org/p2/.

Follow us on Twitter at@colsfoundation and like The Columbus Foundation onFacebook.

ITW and its employees raised $11.4 million for United Way, including a generous dollar-for-dollar match plus an enhanced match available to encourage participation and leadership giving.

United Way is proud of its longstanding partnership with ITW. Their continued leadership and generosity has allowed us to improve countless lives.

ITW and its two Sumner County locations, ITW-CIP in Gallatin and ITW-Dynatec in Hendersonville, played a large role in helping United Way of Sumner County reach a new fundraising record of $715,447.90 during its 2011 campaign. Ninety-two percent of ITW-CIP employees contributed to the United Way of Sumner County campaign.

Eighty-four percent of ITW-Dynatec employees took part in their United Way of Sumner County campaign, raising $16,858. A corporate donation of $17,140 was then added to that amount.

We are very fortunate to have two ITW locations in our county, said United Way of Sumner County President/CEO Dana M. This program provides a triple match on employee gifts up to $5,000 for a total of $20,000 with the companys $15,000 match.

Volunteer efforts are also an integral part of the companys commitment to communities, starting with ITW Chairman and CEO David Speer serving on United Way of Metropolitan Chicagos Board plus a loaned ITW executive providing skilled volunteerism. Additionally, during the pilot phase of ITWs new volunteer program, ITW employees volunteered 3,598 hours to United Way and its partners which the company matched with $10/hour. Nearly half of all the companys business units provided at least one campaign volunteer event.

To provide real-world opportunities for young people and encourage innovation, ITWs annual United Way educational video is created collaboratively by local high school students, area Boys and Girls Club youth and a nonprofit creative arts foundation.

The Spirit of America and Summit Awards program, celebrating its 25th year, is United Ways highest national honor for corporations, recognizing United Way Global Corporate Leaders with the most comprehensive commitments to strengthening communities. Illinois Tool Works (ITW) was honored with a Summit award for philanthropic engagement at the United Way Worldwide Community Leaders Conference held in Nashville May 2-4.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/itw-earns-national-recognition-for-philanthropic-engagement/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/corporate-and-foundation-philanthropy-down-in-the-recession-education-and/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/corporate-and-foundation-philanthropy-down-in-the-recession-education-and/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Philanthropy Northwest, a Seattle-based agency that assists grantmakers in six Northwest states, is out this week with its biennial report of corporate and foundation giving.

Where foundations and corporations gave Northwest nonprofits $1.3 billion in 2008, the number dipped to $1.08 billion in 2010, a 23.5 percent decline.

Listing trends, the authors of the report noted a reduction in capital grants; a prevalence of small grants, with more than half under $10,000; increased regionalism as foundations and corporations offer funding in multiple Northwest states; and an percent increase in funds given to Indian Country while most other categories show a decrease.

The data do not reflect giving by individuals but rather by organized philanthropy including that by community foundations, which accounts for some 20 percent of giving.

Among the data:

65 percent of all dollars given in the region were directed to education (30 percent), human services (18 percent) and international grants (17 percent).
Of the funding for education, 70 percent of donations and grants went to higher education while 14 percent went to K-12 education. Natural resources received 67 percent of the total given to the environment and animal-related category, which itself received 7.12 percent of the overall total given.
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The official end of the Orange Benevolent Society means a vital infusion of exciting possibilities for the Dr.

The Dr Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation Inc.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/orange-benevolent-society-passes-philanthropic-torch-with-1-million-gift-to/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/jack-benaroya-a-quiet-life-with-an-outsized-impact/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/14/jack-benaroya-a-quiet-life-with-an-outsized-impact/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Jack Benaroya is credited with building the modern business park in the Puget Sound region.

A former colleague of Benaroya's told The Seattle Times Benaroya chose Garfield because he graduated from there in 1932, the UW because he'd always wanted to go there, and African-American males because his research told him they needed the educational support.

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For more information on the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and a complete list of grant recipients, visit www.dgliteracy.org.

She didnt expect her family would receive the honor for their years of community service and philanthropy.

I was kind of bowled over when John [Porter] said, No, weve chosen you and your family, Leslie said with a laugh. He was very self-effacing [He] would have been very grateful for the recognition but also a little embarrassed about it.

The embarrassment thats the closest Leslie can come to describing her feelings is because neither she nor John devoted their time, energy and wealth to charitable causes for recognition. We see somebody who needs our help or just needs help, we try to do the right thing.

For example, while John juggled business ventures and championed charitable causes, he also regularly gave money to the homeless and chased down people who had the nerve to litter in front of him.

Like Leslie, Porter doesnt believe John would have relished the limelight. He wasnt charitable for accolades, Porter said, but likely would have appreciated what the award represented: some small measure of success.

I dont think John nor the family did what they did or do what they do for recognition, Porter said.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/ariail-family-honored-for-local-philanthropic-efforts/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/tisbest-philanthropy-announces-fund-distribution-to-250-charities/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/tisbest-philanthropy-announces-fund-distribution-to-250-charities/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

TisBest Executive Director Jon Siegel said "A growing number of individuals and businesses are discovering the wonderful alternative a gift of charity can be as opposed to a gift of 'more stuff'."

"We're especially pleased that interest in charity gift card( http://www.tisbest.org/ )s is growing when many non-profits have struggled financially due to the difficult economic environment," said Eric Marks, TisBest's founder.

The five top beneficiaries of of TisBest donations are: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), ALSAC St. Since its inception, TisBest, a Washington-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has raised nearly $3 million for charity.

Susan Messina, director of special projects for National Hospice Foundation, one of the organizations supported by TisBest said, "The unrestricted funds we receive from TisBest are appreciated at our organization.Undesignated gifts help the NHF pay for the many everyday operating expenses that keep our organization running"

TisBest supports nearly 250 charitable organizations in 17 categories, including Art & Culture, Education, Children, Disabilities, Human Rights, Medical Research, and Women's Issues.

Individuals and businesses purchase TisBest Charity Gift Card( http://www.tisbest.org/ )s to give as gifts. The recipients spend the cards by selecting up to three charities to receive the money.

For more details please visit http://www.TisBest.org

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This is the 13th year in awarding grants to educators.

The more grants a school turns in, the more chances they have to secure these grants, Bell said.

This year the foundation awarded $587,495 in total of 140 grants throughout the school year.

Elementary school art teacher Lynn Bennett said she was excited to receive a grant, My grant is a culminating activity for 5th graders to go to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston for a docent led tour.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/humble-isd-foundation-awards-more-than-half-million-in-grants/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/indian-river-habitat-receives-30000-community-foundation-grant/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/indian-river-habitat-receives-30000-community-foundation-grant/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael VERO BEACH Indian River Habitat for Humanity has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Indian River Community Foundation for its new Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative, to renovate and revitalize seven homes in and around the Gifford Community. Affordable housing is a significant challenge in our community, and this program will not only help prevent homelessness, but will offer hope and stability for the families it serves.

Expressing appreciation on behalf of IRHFH, Bowler said, This $30,000 grant from the Indian River Community Foundation will enable Indian River Habitat, through it's Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative program, to help an additional seven families maintain their homes. Thank you for helping Habitat do so much more for families in need in our community.

Last November, Indian River Habitat celebrated its 20th anniversary, having built more than 270 homes with qualified families in Indian River County during the past two decades. Indian River Habitat receives $30,000 Community Foundation grant Published 5/14/2012 at 1:43 p.m. 0 comments Published 5/14/2012 at 1:02 p.m. 0 comments Published 3/19/2012 at 3:57 p.m. 0 comments Lucie girl remained in critical condition at an area hospital Sunday after suffering head injuries when she fell off a personal watercraft in the Indian River Lagoon near The Moorings in south Indian River County, according to officials investigating the incident." Published 5/11/2012 at 12:53 p.m. 107 comments Published 5/11/2012 at 6:16 p.m. 70 comments Published 5/11/2012 at 12:54 p.m. 44 comments Published 5/12/2012 at 4:00 a.m. 37 comments Published 5/9/2012 at 1:04 p.m. 0 comments Published 5/10/2012 at 9:52 a.m. 6 comments Published 5/12/2012 at 4:00 a.m. 3 comments Published 5/10/2012 at 4:34 p.m. 4 comments ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/indian-river-habitat-receives-30000-community-foundation-grant/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/west-norfolk-groups-urged-to-bid-for-community-cash/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/west-norfolk-groups-urged-to-bid-for-community-cash/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Organisations can apply for a maximum of 1,000 from Freebridge Community Housings community fund out of a total of 5,000 which is available in the third round of grants.

The cash, which is managed by the Norfolk Community Foundation on behalf of Freebridge, has been made available from a previous donation of 25,000 to Freebridge from the Royal Bank of Scotland.

Two previous allocations of 5,000 have been distributed among good causes in the area over the past two years.

Previous recipients of grants have included Lynns Forward Day Centre, which received 500 towards the cost of equipping a room to provide sensory support for people with learning difficulties.

Freebridge chief executive Tony Hall said: We are committed to supporting communities across West Norfolk and through this fund we are able to provide financial assistance to projects and initiatives which are making a difference to peoples lives.

Groups who are interested in applying for the cash should phone 01603 623958, email jennybevan@norfolkfoundation.com or visit Freebridge for further details.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/west-norfolk-groups-urged-to-bid-for-community-cash/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/give2asia-and-the-alliance-cultural-foundation-partner-for-taiwanese/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/give2asia-and-the-alliance-cultural-foundation-partner-for-taiwanese/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael The partnership with The Alliance Cultural Foundation will help provide educational programs, business advisory services, arts, culture and eco-tourism to the area which is home to many indigenous tribes, but whose economic development and resources fall short of their rich cultural traditions.

]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/give2asia-and-the-alliance-cultural-foundation-partner-for-taiwanese/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/the-week-in-sonoma-valley-may-14-20/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/the-week-in-sonoma-valley-may-14-20/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Enjoy a philanthropic cup of tea by attending the Sonoma Valley Newcomers annual Philanthropic Tea on Thursday (5/17), 2-4 p.m., at Cornerstone. Information: sonomanewcomers.org

Catch up on your reading when you stock up on books at the spring Friends of the Library Book Sale on Thursday and Friday (5/17-18), 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Saturday (5/19), 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Information: 996-5217.

Honor two of Sonoma Valleys exceptional volunteers when you attend the Old Bags Luncheon in Celebration of Women on Friday (5/18), 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa. Information/tickets: 935-5077 or gjacquez@svh.com.

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about raising backyard chickens when you attend Chicken-ology at Sonoma Garden Park on Saturday (5/19), 10 a.m.-noon.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/the-week-in-sonoma-valley-may-14-20/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/desert-schools-awarded-by-toastmasters-international-for-community-service-and/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/desert-schools-awarded-by-toastmasters-international-for-community-service-and/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

throughout Valley communities and offers Desert Schools' employees the

]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/desert-schools-awarded-by-toastmasters-international-for-community-service-and/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/goodwill-industries-of-southern-nevada-and-helping-hands-of-vegas-valley-named/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/goodwill-industries-of-southern-nevada-and-helping-hands-of-vegas-valley-named/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Las Vegas, NV, May 14, 2012 --(PR.com)-- After months of scrutiny, site visits and research Nevada Womens Philanthropys Grant Screening Committee has narrowed this years record number of 43 applicants for this years $300,000 grant down to two finalists: Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada and Helping Hands of Vegas Valley.

Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada seeks to fund the Nevada Womens Philanthropy Veterans Employment Program and would use the money to cover operating costs such as staff salaries, job training programs, supportive services and job placement.

Helping Hands of Vegas Valley proposes to use the money to enhance its low income senior food and necessities program. NWP has gifted $2.1 million to non-profits in Southern Nevada since it was created in 2006.

About NWP
The Nevada Women's Philanthropy (NWP) is a member driven, pooled fund, large impact grant making organization established to address the needs of the greater Las Vegas community.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/goodwill-industries-of-southern-nevada-and-helping-hands-of-vegas-valley-named/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/shopko-foundation-awards-nearly-50000-in-community-grants/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/shopko-foundation-awards-nearly-50000-in-community-grants/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

The Shopko Foundation's Community Charitable Grant Program awards grants up to $1,000 to 501(c)(3) organizations or accredited schools in communities where Shopko stores are located. The grants are awarded throughout the year to support programs which further the Foundation's purpose of promoting the health and education of Shopko teammates and customers. Retail formats include 134 Shopko stores, providing quality name-brand merchandise, great values, pharmacy and optical services in small to mid-sized cities; 5 Shopko Express Rx stores, a convenient neighborhood drugstore concept; and 10 Shopko Hometown locations, a smaller concept store developed to meet the needs of smaller communities.

To maximize its impact, the Foundation has a narrow focus on areas of giving that support the health of Shopko customers, teammates and communities.

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Salem State was one of seven North Shore-based non-profit organizations to receive a $100,000 grant from One World Boston last week in the grant-making companies effort to award $7 million in grants this year to organizations concentrated mostly Essex County.

The Catalyst Fund, which is run by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, will hold the meeting at 5:30 p.m.

The Catalyst Fund brings together citizen donors with a common love of their communities who pool their resources to address critical issues in our four cities and towns, said Steering Committee Chairman Keith Bova.

This year, we have chosen to explore the various issues and needs of our military veterans. This issue was suggested and voted upon as a matter of interest by several members as a topic and a need that we wanted to learn more about, Bova said.

Erin Blatchley, a registered nurse with the Veterans Administration, and homelessness coordinator John Sullivan of the Veterans Administrations Errera Community Center will speak.

Residents of the city, Southington, Berlin and Plainville are invited to join the organization at its May 15 meeting.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/greater-new-britain-philanthropists-to-discuss-helping-veterans/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/marketing-seminar-for-area-nonprofit-organizations-offered-june-13/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/marketing-seminar-for-area-nonprofit-organizations-offered-june-13/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/marketing-seminar-for-area-nonprofit-organizations-offered-june-13/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/neighborly-assistance-much-appreciated/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/13/neighborly-assistance-much-appreciated/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael
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The Education Foundation, which provides college scholarships to dependents of US Airways employees and education grants to non-profits, will award multiple grants of $10,000 each to non-profit organizations in the airline's hub cities Charlotte, N.C., Philadelphia and Phoenix and its focus city in Washington D.C.

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"We're not located in Morton, but we help Morton families, and the people at the foundation made it easy for us to apply," said Martha Herm, executive director of the Center for Prevention of Abuse.

The applications were reviewed by a committee made up of representatives from School District 709, the village of Morton, Morton Township, Morton Park District, Morton Public Library, Morton Chamber of Commerce and the foundation, two students from Morton High School and two at-large community members.

Those are two of the benefits from 23 grants recently awarded by the Morton Community Foundation to area not-for-profit organizations and tax-supported institutions that benefit Morton residents. The Morton Blaze soccer club won $1,350 toward the construction costs of a pedestrian bridge that will be built over the east side of a ravine near the north fields at the McClallen Park soccer complex.

"We're not located in Morton, but we help Morton families, and the people at the foundation made it easy for us to apply," said Martha Herm, executive director of the Center for Prevention of Abuse.

The applications were reviewed by a committee made up of representatives from School District 709, the village of Morton, Morton Township, Morton Park District, Morton Public Library, Morton Chamber of Commerce and the foundation, two students from Morton High School and two at-large community members.

$1,350 to the Morton Blaze Soccer Club for a bridge across a ravine at the McClallen Park soccer complex

$750 to the Morton High School cross country program for new warm-ups

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Bonham, TX The Glaser Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program has awarded 111 scholarship grants totaling $32, 900 to area students for the Fall 2012 semester.

The foundation seeks to identify and support students who combine academic promise with character and commitment to their community.The GFCF scholarship grants are awarded during the fall and spring semesters to students pursuing post-secondary education, with at least 80% of the scholarships designated for Fannin County residents.

More information about the Glaser Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program can be found at: www.gfcf.org.

The following area students are recipients of scholarship grants for Fall 2012:

Joyce Ann Garrison

Kasey Raye Britt

Austin Wayne Crissman

Catelyn Marye Jeffrey

Sophia Shirazawa Novak

Zackery Xaver Wornhor

Austin Aaron Ashlock

Jessica Joanne Barber

Casey Nicole Beezley

Daniela Berghian

Bradley Keith Bingham

Dusty Colt Brinlee

Daniela Jose Cabrera

Maegan Hunter Crutcher

Logan Jane Cunningham

Carlie Brooke Easley

Lisa Renae Frazier

Vonda Irene Hamilton

Ethan Earl Hicks

Isaac Allen Hicks

Lacy Dawn Holly

Stryker Snead Hunnicut

Breanna Nicole Irvin

Kathryn Ann-Michelle Kennedy

Kasidy Jewel Kinkade

Taylor Nicole Kirkpatrick

Tanner David Kissling

Andrew Morgan Malone

Levi Clark Malone

Ashley Brooke Reid

Flora Lizbeth Rosas

Brenda Patricia Ventura

Jennifer Lyn Moore

Shelby Adell Proctor

Brigette Nicole Cantwell

Danny Worthington Emory

Macie Raelyn Robinson

Shihei Jumarr Williams

Brittany Michelle Bush

Katelyn Danelle Bush

Chad Allen Clement

Dylan Ray Criss

Ethan Thomas Ellison

Miranda Alaine Mayo

Aron Kyle Mercer

Matthew Blake Polk

Caleb Aaron Stephens

Bailey Michelle Whitehead

Krystal Kay Wilson

Christian Walter Messemer

Jonathon Wayne Bullard

Abby Michelle Stephens

Kaitlin Dawn Ashley

Karah LeeAnn Beavers

Crissy Lynn Blair

Amira Korin Jabai

Morgan Rae Oats

Macey Elizabeth Reece

Samantha Jane Reece

Tanner Michele Reitzer

Christian Drake Taylor

Reghan Paige Thomas

Madison Claire Wilson

Kylee Rebecca Abbott

Ruben Gonzalez

Cody Lane Atchley

Ryce Olivia Massey

Kristin LeeAnn Rhoden

Daniel Calvin Freeman

Lisa Ann Rinker

Cassandra Kelly Bennett

Dillon Wade Caylor

Vanessa Jane Caylor

Karlee Dalton Hall

Kayla Marie Redden

Haley Brooke Walker

Erica Kay Williams

Kristina Sue Williams

Ashlee Lauren McCord

Devin Taylor Bailey

Byron Jacob Caylor

Callie Elizabeth Caylor

Katia Allison Caylor

Aaron Huu Dugger

Derek Jordan Elk

Jared Tyler Elk

Teri Jean Elk

Kimberly Dawn Francis

Angela Renee Haas

Denise Eileen Pugh

Travis Aaron Fulton

Haley Dawn Krebbs

Erin Elizabeth McCoy

Caitlin Nicole Ranallo

Cherie Jean Rivera

Daniella Moira-Cecilia Rivera

Felicitas Elaine-Christine Rivera

Aldyn Reed Taylor

Micah Daniel Atwood

Amanda Elizabeth Beitel

Sydney Kathryn Davis

Justin Wayne Vance

Mallory Martinez

Carly Paige Wappes

Kaylee Cheyenne

Shelby Rae Downs

Kasandra Nicole Morris

Kathryn Lynn Reeves

Alexis Jenna Zastoupil

Christopher Glen Mitchell

Jaylen Rabe Wallace

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Among the recipients are two programs for high school students: YMCA of Greater Omaha, $25,000 to support its Y-Teens Afterschool Mentoring program; and All Our Kids, $7,500 in support of its Summer Enrichment and Leadership Project.

These awards are part of $236,500 in education grants made in Omaha by the foundation and a portion of $846,600 in charitable funds it has allocated for Omaha in 2012.

Other education grants awarded:

$25,000 to Child Saving Institute for its Independent Living Skills program.

$25,000 to Omaha Childrens Museum to support field trips to the museum.

$20,000 to Durham Museum for its Scholars in Residence Education Series.

$18,000 to Junior Achievement to support financial literacy programs.

$15,000 to Conference for Inclusive Communities for Project IncluCity.

$15,000 to Girls Inc. of Omaha for a literacy program.

$12,500 to Heartland Family Service for kindergarten readiness program.

$12,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands for mentoring.

$12,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands for its Readers to Leaders program.

$12,000 to Completely Kids (formerly Camp Fire USA) for its Out of School Time program.

$10,000 to Fontenelle Nature Association for its Environmental Expeditionary Learning Initiative.

$10,000 to Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska for a summer camp program.

$10,000 to Kids Can Community Center for its HALO (Health Alternatives for Little Ones) preschool program.

$7,500 to Nebraska Humanities Council for its Prime Time Family Reading Time program.

With Bells donation to the Womens Legacy Fund of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Roelant joined the group of transcendent women honored for making a special impact on the lives of those around them.

As such, she is being honored along with Susan Johnson and a third woman who will be surprised that day at lunch on Friday at the Olde Hickory Country Club in Fort Myers.

Roelant, who died in January, with her husband raised 15 children on a farm in southeastern Michigan, teaching them to grow vegetables, butcher cattle, and live by Christian values.

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Illinois Shakespeare Festival for Hispanic theatre puppet troupe; $3,000; to support the collaboration with Western Avenue Community Center for bilingual shows about Shakespeare's work, classical theater and Hispanic culture.

Illinois State University School of Art for the Bloomington-Normal Boys and Girls Club Friday Arts Experience; $725; to purchase supplies for art workshops at the club taught by ISU art education graduate administrators.

Illinois State University School of Music for Concerts on the Quad; $1,800; to pay artist fees for the bluegrass band Ashley Lewis and Ashton Gap.

Illinois State University School of Music for ISU String Project curriculum expansion; $1,000; to expand offerings of the ISU String Project at outreach classes in Fairbury.

Illinois Symphony Orchestra for education concerts for children in kindergarten through sixth grade; $3,000.

Describe the companys corporate philanthropy.

We started Crocs Cares in 2007, the overall corporate philanthropy program.

What caused the company to create the giving program in 2007?

Our original chief executive, Ron Snyder, was watching television and saw commercials about Africa.

How did you determine this giving model?

I researched other corporate social responsibility models and what other companies were doing.

Who are the nonprofit partners?

United Nations Childrens Fund, Feed the Children, Global Aid Network, World Emergency Relief and Brothers Brother Foundation.

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Information and registration forms are available at the Community Foundation link on the Rudyard Area Schools website at http://rudyard.eup.k12.mi.us/rudyardas/site/default.asp under the header Programs & Services.

Recently over 2,300 letters were mailed to Rudyard High School graduates inviting them to the 2012 All Class Reunion. With very successful and well attended All Class Reunions for Rudyard High School (RHS) held in July of 2004 & 2008 by the Rudyard Area Community Foundation has set the next date for this every four years event as Friday, July 27.

Information and registration forms are available at the Community Foundation link on the Rudyard Area Schools website at http://rudyard.eup.k12.mi.us/rudyardas/site/default.asp under the header Programs & Services.

Recently over 2,300 letters were mailed to Rudyard High School graduates inviting them to the 2012 All Class Reunion.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/12/rudyard-schools-to-host-all-class-reunion-this-summer/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/12/philanthropy-daily%c2%ae-%c2%bb-civil-society-needs-healthy-pluralism-of/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/12/philanthropy-daily%c2%ae-%c2%bb-civil-society-needs-healthy-pluralism-of/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

Is it time in our society to call for a new scheme of increased transparency and disclosure in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors? For example, is accepting a cap on charitable deductions worth it for comprehensive health care reform and job creation, as President Obama has repeatedly linked the latter two initiatives to his proposal for the former?

The calculus that the nonprofit sector has to make involves factors such as whether the new government revenues would really go to the intended, socially productive purposes, whether the positive benefits of increased government expenditures on health care and jobs would be more positive than letting the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors allocate those resources, and whether focusing on health care and jobs outweighs other charitable activities such as the arts, youth services, or scientific research that might otherwise have been pursued had those dollars stayed in the charitable sector. He fears that high rollers and some levels of government are now utilizing tax-exempt entities to hide their efforts at social control and political influence, so he says its time for a new regime of transparency and disclosure, listing more than a handful of new mandates for disclosure and oversight. Constitution:

The influence of factious leaders may kindle a flame within their particular States, but will be unable to spread a general conflagration through the other States: A religious sect may degenerate into a political faction in a part of the Confederacy; but the variety of sects dispersed over the entire face of it, must secure the National Councils against any danger from that source; A rage for paper money, for an abolition of debts, for an equal division of property, or for any other improper or wicked project, will be less apt to pervade the whole body of the Union, than a particular member of it; in the same proportion as such a malady is more likely to taint a particular county or district, than an entire State.

In the extent and proper structure of the Union, therefore, we behold a Republican remedy for the diseases most incident to Republican Government.

Madison is considering here how the new government will protect property from the leveling spirit of democratic majorities, with a dose of concern about politicized religious zeal thrown in. more Younger women embrace their freedom to choose as individuals
Apparently, my news judgment leaves much to be desired. more Having heart in the right place sometimes isnt enough
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The foundation has committed funds totaling $189,960 and affects 11 counties: Asotin, Columbia, Garfield, Grays Harbor, King, Lewis, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, San Juan, Stevens and Yakima.

Research in Snoqualmie Valley will identify elk herd composition, habitat use and movement patterns, and the data will be used to identify highway crossings and improve management plans, David Allen, foundation president and CEO, said in a prepared statement.

Allen added that prescribed burning, weed treatment and forest thinning projects will be used to enhance habitat in many areas of the state.

The foundations mission is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat.

Here are the foundation grants by county:

Asotin County: Prescribe burn 4,200 acres to rejuvenate decadent grasses for foraging elk and deer in the Wenatchee Creek area of Umatilla National Forest (also affects Garfield County); treat 200 acres of noxious weeds in the Blue Mountains Wildlife Area complex (also affects Garfield and Columbia counties); treat 816 acres of noxious weeds on public and private tracts across the county.

Columbia County: Improve public-land forage for elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer by treating noxious weeds on 1,100 acres in the North Touchet River drainage of the Blue Mountains; treat weeds and seed native grasses on 1,950 acres in the Starvout Ridge area near North Patit Creek and Mahloney Mountain.

Grays Harbor County: Thin forest canopy to improve forage for Roosevelts elk in the West Fork Humptulips area of Olympic National Forest.

Lewis County: Remove encroaching conifers to improve 290 acres of forage for elk and other wildlife in the Huckleberry Planning Area of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Okanogan County: Help sponsor the Bonaparte Lake 2012 Youth Fishing Derby to introduce students to outdoor recreation and conservation.

Pend Oreille County: Prescribe burn 200 acres to rejuvenate forage for elk in the upper Middle Fork of Calispel Creek area of Colville National Forest; prescribe burn 90 acres in the Lost Creek area of Colville National Forest.

Statewide: In coordination with state wildlife agencies in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Washington and Wyoming, research effects of habitat, weather, predators and other factors affecting elk recruitment and future management models; provide sponsorship for the Washington State 2012 Youth Conservation Camp held in San Juan County to introduce students to outdoor recreation and conservation.

Stevens County: Prescribe burn 753 acres of elk winter range in the Hope Mountain area of Colville National Forest.

Yakima County: Thin trees and create forest openings across 123 acres, plus treat 300 acres of noxious weeds, to improve forage for elk in Oak Creek Wildlife Area.

"We have managed elk in this part of the state -- where elk groups are small and scattered -- with liberal hunting rules to keep elk numbers low and minimize agricultural damage," said Kevin Robinette, the agency's regional wildlife manager.

The trust board made the following allocations of earned income from special memorial trust funds:

$1,039.96, Parks and Playgrounds Fund of the city of Pendleton; $47.47, Roy Raley Memorial Fund of the city of Pendleton; $360.45, Kilkenny Fund at Blue Mountain Community College Library; $151.20, Donert Memorial Fund at Pendleton Public Library; $295.20, Jack Mulligan Memorial Fund at Pendleton Public Library; $62.10, Woodmen of the World Fund at Pendleton Public Library; $293.62, ANA Memorial Fund at Pendleton Public Library.

An additional $12,750 was given in scholarship awards: $750, Ole Groupe FFA Memorial Scholarship Fund for Pendleton High School FFA Chapter, for an FFA student to attend the FFA National Convention; $1,000, The Alan Wyland Memorial Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship to benefit a Pendleton High School student, with a preference for the study of music, which is also a memorial fund of the Pendleton Foundation Trust; $5,000, Jiggs and Maxine Fisk scholarship award; $5,000, Pendleton Foundation Trust for two awards of $2,500 each; and $1,000, University of Oregon Alumni Association Leter Duck Scholarship.

The board also announced memorial gifts and contributions were received by the Trust from November 2011 through April 2012 from individuals and civic organizations in memory of the following persons: Wesley Grilley, Ed Meyersick, LeRoy Johnson, Arthur Barrows, Robert Blanc, Joyce Knoll, Mike Tague, Lucile Stroble, Jim Eardley, John P.

Gifts to the Pendleton Foundation Trust are tax-exempt contributions and can be mailed to the Pendleton Foundation Trust, P.O.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/12/pendleton-foundation-trust-announces-grant-awards/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/12/dar-foundation-awards-grants-to-local-projects/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/12/dar-foundation-awards-grants-to-local-projects/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/12/dar-foundation-awards-grants-to-local-projects/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/12/chinese-officials-seek-philanthropic-advice-from-u-s-pnd/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/12/chinese-officials-seek-philanthropic-advice-from-u-s-pnd/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Chinese officials eager to understand how American charities operate have traveled to the University of Pennsylvania's School of Social Policy and Practice to learn from experts in the field, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

To help China improve how its charitable sector operates, Tianxue Qiu, a Beijing native who earned a master's degree in nonprofit leadership at Penn and now runs a consultancy in China, was awarded a series of grants to bring Chinese government officials to Penn to learn from local nonprofit and philanthropic leaders. For example, in March National Philanthropic Trust president and CEO Eileen Heisman spoke with one group for eight hours about the role of nonprofit boards and executive directors and how they operate without government oversight.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/12/chinese-officials-seek-philanthropic-advice-from-u-s-pnd/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/12/erie-community-foundation-to-distribute-nearly-2-million/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/12/erie-community-foundation-to-distribute-nearly-2-million/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael The money will help the Multicultural Resource Center with diversity training and assist EmergyCare with a career camp for teenagers.

The money also will help the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership host an awards ceremony that recognizes excellence in Pennsylvania's arts.

The Erie Community Foundation on Tuesday will distribute nearly $2 million in the region's nonprofit sector.

The money will be dispersed through 331 grants, 293 of which are donor-advised endowments that are already established at the foundation.

The grants will be announced at 10 a.m. Front St.

The foundation, a collection point for charitable endowments in the Erie region, awards grants four times a year as part of a competitive process for agencies seeking financial help.

The grants total $1,964,958, foundation officials said.

The largest individual grant will go to the Erie Art Museum ($59,940). UPMC Hamot and Saint Vincent Health Center each will receive $34,950.

The Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership will receive $25,000 that officials said will go to the group's hosting of the 2012 Governor's Awards for the Arts. Those grants are from the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority; in all, the gaming revenue is distributing $47,586 in grants, foundation officials said.

Regional groups also seeking help through the endowments are Erie Playhouse ($9,143 for stage illumination and enhancement); Flagship Niagara League ($13,277 for a hull replacement project); and Erie Philharmonic ($5,770 for communication and technology support).

GERRY WEISS can be reached at 870-1884 or by e-mail.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/12/erie-community-foundation-to-distribute-nearly-2-million/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/12/business-philanthropy-exxonmobil-gives-1-19-million-to-ut-frost-bank-gives/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/12/business-philanthropy-exxonmobil-gives-1-19-million-to-ut-frost-bank-gives/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/12/business-philanthropy-exxonmobil-gives-1-19-million-to-ut-frost-bank-gives/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/12/photos-community-cleans-up-ferndale/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/12/photos-community-cleans-up-ferndale/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/12/photos-community-cleans-up-ferndale/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/community-barbecue-may-25/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/community-barbecue-may-25/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/community-barbecue-may-25/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/city-schools-talking-about-setting-up-a-foundation/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/city-schools-talking-about-setting-up-a-foundation/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael After grappling with a multimillion-dollar shortfall, Charlottesville City Schools officials say this years budget season represented one of the worst storms the division has weathered yet.

Having used $3.5 million in one-time money from the City Council as a quick fix to balance the 2012-13 budget, School Board members expect budget woes to plague the division for years to come.

The state government is backing off responsibility for funding public education and the federal government is also not stepping up to the plate on funding, board Chairman Ned Michie said.

To that end, talk of a new funding mechanism a Charlottesville-specific public education foundation has increased at recent School Board meetings.

A growing number of money-strapped school systems across the state and country are turning to foundations to ease their financial burdens.

Bosher served as Virginias superintendent of public instruction for three years, as well as superintendent of Henrico County Public Schools for 13 years and superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools for four years.

While foundations wont be enough to erase the budget woes public education is facing, its becoming a viable way to relieve some of the strain, Bosher and presidents of foundations in other localities say.

Still in early discussions of the idea, School Board members are researching and considering various options and models for a foundation in Charlottesville.

Whether through working to restructure the organization or creating a separate foundation for Charlottesville schools, board members hope to leverage more funds by allowing local businesses and individuals to make donations with greater specificity.

It would be really interesting to have a way where if someone wants to donate to our wonderful schools, they go and click a drop-down menu and say, Im going to contribute to the Walker painting of the mural, in a list of initiatives at each of the schools and some division-wide fundraising goals, said board member Willa Neale.

Michie said hed like to see the schools do more to engage alumni as they fundraise.

Margaret Hill, executive director of the Hanover Education Foundation, said her organization has had success in reaching out to alumni for support.

Existing foundations offer several other caveats to school divisions looking to start their own.

Hill said she suggests beginning by rallying the community around a specific initiative. Her foundation began as a group working to put computers in the schools in the early 1990s.

The foundation grew and evolved over the years and now raises money for three major purposes scholarships for graduating students, grants for teachers for innovations in the classroom and professional development, she said.

Last year the Hanover foundation raised about $320,000 through fundraising events, grants, donations and interest, according to its annual report.

Hill tells school divisions considering setting up a foundation to expect it to take a few years to get the organization of the ground.

Susan Stanley, executive director of the Henrico Education Foundation, said it took her foundation years to build a level of trust among local businesses.

Last year the Henrico Education Foundation raised $290,000 for Henrico County Public Schools.

While foundations help, the impact they can have on school systems has limits, Bosher said.

They can help supplement activities of schools, but they will never replace the need for public tax support, he said.

From left, Rebecca Diamond of Mary's Center, and Kristin Buckley and Joe Suarez of Booz Allen Hamilton at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

From left, Teresa Tilles, Doug Turner and Karen London, all of Balfour Beatty Construction, at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

Kristen Palumbo of The George Washington University, left, and Kate Disinger of Trust for the National Mall at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

From left, David Bradley of Atlantic Media Co., Jed Lyons of Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group and Stan Plotnick of The Regent Group at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

Diana Sherbacow of Jefferson Awards, left, and Kimberly Fox of the Kaiser Foundation at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

Josh Carin of Geppetto Catering, left, and Alan Meltzer of The Meltzer Group at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

From left, Misty Pollard, Meg Brogan and Jessica Stopher, all of Clark Construction Group, at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

From left, Harry Klaff of Jones Lang LaSalle with Shally Stanley, Margie Johnson, Elizabeth McNeil and Jay Tansing, all of Acumen Solutions, at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

From left, Maureen Wiley and Jeri Fellerman, both of Wells Fargo, with Elizabeth Mitchell of the George Washington School of Business at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

From left, Kathy Albarado, Michele Wooding, Amy Levine-Murchie, Robin Schaffler and Shawn Wilkins, all of Helios HR, a Jefferson Award finalist, at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

From left, Andrew Portare and Jeremy Farber of PC Recycler and Sue Collins and Michele Bechtel of Fairfax County Public Schools at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

Tori Hornstein and Ann Pauley, both of Trinity Washington University, at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

From left, a guest, Hardik Patel, Katie Brewer, Melissa Wenk, Graham McLaughlin, Jordan English and a guest, all of The Advisory Board Co., at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

Washington Business Journal Publisher Alex Orfinger hosted the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards at the Capital Hilton.

Bob Norman, chief operations officer for the Washington Group a title sponsor for the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards a announces the finalists and winner of the Mass Mutual Citizenship Award.

Susan Ross of Clark Construction Group accepts the award as the top corporate philanthropist at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

TSI founder and CEO Marta Wilson accepted the Jefferson Award from Doug Poretz (left) and Alex Orfinger at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

Washington Business Journal Editor Doug Fruehling talks philanthropy at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards with David and Katherine Bradley, founders of CityBridge and the philanthropists of the year.

Washington Business Journal Publisher Alex Orfinger presents David and Katherine Bradley with the award for corporate philanthropists of the year at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

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The two grants were among eight, totaling $200,000, provided across the region by the foundation in its first-ever Good Neighbor Grants initiative.

Arlington-based Edu-Futuro, which provides leadership-training programs and mentoring to Arlington Latino students, received a $30,000 grant to expand its Emerging Leaders Program into Fairfax County. 1 Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. 2 Don't Threaten or Abuse. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. 3 Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything. 4 Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person. 5 Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts. 6 Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/foundation-grant-funding-to-support-edu-futuro-greenbrier-learning-center/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/homecorp-of-montclair-named-as-honoree-at-the-care-plus-foundation-courage/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/homecorp-of-montclair-named-as-honoree-at-the-care-plus-foundation-courage/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael In acknowledgement of support provided to disenfranchised Montclair families and the local community, Homes of Montclair Ecumenical Corp (HOMECorp) has been announced as one of three honorees at the 14th Annual Courage Awards Gala on June 12th, 2012.
Paramus, NJ, May 12, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Care Plus Foundation will be honoring those who have provided exemplary service on behalf of others who are facing the challenges of mental illness and substance abuse at their annual Courage Awards Gala on June 12, 2012. For more information about HOMECorp, visit http://www.homecorp.org.

About Care Plus Foundation
The Care Plus Foundation a supporting arm of Care Plus NJ was created with a mission to decrease the stigma of mental illness and pave the way to accessibility of care for those looking to seek help.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/homecorp-of-montclair-named-as-honoree-at-the-care-plus-foundation-courage/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/crandall-honored-for-strong-support-of-community-college/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/crandall-honored-for-strong-support-of-community-college/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

The Chancellor's Award for Leadership in Philanthropy luncheon is hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Comm-unity College Education to honor the leading philanthropists from each of Virginia's 23 community colleges as well as the foundation.

This marks the seventh year the awards have been given.

This year's class of philanthropy leaders has contributed a total of more than $48 million to Virginia's community colleges.

"These philanthropic leaders are tremendous partners," said Glenn DuBois, chancellor of Virginia's Community Colleges.

"These individuals, organizations and employ-ers are difference-makers who play an essential role in helping our colleges fulfill their mission of addressing Virginia's unmet needs in higher education and workforce development."

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For further information about the Litchfield Hills Chore Service or to request services or employment contact the Coordinator, Sally Irwin, at 860-567-6121.

BAPTIST

Bethlehem Baptist Fellowship

Meeting at the Bethlehem Elementary School

92 East Street, Bethlehem, CT 06751

Sunday Morning Service at 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday Evening Bible Study at 7:00 p.m.

Currently studying the Book of Isaiah on Tuesday nights from 7-8 p.m.

www.bbfct.sharepoint.com

We welcome newcomers.

UNITY

Unity in the Foothills

102 Prospect Street, Torrington, Ct 06790

www.unityinthefoothills.org

A Course in Miracles Tuesday evenings 7 p.m.

Transformational Prayer Group Thursday 1:15 p.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Pre-K thru Adult

EVANGELICAL

Northfield Bible Church

10 CampHill Road, Northfield, CT 06778

860-283-9598 www.nccindependent.org

Bible Doctrines Class: Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study: Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

Pot Luck Supper every 4th Friday of the Month at 6:15 p.m.

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Immaculate Conception Church

4 North Street, Norfolk, CT 06058

860-542-5442 or 860-542-1536

Fax: 860-824-4925

Office: 860-824-7078

www.sacrement7.org

Email imconception@sbcglobal.net

Weekend Liturgies

Saturday -Vigil Mass at 6:00 p.m.

Sunday - Mass at 11 a.m.

Weekday Liturgies

Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 a.m.

Saint Joseph Church

4 Main Street, Canaan, Ct

860-824-7078

Fax 860-824-4925

Weekend Liturgies

Saturday - Vigil Mass at 4:00 p.m.

Sunday - Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Weekday Liturgies

Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration prior to Mass

Geer Nursing - 1st Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Communion Services - 3rd Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.

www.sacrament7.org

sacrament@sbcglobal.net

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

First Assembly of God

387 New Harwinton Road, Torrington, CT 06790

860-482-7464 www.firstagtorr.org

Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service at 10:45 a.m.

Family Night Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Adult Bible Study Prayer Service: Saturday at 9:15 a.m.

Cable 5 Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 3 p.m.

CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCHES

Founders Congregational Church

41 Birge Park Road, Harwinton, CT 06791

860-485-1120

www.founderscongregationalchurch.com

Sunday School and Services 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study: Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Center Congregational Church

155 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790

860-489-8301

www.centerchurchtor.org

Email centerchurch@snet.net

Sunday Services and Church School at 10:00 a.m.

Second Congregational Church of Winsted

Biblical, Traditional, Protestant Worship

800 Main Street, Winsted, CT 06098

860-379-4766

http://sccwinsted.org

Baptist and Congregational

Worship 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

July - August Worship 9:30 a.m.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. The community is always welcome in the Register Citizen's Open Newsroom Caf o browse through more than 120 years of Torrington CT news archives, use free Wi-Fi, meet Register Citizen reporters and editors, participate in news meetings, check out featured Litchfield County art, have a cup of coffee and much more.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/litchfield-hills-chore-service-recieves-funding-from-community-foundation/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/50000-general-mills-foundation-grant-awarded/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/50000-general-mills-foundation-grant-awarded/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi.

As a result, General Mills Foundation has awarded a $50,000 Champions For Healthy Kids grant to the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi.

Linton said the grant will be used to continue its preschool nutrition and physical activity program in collaboration with the First Regional Library Early Childhood Resource and Referral Center, which is based at the library system's headquarters in Hernando.

The program, called Get A Life! My Life, My Health, My Choice program started in 2007 with a previous Champions for Healthy Kids from the General Mills Foundation.

Victoria Penny, the Early Childhood Services Coordinator at the Early Childhood Resource Center at First Regional Library, will now take that message of "fitness and fun" on the road.

"We're excited about what we've been able to do thanks to the Community Foundation and the General Mills Foundation," Penny said. I look forward to working with the Community Foundation to help share the knowledge of our health and fitness experts and get information out to children, caregivers, and parents.

Ellen Goldberg Luger, General Mills vice president and executive director of the General Mills Foundation, praised the work of the Community Foundation and other agencies.

The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi is a great example of a program that gets pre-school children off to a great start by teaching them valuable lessons in nutrition and physical fitness, while making the learning fun," Luger said. "The program also understands the great value in involving parents in the process and establishing strong collaborative ties with local and national organizations with vested interest in youth nutrition and fitness.

Community Foundation officials said the grant presents exciting new opportunities to promote fitness and health.

We are excited for our younger generation to learn about healthy nutrition and fitness, Tom Pittman, president of the Community Foundation said Friday.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/50000-general-mills-foundation-grant-awarded/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/bill-gates-azim-premji-ratan-tata-to-host-bangalore-philanthropy-meet/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/bill-gates-azim-premji-ratan-tata-to-host-bangalore-philanthropy-meet/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael On June 1, a group of wealthy Indians and one (very) wealthy American will meet in Bangalore to discuss how philanthropy can be scaled up in India.

The invitation for this meeting, no doubt extended only to a select group, has been sent out by Premji in his personal capacity and not as chairman of Wipro. He has committed over $2 billion to date to his Azim Premji Foundation which focuses on education and has set up a university in Bangalore.

As for Tata, while he hails from the storied Tata clan and is among India's most respected business leaders, he, curiously enough, doesn't feature among the country's super-rich. The Tata family has a long tradition of philanthropy, dating back to group founder Jamsetji Tata who pledged half his personal wealth to create a science institute in 1898.

Billionaire Premji together with Tata now seem to be taking it upon themselves to create the Indianversion of the Giving Pledge that isn't overtly seeking pledges from the rich to part with their fortunes but is more in the nature of a Givers' Club.

Newly-rich Indians who are criticized for being tight-fisted in their charity, haven't rushed to embrace it.

Hence, in this instance, the Bangalore invitation emphasizes that "There will be no request made for anyone to pledge or donate funds." "

The guest list includes the more generous among India's wealthy such as Bangalore residents Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw who parts with half her dividends every year and has built a cancer hospital; S.

Despite the high-profile guest list, the meet has so far been kept under wraps.A Wipro spokesmandenied any knowledge of theupcoming event, directing Forbes query to the foundation.Anurag Behar, co-chief executive ofthe Azim Premji Foundation confirmed that the philanthropy meet is taking place but saidthat the it is the " privateinitiative of three people and has nothing to with the foundation."

Among those who have been invited but aren't going are billionaire Adi Godrej whose family has a long tradition of charity and tractor tycoon Anand Mahindra, a big donor to Harvard University, his alma mater. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/bill-gates-azim-premji-ratan-tata-to-host-bangalore-philanthropy-meet/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/ella-foundation-gets-bill-melinda-gates-foundation-grant-of-us-1-lakh-to/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/ella-foundation-gets-bill-melinda-gates-foundation-grant-of-us-1-lakh-to/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/ella-foundation-gets-bill-melinda-gates-foundation-grant-of-us-1-lakh-to/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/belpre-foundation-taking-grant-applications/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/belpre-foundation-taking-grant-applications/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael BELPRE - The Belpre Area Community Development Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations.

The group is looking for eligible applicant organizations that are designated 501c3 or an education institution and operate in the city of Belpre or the townships of Barlow, Belpre, Decatur, Dunham, Fairfield, Palmer, Wesley or Warren.

All applicants must be working on a project to better the quality of life in the Belpre area, said foundation board member Lisa Collins.

"While they aren't listed, we will accept applications from groups in Parkersburg or Marietta, as long as they can prove an impact in the Belpre area," Collins said.

Grant amounts in the past have ranged from $1,000 to $15,000 with a few grants having been for larger amounts. 1.

Organizations that have received BACDF grants in the past include the Parkersburg Actors' Guild, the Belpre Historical Society, Warren Township, Belpre Area Ministries and the Volunteer Action Center.

"There are a lot of things service groups can apply for grant funding through us for," Collins said.

The Belpre Area Community Development Foundation is a volunteer-driven charitable trust for receiving and distributing gifts and bequest for charitable, religious, educational and/or scientific purposes. The goal is to build a permanent base of funds and utilize the earnings from these funds for the broad needs of the community.

The BACDF's goals are to enhance the community by impacting a significant number of people, address high priority local needs for community development, benefit a significant part of the community through non-duplicative existing and new initiatives, linking community initiatives across organizations, enhancing the skills of people in the community and promoting excellence in the arts and other creative endeavors.

For complete guidelines and application directions, visit the foundation's website at www.bacdf.org.

Details

The Belpre Area Community Development Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations.

Organizations that have received BACDF grants in the past include the Parkersburg Actors' Guild, the Belpre Historical Society, Warren Township, Belpre Area Ministries and the Volunteer Action Center.

Northwestern now has received a total of three GCE grants as part of the Gates Foundations call to Apply Synthetic Biology to Global Health Challenges.

Synthetic biology is the design and construction of new types of biological systems. Success on any one of these projects could result in a dramatic improvement in quality of life for millions of suffering people.

Tyo is an assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering in the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Andreas Matouschek, professor of molecular biosciences in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, and Tyo will develop synthetic compounds that target essential proteins in the Plasmodium parasite for destruction by its own protein degradation mechanisms.

This strategy could lead to new treatment modalities as well as small molecule drug development efforts to combat malaria.

In the other project, Tyo and Joshua Leonard, an assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering, will work to engineer yeast-based biosensors that identify protein biomarkers in samples like blood and urine.

An array of yeast strains could serve as a low-cost, in-home device providing patients with a panel of diagnostics to improve treatment and diagnosis in resource-poor settings.

Each project will receive an 18-month grant of $100,000.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/nu-researchers-get-gates-health-grants/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/keith-thomson-a-philanthropic-specialist-in-toronto-published-in-charitable/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/keith-thomson-a-philanthropic-specialist-in-toronto-published-in-charitable/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

TORONTO, ON, May 11, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In the early stages of Keith's career, he developed a passion for philanthropy and discovered its key role in financial planning.

About Keith Thomson: Keith Thomson, who is based in Toronto, is an internationally recognized financial educator, author and consultant, specializing in estate and charitable tax planning.

Plainview Community Concert Association is a nonprofit organization that brings outstanding family entertainment to residents of Plainview and surrounding towns.

The Lubbock Area Foundation grant will assist PCCA in bringing five exceptional programs to Plainview during its upcoming concert year without increasing the cost of memberships.

We are so pleased to have received the grant from the Lubbock Area Foundation, said Jeannine Greene, PCCA board president. As the community foundation for the South Plains, the Lubbock Area Foundation provides a vehicle for building permanent charitable endowments for the benefit of this area. 1 Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. 2 Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. 3 Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything. 4 Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person. 5 Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts. 6 Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/plainview-community-concert-association-receives-grant/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/grant-supports-suicide-intervention-outreach-in-oshkosh/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/11/grant-supports-suicide-intervention-outreach-in-oshkosh/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael OSHKOSH, WI A $5,000 grant from the J. QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer, and is a nationally recognized method to teach warning signs and intervention steps to prevent suicide.

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From left, Rebecca Diamond of Mary's Center, and Kristin Buckley and Joe Suarez of Booz Allen Hamilton at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

From left, Teresa Tilles, Doug Turner and Karen London, all of Balfour Beatty Construction, at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

Kristen Palumbo of The George Washington University, left, and Kate Disinger of Trust for the National Mall at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

From left, David Bradley of Atlantic Media Co., Jed Lyons of Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group and Stan Plotnick of The Regent Group at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

Diana Sherbacow of Jefferson Awards, left, and Kimberly Fox of the Kaiser Foundation at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

Josh Carin of Geppetto Catering, left, and Alan Meltzer of The Meltzer Group at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

From left, Misty Pollard, Meg Brogan and Jessica Stopher, all of Clark Construction Group, at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

From left, Harry Klaff of Jones Lang LaSalle with Shally Stanley, Margie Johnson, Elizabeth McNeil and Jay Tansing, all of Acumen Solutions, at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

From left, Maureen Wiley and Jeri Fellerman, both of Wells Fargo, with Elizabeth Mitchell of the George Washington School of Business at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

From left, Kathy Albarado, Michele Wooding, Amy Levine-Murchie, Robin Schaffler and Shawn Wilkins, all of Helios HR, a Jefferson Award finalist, at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

From left, Andrew Portare and Jeremy Farber of PC Recycler and Sue Collins and Michele Bechtel of Fairfax County Public Schools at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

Tori Hornstein and Ann Pauley, both of Trinity Washington University, at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

From left, a guest, Hardik Patel, Katie Brewer, Melissa Wenk, Graham McLaughlin, Jordan English and a guest, all of The Advisory Board Co., at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

Washington Business Journal Publisher Alex Orfinger hosted the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards at the Capital Hilton.

Bob Norman, chief operations officer for the Washington Group a title sponsor for the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards a announces the finalists and winner of the Mass Mutual Citizenship Award.

Susan Ross of Clark Construction Group accepts the award as the top corporate philanthropist at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

TSI founder and CEO Marta Wilson accepted the Jefferson Award from Doug Poretz (left) and Alex Orfinger at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

Washington Business Journal Editor Doug Fruehling talks philanthropy at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards with David and Katherine Bradley, founders of CityBridge and the philanthropists of the year.

Washington Business Journal Publisher Alex Orfinger presents David and Katherine Bradley with the award for corporate philanthropists of the year at the Washington Business Journal's 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

DAWSON RASPUZZI

The class of 18 students formed three groups that each awarded $1,667 grants to organizations that offer youth enrichment activities, work with victims of child abuse or provide activities for children with autism.

Tasha Smith and Ashliy Veliz were among a group that decided to put its funds toward helping victims of child abuse because many of the students in the group had their own experiences with child abuse.

Another group awarded their grant to Southwest Vermont Supervisory Unions after-school program to help launch a Green Mountain Cadet Program based on the U.S.

The class was largely made possible by Bank of Bennington, which gave the class the funds to distribute, as well as Stuart Comstock-Gay, president of Vermont Community Foundation, which helps build and manage charitable funds in the state.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/new-svc-program-teaches-philanthropy-funds-groups-bennington/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/community-foundation-awards-environmental-grants/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/community-foundation-awards-environmental-grants/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Charlevoix County Community Foundation recently disbursed $19,500 in funds for the spring 2011 grant cycle to five area environmental organizations. CHARLEVOIX -- The Charlevoix County Community Foundation awarded five grants to area environmental organizations last week. -- Improvements to a nature trail on the Boyne River by the Friends of the Boyne

-- Creation of a digital media presentation by the Lake Charlevoix Association

-- Conducting a shoreline survey on Lake Charlevoix by the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council

-- Supporting environmental education training for teachers of students in grades three through eight by W.A.T.C.H.

-- Implementing interpretive signage at the Postle Farm Preserve by the Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy

Since 2004, the Charlevoix County Community Foundation has distributed 71 environmental grants to 25 area organizations and municipalities. However, when it came time for her to make her last wishes, she choose to support the community and environment of the Great Lakes Region that she loved, and set up the Ethel Coeling Environmental Fund at the community foundation. The funds are held in permanent endowment so they can continue to grow and generate income to enhance the quality of life in Charlevoix County, now and for generations to come.

For more information, contact the Charlevoix County Community Foundation at (231) 536-2440 or www.c3f.org.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/community-foundation-awards-environmental-grants/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/community-foundation-expands-salinas-office-launches-nonprofit-aid-center/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/community-foundation-expands-salinas-office-launches-nonprofit-aid-center/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael ...Build 0: 0 ms (Misc)
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Plans call for the Bona Sera Cafe to be opened in the former J Neils Mongolian Barbecue on Michigan Avenue at Washington Street in downtown Ypsilanti.

Steve Pepple | AnnArbor.com

A new 60-seat caf t the location could be open by July 1, though Bona Seras chefs arent new in the Washtenaw County culinary circuit. For several years, they hosted the Bona Sera Supper Club, which has raised $20,000 for local charities since early 2009.

The new space will provide Bona Sera the commercial kitchen that will allow them to continue with the charitable supper clubs as well as establish a for-profit caf

While the Bona Sera Supper Club menu is experimental and incorporates a variety of styles in its plates, the Bona Sera Ca ill be slightly less adventurous.

The A2Awesome grant for Bona Sera is the third it has awarded since establishing itself, and awards for other projects will continue monthly. Its dean, Ypsilanti blogger Mark Maynard, said the Bona Sera project was selected because it will help fill a vacant space in downtown Ypsilanti, create jobs and the secret supper club raises a significant amount of money for local charities.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/micro-philanthropy-group-provides-grant-for-planned-downtown-ypsilanti-cafe/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/a-facebook-promotion-connects-a-charity-with-a-loyal-donor/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/a-facebook-promotion-connects-a-charity-with-a-loyal-donor/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael May 10, 2012, 4:26 pm

By Cody Switzer

David Levis poses with Dixon, a Ugandan youngster he and his wife supported through ChildFund International. (ChildFund/Jake Lyell)

It was a television commercial that first inspired David Levis and his wife, Stacie, to donate money to ChildFund International in 1999 and become sponsors of a needy childand it was a Facebook post that helped send Mr. Levis says.

The promotion began as a way for the charity to connect with its fans and give them a prize tied to its mission.

During the contests nomination process, ChildFunds Facebook page grew from 11,000 to 16,200 fans and added 800 more during voting for the finalists, said Virginia Sowers, community manager at the organization.

And the group gained one vocal advocate in Mr. Levis said his family hadnt been public about its charitable donations in the past, but the trip gave him a chance to talk about ChildFund with his friends, family, students, and others.

Since he returned from the trip, five of his friends have signed up to sponsor needy children, Ms. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/a-facebook-promotion-connects-a-charity-with-a-loyal-donor/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/aids-support-not-eclipsing-other-health-efforts-in-rwanda/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/aids-support-not-eclipsing-other-health-efforts-in-rwanda/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael The Chronicle has not independently verified items attributed to other news sources. Archives Select Month May 2012 April 2012 March 2012 February 2012 January 2012 December 2011 November 2011 October 2011 September 2011 August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008 April 2008 March 2008 February 2008 January 2008 December 2007 November 2007 October 2007 September 2007 August 2007 July 2007 June 2007 May 2007 April 2007 March 2007 February 2007 January 2007 December 2006 November 2006 October 2006 September 2006 August 2006 July 2006 June 2006 May 2006 April 2006 March 2006 February 2006 January 2006 December 2005 Categories Select Category Clinton Global Initiative Elsewhere-online Fund Raising Giving Higher Education Managing News-updates Technology RSS

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By Holly Hall

Still, holding onto those new donors has been a challenge; some of the charities say many donors stopped giving after two years or more.

The number of donors to 13 religious shelters nationwide increased by 12 percent, to 15,555 people, from 2008 to 2010, before declining slightly last year to 15,421, according to an analysis of donations of $10,000 or less by Brewer Direct, a marketing-consulting firm.

The dollar value of donations during that time increased by 30 per cent to more than $1.8-million.

The size of the average gift grew from a low of $152 in 2008 to $175 last year, and the number of gifts made annually also rose, from 2.6 to 3.2 gifts per donor in 2011.

But the missions are now losing nearly 30 percent of their multiyear donors annually, so the future isnt looking as bright, said Randy Brewer, president of the consulting company.

Some missions in the study did better than others. About Prospecting

Prospecting follows news and trends about fundraising at nonprofits. She also writes many of the items, as does reporter Raymund Flandez, who specializes in fundraising innovations, and other Chronicle staff members.

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A not-for-profit itself, LISC supplies financial and organizing resources to local not-for-profit community organizations.

LISC relies on strong not-for-profit agencies to build strong neighborhoods, said Anika Goss-Foster, LISC Midwest regional vice president, based in Detroit.

Goss-Foster and others from LISC have been meeting with representatives from local not-for-profit agencies, along with civic leaders and bankers, for the past year, to determine opportunities and liabilities of bringing the program to Peoria.

Beginning with a $3 million grant from the foundation, officially announced Friday, a New York-based national organization will open a Peoria office aimed at launching long-term, holistic community redevelopment in South Peoria, the East Bluff and a rural area in the Tri-County.

A not-for-profit itself, LISC supplies financial and organizing resources to local not-for-profit community organizations.

LISC relies on strong not-for-profit agencies to build strong neighborhoods, said Anika Goss-Foster, LISC Midwest regional vice president, based in Detroit.

Goss-Foster and others from LISC have been meeting with representatives from local not-for-profit agencies, along with civic leaders and bankers, for the past year, to determine opportunities and liabilities of bringing the program to Peoria.

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"Our community is fortunate to have so many generous people who donate to the Porter County Community Foundation as a way to support a variety of charities," said Barb Young, the foundation's president. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/porter-county-community-foundation-awards-86k-in-grants/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/vidal-sassoon-charity-legacy-style-icon-remembered-for-philanthropy-volunteering/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/vidal-sassoon-charity-legacy-style-icon-remembered-for-philanthropy-volunteering/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael RT @breakingnews 21,000 inflatable water slides for in-ground pools recalled after death of 29-year-old mother - @AP http://t.co/GKDcHGQh RT @iphone_newsfeed Facebook App Center Announced For iPhone, Android, Web Users (PICTURE) http://t.co/hVHyvUKp ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/vidal-sassoon-charity-legacy-style-icon-remembered-for-philanthropy-volunteering/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/philanthropy-report-may-13-2012/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/philanthropy-report-may-13-2012/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/philanthropy-report-may-13-2012/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/knox-college-to-launch-service-initiative-with-galesburg-community-foundation/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/knox-college-to-launch-service-initiative-with-galesburg-community-foundation/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael
"Galesburg offers many learning opportunities for students, and Knox students have such a rich and varied set of skills," Knox President Teresa Amott said in a press release. Funk will identify community placements for the graduates, work with the college's staff and faculty to select KnoxCorps Fellows, and help the program obtain additional fiscal support so that it can expand and have a lasting impact," Amott said.
Knox College and the Galesburg Community Foundation will launch an initiative that connects Knox graduates and current students with Galesburg-area non-profit agencies and entrepreneurial projects.

"Galesburg offers many learning opportunities for students, and Knox students have such a rich and varied set of skills," Knox President Teresa Amott said in a press release. Funk will identify community placements for the graduates, work with the college's staff and faculty to select KnoxCorps Fellows, and help the program obtain additional fiscal support so that it can expand and have a lasting impact," Amott said.
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This gift, as requested by Haun in her estate plan, will be used to create the Lena Marie Haun Charitable Fund for Children.
Fruit said starting next year, the foundation should be able to award about $30,000 in grants from the fund and plans are for the fund to grow over time. Haun, who passed away in March of 2011, had a particular interest in child welfare issues, behavioral research, teaching parenting skills and strengthening families.

The Heroes of Hollywood Awards recognize exceptional leaders in the Hollywood community who have transformed the lives of others and/or have made a remarkable contribution to the physical environment. Since 1993 the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation has saluted more than 125 extraordinary leaders from Hollywood, through what was previously named the Women of Distinction Awards. The awards ceremony serves as one of two major fundraisers for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to improving the lives of Hollywood community members. "Heroes of Hollywood" Awards Committee is comprised of members of the Hollywood Chamber who are volunteers and have proven to be community leaders themselves. Related Topics: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/10/chamber-of-commerce-names-2012-heroes-of-hollywood/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/education-foundation-grants-money-to-educators/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/education-foundation-grants-money-to-educators/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/education-foundation-grants-money-to-educators/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/indigenous-women-leaders-convene-at-the-ford-foundation/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/indigenous-women-leaders-convene-at-the-ford-foundation/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Ford Foundation / News from Ford / Newsroom / Ford Foundation Please select Afghanistan Albania Algeria Andorra Angola Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Comoros Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Costa Rica C D'Ivoire Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Fiji Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran, Islamic Republic of Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Republic of Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Lao People's Democratic Republic Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania Mexico Micronesia, Federated States of Moldova, Republic of Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Palestinian Territories Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saint Kitts And Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent And The Grenadines Samoa San Marino Sao Tome And Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Tajikistan Tanzania, United Republic of Thailand Timor-Leste Togo Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe
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The items awarded include: four laptop computers for the FMS music and band departments; a digital microscope camera to be used in fifth-grade science; classroom reading books, reading games, theater scripts, math resource books and reading centers for elementary classes; two iPad2 for special education purposes at Washington school; nine tables wired for electricity and Internet for the FHS ag department; a video presentation camera for sixth-grade language arts; preschool reading and games material; a Sony Bloggie video camera for easy downloading of videos to a blog for elementary and FMS music; and a grocery store market to assist with math skills for Libertyville kindergarten.

Cravaack, R-North Branch, said the NSF program, called the Climate Change Education Program, duplicates other programs and is unneeded.

As someone who supports education, amid an (annual budget) deficit of $1.3 trillion and debt of $15.7 trillion, a redundant global warming program can hardly be justified. This amendment addresses a duplicative program costing us money we simply do not have.

But supporters of the NSF program on climate change says it is critical to spread accurate information from climate scientists to the public. 5326, the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013.

Cravaack said the 2011 budget proposal from the Obama administration requested $10 million for the Climate Change Education Program to form partnerships among K-12 education, higher education, the private sector, related nonprofit organizations, and relevant education and/or climate related policymakers.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/cravaack-wants-to-cut-funding-for-climate-change-education-program/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/unc-nutrition-research-institute-in-kannapolis-wins-gates-foundation-grant/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/unc-nutrition-research-institute-in-kannapolis-wins-gates-foundation-grant/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Gates Foundation grant - Charlotte Business Journal ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/unc-nutrition-research-institute-in-kannapolis-wins-gates-foundation-grant/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/american-democracy-demands-increased-nonprofit-and-philanthropic-transparency/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/american-democracy-demands-increased-nonprofit-and-philanthropic-transparency/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

Moreover, public entities are opting to create private charitable instruments for reasons that have less and less to do with charitable giving and more to do with removing governmental decision-making from the public arena. As newspapers around the nation have learned in struggles to obtain information, the private foundation arms created by some public universities may be mechanisms to attract charitable donations, but they are also tools for insulating some activities from public oversight.

The calculus that the nonprofit sector has to make involves factors such as whether the new government revenues would really go to the intended, socially productive purposes, whether the positive benefits of increased government expenditures on health care and jobs would be more positive than letting the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors allocate those resources, and whether focusing on health care and jobs outweighs other charitable activities such as the arts, youth services, or scientific research that might otherwise have been pursued had those dollars stayed in the charitable sector. Mandate full disclosure of all corporate donations to 501(c)(4), (c)(5), (c)(6), and 501(c)(3) entities, regardless of whether they flow through corporate foundations or directly from the CEO, the marketing office, or any other office of the businesses. Require full IRS tabulation and publication of all of the grants made by private foundations and public grantmaking charities to 501(c)(3) and other tax-exempt entities. Despite the good work of the Foundation Center and its online database, supposedly presenting 2.4 million grants from over 100,000 grantmakers, lots of grants slip through the cracks, so that there is virtually no way for anyone to really know how much money is flowing from which grantmakers to which nonprofits. As a result, the public does not know, except by detailed examination of telephone book-sized foundation 990PF filings, how foundations invest their moneys in corporate equities, and even then, the information presented in the 990s is all but impenetrable. Shouldnt the public know how tax-exempt money is being invested in various corporations the same way it should know whether government-subsidized corporations receiving billions in TARP funds are financing ALEC and Heartland? Mandate that the nonprofit arms of public entities reveal their donors and their expenditures. The creation of nonprofit instruments by state governments, public universities, and local governments should not be the public sectors escape hatch to avoid public oversight and scrutiny. Mandate disclosure of all donations to 501(c)(3) public charities that are created by, run by, or significantly dominated by politicians and their families. Time and time again, we spot nonprofits created by federal and state politicians that are used as mechanisms to distribute charitable goodies such as scholarships or grants to create a positive public image for elected officials.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/american-democracy-demands-increased-nonprofit-and-philanthropic-transparency/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/the-banker-of-philanthropy/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/the-banker-of-philanthropy/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Where the twain meet

In Delhi recently to launch the Indian edition of her book, she related another unusual turn that brought her to India for the first time in 1988 to appear for GMAT, an exam she couldn't take at her convenience in Africa.

The Blue Sweater is published by HarperCollins (314 pages, Rs 399)

Speakers from diverse walks in life more than presented the basics of public presentation before 13 "Local Talk" area high school students.

The 13 who returned to their respective high schools learned more than preparing for the Third Annual Local Talk Community Foundation Public Speaking Competition, to be held later this autumn.

The dozen - from Newark's Barringer High School plus Montclair, East Orange and Orange highs - were not the only audience members that left the 90-minute session positively impressed.

Glacier Bank, Flathead Valley Community College and Flathead Community Foundation have their teams ready to go and are challenging others throughout the Northwest to sign up to race against them in the Montana Dragon Boat Festival.

Flathead Valley Community College is issuing a similar challenge to colleges and universities throughout the Northwest with its dragon boat festival sponsorship.

Title sponsor of the Montana Dragon Boat Festival, the Flathead Community Foundation, also encourages local and regional participation in the event among the network of Flathead Valley nonprofits.

All teams will race in the Hong Kong-style, 46-foot dragon boats.

To help organize the event, the Kalispell Convention and Visitor Bureau has partnered with Dynamic Dragon Boat Racing LLC, which produces dragon boat festivals throughout the country. The company supplies the boats and gear, leads the safety and training sessions and manages the races.

Teams can register for the Montana Dragon Boat Festival at http://www.montanadragonboat.com.

Now, after studying successive years of Shape Up Rhode Island data, Kumar and colleagues have concluded that individuals weight loss outcomes were significantly influenced by team factors, such as having multiple teammates pursuing weight loss and having supportive social interactions among those teammates. The study Kumar co-authored, Teammates and Social Influence Affect Weight Loss Outcomes in a Team-Based Weight Loss Competition, was published in the March 2012 issue of the journal Obesity.

Kumars focus on obesity prevention was inspired by the patients he met as a medical student working in clinics. But maximizing that impact would require a deeper understanding of the group dynamic that had intrigued Kumar from the startspecifically, how teams characteristics and members influences on each other affected outcomes.

A study of Shape Up Rhode Island data on exercise, published in 2010, suggested that exercise was contagiouswhen individuals joined a team that was more active than they were, they were pulled up, and if they joined a team that was less active, they were pulled down, Kumar says. So there were network effects on physical activity, and we wanted to see if that was true for weight loss.

The weight loss study looked most closely at 3,330 of the some 12,000 participants in Shape Up Rhode Island 2009: those who were clinically overweight or obese (a body mass index of greater than 25) when they started, who enrolled in the weight loss division, and who completed the 12-week program. These results suggest than an individuals weight loss was influenced by his/her team members weight loss, the study concludes.

The study also looked at how outcomes were affected by social influence, an amalgam of factors that ranged from having close friends on the team and working out together to receiving pep-talk emails. The participants who said their teammates had strongly influenced their weight loss were also those who had achieved the most significant weight reductions.

In the United States, were surrounded by influences that encourage unhealthy and sedentary behaviorand if we leave that unchecked, well all gain weight together, says Kumar.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/2012-05-10-000000-0-teaming-up-helps-people-lose-weight/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/deadline-for-clarinda-foundation-grants-is-june-4/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/deadline-for-clarinda-foundation-grants-is-june-4/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Non-profit organizations serving the Clarinda area have an opportunity to receive part of $50,000.00 to be awarded by the Clarinda Community Foundation during the 2012 grant cycle, President Dale McAllister announced.

With the current economic conditions, we are pleased to have the funds to increase the grants to be awarded this year, McAllister said. In addition donations to the Foundations Share With Clarinda fund and Book of Honor generate part of these grant funds.

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., May 10, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Dollar General Literacy Foundation today awarded more than $6.4

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded grants to schools and

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards grants annually to

the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $71.2

]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/the-dollar-general-literacy-foundation-gives-more-than-6-4-million-to-support/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/community-foundation-celebrates-10m-year/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/community-foundation-celebrates-10m-year/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/community-foundation-celebrates-10m-year/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/buffalo-recycling-alliance-launches-today/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/buffalo-recycling-alliance-launches-today/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo; Lynda Schneekloth, chair of the Sierra Club Niagara Group; and Brian Smith, program director at Citizens Campaign for the Environment. According to Sam Magavern, co-director of the PPG, Buffalo's current rate is 16 percent, whereas the national average is 34 percent. "The Buffalo Recycling Alliance will work with block clubs, churches, civic groups and other partners to spread the word about how easy and beneficial it is to recycle more, and how Buffalo now recycles many more items (such as all plastics numbered 1 through 7) than it used to," Magavern said. "Oftentimes, our small business owners are politicized and falsely accused of hindering policies that promote sustainability," said Sarah Bishop, executive director of Buffalo First. We look forward to contributing to the Buffalo Recycling Alliance by ensuring that recycling rates for local business is well above the national average." The launch event will also highlight the Olmsted Center for Sight's innovative shredding and recycling program.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/buffalo-recycling-alliance-launches-today/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/the-greater-tacoma-community-foundation-awards-grants-totaling-more-than-600000/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/the-greater-tacoma-community-foundation-awards-grants-totaling-more-than-600000/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael TACOMA, WA (May 10, 2012): As part of its work to improve life for all in Pierce County, The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation today announced that it has awarded $606,142 in grants to local nonprofit organizations. Annual and multi-year grants were distributed to 76 nonprofits working within the Community Foundations 5 focus areas highlighted under its Vibrant Community platform: arts & culture, basic needs, education, environment, and neighborhoods & communities.

For a full list of this years grantees, and for more information on the Vibrant Community Grantmaking Program, please visit The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation website at: www.gtcf.org.

About The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation is a philanthropic organization and trusted partner with the Pierce County community, fostering generosity by connecting people who care with causes that matter. By pooling community funds, the Community Foundation provides effective, long-term social investment strategies to donors and people of Pierce County in order to address emerging issues facing the community.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/the-greater-tacoma-community-foundation-awards-grants-totaling-more-than-600000/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/haller-foundation-accepts-applications-for-grants-to-fund-nonprofits/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/haller-foundation-accepts-applications-for-grants-to-fund-nonprofits/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael
Completed applications are due to United Way of Clallam County by Friday, June 29.

Information on the revised 2012 application process will be offered at a bidders conferences offered on two dates: at 3 p.m.

Foundation grants are given annually to charitable organizations in Clallam County, with priority to those organizations providing food, housing, clothing, medical care and other programs that may enrich the lives of the poor and needy in the county.

The amount to be distributed varies annually, depending on the earnings of the foundations endowment fund.

The maximum allowable grant request is $17,000 for 2012.

United Way of Clallam County serves as adviser to the Haller Foundations board in making recommendations for grant funding.

Applications are available from the United Way office by emailing info@unitedwayclallam.org or phoning 360-457-3011.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/haller-foundation-accepts-applications-for-grants-to-fund-nonprofits/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/northwestern-mutual-announces-grants-to-support-milwaukee-attractions/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/northwestern-mutual-announces-grants-to-support-milwaukee-attractions/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

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Each grant recipient attracts at least 100,000 attendees annually, contributing to the tourism industry and health of the local economy by creating the kind of memorable experiences, events and thought-provoking exhibits that interest destination seekers. "One of the reasons Northwestern Mutual has been strong over 155 years is our ability to attract and retain an exceptionally talented workforce," said John Kordsmeier, president, Northwestern Mutual Foundation. The Milwaukee County Zoo, which hosts 1.3 million visitors annually, is the highest attended year-round family-oriented destination in a seven county region, according to a 2010 report from The Business Journal serving Greater Milwaukee.

The grant will help fund a significant renovation of the main entrance to the Northwestern Mutual Family Farm area. The historic wagons and other farm vehicles also create optimal staging for memorable photos.

"The Northwestern Mutual Family Farm is a must-see destination for families visiting the Milwaukee County Zoo," said Dr. "The new entrance will draw families into the farm by engaging children more quickly in a hands-on history lesson about farming."

Nonprofit programs shaping Milwaukee's cultural personality and receiving a Northwestern Mutual grant include:

About the Northwestern Mutual Foundation

The mission of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation the largest corporate foundation in the state of Wisconsin is to build strong, vibrant communities that serve as a legacy to future generations. In fiscal year 2012, the Foundation will contribute $16.7 million to nonprofit organizations across the country.

About Northwestern Mutual

The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Milwaukee, WI (Northwestern Mutual) among the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2012 according to FORTUNE magazine has helped clients achieve financial security for more than 155 years. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, limited purpose federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company; and Russell Investments.

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They include IRS audits of universities in areas including excessive compensation and unrelated business incomethe money they earn for activities not related to their charitable missionsand new rules requiring the IRS to monitor the charity care and community benefits that nonprofit hospitals provide.

The hearing will also examine recent efforts by nonprofits to design good-governance standards, the redesign of the Form 990 tax return that is filed by nonprofits, and the history of recent changes to the tax code that affect nonprofits.

The subcommittee has not yet announced the names of the witnesses who will speak at the hearing.

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The objective of the fund is to help African YGLs from civil society and non-profit organizations with limited financial means to engage and participate in the World Economic Forum's activities.

Since the launch of the programme, 19 African YGLs have been able to participate in World Economic Forum activities. These include the participation of four YGLs at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2012 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland; four in the YGL Harvard Kennedy School training module; and five at the recent YGL Annual Summit in Mexico.

The collaboration is part of Dangote's philanthropic activities aimed at increasing the quality and quantity of young African leaders.

Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, said: "I am very proud of this initiative by Aliko Dangote, which will greatly strengthen the participation of our African YGLs in the global platform of the World Economic Forum.

I hope that successful business leaders in other parts of the world will follow Mr Dangote's example and invest in the next generation of leaders. A list of YGL initiatives can be found at www.redesignourworld.com.

This week, 47 Young Global Leaders from 19 countries are meeting at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to discuss approaches to innovation and entrepreneurship as well as economic and social growth throughout the region. YGLs are taking part in sessions to explore the challenges and opportunities confronting Ethiopia.

They will also participate in a workshop with members of the Forum's Social Entrepreneurs, Investors and Global Shapers Communities to make recommendations on African entrepreneurship for the B20 process.

David Aikman, Head of The Forum of Young Global Leaders, said: "The opportunity to participate in a workshop aimed to influence the B20 agenda underscores the importance of young African leaders sharing their expertise and experience with the world.

Thanks to the Dangote fellowships, we will be able to integrate significantly more African voices into the global agenda through The Forum of Young Global Leaders."

Dangote Group philanthropic foundation is supporting six non-business Young Global Leaders (YGLs) to travel to 2012 World Economic Forum on Africa in Ethiopia The African Fellowship Programme was established by Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote to help African YGLs from civil society groups to engage actively in the World Economic Forum's activities.

The 2012 World Economic Forum on Africa, being held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, brings together global and pan-African leaders to shape continent's transformation.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/philanthropic-fund-ensures-engagement-of-young-global-leaders-from-the/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/multi-platinum-selling-recording-artist-jay-sean-to-headline-philanthropic/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/multi-platinum-selling-recording-artist-jay-sean-to-headline-philanthropic/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael United Nations Foundations Innovative Campaign Girl Up And Other Important Causes Shahrzad Amirsadeghi to headline SOIR EXTRAORDINAIRE DE MONACO http://www.soireeextraordinaire.com, a ground-breaking philanthropic extravaganza that will unite the worlds of art, entertainment, charitable causes and life in MONACO on June 27. The invitation only formal-attire event will take place at the Hotel De Paris in MONACO and will bring awareness to the United Nations Foundations innovative campaign Girl Up.

Girl Up is a campaign of the United Nations Foundation that is giving girls the opportunity to become global leaders, channel their energy and compassion to raise awareness and funds for United Nations programs that help some of the worlds hardest-to-reach adolescent girls.

SOIR EXTRAORDINAIRE DE MONACO is also partnering with Global Champions Tour (GTC) the worlds most prestigious and premiere international horse show jumping circuit and will be offering guests VIP weekend packages culminating with the Jumping International of Monaco Gala on Saturday June 30.

Commented Shahrzad Amirsadeghi, founder of Serendipity Films and organizer of the SOIR EXTRAORDINAIRE DE MONACO: It is an honor to have Jay Sean one of the most sought-after young performers globally headlining this monumental extravaganza. SOIR EXTRAORDINAIRE DE MONACO is the first in a series of several global events being organized by Shahrzad Amirsadeghi.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/multi-platinum-selling-recording-artist-jay-sean-to-headline-philanthropic/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/allafricacom-africa-philanthropic-fund-ensures-engagement-of-young/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/allafricacom-africa-philanthropic-fund-ensures-engagement-of-young/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Addis Ababa A group of six Young Global Leaders (YGLs) from Africa are being supported by the African Fellowship Programme which was set up in May 2011 by Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Group in Nigeria.

The objective of the fund is to help African YGLs from civil society and non-profit organizations with limited financial means to engage and participate in the World Economic Forum's activities.

Since the launch of the programme, 19 African YGLs have been able to participate in World Economic Forum activities. These include the participation of four YGLs at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2012 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland; four in the YGL Harvard Kennedy School training module; and five at the recent YGL Annual Summit in Mexico.

The collaboration is part of Dangote's philanthropic activities aimed at increasing the quality and quantity of young African leaders.

Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, said: "I am very proud of this initiative by Aliko Dangote, which will greatly strengthen the participation of our African YGLs in the global platform of the World Economic Forum.

I hope that successful business leaders in other parts of the world will follow Mr Dangote's example and invest in the next generation of leaders. A list of YGL initiatives can be found at www.redesignourworld.com.

This week, 47 Young Global Leaders from 19 countries are meeting at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to discuss approaches to innovation and entrepreneurship as well as economic and social growth throughout the region. YGLs are taking part in sessions to explore the challenges and opportunities confronting Ethiopia.

They will also participate in a workshop with members of the Forum's Social Entrepreneurs, Investors and Global Shapers Communities to make recommendations on African entrepreneurship for the B20 process.

David Aikman, Head of The Forum of Young Global Leaders, said: "The opportunity to participate in a workshop aimed to influence the B20 agenda underscores the importance of young African leaders sharing their expertise and experience with the world.

Thanks to the Dangote fellowships, we will be able to integrate significantly more African voices into the global agenda through The Forum of Young Global Leaders."

Dangote Group philanthropic foundation is supporting six non-business Young Global Leaders (YGLs) to travel to 2012 World Economic Forum on Africa in Ethiopia The African Fellowship Programme was established by Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote to help African YGLs from civil society groups to engage actively in the World Economic Forum's activities.

The 2012 World Economic Forum on Africa, being held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, brings together global and pan-African leaders to shape continent's transformation.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/allafricacom-africa-philanthropic-fund-ensures-engagement-of-young/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/couple-honored-for-philanthropy-at-jvs-gala/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/couple-honored-for-philanthropy-at-jvs-gala/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Jill Radsken is the Herald's fashion reporter.

Theres nothing like a good time in the name of a good cause and local titans of philanthropy Larry and Atsuko Fish were honored for their work along with Brigham and Womens Hospital at the Jewish Vocational Service Gala at the Intercontinental Hotel last night. Next Article in Style & Fashion:
Dazzle her with fun, affordable Mothers Day goodies ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/couple-honored-for-philanthropy-at-jvs-gala/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/community-foundation-announces-may-16-grant-seekers-meeting/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/community-foundation-announces-may-16-grant-seekers-meeting/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Online Staff Report

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois will hold a grant-seekers meeting at 9 a.m., Wednesday, May 16, at the Foundation offices, 946 N. Second St., Rockford.

All not-for-profit organizations in the northern Illinois region, including Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago counties are encouraged to attend.

Highlights of the meeting will include information about the Community Foundations grant programs including the Community Arts and Humanities Fund, the Aldeen Christian Ministry Fund, the Community Needs Fund, the Jon W. Applications open on May 15, and the deadline is July 15.

The Community Foundations mission is to attract, grow and preserve a permanent endowment for the immediate and future needs of the people of northern Illinois.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/community-foundation-announces-may-16-grant-seekers-meeting/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/atlanta-education-foundation-awards-almost-25k-to-teachers/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/atlanta-education-foundation-awards-almost-25k-to-teachers/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Donna Rice has never been known as shy and retiring, and her enthusiasm as executive director of the Atlanta Education Foundation was contagious Friday morning as members of the AEF board traveled from campus to campus to award almost $25,000 in grants to AISD teachers, who will use the money to purchase everything from hand chimes to iPads to construction of an outdoor classroom at the entrance to Atlanta High School. Atlanta Education Foundation awards almost $25K to teachers

Kindergarten teacher Dianna Carney, right, did a happy dance as she surprised her co-grant writer Debbie Washington with the news they won an Atlanta Education Foundation grant to purchase iPads for students. Atlanta Education Foundation awards almost $25K to teachers

Atlanta Elementary teacher Erika Purtle won a $3,719.60 grant from the Atlanta Education Foundation to purchase Sony Bloggie Touch Cameras for science students to use in class. Atlanta Education Foundation awards almost $25K to teachers

Students in Misty Williams third grade classroom shared hugs after learning their teacher won a $5,000 Atlanta Education Foundation grant to purchase iPods for her classroom. Atlanta Education Foundation awards almost $25K to teachers

Teacher Erin Lambeth, standing center, surrounded by Atlanta Middle School Students, celebrated receiving a $4,684 grant from the Atlanta Education Foundation to purchase iPads. Atlanta Education Foundation awards almost $25K to teachers

Members of the Atlanta Education Foundation Prize Patrol basically disrupted classes at every campus Friday morning, with cheers, whistles and clappers, but it was well worth the break as the foundation awarded almost $25,000 to nine teachers who submitted grants for seven projects that will enhance their students classroom instruction.

Donna Rice, AEF Foundation executive director, said a total of $24,901.55 was awarded this year by the foundations directors.

Two teachers, Misty Williams at Atlanta Elementary and Jennifer Stewart at Atlanta High School, received $5,000, the maximum amount the AEF awards.

Atlanta Primary teachers who submitted award-winning grant proposals were Katherine Stubbs and the team of Dianna Carney and Debbie Washington.

Atlanta Elementary teachers who received grants were Erika Purtle and Misty Williams.

At AHS, Dianne Guest and Jennifer Stewart were awarded grant monies.

The teaching team of Erin Lambeth and Cherise Wicks received grants as well, and the iPads they will purchase will be used on every campus because they travel from school to school to help dyslexic students. Their program, called Take Flight, will now have the benefit of a mobile iPad lab for students.

Per their grant proposal for $4,684, the iPads will maximize student engagement while addressing the specific learning needs of each individual student.

APS kindergarten teachers Dianna Carney and Debbie Washington received $2,899.28, also for the purchase of iPads to be used as a learning center tool to reinforce social, educational and critical thinking skills. It will enhance and intensify student learning and give them an interactive approach to learning.

The iPod has many application uses to enhance learning, math facts, timed reading practices, fluency building, exploration of planets, iBooks, storyboard and spelling practice are some of the innovative learning applications that will be available to third graders, per her grant proposal.

AHS Spanish teacher Dianne Guests students will benefit from the $2,147.92 their instructor will use to purchase headphones to allow every student in Spanish class to speak and/or listen simultaneously. These learning tools will be used to create a lab setting and will allow for individualized instruction to meet specific needs.

Several foundation directors said they were most excited about AHS ag teacher Jennifer Stewarts project, which is to create an outdoor learning lab at the front entrance to the high school.

Her grant for $5,000 will allow two specific areas to be constructed, transforming the bare grounds in the front of the building into an inviting learning community to be used by all disciplines at Atlanta High School.

The first of the two spaces, which are located between two sidewalks at the school entrance, will be made into an Atlanta Education Foundation memorial, complete with pavers and a monument noting contributors. The second, larger area will feature the outdoor learning lab and include seating for students and landscaping to enhance the front of the building, as well as the students learning.

Last May, the foundations directors awarded approximately $5,000 all of which was funded by the directors themselves, as fundraising for the new foundation was in its early stages.

Foundation President Pam Huffman said she and fellow directors were thrilled the foundation is able to offer Atlanta teachers the opportunity to fund special programs for their students. Its from Atlanta residents and Atlanta alumni who love their alma mater and want Atlanta students to succeed in their studies and in their lives, Rice said.

In addition to Huffman and Rice, Atlanta Education Foundation officers and directors for 2011-2012 are Keri Richardson, vice president; Jana Granberry, treasurer; Roger Hailey, secretary; and directors Danny Addington, Mark Anthony, Stacy Anthony, Alan Bailey, Preston Caver, Marilyn Cobb, Patrick Collins, Keith Crow, Mary Dowd, Diane Giesler, Lanny Giesler, Beth Griffin, Angie Grissom, Mike Hanner, Kristi Henderson, Linda Malcolm Hill, Debbie Kirby, Cynthia Maxie, Gretchen Nichols, Jeff Peace, Tina Richardson, Steven Smith, Charlotte Stanley, Joel Steger, Dylan Thompson and Guy Williams.

Kindergarten teacher Dianna Carney, right, did a happy dance as she surprised her co-grant writer Debbie Washington with the news they won an Atlanta Education Foundation grant to purchase iPads for students. Atlanta Education Foundation awards almost $25K to teachers

Atlanta Elementary teacher Erika Purtle won a $3,719.60 grant from the Atlanta Education Foundation to purchase Sony Bloggie Touch Cameras for science students to use in class. Atlanta Education Foundation awards almost $25K to teachers

Students in Misty Williams third grade classroom shared hugs after learning their teacher won a $5,000 Atlanta Education Foundation grant to purchase iPods for her classroom. Atlanta Education Foundation awards almost $25K to teachers

Teacher Erin Lambeth, standing center, surrounded by Atlanta Middle School Students, celebrated receiving a $4,684 grant from the Atlanta Education Foundation to purchase iPads. Atlanta Education Foundation awards almost $25K to teachers

Members of the Atlanta Education Foundation Prize Patrol basically disrupted classes at every campus Friday morning, with cheers, whistles and clappers, but it was well worth the break as the foundation awarded almost $25,000 to nine teachers who submitted grants for seven projects that will enhance their students classroom instruction.

Donna Rice, AEF Foundation executive director, said a total of $24,901.55 was awarded this year by the foundations directors.

Two teachers, Misty Williams at Atlanta Elementary and Jennifer Stewart at Atlanta High School, received $5,000, the maximum amount the AEF awards.

Atlanta Primary teachers who submitted award-winning grant proposals were Katherine Stubbs and the team of Dianna Carney and Debbie Washington.

Atlanta Elementary teachers who received grants were Erika Purtle and Misty Williams.

At AHS, Dianne Guest and Jennifer Stewart were awarded grant monies.

The teaching team of Erin Lambeth and Cherise Wicks received grants as well, and the iPads they will purchase will be used on every campus because they travel from school to school to help dyslexic students. Their program, called Take Flight, will now have the benefit of a mobile iPad lab for students.

Per their grant proposal for $4,684, the iPads will maximize student engagement while addressing the specific learning needs of each individual student.

APS kindergarten teachers Dianna Carney and Debbie Washington received $2,899.28, also for the purchase of iPads to be used as a learning center tool to reinforce social, educational and critical thinking skills. It will enhance and intensify student learning and give them an interactive approach to learning.

The iPod has many application uses to enhance learning, math facts, timed reading practices, fluency building, exploration of planets, iBooks, storyboard and spelling practice are some of the innovative learning applications that will be available to third graders, per her grant proposal.

AHS Spanish teacher Dianne Guests students will benefit from the $2,147.92 their instructor will use to purchase headphones to allow every student in Spanish class to speak and/or listen simultaneously. These learning tools will be used to create a lab setting and will allow for individualized instruction to meet specific needs.

Several foundation directors said they were most excited about AHS ag teacher Jennifer Stewarts project, which is to create an outdoor learning lab at the front entrance to the high school.

Her grant for $5,000 will allow two specific areas to be constructed, transforming the bare grounds in the front of the building into an inviting learning community to be used by all disciplines at Atlanta High School.

The first of the two spaces, which are located between two sidewalks at the school entrance, will be made into an Atlanta Education Foundation memorial, complete with pavers and a monument noting contributors. The second, larger area will feature the outdoor learning lab and include seating for students and landscaping to enhance the front of the building, as well as the students learning.

Last May, the foundations directors awarded approximately $5,000 all of which was funded by the directors themselves, as fundraising for the new foundation was in its early stages.

Foundation President Pam Huffman said she and fellow directors were thrilled the foundation is able to offer Atlanta teachers the opportunity to fund special programs for their students. Its from Atlanta residents and Atlanta alumni who love their alma mater and want Atlanta students to succeed in their studies and in their lives, Rice said.

In addition to Huffman and Rice, Atlanta Education Foundation officers and directors for 2011-2012 are Keri Richardson, vice president; Jana Granberry, treasurer; Roger Hailey, secretary; and directors Danny Addington, Mark Anthony, Stacy Anthony, Alan Bailey, Preston Caver, Marilyn Cobb, Patrick Collins, Keith Crow, Mary Dowd, Diane Giesler, Lanny Giesler, Beth Griffin, Angie Grissom, Mike Hanner, Kristi Henderson, Linda Malcolm Hill, Debbie Kirby, Cynthia Maxie, Gretchen Nichols, Jeff Peace, Tina Richardson, Steven Smith, Charlotte Stanley, Joel Steger, Dylan Thompson and Guy Williams.

Barbara Rich, chairwoman of the Land Trust, told the Town Council at its May 1 meeting that her group, which at one point was planning to sell the two-story, eight-bedroom house, part of which was built in 1750, is now interested in retaining it.

She said the Trust is considering turning the structure, off Farnum Pike, into a public educational center and meeting space in conjunction with Revive the Roots, a corporation of young farmers who have leased 19 acres of the donated Mowry property and are turning it into an organic farm.

The council endorsed the grant application, but not before expressing annoyance that it had already been submitted without council approval.

Rich and Town Manager Dennis Finlay said the Trust had been under an April 30 application deadline and so pulled the trigger on sending it in, hoping for subsequent approval by the council.

Rich said the plan is to make repairs to the roof, windows, and possibly, the heating system.

Revive the Roots has a three-year lease with the Trust to work the land, which it intends to develop as a showcase for local produce grown without chemicals and without the need for long-distance transportation that consumes fossil fuel.

Councilman Richard Poirier said that while he appreciates the Land Trust's work for the town, news of the grant application "is kind of catching me by surprise."

He said he agreed that repairs to the house are needed, but "I'm not so sure it's wise at this point to do it on behalf of one particular group that is still in the process of proving itself."

Most of the corporation directors, of college age, are 2008 graduates of Smithfield High School.

Councilwoman Maxine Cavanagh said she understood that a deadline had to be met, but agreed that any such project should probably be advertised before an agreement is made with a specific organization.

Rich told the council that the Land Trust's confidence in Revive the Roots comes from that group's "ability to raise money and their sweat equity."

She said continuity in the proposed plan will come from the Trust's liaison with Preserve Rhode Island, a nonprofit entity chartered by the state to preserve historical sites and that manages, among other properties, the 1754 Jeremiah Dexter house in Providence and the 1890s Blithewold mansion and arboretum in Bristol.

According to Rich, the Roots group has been receiving counsel from Stephen Tyson Jr., a restoration specialist whose firm most recently provided a facelift for the venerable Waterman Tavern, also known as the Smithfield Exchange Bank, on Putnam Pike.

According to discussion at least week's council meeting, the Rhode Island Historical Preservation Commission has given the Mowry house preliminary approval for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/land-trust-seeking-grant-for-mowry-house-repairs-plan-with-revive-the-roots/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/land-trust-seeking-grant-for-mowry-house-repairs-plan-with-revive-the-roots/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/land-trust-seeking-grant-for-mowry-house-repairs-plan-with-revive-the-roots/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael SMITHFIELD - The municipal Land Trust has applied for a $50,000 grant from the Champlin Foundations to pay for repairs to the colonial-era house on Old Forge Road that the late educator Mary Mowry willed to the town in 2009.

Barbara Rich, chairwoman of the Land Trust, told the Town Council at its May 1 meeting that her group, which at one point was planning to sell the two-story, eight-bedroom house, part of which was built in 1750, is now interested in retaining it.

She said the Trust is considering turning the structure, off Farnum Pike, into a public educational center and meeting space in conjunction with Revive the Roots, a corporation of young farmers who have leased 19 acres of the donated Mowry property and are turning it into an organic farm.

The council endorsed the grant application, but not before expressing annoyance that it had already been submitted without council approval.

Rich and Town Manager Dennis Finlay said the Trust had been under an April 30 application deadline and so pulled the trigger on sending it in, hoping for subsequent approval by the council.

Rich said the plan is to make repairs to the roof, windows, and possibly, the heating system.

Revive the Roots has a three-year lease with the Trust to work the land, which it intends to develop as a showcase for local produce grown without chemicals and without the need for long-distance transportation that consumes fossil fuel.

Councilman Richard Poirier said that while he appreciates the Land Trust's work for the town, news of the grant application "is kind of catching me by surprise."

He said he agreed that repairs to the house are needed, but "I'm not so sure it's wise at this point to do it on behalf of one particular group that is still in the process of proving itself."

Most of the corporation directors, of college age, are 2008 graduates of Smithfield High School.

Councilwoman Maxine Cavanagh said she understood that a deadline had to be met, but agreed that any such project should probably be advertised before an agreement is made with a specific organization.

Rich told the council that the Land Trust's confidence in Revive the Roots comes from that group's "ability to raise money and their sweat equity."

She said continuity in the proposed plan will come from the Trust's liaison with Preserve Rhode Island, a nonprofit entity chartered by the state to preserve historical sites and that manages, among other properties, the 1754 Jeremiah Dexter house in Providence and the 1890s Blithewold mansion and arboretum in Bristol.

According to Rich, the Roots group has been receiving counsel from Stephen Tyson Jr., a restoration specialist whose firm most recently provided a facelift for the venerable Waterman Tavern, also known as the Smithfield Exchange Bank, on Putnam Pike.

According to discussion at least week's council meeting, the Rhode Island Historical Preservation Commission has given the Mowry house preliminary approval for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/land-trust-seeking-grant-for-mowry-house-repairs-plan-with-revive-the-roots/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/more-than-100-national-leaders-join-forces-to-advocate-for-expanded-learning-time-in-low-income-schools/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/more-than-100-national-leaders-join-forces-to-advocate-for-expanded-learning-time-in-low-income-schools/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Ford Foundation The mission of the coalition is simple: to inspire and motivate communities across the country to add more learning time to a redesigned school day and year, enabling children everywhereespecially in disadvantaged schoolsto get the education they need to succeed.

Approximately 1,000 schools serving 460,000 students have adopted expanded learning time, adding hours to the day or days to the school year, while also redesigning how they deliver instruction.

Some of the coalitions other signatories include the heads of both national teachers unions, Randi Weingarten and Dennis Van Roekel; the founders and leaders of leading charter school networks, including KIPP co-founders Michael Feinberg and Dave Levin and Uncommon Schools CEO Evan Rudall; educational policy leaders and innovation pioneers including Linda Darling-Hammond, Jon Schnur, Geoffrey Canada, Wendy Kopp and Pedro Noguera; leading scholars such as University of Chicago professor Charles Payne and Harvard Dean Kathleen McCartney; superintendents and state education leaders such as Chicagos J.C.

The coalition is focusing its effort on low-income communities and disadvantaged schools, where achievement is hampered by inadequate time for learning and a dearth of opportunities outside of school for engagement and growth.

The Ford Foundations More and Better Learning Time initiativewhich is funding the coalitionworks to reinvent public schools through more and better learning time in neighborhoods of concentrated poverty, so that students are prepared equitably for college, career and civic participation.

The Time to Succeed Coalition is a diverse coalition of Americans committed to improving our public schools by expanding learning time for students who need it mostthose disadvantaged by poverty. Please select Afghanistan Albania Algeria Andorra Angola Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Comoros Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Costa Rica C D'Ivoire Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Fiji Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran, Islamic Republic of Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Republic of Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Lao People's Democratic Republic Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania Mexico Micronesia, Federated States of Moldova, Republic of Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Palestinian Territories Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saint Kitts And Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent And The Grenadines Samoa San Marino Sao Tome And Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Tajikistan Tanzania, United Republic of Thailand Timor-Leste Togo Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe
Please select Academic/Researcher Current/Former Ford Fellow Current/Former Ford Grantee Former Ford Employee Foundation/Philanthropy Staff Journalist Nonprofit/Think Tank Staff Philanthropic Donor Policymaker Student Other
]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/more-than-100-national-leaders-join-forces-to-advocate-for-expanded-learning-time-in-low-income-schools/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/more-than-100-national-leaders-join-forces-to-advocate-for-expanded-learning-time-in-low-income-schools/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/09/more-than-100-national-leaders-join-forces-to-advocate-for-expanded-learning-time-in-low-income-schools/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Ford Foundation The mission of the coalition is simple: to inspire and motivate communities across the country to add more learning time to a redesigned school day and year, enabling children everywhereespecially in disadvantaged schoolsto get the education they need to succeed.

Approximately 1,000 schools serving 460,000 students have adopted expanded learning time, adding hours to the day or days to the school year, while also redesigning how they deliver instruction.

Some of the coalitions other signatories include the heads of both national teachers unions, Randi Weingarten and Dennis Van Roekel; the founders and leaders of leading charter school networks, including KIPP co-founders Michael Feinberg and Dave Levin and Uncommon Schools CEO Evan Rudall; educational policy leaders and innovation pioneers including Linda Darling-Hammond, Jon Schnur, Geoffrey Canada, Wendy Kopp and Pedro Noguera; leading scholars such as University of Chicago professor Charles Payne and Harvard Dean Kathleen McCartney; superintendents and state education leaders such as Chicagos J.C.

The coalition is focusing its effort on low-income communities and disadvantaged schools, where achievement is hampered by inadequate time for learning and a dearth of opportunities outside of school for engagement and growth.

The Ford Foundations More and Better Learning Time initiativewhich is funding the coalitionworks to reinvent public schools through more and better learning time in neighborhoods of concentrated poverty, so that students are prepared equitably for college, career and civic participation.

The Time to Succeed Coalition is a diverse coalition of Americans committed to improving our public schools by expanding learning time for students who need it mostthose disadvantaged by poverty. Please select Afghanistan Albania Algeria Andorra Angola Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Comoros Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Costa Rica C D'Ivoire Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Fiji Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran, Islamic Republic of Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Republic of Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Lao People's Democratic Republic Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania Mexico Micronesia, Federated States of Moldova, Republic of Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Palestinian Territories Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saint Kitts And Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent And The Grenadines Samoa San Marino Sao Tome And Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Tajikistan Tanzania, United Republic of Thailand Timor-Leste Togo Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe
Please select Academic/Researcher Current/Former Ford Fellow Current/Former Ford Grantee Former Ford Employee Foundation/Philanthropy Staff Journalist Nonprofit/Think Tank Staff Philanthropic Donor Policymaker Student Other
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Over the decade or more that I have been engaging in sustainability work it has been pointed out to me that many of the people working the hardest to build a sustainable business model -- those who are striving to help companies and organizations understand the need to balance the human, ecological and financial capital -- are not exactly practicing what we advocate. We are seeing the transformation of a new world order in those countries as the old, traditional regimes and economic systems are proving to be unsustainable in the 21st century.

So the question we need to ask ourselves is: How long until there is a revolution in the effort to build a sustainable economic future that transforms the way we ourselves appraise, engage, and enhance our own human, ecological, and financial resources?

But he has been surprised to see that few in the community realize that many of the challenges facing its members could be addressed if Hmong-Americans had their own philanthropic vehicle to leverage financial, intellectual and cultural assets assets that Her believes exist within the Hmong-American community now.

Hmong-Americans have long participated in a variety of traditions and practices that presume donations of time, effort and money, but for many the concept of giving back through philanthropic channels remains foreign possibly because they have not been invited to contribute.

To remedy this, he is embarking on an endeavor to create a new Hmong Community Foundation. Read more about what he envisions for the new foundation in the Voices in Philanthropy section in the spring issue of Giving Forum on community philanthropy.

- Susan Stehling, MCF communications associate

The IU Art Museum has received a $500,000 challenge grant through the Andrew W. Once fully funded, the endowment will enable the IU Art Museum to provide future generations of students with the same types of museum-based courses and interdisciplinary academic programs that have proven successful since 2009, when the senior academic officer position was created with support from an Andrew W. "We are very proud the IU Art Museum has joined other prestigious university art museums -- including the Princeton University Art Museum, the Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago, and the Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin -- as a recipient of a Mellon endowment challenge grant.

"The Mellon vote of confidence expressed through this endowment challenge grant will help us endow the senior academic officer position, ensuring that rigorous and interdisciplinary academic engagement with our collections will continue at the IU Art Museum into the future.

"The IU Art Museum's senior academic officer position has proven extremely beneficial in fostering new and innovative relationships across a multitude of disciplines and departments at Indiana University," said Patrick McNaughton, Chancellor's Professor and chair of the university's Department of the History of Art. If you wish to make a contribution to help the IU Art Museum meet the Mellon challenge, contact IU Art Museum associate director for development Paul Sturm at psturm@indiana.edu.
Since its establishment in 1941, the IU Art Museum has grown from a small university teaching collection into one of the foremost university art museums in the country.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/mellon-foundation-grant-helps-iu-art-museum-endow-position/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/northwestern-mutual-foundation-announces-tourism-grants/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/northwestern-mutual-foundation-announces-tourism-grants/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/northwestern-mutual-foundation-announces-tourism-grants/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/centerstone-receives-grant-from-nashville-predators-foundation/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/centerstone-receives-grant-from-nashville-predators-foundation/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael ...Build 9: 0 ms (Content)
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In preparation for fire season, the Los Angeles County Fire Department will hold its annual multi-agency training exercise on May 9-11 from 8 a.m.

Select a newspaper... LA.com Los Angeles Daily News Long Beach Press Telegram San Gabriel Valley Tribune Pasadena Star News Whittier Daily News Inland Valley Daily Bulletin San Bernardino Sun Redlands Daily Facts Torrance Daily Breeze Palos Verdes Peninsula News The Beach Reporter Impacto USA ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/diamond-bar-walnut-community-news/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/grant-to-fund-solar-panel-installation-at-el-sierra/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/grant-to-fund-solar-panel-installation-at-el-sierra/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Let the sunshine inEl Sierra School has earned a grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation (ICECF) to have a set of solar panels installed on its roof.

With the installation of a southern-facing solar panel array and online monitoring system this summer, El Sierra will become the second school in District 58 to make use of the alternative energy source; Hillcrest installed solar panels in 2010 with a grant from the same organization.

A photovoltaic system converts sunlight directly into energy, and El Sierras panels will provide an estimated 1.08 kW (1,080 watts) DC per peak sun hour.

Our students will benefit from the opportunity to learn about renewable energy using real time data from the system, and the whole school will benefit from the reduction in electricity costs, said Laura Kamedulski, president of the El Sierra PTA, which spearheaded the grant application. Based on Hillcrests experience, we hope that the panels will supply approximately 10 percent of El Sierras electricity needs.

On Monday, May 14, El Sierra will commemorate the coming solar panel installation with a daylong Solar-bration. The live solar panel data from El Sierra will be available at www.IllinoisSolarSchools.org.

The installation of the solar panels is the latest step in El Sierras long history of environmental education and awareness.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/grant-to-fund-solar-panel-installation-at-el-sierra/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/nccn-foundation-announces-2012-young-investigator-awards/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/nccn-foundation-announces-2012-young-investigator-awards/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

cancer, has awarded grants to four young investigators from NCCN

to NCCN survivorship care guidelines in non-small cell lung cancer and

The NCCN Member Institutions are: City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, MA; Duke Cancer Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY; Siteman Cancer Center at Cancer Institute, Memphis, TN; Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford, CA;

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North Shore non-profit organizations met at the Cummings center on Friday, May 4, to receive grants from One World Boston, Inc., an affiliate of the Cummings Foundation. (back row, left to right) Richard Wylie, president, Endicott College; Deborah Kincade Rambo, president, Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Boston; Susan Healey Payson, senior vice president philanthropy, Beverly Hospital of Lahey Health System; Ken Hanover, president and CEO, Beverly Hospital of Lahey Health System; Steve Drohosky, general manager, Cummings Center.

Administration representatives from five other non-profit organizations on the North Shore joined Payson, Beverly Hospital President and CEO Ken Hanover, Cummings Center General Manager Steve Drohosky, and Cummings Properties Communications Director Joyce Vyriotes at the Cummings Center in Beverly for an award ceremony on Friday, May 4, where each organization received a grant for $100,000.

Seven organizations in total - Beverly Hospital, North Shore Community College, Endicott College, Salem State University, Montserrat College of Art, Spaulding Hospital for Continuing Medical Care, and Catholic Charities North, which has locations in Salem, Peabody and Gloucester - were among the organizations to receive money from One World Boston's first grant cycle.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/one-world-boston-cummings-foundation-award-100000-grants-to-seven-north/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/grays-harbor-community-foundation-awards-over-460000/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/grays-harbor-community-foundation-awards-over-460000/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Grays Harbor Community Foundation awards over$460,000

The Grays Harbor Community Foundation announced this week they awarded over $130,000 in 5 School Districts throughout Grays Harbor in Technology in the Classroom grants.

The Community Foundation says that the idea began over a year ago when their Grants Committee had seen a particularly high number of requests for technology grants. There were certainly more applications this year and its obvious the need for scholarship dollars is greater than ever.

The public is encouraged to contribute to their favorite charities and may donate to the Grays Harbor Community Foundation to support education, or for a variety of other purposes.

Tax deductible donations may be made to: Grays Harbor Community Foundation, P.O.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/grays-harbor-community-foundation-awards-over-460000/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/3m-foundation-awards-500-grant-to-wc-historical-society/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/3m-foundation-awards-500-grant-to-wc-historical-society/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael On behalf of 3M volunteers

The 3M Foundation has donated $500 to help the Washington County Historical Societys commitment to the community and the preservation of county heritage.

3M employees and retirees generously give their time and skills to help others, said Robin Torgerson, vice-president, 3M Community Affairs. We are pleased to recognize their commitment to their communities.

As a part of the 3M Volunteer Match, the 3M Foundation will donate $250 to eligible non-profit organizations for which a 3M employee volunteers 20 hours or a 3M retiree volunteers 25 hours or more per calendar year. For more information on this program, contact 3M Community Affairs at 651-733-0144.

Volunteers are the backbone of the historical society, said Brent Peterson, executive director of the Washington County Historical Society, they bring life to the past and make it an exciting learning experience every time you step foot into our museums.

3M Community Giving consists of product donations and cash grants by 3M and the 3M Foundation and bolstered by employee and retiree volunteerism.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/3m-foundation-awards-500-grant-to-wc-historical-society/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/philanthropic-black-women-of-memphis-awards-grants/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/philanthropic-black-women-of-memphis-awards-grants/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/philanthropic-black-women-of-memphis-awards-grants/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/women-in-philanthropy-to-hold-drop-in/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/women-in-philanthropy-to-hold-drop-in/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael WANNA GO?

WANNA GO?

FLORENCE Women who are interested in making a difference in the community are invited to learn more about the Pee Dee chapter of Women in Philanthropy during a drop-in Wednesday at the Eastern Carolina Community Foundations new downtown office.

The group emerged from the idea that women who are informed about the needs in their community collectively can make a bigger difference as a group than individually.

After the interviews ended, the interviewers talked to the students about what they could do to improve their chances of success in the future.

Katherine Wroe is a junior at Franklin High School and a contributing writer for the Franklin Gazette.

Rebecca Ellison is a senior at Franklin High School and co-editor in chief of the Franklin Gazette.

On April 2, varsity girls and boys lacrosse teams at Franklin High played teams from around the county to raise money for the Timothy H. The Franklin JV teams and booster club helped organize the event and collect money through concession sales and donations, while their varsity teams competed.

Nathalie Heher is a sophomore at Franklin High School and a contributing writer for the Franklin Gazette.

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Kathleen Bongiovanni's proposal won a grant for an innovative idea in health.

Three Seattle projects are among more than 100 winners in the most recent round of a Gates Foundation program to encourage bold ideas in global health. Among the oddball lineup are proposals to engineer corn into an edible vaccine, use unmanned drones to deliver vaccines to remote areas, and create an electronic tattoo to monitor the health of pregnant women and their fetuses.

As a project manager at Seattle Children's Research Institute, Bongiovanni's work is mostly administrative.

With the Gates money, Bongiovanni plans to test her approach on newborns at a Texas hospital, and work with a team in Uganda to see if the procedure would be acceptable there.

Lauren Franzel's idea is too big to field test with $100,000, but the money will allow her to research what it would take to bring bar-code technology to the developing world's antiquated system of vaccine distribution and tracking.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/three-seattle-projects-receive-gates-grants/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/program-funding-strengthens-dance/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/program-funding-strengthens-dance/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Doris Duke Charitable Foundation vital to NEFAs National Dance Project

Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 09, 2012

The New England Foundation for the Arts announces a new $3.3 million grant from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF) to support the National Dance Project. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico have directly benefited.

The National Dance Project has become the critical national effort supporting the creation and touring of new dance works in the United States, said Ben Cameron, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Program Director for the Arts.

About the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
The mission of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation is to improve the quality of people's lives through grants supporting the performing arts, environmental conservation, medical research and the prevention of child abuse, and through preservation of the cultural and environmental legacy of Doris Duke's properties.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/program-funding-strengthens-dance/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/mental-health-agency-leads-grant-recipients/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/mental-health-agency-leads-grant-recipients/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Community Foundation of Central Illinois has awarded $72,000 in grant money to 23 area organizations.

That goes hand in hand with the goal of the foundation: to improve the community in innovative and diverse ways, according to Mark Roberts, CEO of the Community Foundation.

"The arts, the environment, anything that contributes to the quality of the community" can be considered for an award, Roberts said.

Sarah Garfinkel can be reached at 686-3188 or sgarfinkel@pjstar.com.

That goes hand in hand with the goal of the foundation: to improve the community in innovative and diverse ways, according to Mark Roberts, CEO of the Community Foundation.

]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/mental-health-agency-leads-grant-recipients/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/community-foundation-honors-seasoned-new-philanthropists/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/community-foundation-honors-seasoned-new-philanthropists/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Jo Marie and Steve Hansen, right, are honored Tuesday as 2012 Philanthropists of the Year by last years winners, Connie and Lee Kearney, left, at the Community Foundation for Southwest Washingtons annual luncheon at the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

Scott and Jody Campbell are honored as the 2012 Friends of the Foundation at the Community Foundations Annual Luncheon held at the Hilton Vancouver Washington on Tuesday.

The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington honored all types of philanthropists at its annual luncheon on Tuesday from major donors and corporate sponsors, to dedicated teachers who buy their own classroom supplies, to high school students learning to vet charities and make decisions with real money, to anybody whos ever slogged through a walkathon for some worthy cause.

The Community Foundation is a clearinghouse for millions of dollars in charitable donations in Southwest Washington; in 2011 the total was $7.6 million.

While the emphasis at the luncheon was on the wide variety of giving in our community from airlifts of funds to drops in the bucket there were a couple of special recognitions along the way.

Steve and Jo Marie Hansen were named Philanthropists of the Year for 2012.

Scott and Jody Campbell, third-generation owners of The Columbian newspaper, were named Friends of the Foundation for 2012.

Its always been a given that part of being a businessperson in this community it always involves giving back, Scott Campbell said during a videotaped statement at the luncheon.

And two longtime local philanthropists were named as recipients of the first-ever Lifetime of Giving Award, honoring years of philanthropic generosity that were sometimes made thanks to significant personal sacrifices, Melching said.

Narrowed down from 1,700 organizations, four grants were given in each state by the Starbucks Foundation to organizations that display a helpful and productive approach to the needs of their community.

The $45,000 will benefit the center's adult literacy program, family literacy programs, after-school youth programs and summer youth activities.

Common Place Family Learning Center won a $45,000 grant from the Starbucks Community Card: Vote.Give.Grow competition.

Narrowed down from 1,700 organizations, four grants were given in each state by the Starbucks Foundation to organizations that display a helpful and productive approach to the needs of their community.

The $45,000 will benefit the center's adult literacy program, family literacy programs, after-school youth programs and summer youth activities.

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Lagasse discussed his charitable endeavors Tuesday with Dana Cowin, editor-in-chief of Food & Wine, as part of the American Express Publishing Luxury Summit conference at The Breakers.

The Lagasse foundation funded the building of an edible schoolyard at a New Orleans school, adding a cafeteria and culinary school classrooms over time.

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The donation is an increase from last year when the foundation was able to donate about $10,000 to help support various agencies, according to Dan Hawkins, plant manager at Dana's Lima plant.

Here in Lima we all have jobs, we have benefits and we can support ourselves. It's the right thing to do and if we can help out people in some small way it's just wonderful.

The donation will help fund projects at Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio, Crossroads Crisis Center, Senior Citizens Services, The Arc of Allen County, Our Daily Bread and the West Ohio Food Bank.

This donation's going to help us with our weekend back pack program in Allen County. These bags are provided to the children on Fridays to get them through until they come back to school for the breakfast and lunch program.

Stephen Jenkins, executive director of Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen, said the donation is a blessing given the many people around the community who will reap the benefits.

It's this community supporting the community that lives right here amongst them. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/08/dana-community-foundation-donates-15000-to-support-lima-area-nonprofit-groups/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/documentary-film-screening-crime-after-crime/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/documentary-film-screening-crime-after-crime/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/documentary-film-screening-crime-after-crime/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/grays-harbor-community-foundation-awards-130000-in-technology-in-the/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/grays-harbor-community-foundation-awards-130000-in-technology-in-the/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael DEBORAH TRACY | THE DAILY WORLD

Cheri Patterson, left, superintendent and prinicpal of Cosmopolis School, and Cassie Lentz, right, program officer for Grays Harbor Community Foundation, discuss with the school staff the award of $30,000 to the district, part of the Foundations Technology in the Classroom initiative.

An idea hatched in a grants committee meeting of the Grays Harbor Community Foundation resulted in a $130,000 investment in five school districts throughout Grays Harbor County as part of a focused Technology in the Classroom Initiative.

The grants committee had been noting a particularly high number of requests for technology in classrooms. In addition to the $40,000 from the Community Foundation, Cosmopolis Schools also found a partnership with Cosmo Speciality Fiber, which provided a matching grant up to $15,000.

The technology piece just makes so much sense, so it was easy for us to be a partner on this one, said Mike Entz, CEO of Cosmo Specialty Fiber.

The jobs that our students are working toward dont even exist yet, and technology is going to help us be able to teach our kids problem solving, adaptability and working collaboratively together in teams, said Cheri Patterson, superintendent and principal at Cosmopolis School. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/grays-harbor-community-foundation-awards-130000-in-technology-in-the/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/navasota-isd-education-foundation-awards-nearly-29k-in-grants/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/navasota-isd-education-foundation-awards-nearly-29k-in-grants/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Examiner Photo by Rosemary Smith

Webb Elementary teachers Jennifer Ramirez, center, and Zee Raska, not pictured, received a $5,000 grant for a Flocabulary project, which allows for academic content to be taught to students using hip-hop music and matching curriculum materials.

Tuesday morning, Navasota ISD Education Foundation members awarded $28,909.51 in innovative teaching grants to 12 unsuspecting teachers, who are currently working on 6 distinct projects.

Webb Elementary teachers Jennifer Ramirez and Zee Raska received a $5,000 grant for a Flocabulary project, which allows for academic content to be taught to students using hip-hop music and matching curriculum materials.

Navasota Junior High School teachers Shakaria Maxey and Leta Simpson were awarded a $4,875.51 grant for a Reading with Kindles project.

Teachers Trisha Harris and Jim Russell received a$4,995 grant for a window treatments project for the Navasota Junior High Library.

Navasota High School teachers Christopher Stowe and Cecilia Maddox received a $5,000 grant for a Debate and Speech Communication Project.

Currently, debate classes are not offered at Navasota High School or Navasota Junior High School.

Copyright 2012, The Navasota Examiner, Navasota, TX.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/navasota-isd-education-foundation-awards-nearly-29k-in-grants/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/metairie-park-country-day-school-receives-prestigious-grant/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/metairie-park-country-day-school-receives-prestigious-grant/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Country Day Head of School Carolyn Chandler

Chandler announced the news in an email Monday to the Country Day community. "The invitation-only Educational Leadership Grants are the largest grants that the Foundation awards and Country Day is most fortunate to be the recipient of this honor," she wrote.

The school must now raise $250,000 in matching funds to receive the money. Once the money is raised, Country Day will use it to create a program that will equip high school juniors and seniors with knowledge and skills tobecome future leaders in New Orleans. Partners in the program include the Idea Village, the University of New Orleans, Loyola University and the Historic New Orleans Collection.

"Through these partnerships, the New Orleans Scholars program also will allow us to bring students into greater awareness of the culture, politics, environmental issues and business climate in New Orleans," Chandler said. "We believe this new program will make a real difference in the lives of our students, and will ultimately enable them to make a real difference in their leadership of our city or wherever they may choose to live."

Country Day was one of eight schools in the country invited to submit a proposal for the grant in April 2011.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/metairie-park-country-day-school-receives-prestigious-grant/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/lucasfilm-to-work-with-marin-community-foundation-on-affordable-housing-at/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/lucasfilm-to-work-with-marin-community-foundation-on-affordable-housing-at/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Marin Community Foundation on affordable housing at Grady Ranch - Marin Independent Journal Lucasfilm to work with Marin Community Foundation on affordable housing at Grady Ranch Posted: 05/08/2012 09:10:30 AM PDT

The Marin Community Foundation, backed by Lucasfilm, will study options for developing affordable housing on Grady Ranch.

Foundation CEO Tom Peters, who announced the new initiative Tuesday morning, said the foundation will bring in affordable housing developers to review numerous land use, geologic, watershed, traffic and related studies completed by Lucasfilm, which aborted plans for a film studio on the site after Lucas Valley Estates neighbors complained.

"We are thrilled that George Lucas is seeing this as an opportunity to address one of the most critical issues in Marin County making it possible for a broad range of individuals and families to afford to live in Marin," Peters said. Lucas bailed, saying he could not afford more delay.

At the time, Lucas said he would sell the tract to developers interested in low- and moderate-income housing.

Lynne Hale, a spokeswoman for Lucasfilm, embraced the foundation plan.

"We are delighted that a prestigious organization such as the Marin Community Foundation is looking into the possibility of working with developers for Grady Ranch," she said.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/lucasfilm-to-work-with-marin-community-foundation-on-affordable-housing-at/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/sioux-falls-area-community-foundation-lauds-successful-grantee/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/sioux-falls-area-community-foundation-lauds-successful-grantee/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation has recognized the South Dakota affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness for the successful launch of a new service that comes to the aid of individuals caught up in mental health crises.

We make the award each year to a local nonprofit that used a modest Community Foundation grant to get big results, says Tom McDowell, SFACF board member and development committee chair.

In 2010, NAMI South Dakota, along with a task force composed of other concerned government and social service agencies, wanted to find a way to help law enforcement personnel handle emergency calls for assistance with mental health crises.

NAMI used its grant to get task force members trained in crisis intervention and to create a team of mental health professionals available to help when police are called to a mental health incident, McDowell says.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/sioux-falls-area-community-foundation-lauds-successful-grantee/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/ford-foundation-gives-1-million-to-help-expand-number-of-u-s-students-with-experience-in-china/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/ford-foundation-gives-1-million-to-help-expand-number-of-u-s-students-with-experience-in-china/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Ford Foundation

NEW YORK, 8 May 2012 The Ford Foundation today announced a $1 million contribution to support the creation of a nonprofit initiative to help increase the number of American university students who spend some portion of their academic years in China.

Inspired by President Obama and incubated over the past two years within the State Department, 100,000 Strong will, with the help of the Ford Foundation grant, take on new life as a public-private partnership that will seek support from corporations, foundations, universities, and other organizations interested in fostering people-to-people exchange and understanding between the United States and China.

The Ford Foundation has funded international educational exchange programs for more than 50 years, including nearly 30 years of support for people-to-people exchanges with China.

Some foundations and nonprofits have occasionally looked at national donor-advised funds with suspicion, but such skepticism is no longer warranted, as the funds are playing an important role in modern philanthropy.

We often see stories about a nonprofit executive director, manager or board member who has embezzled from their organization, but how can nonprofits create a more ethical culture?

With the launch of edX, Harvard and MIT join the ranks of those offering online education to anyone for free, but many questions surround this approach to learning. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/the-privilege-genie-and-subversive-philanthropy/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/joe-davis-building-better-learning-through-afterschool/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/joe-davis-building-better-learning-through-afterschool/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Mott Foundation ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/joe-davis-building-better-learning-through-afterschool/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/binghamton-university-student-philanthropy-program-to-award-10000/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/binghamton-university-student-philanthropy-program-to-award-10000/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/binghamton-university-student-philanthropy-program-to-award-10000/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/philanthropy-daily%c2%ae-%c2%bb-conservative-philanthropy-and-the-larger-view/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/philanthropy-daily%c2%ae-%c2%bb-conservative-philanthropy-and-the-larger-view/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

No agonizing by the foundations leadership for months and months over the major obligations and potential pitfalls of this major new departure; no endless negotiations among the foundations about the responsibilities of each in the collaboration; no strategic plan submitted, critiqued by staff, redrafted to satisfy the various donors, and repeatedly resubmitted; no detailed budgets; no elaborate power point presentation to the boards of directors by the potential grantees; no projected benchmarks and measurable outcomes; no theory of change or logic model; no elaborate and barely credible promises about how the magazine will become self-sustaining after the first three years.

Instead, there was a quick consensus about the value of the project based almost entirely on the reputations of the editors, followed by some pro-forma paperwork to secure substantial, multi-year grants for general operating support, punctuated by minimal annual reporting. At the same time, they were able and were called upon, time and again to make the case for a moral and cultural defense of capitalism to wealthy enthusiasts who might otherwise be inclined to devote their giving to simple-minded, pro-market indoctrination.

As suggested by the example of The New Criterion, the early conservative foundation executives developed a comprehensive, subtle view of the whole of the conservative enterprise. Although of course there was paper to file and board reviews to undergo, initial enthusiasm for a project by one foundation leader typically brought with it support from the others.

With absolutely none of the fuss and bother that typify grant-seeking at foundations today including conservative foundations new, unorthodox, sometimes even far-fetched ideas could be launched with sufficient time and support to see them through. Conservative foundation advisers today vehemently defend the right of donors to pursue whatever interest strikes their fancy; urge them to define that interest as precisely, specifically, and narrowly as possible; recommend measurable outcomes as a way to track activities against intent; and promote other institutional safeguards to insure that the donors original intention, and only this intention, is pursued by the fortune bequeathed.

If a conservative grant-seeker has an interesting, out of the box idea to promote some aspect of the movement, its no longer possible quickly to ascertain potential interest in it by a few quick phone calls. At almost every conservative foundation, grants now involve a numblingly exhaustive application process and endless negotiation with foundation staff, all of whom tread lightly and timidly lest they inadvertently invite some project that might fall outside the narrowly prescribed intention of the donor, which is the foundations sole legitimate purpose.

Now, if you happen to have an idea that could helpfully illuminate the intersection of science and religion, there is a substantial conservative foundation where you might go. Youre also likely to attract support if your idea can plausibly be linked immediately and legally to securing electoral victories for conservative candidates.

But very few of the substantial conservative foundations today are governed by anything like the broad, encompassing vision that characterized its leaders three decades ago, or are moved to act by a careful, balanced, thoughtful survey of the full range of economic, cultural, political, moral and religious factors that must work together for the conservative movement to prosper over the long term.

They serve instead narrow sets of objectives haphazardly and unevenly distributed across the range of possible issues according to the idiosyncratic preferences of the original donors preferences that are now enshrined as the primary source of legitimacy for philanthropic activity, and that deflect any substantive critique with the sure-fire response, its my money.

Ironically, the doctrine of donor intent has proven to be almost completely useless as a way to prevent the high-jacking of foundations by the left. As for the broadly educated and widely read generalists who once managed conservative foundations no need to apply.

Indeed, the only kind of foundation staffers prepared to abide religiously by donor intent turn out to be the only ones who could otherwise be entrusted to live by its spirit, rather than by its letter, and to exercise a bit of the initiative and imagination that characterized earlier conservative grantmakers.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/philanthropy-daily%c2%ae-%c2%bb-conservative-philanthropy-and-the-larger-view/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/boston-hunger-walkathon-to-support-more-groups-philanthropy/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/boston-hunger-walkathon-to-support-more-groups-philanthropy/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael The Chronicle has not independently verified items attributed to other news sources. Archives Select Month May 2012 April 2012 March 2012 February 2012 January 2012 December 2011 November 2011 October 2011 September 2011 August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008 April 2008 March 2008 February 2008 January 2008 December 2007 November 2007 October 2007 September 2007 August 2007 July 2007 June 2007 May 2007 April 2007 March 2007 February 2007 January 2007 December 2006 November 2006 October 2006 September 2006 August 2006 July 2006 June 2006 May 2006 April 2006 March 2006 February 2006 January 2006 December 2005 Categories Select Category Clinton Global Initiative Elsewhere-online Fund Raising Giving Higher Education Managing News-updates Technology RSS

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The 2012 MCF Scholarship Program concluded in late April with the awards being recommended by the scholarship committee and approved by the board of trustees.

The 2012 scholarship funds and their award recipients:

Adam Johnston Memorial Scholarship, for Ridgedale High School seniors, Sutton Hensel, $500.

Alex Scholarship, for Marion Harding High School seniors, Bethany James, $1,275.

Andrew Wigton Memorial Scholarship, for Pleasant High School seniors, Adam Chidester and Eric Reed, $1,000 each.

Aris Kasotis Memorial Scholarship, for Marion Harding High School seniors, Rachel Hardgrove and Morgan Fields, $400 each.

Bergmann Family Scholarship, for Marion County seniors and graduates pursuing degrees in electrical engineering or computer science, Josh Alexander, $1,275.

Carol S. Geissler Memorial Scholarship, for Marion Harding High School seniors and graduates pursuing degrees in education, Lauren Thomas, $1,000.

Catherine Amelia Thew Brown Memorial Scholarship, for Marion County seniors and graduates, Mary Yeoman, Ashley Neal, Ashley Ray and Ceslie Eblin, $1,000 each.

Christopher B. Ream Scholarship, for Marion County students pursuing degrees in special education or obstetrics, Jessica Swope, $1,000.

Cornell/Goodman Scholarship, for Marion County seniors and graduates, Tori Sparks, $2,000.

Danny C. Sipes Memorial Scholarship, for Marion Harding High School seniors and baseball team members, Britton O'Neil, $1,800.

David K. Rogers Memorial Scholarship, for Marion Catholic seniors, Casey Getha, $500.

Douglas & Elaine Waring Memorial Scholarship, for Marion County high school seniors, Nicholas Brewer and Kathryn Poorman, $1,000 each.

Eddie Shelton Agricultural Scholarship, for Marion County senior of graduates pursuing a degree in agricultural, Larissa Stover, $875.

Eugene & Cecilia Reszczynski Scholarship, for Marion County students, Emily Green, $850, Benjamin McKinniss, Katherine Westbrook, Rebekah Gliem and Victoria Meadows, $1,000 each.

Gary W. Troll Memorial Scholarship, in 2012, for seniors attending Marion County high schools, Ashley Irvin, $750.

Gene Jerew Memorial Scholarship, for Marion County students, Wes Blankenship, $875.

Gregory A. Rees Memorial Scholarship in 2012, for seniors attending Marion Harding High School, Meagan Nedds, $775.

Hazel B. Augenstein Scholarship, for River Valley High School seniors (four-year award), Tyler Prettyman, $1,250, in first year.

Helen and Bob Bintz Scholarship, for Marion County students attending the University of Dayton, Kelsea Sullivan, $2,325, and Andrew Ault, $1,000.

Helen E. Evans Scholarship, for Marion Harding High School seniors pursuing degrees in education, Lauren Thomas, $1,100.

Herbert Tillett Scholarship, for Marion Harding High School seniors pursuing degrees in education, Brook Cornely, $250.

Helen M. Thew Memorial Scholarship, for Marion County seniors and graduates, Emily Springer, Michelle Zentkovich, Kendra Kinnear and Misty Cushing, $1,000 each.

Herbert Tillett Scholarship, for Marion Harding students, Rebecca Darling, $200.

Jeannette Turner Memorial Scholarship, for Marion County seniors and graduates, Kristian Irey, Holli Gatshall, Allison James and Abigail Wilch, $1,000 each.

Jeannette White Memorial Scholarship, for Marion Harding High School seniors and graduates pursuing careers in veterinary medicine, Tyler Fields, $350.

John and Jackie Watkins Scholarship, for Marion County high school seniors pursuing a degree in agriculture, Larissa Stover, $200.

John T. Gordon Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship, for Marion County seniors and graduates who hold the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, Aron Gibson, $375.

Joe Petrich and Al Beach Memorial Scholarship, for Marion Harding High School seniors who have participated in the interscholastic athletic program, Samantha Fox, $750.

Judge Thomas K. Jenkins Scholarship, for Marion County graduates to attend law school, Blake Kawabata, $3,275, and Adam Chaudry, $500.

Kenny Martin Memorial Scholarship, for Marion Harding High School graduates or seniors, Connor Davidson, $4,200.

Mandy Kruder Memorial Scholarship, for Marion Harding High School seniors pursuing degrees in education, Bethany James and Lauren Thomas, $2,500 each.

Marge Sorreles Davies Memorial Scholarship, for Marion County seniors and graduates pursing a degree in nursing, Kelsi Lauer, $525.

Marion Academy of Medicine Scholarship, for Marion County graduates to attend medical school, John Tyler Kaufman, $775.

Marion Area Auxiliary Scholarship, for Marion County students pursuing education in health care or medical sciences, awarded to Kendra Crabtree, Aron Gibson, Amy Kneisley, Jaron Knots and Paxton Wegner, $1,000 each.

Marion Elks Lodge 32 Scholarship, for high school seniors residing in Marion and contiguous counties, Dylan Richards and Sarah Shelton, $500 each.

Pleasant Local Schools Board of Education Scholarship, for Pleasant High School seniors in the upper 25th percentile of their graduating class, Drew Miller and Allie Wentz, $1,212.50 each.

Rocco Nicolosi Memorial Scholarship, for Marion County high school seniors, awarded to Dylan Richards, $750.

Roger and Donna Holbrook Memorial Scholarship, for Pleasant High School students, Eli Burris, $1,350.

Sims Family Scholarship, for Pleasant High School seniors, Sarah Endsley and Jenna Kelly, $1,000 each.

Stephanie K. Lust Memorial Scholarship, for Pleasant High School seniors, Jaron Knots and Hannah Shaffer, $1,400 each.

Ted Mitchell Memorial Scholarship, for Marion area high school students to attend The Ohio State University, Megan Nelson, $1,125, and Kelsi Lauer, $1,000.

The Craig Scholarship, for seniors of Ridgedale High School, Courtney Simpkins, $1,000.

Vera O. McDanel Scholarship, for Marion County high school seniors and graduates, awarded Partiv Vora and Jenna Crabtree, $1,000 each.

Wayne Hoch Memorial Scholarship, for Pleasant High School graduates and seniors, awarded to Kristi Shonk, $250.

William and Marjorie Grover Scholarship, for seniors and graduates of Pleasant High School, Katelyn Holler, $500.

Youth Engaged in Philanthropy Scholarship, for Marion County high school seniors who have demonstrated commitment and dedication to community service, volunteerism and philanthropy, Tyler Lenke, $1,000.

Marion Community Foundation is in the Stengel-True Museum at 504 S.

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The Community Foundation of Central Illinois is delighted to make these grants in support of Wildlife Prairie State Park, said CEO Mark Roberts of Community Foundation of Central Illinois. Wildlife Prairie State Park (WPSP) is pleased to announce it has received two grants from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) in April 2012. Wildlife Prairie State Park appreciates the support and confidence that CFCI has shown us with their grants said WPSP General Manager, Jeanne Williamson. The Community Foundation of Central Illinois is delighted to make these grants in support of Wildlife Prairie State Park, said CEO Mark Roberts of Community Foundation of Central Illinois. The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) has served Central Illinois for more than 23 years.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/community-foundation-of-central-illinois-awards-grants-to-wildlife-prarie/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/community-foundation-hosts-reception-for-financial-and-legal-advisors-may-9/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/community-foundation-hosts-reception-for-financial-and-legal-advisors-may-9/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Three Quincy residents face public aid fraud charges Three Quincy residents face public aid fraud charges Three Quincy residents are scheduled to be in court today to face charges in connection with fraudulent use of a Link card. Three Quincy residents are scheduled to be in court today to face charges in connection with fraudulent use of a Link card. Mount Sterling Police Chief Bill Wilson said officer Justin Ebbing stopped a vehicle for... Preservation Month to showcase historic properties in region Preservation Month to showcase historic properties in region By MATT HOPF Herald-Whig Staff Writer Historic homes, buildings and sites will be celebrated throughout May as part of Preservation Month, and this year there are more events scheduled throughout the Historic homes, buildings and sites will be celebrated throughout May as part of Preservation Month, and this year there are more events scheduled throughout the area. Vicki Dempsey, president of Quincy Preserves, said... Gas war affects fuel prices in Quincy; some stations increase prices 17 cents Monday morning Gas war affects fuel prices in Quincy; some stations increase prices 17 cents Monday morning Gasoline prices in Quincy were fluctuating Monday due to what some in the industry describe as a gas war.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/community-foundation-hosts-reception-for-financial-and-legal-advisors-may-9/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/community-foundation-gala-draws-nearly-300/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/community-foundation-gala-draws-nearly-300/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Arlington Community Foundations 11th annual gala. 1 Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. 2 Don't Threaten or Abuse. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. 3 Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything. 4 Be Nice. 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We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/community-foundation-gala-draws-nearly-300/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/foundation-awards-10000-grant-to-charter-oak-and-smith/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/foundation-awards-10000-grant-to-charter-oak-and-smith/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/foundation-awards-10000-grant-to-charter-oak-and-smith/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/counterpoint-for-profits-and-philanthropy/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/counterpoint-for-profits-and-philanthropy/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael The Department of Residential Life is central to implementing SDSUs strategic plan, which includes a strong focus on student success.

Christian Brothers University, Memphis, Tennessee, seeks an exceptional individual to fill the position of Vice President of Advancement.

The position is tenure-track with responsibility for teaching 4 three-hour courses per semester (12 credit hours per semester) at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Eves Yearning Excellence is what EYE stands for.We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give, smiled these super women.



Anita Prasannan, Bindu Ravi, Hema Mary Mathew, Manjula Sreekanth, Sree Lakshmi, Sunita Kamal and Asha G Menon wanted to do something for the welfare of women in society. They have been involved in philanthropic activities like helping the under privileged, providing food for orphans and helping the needy for the past two years.



In a casual talk they decided to form an independent organisation which focuses on improving the quality of life and opportunity for girls and women.



We aim to make each women secure and also mould them to fight against the unrighteousness in every walk of life, explained Anita, President of EYE, who loves to spend her leisure time teaching aerobics.

The members say that they were inspired by the Kudumbasree members who find time to meet at least once in a week.

Women in middle class families always forget to spend some time for themselves. We also make sure that some of that valuable time is focused on ourselves, smiled Sree Lakshmi, Vice President.



Seven women with plenty of energy and ideas are ready to inspire women and children to identify ones inner self and to bring out their best.


"We believe in making life long memories by helping others, smiled these seven super women.

Throughout the country communities are reaping the benefits of community foundations.

In addition to learning about other community foundations, I was also able to get to know some individuals from other foundations, many of whom had similar positions to mine.

So as the two-day workshop came to a close, I was given a better understanding of the purpose for a community foundation and the benefits of having one in a community.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/foundation-fundamentals/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/majority-of-u-s-private-foundations-yet-to-see-assets-return-to-pre-recession/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/majority-of-u-s-private-foundations-yet-to-see-assets-return-to-pre-recession/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

Despite the sluggish economy, Foundation Source clients remain Private foundations with assets of less than $50 million account for 98% of the approximately 80,000 private foundations in the U.S. Most private foundations have yet to recover the value lost from At the end of 2011, the endowments of private foundations Since 2007, private foundation donors contributed fresh foundation asset levels. New capital contributions in 2011 were up foundations with less than $50 million in assets (see this private foundation grants, asset allocation and investment performance. variables that affect private foundation asset levels: 1) MONEY OUT: foundations clients with assets of less than $50 million (see Figure consistency of the numbers, Foundation Source only included foundations for private foundations. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/majority-of-u-s-private-foundations-yet-to-see-assets-return-to-pre-recession/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/livingston-memorial-foundation-names-grant-recipients/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/livingston-memorial-foundation-names-grant-recipients/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael The Livingston Memorial Foundation presented $414,000 in grants to 30 Ventura County nonprofits for the 2011-12 year as the organization continues its mission of underwriting health care for poor and uninsured people in the area.

The Salvation Army Oxnard/Port Hueneme Free Medical/Dental Clinic received $14,000 for medications for its clinic, the YMCA of Southeast Ventura County got $13,000 for its water exercise programs and the Palmer Drug Abuse Program of Ventura County received $12,000 for intervention and education services for low-income youth who abuse drugs.

The foundation gave $10,000 grants to Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Inc., Ventura County Region OASIS Program, which runs a program that helps older adults remain independent in their own homes in Fillmore, Piru and Santa Paula; and the Free Clinic of Simi Valley, which runs medical and dental programs.

Grants of $5,000 were given to Help of Ojai Inc., Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, the Santa Barbara-Ventura Counties Dental Care Foundation and the Ventura County Medical Resource Foundation Children's Resource Program.

Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties received $4,500, while the Coalition for Family Harmony, the Conejo Valley Women's Resource Center and Saint Joseph's Health and Retirement Center got $4,000 each.

Other awards were $2,500 to the American Cancer Society, California Division Inc., and $1,500 to United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties Ventura Division.

Private foundations with assets of less than $50 million account for 98%

foundations with less than $50 million in assets (see this private

variables that affect private foundation asset levels: 1) MONEY OUT:

consistency of the numbers, Foundation Source only included foundations

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DAWSON RASPUZZI

The class of 18 students formed three groups that each awarded $1,667 grants to organizations that offer youth enrichment activities, work with victims of child abuse or provide activities for children with autism.

Tasha Smith and Ashliy Veliz were among a group that decided to put its funds toward helping victims of child abuse because many of the students in the group had their own experiences with child abuse.

Another group awarded their grant to Southwest Vermont Supervisory Unions after-school program to help launch a Green Mountain Cadet Program based on the U.S.

The class was largely made possible by Bank of Bennington, which gave the class the funds to distribute, as well as Stuart Comstock-Gay, president of Vermont Community Foundation, which helps build and manage charitable funds in the state.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/new-svc-program-teaches-philanthropy-funds-groups/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/kalamazoo-community-foundation-grant-of-50000-will-put-100-teenagers-to-work/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/kalamazoo-community-foundation-grant-of-50000-will-put-100-teenagers-to-work/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Kalamazoo Community Foundationto fund the city's Summer Youth Employment Programfor teens ages 14 to 17. The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency will operate the program, which places teenagers on city park cleanups, with neighborhood organizations and with nonprofit organizations. Commissioner Stephanie Bell said she was thankful to KRESA and to the Kalamazoo Community Foundation for the "generous gift." "We know that when we invest in our young people, and definitely when we put them to work, we see the residuals of that," she said. Currently, the program has $164,878 worth of funding secured, including $90,000 in a city cash match through the Summer Youth Employment Initiative and $24,858 left from last year's program. 17. The program, which started in 2005, is a partnership with KRESA, the city's parks and recreation and public services departments, Kalamazoo Public Schools, Youth Opportunities Unlimited and various neighborhood organizations and businesses. Emily Monacelli is a government and taxes reporter for the Kalamazoo Gazette. Contact her atemonacel@mlive.com. Follow her onTwitter. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/kalamazoo-community-foundation-grant-of-50000-will-put-100-teenagers-to-work/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/wnj-community-foundation-awards-scholarships-to-area-hs-students/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/wnj-community-foundation-awards-scholarships-to-area-hs-students/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Jones Community Foundation, welcomed students and their guests and expressed congratulations on behalf of the Foundation. WNJ Community Foundation awards scholarships to area HS students Jones Community Foundation awarded $25,000 in scholarships at a Community Scholarship Awards Banquet on April 19th held at the Austin College Wright Center.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/wnj-community-foundation-awards-scholarships-to-area-hs-students/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/the-banks-go-trolling-for-philanthropic-dollars/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/the-banks-go-trolling-for-philanthropic-dollars/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/the-banks-go-trolling-for-philanthropic-dollars/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/rich-seek-better-guidance-on-how-to-give-away-cash/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/rich-seek-better-guidance-on-how-to-give-away-cash/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/07/rich-seek-better-guidance-on-how-to-give-away-cash/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/high-pay-for-fla-domestic-violence-chief-may-end-state-ties/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/high-pay-for-fla-domestic-violence-chief-may-end-state-ties/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael The Chronicle has not independently verified items attributed to other news sources. Archives Select Month May 2012 April 2012 March 2012 February 2012 January 2012 December 2011 November 2011 October 2011 September 2011 August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008 April 2008 March 2008 February 2008 January 2008 December 2007 November 2007 October 2007 September 2007 August 2007 July 2007 June 2007 May 2007 April 2007 March 2007 February 2007 January 2007 December 2006 November 2006 October 2006 September 2006 August 2006 July 2006 June 2006 May 2006 April 2006 March 2006 February 2006 January 2006 December 2005 Categories Select Category Clinton Global Initiative Elsewhere-online Fund Raising Giving Higher Education Managing News-updates Technology RSS

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Launched in 2010, the Engaged Philanthropist Award is designed to promote philanthropy in Minnesota and recognize innovative and effective philanthropists who are truly engaged in their communities. Nomination forms are available here (pdf). Information contained in the nomination form will not be released without permission.

The winner will be announced the week of June 25, and an award ceremony will follow at the Engaged Philanthropy Conference (EPCON) on August 23.

Social Venture Partners Minnesota invests its partners' charitable donations of time, money and expertise in social entrepreneurs who are looking for ways to solve complex social problems in the areas of early childhood development, academic achievement, access to post-secondary education, and developmental opportunities for youth.

The Minnesota Community Foundation has for over 60 years mobilized resources and acted as a catalyst to enrich lives and create vibrant communities where all people can find hope and opportunity in Minnesota.

Second, Don McAdams, founder of the Center for Reform of School Systems, argued that philanthropy typically entails limited dollars in the grand scheme of things, but has an outsized influence because this money is nimble and can be used to drive a state or a district's reforms, where it's hugely difficult to redeploy more than a sliver of public funds. The opinions expressed in Rick Hess Straight Up are strictly those of the author and do not reflect the opinions or endorsement of Editorial Projects in Education, or any of its publications.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/the-big-philanthropic-shift-now-what-rick-hess-straight-up/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/philanthropy-daily%c2%ae-%c2%bb-alumni-giving-cold-hard-cash-preferred/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/philanthropy-daily%c2%ae-%c2%bb-alumni-giving-cold-hard-cash-preferred/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Last year, when it was announced that a treasure worth some $20 billion was found in vaults beneath the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple in Trivandrum, India,... more The unionization of college faculty
The American Association of University Professors held elections for its leadership last week and the results tell us something about the future of academia. more Younger women embrace their freedom to choose as individuals
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Fiscal Times columnist Edward Morrisey wonders if the president has thought through what the loss of religious healthcare providers would mean. class="read_more">more Sexual revolution affects both those who revolt and those who dont
In this weeks Review section of the Wall Street Journal, two authors answer the question Has the sexual revolution been good for women?...]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/philanthropy-daily%c2%ae-%c2%bb-alumni-giving-cold-hard-cash-preferred/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/uset-foundation-awards-jacqueline-b-mars-training-grant-to-jolie-wentworth/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/uset-foundation-awards-jacqueline-b-mars-training-grant-to-jolie-wentworth/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael
Mars Domestic Competition and Training Grant, which helps offset the costs of competing and training at the highest levels. The United States Equestrian Team Foundation (www.uset.org) is a non-profit organization that supports the competition, training, coaching, travel and educational needs of America's elite and developing international, high-performance athletes and horses in partnership with the United States Equestrian Federation.

Mars International Competition and Training Grant from the USET Foundation.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/uset-foundation-awards-jacqueline-b-mars-training-grant-to-jolie-wentworth/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/natividad-medical-foundation-receives-new-grants-for-fibromyalgia-and/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/natividad-medical-foundation-receives-new-grants-for-fibromyalgia-and/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Community Foundation for Monterey County and The Hearst Foundations to support the programs and equipment needs of Natividad Medical Center (NMC).

A new $100,000 grant from the Katherine Curtis Springer Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patient Support Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County provides for medical care, necessary medication, in-home assistance and therapeutic counseling for individuals who have been diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) or Fibromyalgia, including Gulf War Syndrome. Community Foundation for Monterey County was Natividad Medical Foundation's 2012 Hero Award recipient in honor of their generous support of Natividad programs, spanning more than 17 years and totaling more than $500,000. The Community Foundation's support for Natividad programs includes a $50,000 matching grant for The Onyx Fund for Women, which has provided down payment assistance for essential gynecologic surgeries for 33 women. A Women's Economic Advancement grant for $25,000 was also received from the Women's Fund of Monterey County, a field of interest fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County, to support indigenous women through qualified medical interpretation training and internships so that they can provide language support for Natividad patients who speak Triqui, Mixteco and Zapotec.

"These latest grants reinforce Natividad Medical Foundation's mission to improve the health status of the people in our community who most urgently need access to affordable, essential healthcare services," said Linda Ford, President and CEO of Natividad Medical Foundation. Natividad Medical Foundation philanthropically supports programs at Natividad Medical Center that continually improve the health status of our community through equitable access to essential health care services, regardless of ability to pay.

]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/natividad-medical-foundation-receives-new-grants-for-fibromyalgia-and/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/miller-dwan-foundation-awards-over-250k-in-grants/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/miller-dwan-foundation-awards-over-250k-in-grants/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael - $6,784 to the Cloquet Independent School District 94 for the Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative Parent Support Mentor Pilot Program to support families and help special needs children be successful at home, in school and in the community.

- $42,000 to the Caring Ways Cancer Resource Center to support a new cancer program that supports cancer survivors in the efforts to help them live through the cancer diagnosis and through the next phase of a healthy life.

- $36,400 to Polinsky Pediatric Rehabilitation Services to create a new Parent Interactive Therapy program to help young children work with a therapist to address emotional and behavioral disorders.

The scholarship, which will pay up to $7,200 annually for four years of college education, is named for and was created through an estate gift of the Smiths, a Columbus fireman, and his wife, who was a longtime worker for Swift Manufacturing and Bibb Mill.

"Sam perfectly meets the criteria established for us by the Smiths in their will: academic achievement, financial need and, most significantly, outstanding character," said Betsy Covington, executive director of the Community Foundation.

"I want to spend my life loving people and serving people," said Shields, who plans to be a minister. He carries a 3.6 grade-point average at Columbus, the Muscogee County School District's liberal arts magnet, where he is a member of the French Club and Senior Council.

The Smith Scholarship is renewable for four years based on a continuous full-time enrollment during the regular school year and the ability to maintain a 2.0 GPA.

The four previous Smith Scholarship winners were Turkeisha Fogle, a 2008 graduate of the Teenage Parenting Center who will graduate from Columbus State University this summer; Laketa Lewis, a 2009 Kendrick High graduate who attends Savannah State University; Brandy Pierce, a 2010 Brookstone School graduate who attends Valdosta State University; and BreAuna Delpesche, a 2011 Columbus High graduate who attends Georgia Southwestern State University.

The Community Foundation, a non-profit organization that administers the scholarship fund, was formed in 1998.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/columbus-high-school-student-sam-shields-named-winner-of-james-henry-smith-and/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/paychex-infographic-small-businesses-have-a-big-impact-on-communities/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/paychex-infographic-small-businesses-have-a-big-impact-on-communities/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

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Deirdre BrennanFINforums, the events arm of FINalternatives, is holding its Annual Hedge Fund Summit on Sept. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/centaurus-founder-to-focus-on-philanthropy/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/non-profits-seize-advocacy-opportunity-at-annual-summit/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/non-profits-seize-advocacy-opportunity-at-annual-summit/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael The region's health, arts, education, environmental and outreach advocacy groups gathered at today's Not-For-Profit Leadership Summit to work on topics from social media to work-life balance to managing employees in tough economic times.

CHICAGO, IL, May 07, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Miller Lite is teaming up with the Lady Vol Network, the voice of University of Tennessee women's athletics, to support Pat Summitt in her fight against Alzheimer's by giving Vol and Lady Vol fans a chance to get involved in a number of ways. In conjunction with Cherokee Distributing and Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson, the "Miller Lite Bikers Back Pat" program is selling exclusive t-shirts at local retail locations across Eastern Tennessee, with a portion of the proceeds going to The Pat Summitt Foundation, a component of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

The Pat Summitt Foundation Fund was founded in November 2011 by Pat Summitt and her son, Tyler, to help ensure that no family hears a diagnosis like Pat's: early onset dementia, Alzheimer's type. Built on a foundation of great beer brands and nearly 300 years of brewing heritage, MillerCoors continues the commitment of its founders to brew the highest quality beers. Miller Lite established the American light beer category in 1975, offering beer drinkers a light beer that tastes like beer should. MillerCoors brews premium beers Coors Banquet and Miller Genuine Draft, and economy brands Miller High Life and Keystone Light. Tenth and Blake Beer Company, the MillerCoors craft and import division, imports Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Pilsner Urquell and Grolsch, and features craft brews from the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, Blue Moon Brewing Company and the Blitz-Weinhard Brewing Company.

]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/miller-lite-backs-pat-by-raising-awareness-and-funds-to-honor-coach-pat-summitt/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/w-k-kellogg-foundation-launches-gr8by8/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/w-k-kellogg-foundation-launches-gr8by8/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Kellogg Foundation is excited to announce the launch of our new Facebook page, GR8by8, an online community where ourEducation & Learning grantees and early learning stakeholders can go for the latest early childhood news, exchange stories, discuss issues and build a common platform for early education advocates. GR8by8 will also be used to showcase whats working in communities to support early learning.

We have developed a social media guide to help you engage with the early childhood education online community. Twitter, how to publish content online, tips on analytics and reporting tools, and how to manage multiple social media accounts.

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WACO, Texas (May 7, 2012) - Bill Clifton, chairman of the Cooper Foundation, today announced an award of $250,000 to Baylor University to construct a microgravity research facility within the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC).

The Cooper Foundation has been an active stakeholder in the BRIC since its inception in 2008, providing funding to bring members of the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) to Waco to advise Baylor and its stakeholders regarding strategic planning for development of the facility.

About Cooper Foundation

The Cooper Foundation was established in 1943 as a nonprofit, unincorporated trust wholly for the purpose of benevolent public usefulness.

About Baylor University

Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, classified as such with "high research activity" by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

About BRIC

Once fully operational, the BRIC will house university research and university-industry research collaborations, advanced technology workforce development and training, a business accelerator, space for international and local meetings, and K-12 science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) outreach programs.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/cooper-foundation-awards-funding-to-establish-microgravity-research-facility/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/sandy-weill-just-wants-to-move-on/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/sandy-weill-just-wants-to-move-on/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael FORTUNE After a long career on Wall Street, Citigroup's former CEO and chairman Sandy Weill is trying to put the near collapse of the bank behind him. In recent years, Weill has been focusing most, if not all, of his time on philanthropy an endeavor he hopes will define his legacy.

On Monday, Weill and his wife, Joan, will be honored at the National Academy Foundation's 30th Anniversary Benefit gala in Manhattan. Weill's philanthropic reach also touches the arts and healthcare in 1998, he endowed Cornell University's medical school, known as the Weill Cornell Medical College. Most of them do very well and a lot of them get asked to come back during holidays.

What kind of a student were you growing up?

I was a bad student when I went through junior high school and the beginning of high school. What kind of shape do you think it's in today, compared with where it was at during the financial crisis?

I think that our economy is doing better. is now going through close to five years of de-leveraging from consumersgetting way too leveraged.

How do you think America's biggest banks have recovered from the financial crisis?

I think the banks are in very good shape right now. I think this whole concept of fixing 'too big to fail' is a problem because when you create an environment where you can't make a mistake then you're also creating an environment where nothing good is going to happen.

But a lot of Americans blame lax regulations and the big banks for the financial crisis. I think that the financial industry made some mistakes that created issues, our government made mistakes that created issues, the regulators made mistakes that created issues.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/sandy-weill-just-wants-to-move-on/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/starbucks-award-recipients-have-strong-track-record-of-service/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/starbucks-award-recipients-have-strong-track-record-of-service/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael For National Volunteer Week, Austin DeMarco reminds us of the many benefits of giving, be it ones time or ones moneyan act that rekindles our sense of purpose and meaning in life.

Some foundations and nonprofits have occasionally looked at national donor-advised funds with suspicion, but such skepticism is no longer warranted, as the funds are playing an important role in modern philanthropy.

There were also a number of multi-region or national groups that also got funded on the list, such as the Opportunity Finance Network, the trade association and technical assistance provider to community loan funds and community development financial institutions.

NPQ is approaching a big milestone: 15,000 Twitter followers and we thought we would celebrate by giving back to the nonprofit community. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/starbucks-award-recipients-have-strong-track-record-of-service/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/philanthropist-bill-goldring-awarded-times-picayune-loving-cup/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/philanthropist-bill-goldring-awarded-times-picayune-loving-cup/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael William Bill Goldring, a giant of local philanthropy whose donations have literally changed the landscape of New Orleans, accepted the Times-Picayune Loving Cup for 2011 at a Sunday afternoon ceremony at one of the public institutions his donations transformed.

Receiving the Loving Cup in Stephen Goldring Hall is especially meaningful to me, and my family, said Goldring, the chairman of the Sazerac Co., a distilling company that owns and manufactures nearly 200 brands of spirits, and Crescent Crown Distributing Co., a beer wholesaler. As the longtime leader of foundations named for his family and Malcolm Woldenberg, his fathers business partner, Goldring was instrumental in developing two of the citys open space gems: Woldenberg Park along the Mississippi River and, after Hurricane Katrina, City Parks Great Lawn.

Under his leadership, Goldrings philanthropies also have provided leadership for regional universities, museums and health care institutions, including the Goldring Tennis Center at Tulane, the Woldenberg Retirement Village in Algiers, two buildings housing Tulanes A.B. Freeman School of Business honoring both the Goldring and Woldenberg families, and the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life in Jackson, Miss.

The foundations, whose assets total nearly $92.4 million, also have given money to dozens of organizations, including the National World War II Museum, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Contemporary Arts Center, Touro Infirmary, NO/AIDS Task Force, the Urban League of Greater New Orleans, Covenant House and Temple Sinai. In 30 years, Bill Goldrings generosity has literally changed the cityscape, said Ashton Phelps Jr., publisher of The Times-Picayune.

Goldring was at the center of the revitalization of the Warehouse District block that is home to the National World War II Museum, the Contemporary Arts Center and the Ogden Museum. Goldring grew up in New Orleans, earning a bachelors degree in business at Tulane before becoming the third generation to go into the business his grandfather, Newman Goldring, founded in 1898.

Through scholarships provided to all employees of his companies, he also has provided educational opportunities.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/philanthropist-bill-goldring-awarded-times-picayune-loving-cup/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/sustainable-jersey-offers-municipalities-small-grants/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/sustainable-jersey-offers-municipalities-small-grants/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Share with your social networks:

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Susan Jenkins first day as executive director of the Cherokee Preservation Foundation was Jan. She began assembling a staff and that September, the CPF awarded 53 grants totaling $2.1 million.

Lisa Maney and Quedi Sampson work on flower beds at Martha Ross home in the Big Cove Community at last year's Day of Caring, a program sponsored by the Cherokee Preservation Foundation. The grantees do the work.

During a visit to Cherokee, former Governor James Hunt commented, The crowning achievement in the Compact between the Tribe and the state was the idea for Cherokee Preservation Foundation to be established.

One of the major focuses of the CPF over the years has been the revitalization of the Cherokee language. Grants have also been given for the planning and design of Kituwah Academy, language camps for Cherokee youth, and CPF partnered with Western Carolina University to establish a Cherokee Language Program at the university to help create Cherokee language teachers.

Russ Seagle, senior loan officer with The Sequoyah Fund, looks over materials at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum exhibit at last years Cherokee Preservation Foundation Community Celebration held at the Cherokee Youth Center on Friday, May 13, 2011.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/cherokee-preservation-foundation-10-years-and-counting/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/community-foundation-to-award-12-grants-later-this-week/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/community-foundation-to-award-12-grants-later-this-week/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Share with your social networks:

Each person on the grant committee received copies of all the applications to review before meeting to make decisions.

According to Craig Barley, committee member, the committee prefers to give grants to applicants planning projects or needing money that will impact a large portion of the community.

The Morton Community Foundations grant review committee decided which of the 28 grant applicants would receive some, all or none of their requests beginning in January.

According to Craig Barley, committee member, the committee prefers to give grants to applicants planning projects or needing money that will impact a large portion of the community.

]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/committee-used-for-grant-process/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/levine-foundation-offers-150000-challenge-grant-to-boost-arts-ed/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/levine-foundation-offers-150000-challenge-grant-to-boost-arts-ed/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael How you can help

The Leon Levine Foundation matching grant aims at programs that dovetail with the N.C. The proposals include:

A science club for girls offered by Discovery Place: $2,840.

Twenty scholarships to the McColl Center for Visual Arts Summer Arts Institute, which helps strengthen critical-thinking skills and creativity: $5,000.

Several months of weekly music lessons at Community School of the Arts for more than 40 young people who couldnt otherwise afford them: $20,000.

To explore those projects and others eligible for the matching money, visitors to power2give.org can look under Find a project and click on Levine challenge.

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The mission of the nonprofit foundation, which was formed in 1999, is to provide scholarships, grants, student enrichment programs, and leadership initiatives for students throughout Toledo Public Schools.

Brooke Elmlinger 13, who has worked with Beasley since the fall as a Presidential Scholar, said that Beasley was a source of inspiration to humanities scholars and a testament to the thriving nature of the humanities themselves.

[Professor Beasleys] research on Frances encounter with India at the 17th century casts a new light on the way we think about Enlightenment thought, literature and material culture of that time period, Elmlinger said in an email to The Dartmouth.

I feel like [Beasleys] reception of the Guggenheim Fellowship speaks to how fantastic and impressive she is as an academic and reflects the kind of professors that the College provides students in helping further our knowledge, Bohannon said.

Other Dartmouth professors who have received the Guggenheim Fellowship in the past decade include studio art Professor Enrico Riley in 2008, computer science professor Hany Farid in 2006, government professor Linda Fowler in 2005, music professor Larry Polansky in 2004, studio art professor Susan Walp in 2004, economics professor Douglas Irwin in 2002 and history professor Bruce Nelson in 2002.

Gulf Coast received the honor for its 2012 Agenda for Action in the category of annual or biennial reports. Hansen accepted the award at the council's annual conference in Los Angeles.

CAP Marketing receives Gold ADDY award

SARASOTA -- CAP Brand Marketing, a Sarasota-based communications firm, received the Gold ADDY in the color brochure category for its work with Sabal Trust Co. By receiving the Gold ADDY Award honor, CAP Brand Marketing will move on to the final stage of the competition and compete for the national ADDY Award in the category.

CAP previously won five Gold ADDYs at the local Suncoast ADDY Awards for its national advertising campaign and brochure with Sabal Trust.

Veterinary firm adds endoscopy center

SARASOTA -- Critical Care & Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota LLC has made a $100,000 investment to add a endoscopy center for companion animals to its veterinary medicine clinic.

The new endoscopy center includes a human grade, high definition, fiber optic Fujinon endoscope and a full range of rigid and flexible scopes from Richard Wolf Medical Instruments. Smith Construction, Inc., a Sarasota based construction management firm, has been awarded with the President's Volunteer Service Award, a national honor offered in recognition of volunteer service for contributing over 1,700 hours of service to its community in 2011.

VisApp wins award for widget at spring demo

SARASOTA -- VisApp, LLC presented its Showoff Home Stager widget at the Demo Spring 2012 Conference in Santa Clara, Calif. "Minto's integrity and commitment to quality, the environment and their home buyers make them a perfect fit for our vision for TwinEagles."

Minto is now building in five Florida West Coast communities including Country Club East, Lakewood Ranch and Harbour Isle on Anna Maria Sound, Bradenton.

We Care Manatee gets grant to provide free service

MANATEE -- We Care Manatee has been awarded a $200,000 grant from The Florida Suncoast Affiliate of Susan G. Awards were given to a number of volunteers for long term service of five to more than 30 years.

Polo Grill, Fete Catering provide new mobile app

MANATEE -- A new mobile application that serves as an interactive platform for clientele to instantly access Polo Grill and Fete Catering information has been developed.

The app also allows restaurant customers to participate in "check in" promotions.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/company-briefs-gulf-coast-community-foundation-recognized-for-communications/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/venture-philanthropy-partners-announces-leslie-aun-as-new-vice/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/venture-philanthropy-partners-announces-leslie-aun-as-new-vice/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Venture Philanthropy Partners Announces Leslie Aun as New Vice President of Communications | Venture Philanthropy Partners

(Washington, DC, May 3, 2012) Venture Philanthropy Partners (VPP) announced today that Leslie Aun will join its team as Vice President of Communications. At VPP, Aun will head communications efforts as VPP begins a new phase of work to improve the lives of children and youth in the National Capital Region. A seasoned communications professional whose career spans the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, she most recently served as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Susan G.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/venture-philanthropy-partners-announces-leslie-aun-as-new-vice/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/entertaining-for-a-cause/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/entertaining-for-a-cause/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/entertaining-for-a-cause/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/jim-eddy-celebrate-25-years-of-community-foundation/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/06/jim-eddy-celebrate-25-years-of-community-foundation/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael A very important institution in Winona for bringing nonprofits together in focusing on the community is the Winona Community Foundation

The Winona Community Foundation celebrates 25 years of serving Winona by assisting in the operation of many Winona nonprofit organizations. Among the nonprofits benefiting from the Winona Community Foundations professional support have been the Hiawatha Valley Marines, the Great River Shakespeare Festival, the Womens Resource Center, Winona ORC, Winona Health Foundation, Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary and many more.

Please join in celebrating 25 years of service by the Winona Community Foundation from 4:30 to 9 p.m.

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While here, Qiu received grants to bring Chinese government officials to Penn so they could learn from, among others, her dean, Richard Gelles, and one of her teachers, Eileen Heisman, who heads the Jenkintown, Pa.-based National Philanthropic Trust, which manages $1.1 billion in assets and dispensed $143 million in grants in 2011.

Heisman, who talked for eight hours, said the group very politely asked her the same question about 10 different ways.

In China, Qiu said, most charities, including big names such as the Red Cross Society of China, are almost arms of the government, which licenses them.

Donations poured in to Chinese charities, Qiu said, but questions arose about how the money was spent: There is no transparency.

The Chinese officials visiting Penn seemed to have a hard time getting their head around the idea of philanthropy without government, Gelles said.

Heres a snapshot of how Washington area nonprofits, philanthropists and venues approach the spring charity season.

Nonprofits

When Claire Wyrsch and the staff at Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School decided to organize a charity event for the Takoma Park private school, they first scanned the spring fundraising scene and decided to plan something that wouldnt try to compete with the regions 10,000 nonprofits and some big-name galas.

Philanthropists

Mark and Margot Bisnow have a handful of galas scheduled this spring scaling back significantly from the days when they were just establishing their eponymous digital media company and he would chair 10 events in one year.

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The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation recently awarded $102,033 to local organizations through their spring competitive cycle.

The Community Foundation also made grants for arts performances and capacity, school needs like playgrounds, theater curtains, and science equipment, in addition to support for local farmers and farmers markets.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/05/community-foundation-awards-over-102000-to-local-organizations/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/05/taglit-birthright-pioneers-an-important-ejewish-philanthropy/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/05/taglit-birthright-pioneers-an-important-ejewish-philanthropy/#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

Taglit and more recently MASA have proven that a relatively small investment by the Israeli government has enabled the program to leverage other local partners and this paradigm should be enlarged to include other major components of Diaspora Jewish education such as Day School education and Jewish Camping.

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"The building is right next to our North Rampart Street headquarters, so when it became available, we had to decide what to do, " said Don Marshall, the nonprofit's executive director. "But when the owners came back to us in 2008, we grabbed it."

The foundation purchased the building for $2 million using some of its reserves, a pool of funds that had grown steadily since Hurricane Katrina thanks to the financial success of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival presented by Shell.

"First and foremost, we wanted to create a campus here in Treme and have a building that could house our music school, " Marinovic said, referring to the Don "Moose" Jamison Heritage School of Music, a program that offers free instruction in jazz performance and theory to students ages 11 to 17.

"At first we thought maybe the space could also accommodate (the foundation-owned radio station) WWOZ and our archives, but we discovered it would be best just to focus on the music school now so we can do it right, " she said.

Started in 1990, the music school has turned out stellar performers such as Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, Shamarr Allen and Sammie Williams of Big Sam's Funky Nation.

"I've pulled up carpet upstairs in the building and found interesting architectural relics, like where the original staircase once was, " Marshall said.

Because the foundation's association with Jazz Fest is so strong, Marinovic and Marshall say many people probably don't realize that the foundation presents year-round programming.

"We put on free festivals like the Barbecue and Blues Festival and the Cajun Zydeco Festival, Marshall said. The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority plans to use $79 million from a 2010 bond sale to construct the line, which will pass directly in front of the existing foundation offices and the new education center.

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Considering the breadth of its programming, it may not be a surprise that the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation helps spark artistic pursuits as diverse as brass band music, fringe theater and independent documentary filmmaking. "And next year, we'll have a title to defend."

New Orleans Fringe Festival

Kristen Evans, co-founder and executive director of the New Orleans Fringe Festival, says the community outreach grant that her group received from the NOJHF helps keep the festival accessible for audiences.

"They took a chance on us in the beginning and have funded us for four years now, " Evans said. They get it."

Sync Up Conference

Documentary filmmaker Andy Scott got everything he wanted out of last year's Sync Up, the annual music business conference sponsored by the NOJHF during Jazz Fest.

"One night I found myself having cocktails with a group of decision-makers who could make it possible for us to get the music licensing we needed to be able to distribute our documentary, " Scott said. Before long, he had achieved the seemingly impossible task of licensing the music within a miniscule budget.

The documentary was screened at the New Orleans Museum of Art's Stern Auditorium this week as an entry in the Sync Up Cinema event.

"It had never been shown before in a theater venue, " Scott said.

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The other festivals

As gargantuan an undertaking as it is, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival presented by Shell is just one on a menu of festivals staged each year by the Jazz and Heritage Foundation.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/05/new-orleans-jazz-and-heritage-foundation-funds-a-far-ranging-list-of-artists/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/05/foundation-marks-15-years-supporting-community-health/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/05/foundation-marks-15-years-supporting-community-health/#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

BAYSIDE -- Humboldt County is known as a generous community.

In 2010, the Union Labor Health Foundation decided to reduce the Community Health Grant program in favor of expanding the Angel Fund, Children's Dental Angel Fund and nursing scholarships.

For the last 15 years, Union Labor Health Foundation has been part of the local culture of caring through volunteers serving on the board, community members helping someone with an Angel Fund application or working for one of the many organizations that have received Community Health Grants.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/05/foundation-marks-15-years-supporting-community-health/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/05/kayla-foundation-sets-plant-bake-sale/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/05/kayla-foundation-sets-plant-bake-sale/#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/05/kayla-foundation-sets-plant-bake-sale/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/05/salisbury-bike-lane-initiative-gains-traction/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/05/salisbury-bike-lane-initiative-gains-traction/#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael SALISBURY -- A growing number of utility cyclists in Salisbury say a recent initiative to build bike paths could mean big improvements for the city.

Led by AWB Engineering Executive Vice President Matt Drew, the bike-SBY group blew past its recent goal of gaining 500 signatures in support of the lanes. My gas usage has gone down so much and as gas prices go up I'm saving more money."

Towers is a recent SU graduate and said she used to bike across town to the university campus, but after suffering a fall and having difficulty navigating traffic, she decided that route was just too dangerous as it is.

"I have ridden my bike all over Salisbury and 70 percent of the time I feel at risk because of the lack of dedicated bike lanes in our town," she said, in a comment on the bike-SBY website. Our main business highway in town (Route 13) is practically completely impassable to a cyclist because of its design."

Salisbury Mayor Jim Ireton said he supported the bike lane initiative because of safety reasons and hoped the initial bike routes to be built from the downtown area to the SU campus would funnel bike traffic off of more dangerous roads like Camden Avenue and Route 13.

Because of already scheduled paving projects, he said some of the initial route -- which can be viewed at www.bike-sby.org -- would likely be completed even before requested grant funds came in.

Like Towers, Ireton and Hasson, Drew said safety was also one of his main concerns in the push for bike lanes.

In a fatal pedestrian death on April 27, 50-year-old Robert Henry Shenton of Salisbury was killed crossing Route 13 between Broad Street and Church Street. Police said Shenton had no fixed address and the investigation is ongoing.

Originally called in to police and reported as an accident involving a cyclist by mistake, Drew said Shenton's death has caused him to think thought more about the possibility of a bike lane to offer safer travel between the Church Street area and West Side neighborhoods as he noted that section of North Salisbury Boulevard "is frequently crossed by pedestrians and cyclists."

Often from a lower income group, many of the utility cyclists in that area have attracted concern from other bike commuters because of their lack of safety gear.

Towers said getting the proper gear and following traffic laws is probably the most important thing for bikers in the city to do.

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ONTARIO There was a lot to celebrate Friday evening as the Treasure Valley Community College Foundation had its 2012 reception for scholarship donors and recipients at the Four Rivers Cultural Center with a packed house that spilled out into the foyer.

Past presentations to the group -- established last August by Peter Raffa, executive director of the Kitsap Regional Library Foundation -- include planned giving, board development, major donors, direct mail and special events.

"This is my second meeting, and I'm just blown away. Raffa knew of groups like the Northwest Development Officers Association, but most meet in the Seattle area, leaving Kitsap nonprofits relatively isolated.

"I just saw this need that wasn't being met," Raffa said. "It's success for me one day, success for you another day."

For information on the group, contact Raffa at (360) 475-9039 or praffa@krl.org, or find the Kitsap Development Officers Group on Facebook.

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Brad Patterson President, Chief Executive Officer Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (submitted photo)

WATERLOO, Iowa --- An Iowa native with extensive fundraising experience in Michigan will lead the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa.

Before joining Capital Region Community Foundation in January 2006, Patterson worked in a number of other fundraising positions in Michigan.

Dennis Clark, chairman of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa board of directors, sat on the committee that reviewed candidates and decided on Patterson.

The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa has assets of more than $56 million and awards about $5 million in annual grants, while working with 27 affiliate cities and counties through more than 900 charitable funds.

The Profile of Immigrants in Napa County, a Migration Policy Institute study on immigration's impact on the region, was commissioned by the Napa Valley Community Foundation. "We need to figure out who we are, where we are going together, and let's get there based on facts."

Some of those facts include a widening of the gap between the wealthy and the workers, Mulligan said.

"There's been growth at the very top, the wealthy empty-nesters retiring here, and the workforce, who work mostly in the agriculture, hospitality and construction industries," Mulligan said.

Among its most surprising findings, the study revealed that immigrants are contributing $1 billion annually to the local gross domestic product "while facing challenges" in education, affordable housing and civic involvement, Capps said.

For the study's purpose, no distinction was made between legal immigrants and "unauthorized" ones, Capps and Mulligan said. It also found there are 12,000 Legal Permanent Residents (with green cards) living in Napa County many of whom may be eligible for citizenship.

Also surprising, the men said, was the finding that like a recent Pew Center report, this new study finds immigration has dropped dramatically in the past decade.

Although Latino immigrant households earn about $30,000 less than native-born ones, they pay into state and local tax coffers at a rate proportional to their share of the population, according to the report.

The study found that though many Napa area Latino immigrants are doing better than their counterparts elsewhere, serious problems persist.

"There is a crises in education funding support for the children of immigrants in the public schools," Capps said.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/04/new-report-shows-napa-valley-will-have-latino-majority-within-20-years/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/04/san-fernando-valley-charities-hope-for-a-share-of-inheritances/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/04/san-fernando-valley-charities-hope-for-a-share-of-inheritances/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Between now and 2050, San Fernando Valley-area residents are expected to leave some $400 billion to their descendants and others.

That's why the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments has reorganized a local foundation to help ensure some of that money goes to assist local charities, officials announced Thursday.

"The opportunities to harvest this for local charities are tremendous," said Tamara Gurney, chairwoman of the San Fernando Valley Foundation and CEO of Mission Valley Bank, in a statement.

This week, council representatives voted to let the powerful Los Angles-based California Community Foundation manage assets collected by the newly reorganized San Fernando Valley Foundation, a repository for charitable funds.

An alliance with the $1 billion downtown foundation will enhance the decade-old Valley foundation now worth $7,000, officials say.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/04/san-fernando-valley-charities-hope-for-a-share-of-inheritances/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/04/taylor-community-foundation-awards-98k-in-scholarships/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/04/taylor-community-foundation-awards-98k-in-scholarships/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/04/taylor-community-foundation-awards-98k-in-scholarships/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/04/kisd-foundation-hands-out-40k-in-grants/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/04/kisd-foundation-hands-out-40k-in-grants/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/04/kisd-foundation-hands-out-40k-in-grants/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/04/kisd-education-foundation-sets-124500-grant-record/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/04/kisd-education-foundation-sets-124500-grant-record/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Celebration Express cruises through the Klein ISD to surprise seven grant recipients

After awarding $42,700 in educator grants, the Klein ISD Education Foundation elebrates the largest giving season in its 12-year history by awarding $124,500 in grants. Since 2001, the KEF has awarded $1,069,252 in educator grants, fulfilling its mission to be a funding source for innovative academic and enrichment projects throughout the district benefiting more than 2,275 teachers and 115,515 students in the KISD.

Individual educator grants range from $1,500 to $5,000 for inventive classroom programs that support the mission of the Klein ISD. The number of grants awarded is determined by funds allocated by KEF each semester.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/04/kisd-education-foundation-sets-124500-grant-record/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/04/report-outlines-indian-american-philanthropy-in-silicon-valley/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/04/report-outlines-indian-american-philanthropy-in-silicon-valley/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/04/report-outlines-indian-american-philanthropy-in-silicon-valley/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/04/young-rich-and-charitable/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/04/young-rich-and-charitable/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Please register to gain free access to WSJ tools.

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A lot of people treat giving as a spontaneous event: the canvasser shows up at the door, we see the donation bucket in front of the grocery store, we hear news of some disaster on TV, and we're moved to give.

Bronfman believes strongly in the importance of thinking before you give.

"Many people say, 'I know how to do [charitable giving] because I did a business, I made a lot of money, therefore if I made it, I can give it away with the same intelligence and I'll just do it, he said.

Bronfman feels so strongly about the topic he wrote a book about it: The Art of Giving: Where the Soul Meets a Business Plan.

Bronfmans central point is that we need to understand what were trying to do when we give money away.

How involved do I really want to be?
Some philanthropists want to give more than money: they want to donate their time, their professional skills, and their networking capability to the cause.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/04/does-your-philanthropy-stem-fromedifice-complex-the-globe-and-mail/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/roy-to-retire-from-grand-rapids-area-community-foundation/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/roy-to-retire-from-grand-rapids-area-community-foundation/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/roy-to-retire-from-grand-rapids-area-community-foundation/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/wine-enthusiasts-stroll-streets-of-warsaw/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/wine-enthusiasts-stroll-streets-of-warsaw/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Enterprise Staff

The streets of downtown Warsaw were filled this past Saturday evening, April 28, as hundreds of local residents and visitors descended upon the historical district in order to participate in the first annual Benton County Wine Stroll, hosted by the Benton County Community Foundation.

The Foundations Board President Suzie Brodersen reported that over 500 guests were in attendance, and the event netted over $5,000 for the foundation; while grossing nearly $7,500 in total.

The overall turnout was extremely overwhelming, said Brodersen. I was certainly hoping for a successful event, but I wasnt expecting the tremendous response that we received!

Participants of the wine stroll first purchased their armbands and commemorative wine glasses for $15 in Warsaws Community Building and were then given a map that indicated which area businesses, along with the Mid-Missouri winery, who were hosting each stop along the stroll.

Participating wineries included Seven Springs, Casa De Loco, Shawnee Bluff, Baltimore Bend, Bushwhacker Bend, Coopers Oak, Wenwood Farms, 7 Cs and Red Fox.

The participating retailers provided the perfect ambience for wine enthusiasts and provided an array of different snacks that included grapes, cheese and crackers, bread sticks and dips, chocolate covered strawberries, just to name a few; while each visiting winery showcased two to three samples of their wines to each wine stroll participant. Brodersen says that the majority of the funds raised from this years wine stroll will be used to help fill grant applications from community organizations that are received in the fall; along with seed money that will be kept with the foundation to help fund next years Benton County Wine Stroll.

Once a year, the foundation accepts applications from area non-profit and charitable organizations that are asking for monetary donations. Brodersen and fellow Board Member Lisa Farwig recently attended the annual conference hosted by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) in Springfield for its 44-member affiliate network.

The daylong conference held on Thursday, March 29, focused on helping affiliates develop public leadership roles in their communities through grant making, resource development and bringing leaders together to work jointly on shared goals and challenges.

The conference also encouraged collaboration among community foundations, school partners and non-profit agencies that participate with the CFO to maximize opportunities and resources for their mutual benefit.

Across the country, community foundations are serving as safe spaces where leaders and citizens can come together to solve problems, plan for the future, and build a consensus about the communitys goals, CFO President Brian Fogle said.

The conference also covered topics including the benefits of charitable giving as part of estate planning; types of funds available for non-profit groups to accept tax-exempt donations; the Rural Schools Partnership and scholarship programs; CFO investment and financial management; and communications and marketing.

Brodersen says that the foundation was overjoyed with outpouring of support from both local residents and visitors alike.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/wine-enthusiasts-stroll-streets-of-warsaw/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/the-bealefeld-way-works-for-baltimore/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/the-bealefeld-way-works-for-baltimore/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Baltimore Community Foundation, we salute CommissionerFrederick H. The Baltimore Police Department's next leader must be provided with a clearly defined organizational structure that delineates the chain of command between the mayor and the commissioner and insulates the commissioner against political interference or pressure. Add to this his commitment to Baltimore and our Police Department, honed by three generations of Baltimore police officers and 31 years of service, and his success is understandable and even, to some degree, predictable. COMMENTING POLICY: Readers are encouraged to post comments that are germane to the article. Click here for more information on commenting. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/the-bealefeld-way-works-for-baltimore/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/new-chilliwack-foundation-focused-on-health/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/new-chilliwack-foundation-focused-on-health/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

The establishment of the Chilliwack Hospital and Health Care Foundation offers both a "challenge and an opportunity," said Donna Dixson, director of community relations for the foundation.

She was in council chambers at city hall on Tuesday to talk about the official launch of the charitable foundation in Chilliwack coming up on May 17.

The foundation's intent echoes the prevention espoused by Fraser Health, she said, which is to "keep people out of the hospital by working to help improve their health."

Part of the challenge comes from sobering statistics about Chilliwack and Hope populations, which have the "lowest overall life expectancy" and the highest rates of hospitalization in the region due to smoking and other health issues, she said.

In getting established in the community, foundation officials have been connecting with a range of stakeholders.

Existing initiatives in Chilliwack earned praise, and "Chilliwack is already leading the way" in some areas, she said, naming high participation rates in Bike to Work campaigns locally, and Move for Health Week, as well as efforts to open a Health Contact Centre.

The foundation will be "lean and mean" in its approach to administration, as well as "open and transparent and accountable to our donors."

Americas schools are still in trouble, especially some of our schools that are in communities where the children are mostly children of color, Ellis said.

Amy Wilkins, vice president of government affairs and communications at Education Trust, provided data documenting that white children consistently outperform African American and Latino children. The first is that teachers believe that students of color cant learn and they adjust their instruction accordinglyThe second consequence of the racism smog in our country is that the students believe that they cant learn.

Teacher preparation was a key discussion point, with panelists recommending student teachers be exposed to more diverse communities to dispel racial stereotypes. And it was noted that minority students are often taught by inexperienced teachers, a trend that needs to be addressed with a cultural shift that values teachers who instruct in low-income and minority schools. Guided by the belief that all children should have an equal opportunity to thrive, WKKF works with communities to create the conditions where vulnerable children can realize their full potential in school, work and life. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/education-leaders-share-solutions-for-providing-quality-education-to-nation%e2%80%99s-most-vulnerable-children/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/the-standard-charitable-foundation-grants-25000-to-the-dougy-center/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/the-standard-charitable-foundation-grants-25000-to-the-dougy-center/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

WKKF is one of the nations largest private foundations and has made racial healing a core component of its mission of improving the lives of vulnerable children in diverse communities across the US and internationally.

Historian Douglas Blackmon, author of Slavery by Another Name, a book and subsequent PBS special that explores how forced servitude of African Americans continued long after the Civil War and right up till World War II, stated, Most Americans - black, white and otherwise - dont fully understand what really happened in that period just how terrible things were in so many places, how catastrophically peoples lives were wrecked or limitedmillions of people whose ambitions were circumscribed against all of their valiant efforts to achieve andbe a part of American life.

Adding to Americas history of racial inequity is the very real sense that current economic pressures may be erasing important gains made by communities of color in the last several decades since the height of the Civil Rights movement.

Heather McGhee, vice president of the policy and advocacy think tank Demos, asserted, One of the ways that I think that we can help to create that true feeling that we are all Americans in this country is to address the economic inequalities and call up the racial divisions because it doesnt make sense to people otherwise.

According to McGhee, that call for young peoples labor could take the form of a massive public works program for people under the age of 30 that goes beyond just shovel-ready jobs to include work that helps to meet the needs of children and families such as employment in day-care centers, public parks, and senior centers. Doing so would mean that her generation would be working side by side and moving into different neighborhoods to do this work, traveling across the country to be placed in communities [and] to deeply integrate with the communities in which they serve.

New Orleans was chosen as the site of this second annual grantee meeting because the foundation considers New Orleans a priority place for investments and has several grantees in the city involved in the conference.

In bringing together nearly 500 diverse participants - leaders, scholars, advocates, Tribal and community members, and a host of organizations from around the country to America Healing, we do so in respect to acknowledging different opinions and beliefs, in hopes all participants bring an inquisitive and open spirit of understanding, on their journey toward racial healing.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/unexplored-history-economic-realities-and-demographic-trends-underscore-need-for-racial-healing/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/donations-no-longer-a-given-for-millionaires/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/donations-no-longer-a-given-for-millionaires/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael JavaScript disabled. Please enable JavaScript to use My News, My Clippings, My Comments and user settings.

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Brisbane Times

The Community Foundation Grey Bruce is one of ten Community Foundations across Canada chosen by the True Sport Foundation, supported by the J.W.

Timelines:

May 22 - Second Community Meeting to introduce True Sport and review proposed projects
Sept 7- Application Deadline
Sept 14- Decisions for projects
Sept to April - Community Projects
Community Gathering Celebration June of following year

Community sport inspires friendship, learning, health and personal growth, shares Roberta Brignell, Executive Director, Community Foundation Grey Bruce, It was only natural for our Foundation to want to present the True Sport Principles for Communities in Grey and Bruce where sports play a big role in bringing people together.

Our goal is to explore how sport can be used to strengthen local communities, said Christina Parsons, Project Manager, True Sport Foundation.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/community-foundation-grey-bruce-presents-true-sport-program-in-blue-mountain/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/foundation-source-names-philanthropy-veteran-adriane-glazier-as-philanthropic/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/foundation-source-names-philanthropy-veteran-adriane-glazier-as-philanthropic/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Foundation Source Names Philanthropy Veteran Adriane Glazier as Philanthropic Director - MarketWatch Glazier brings breadth of experience to Foundation Source clients having formerly owned a foundation management consulting firm

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TORONTO, May 4, 2012 /CNW/ - Last night, Community One Foundation

This year's grants included the inaugural RBC Community Rainbow Grant,

Community One Foundation has supported more than 1,000 innovative

About Community One Foundation:

Community One Foundation is an LGBTTIQQ2S foundation which provides More info at: http://communityone.ca/

About the Rainbow Grants program:

The Rainbow Grants Program provides much-needed resources to For a full listing of the 2012 grant recipients, see: http://communityone.ca/index.php?id=77

About the RBC Community Rainbow Grant:

In 2011, RBCRoyal Bank partnered with Community One Foundation to For further information:

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OFAB addresses the existing biotechnology information gaps and concerns by facilitating the interaction of scientists involved in biotechnology research with journalists, policy makers, civil society, farmers and other stakeholders, said Dr Denis Kyetere, the Executive Director of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF).

Over the last five years, we have seen discussions held at OFAB making input into Africas decision on how biotechnology can contribute to its food security and economic developmental goals, thus significantly contributing to achieving the UN Millennium Development Goal of reducing extreme poverty and hunger by half by 2015, said Dr Kyetere. The principal areas of discussions during the meetings include those specific to understanding agricultural biotechnology in general and how it applies to Sub-Saharan Africa, updating stakeholders on biotechnology project developments and discussing enabling factors such as intellectual property management, liability, seed systems and commercialisation.

In order to create the necessary enabling environment, policy makers and the people they serve need to have the right information on agricultural biotechnology to inform decision making and subsequent action.

OFAB strives to ensure that policy makers, farmers and agricultural stakeholders have clear and well-structured information on biotechnology that shows that agricultural biotechnology has an important and useful role to play in enhancing food security and creating wealth, said Dr Peter Ndemere, the Executive Secretary of UNCST and chair of the OFAB-Uganda chapter.

Lessons and experience gained during the five years that OFAB has been in operation point to the potential that it offers in creating better understanding and appreciation of agricultural biotechnology in SSA to address biotechnology information needs of policy makers and the general public.

We have seen OFAB contribute to informing policy decisions on biotechnology through the provision of a platform for highly interactive discussions on biotechnology including discussions on regulations and biosafety laws said Dr Margaret Karembu, the chair of the OFAB-Kenya chapter.

Hosted by NABDA, OFAB has acted as the agricultural biotechnology stakeholders convening body, bringing stakeholders together through provision of a discussion platform and sharing of updates on key developments.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/foundation-grants-open-forum-for-agricultural-biotechnology-in-africa-usd3m-grant/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/helsinki-board-kills-plan-for-guggenheim-outpost-philanthropy/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/helsinki-board-kills-plan-for-guggenheim-outpost-philanthropy/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael May 3, 2012, 10:37 am

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They aren't quite as good at giving it away.

In 2010, America's 308.7 million people contributed $290.98 billion to charity. In China, where the population topped 1.3 billion, donations reached a mere $16.4 billion, according to an official Chinese website, China.org.cn.

"China still needs to cultivate the nation's awareness of philanthropy and set up a more complete system to develop the cause," Minister of Civil Affairs Li Liguo said in announcing new charity regulations in March.

What seems so natural to many of us - putting money in the plate at church, writing a check, contributing to the United Way through payroll deduction, incorporating donations into a tax strategy, feeling an obligation to give back - doesn't happen in China.

Nor, however, does China have the kind of extensive charitable infrastructure that makes it easy for us to give.

In the United States, tax deductions, charitable bequests, and public filings promote transparency. One group was here in late March; another will visit in June.

Organizing the visits was Tianxue Qiu, of Beijing, a graduate of Penn's master of sciences program in nonprofit leadership.

While here, Qiu received grants to bring Chinese government officials to Penn so they could learn from, among others, her dean, Richard Gelles, and one of her teachers, Eileen Heisman, who heads the Jenkintown-based National Philanthropic Trust, which manages $1.1 billion in assets and dispensed $143 million in grants in 2011.

In China, Qiu said, most charities, including big names such as the Red Cross Society of China, are almost arms of the government, which licenses them.

"If the government is not happy with what you are doing, they can close you at any time," Qiu said.

At the same time, there is increased public interest in charities, fueled, in part, by the growing number of rural families moving to Chinese cities for work.

But what sharpened China's philanthropic focus was the 7.9-magnitude earthquake in Sichuan province in 2008 that killed at least 70,000.

Donations poured in to Chinese charities, Qiu said, but questions arose about how the money was spent: "There is no transparency."

By contrast, U.S. charities must file Internal Revenue Service Form 990, showing which proportion of revenue is spent on helping others, not on overhead.

The Chinese officials visiting Penn "seemed to have a hard time getting their head around the idea of philanthropy without government," Gelles said.

For example, Gelles said, they asked: "Don't some of your nonprofits exist to agitate against the government?"

Yes, he explained, some nonprofits do work to change government policies.

"It's so counter to how their world is structured," she said.

May 3, 2012 Students in a new philanthropy course in the University of Virginia's Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy awarded $100,000 in grants to seven Charlottesville-area nonprofits Tuesday at a luncheon in the Great Hall of Garrett Hall.

The grant funding was provided by the Once Upon A Time Foundation to encourage students to think about philanthropy, said the course instructor, Paul Martin, Batten's director of professional development and a former chair of the City of Charlottesville's Community Development Block Grant Task Force. Starting on the first day of class with 46 letters of inquiry from local charities, the students did research, site visits, interviews and other due diligence to whittle the field to seven organizations that work on poverty alleviation and youth development.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/philanthropy-students-give-100000-to-seven-local-nonprofits/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/philanthropy-generation-next/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/philanthropy-generation-next/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Leke Alder, chief executive officer, Alder Consulting, who stages an annual charity photo exhibition for nine orphanage homes in Lagos, says philanthropy is just an extension of all that his company has been doing as an establishment.

All the orphanages supported by the proceeds of the exhibition are specialised ones, as some take care of abandoned children, while others take care of extremely sick children that nobody will ever want to care for.

For those involved in the business of charity, one of the greatest joy is in watching a new generation of their family members come into their shoes as philanthropists.

The families that have recorded the most success in engaging new charity givers are those who prepare their members for generosity in general, not just for a specific role within it, notes Bola Adeleke, a humanitarian.

Many parents who are entrepreneurs and company directors now subscribe to the view that charitable foundations can act as microcosms of family businesses, and also as a way of instilling familial values in the next generation.

Its a must for any member of the Alder family to be involved in any philanthropic project, Alder further reveals, adding that they just have to imbibe that spirit even though I try as much as possible to keep them away from the public eye, yet I have taught them about giving.

Today, more often than not, children who belong to the next generation are increasingly finding it difficult to get involved in the running of their family businesses hence most parents are resorting to the establishment of charitable organisations.

Sharing resources with the less privileged is being taught by some parents to their children in many creative ways.

For some parents, sensitising their children on the need to give to the needy is done through churches and their childrens schools.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/philanthropy-generation-next/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/mortensen-named-ceo-of-midland-area-community-foundation/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/mortensen-named-ceo-of-midland-area-community-foundation/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Midland Area Community Foundation Mortensen named CEO of Midland Area Community Foundation

Sharon Mortensen has been named the new president and CEO of the Midland Area Community Foundation, effective June 11.

We are so fortunate to welcome Sharon to the Midland Area Community Foundation team, said Foundation Board Chair Craig McDonald.

Mortensen has served on the Chamber of Commerce Management Corporation Board, the Midland County Health and Human Services Council past chairperson, Midland Public Schools School Closure Committee, Noon Exchange Club past president, City of Midland Housing Commission, Midland Health Plan board of directors, State of Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention & Treatment board, Great Lakes Bay Regional Leadership Institute Steering Committee and Curriculum Subcommittee past chair, Zonta Club of Midland, Midland County Continuum of Care chairperson.

Prior to her leadership at Shelterhouse, Mortensen served as program coordinator at Family and Childrens Services of Midland from 1999 to 2004 in addition to being an outpatient therapist from 1996 to 2004. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/mortensen-named-ceo-of-midland-area-community-foundation/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/president-ceo-of-mary-black-foundation-leaving-post/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/president-ceo-of-mary-black-foundation-leaving-post/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael The president and CEO of the Mary Black Foundation plans to leave his post in August.

The foundation announced Thursday that Philip Belcher has accepted the position as vice president of programs at The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina.

Belcher has worked at the foundation for more than 12 years.

Philip's leadership has helped the Mary Black Foundation build upon its wonderful legacy to improve health and wellness for the people and communities of Spartanburg County, foundation board chairwoman Doris Tidwell said in a written statement. President, CEO of Mary Black Foundation leaving postMay 3, 2012 5:13 PM

The president and CEO of the Mary Black Foundation plans to leave his post in August.

The foundation announced Thursday that Philip Belcher has accepted the position as vice president of programs at The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina.

Belcher has worked at the foundation for more than 12 years.

Philip's leadership has helped the Mary Black Foundation build upon its wonderful legacy to improve health and wellness for the people and communities of Spartanburg County, foundation board chairwoman Doris Tidwell said in a written statement.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/president-ceo-of-mary-black-foundation-leaving-post/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/ngcsu-hosting-experts-on-future-of-public-health-community-involvement/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/ngcsu-hosting-experts-on-future-of-public-health-community-involvement/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael North Georgia Community Foundation, will host a luncheon to discuss the new public health emphasis on shaping policy, systems and environments to promote healthy communities.

The event, scheduled for May 17 at 11:30 will feature Carolyn Crump and James Emery of the University of North Carolinas Gillings School of Global Public Health.

There are many great health and wellness successes occurring in our communities, said Anderson Flen, District Health Promotion Coordinator and Educator of District 2 for Georgia. Community members are invited to participate in the luncheon to learn about community health and wellness and to provide input for future programs.

The luncheon will also offer funders an opportunity to invest in building a stable revenue base for this region to objectively impact preventive healthcare in the local communities, Flen said.

Carroll Turner, director of the Manufacturing Development Center at Lanier Technical College and former CEO of Carolina Medical Inc., will be the moderator for the event.

Here at the Lanier Technical College MDC many of our client start-up companies are medical device companies, Turner said.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/ngcsu-hosting-experts-on-future-of-public-health-community-involvement/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/salvation-army-receives-energy-grant-but-funds-for-headquarters-still-short/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/salvation-army-receives-energy-grant-but-funds-for-headquarters-still-short/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

Last fall, the Salvation Army received a $1.8 million pledge toward the $6.8 million total, in the form of tax-increment financing money from the city of Springfield, but those funds wont flow until the project begins.

Separate from the foundation grant and the TIF funding, the Salvation Army has received almost $2.7 million in grants, donations and pledges from individuals, churches and corporations. David MacDonna, the Salvation Armys capital campaign and development director, said he is confident that the remaining $2 million will be raised before July.

Salvation Army officials still hope the remaining $2 million will be donated or pledged by the end of June so construction can begin on schedule, he said.

The foundation grant depends on the army reaching its campaign goal, Logan said.

Last fall, the Salvation Army received a $1.8 million pledge toward the $6.8 million total, in the form of tax-increment financing money from the city of Springfield, but those funds wont flow until the project begins.

Separate from the foundation grant and the TIF funding, the Salvation Army has received almost $2.7 million in grants, donations and pledges from individuals, churches and corporations. David MacDonna, the Salvation Armys capital campaign and development director, said he is confident that the remaining $2 million will be raised before July.

]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/salvation-army-receives-energy-grant-but-funds-for-headquarters-still-short/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/w-m-keck-foundation-grants-1m-to-purdue-for-epigenetics-research/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/w-m-keck-foundation-grants-1m-to-purdue-for-epigenetics-research/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael In this video, Julia Karow, Editor of Clinical Sequencing News, interviews Saskia Biskup, CEO of the Center for Genomics and Transcriptomics, or CeGaT, at the company's headquarters in Tbingen, Germany.

In this video, Illumina's CLIA laboratory manager Suneer Jain gives InSequence and Clinical Sequencing News Editor Monica Heger a tour of Illumina's CLIA lab at the company's San Diego headquarters.

Agendia CEO David Macdonald stopped by GenomeWeb's office in New York City and responded to questions from Turna Ray, editor of Pharmacogenomics Reporter, about his company's MammaPrint breast cancer recurrence test and more.

Group Leader
European Molecular Biology Laboratory

In Experimental and Molecular Pathology this week: coxsackievirus B3-induced myocarditis, and more.

A lab worker dies after being infected with Neisseria meningitides, the bacterium he worked with.

Bloggers debate the utility of personal genomics.

Pacific Biosciences said this week that Karen Bray has joined the company as VP of North American Sales. ScienceInvestigators from the US, France, and Cameroon brought together information on genome-wide ancestry patterns, signals of selection, and more in their search for genetic factors behind diminutive stature of Western African Pygmy populations. Genome Technology MagazineBasic research allows for a better understanding of cancer and, eventually, improved patient outcomes. Genome Technology spoke with Chen, Wang, and past prize winners about the state of cancer research. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/03/w-m-keck-foundation-grants-1m-to-purdue-for-epigenetics-research/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/philanthropy-report-may-6-2012/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/philanthropy-report-may-6-2012/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/philanthropy-report-may-6-2012/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/spiking-out-tournament-serves-philanthropy/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/spiking-out-tournament-serves-philanthropy/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Students, alumni and community members teamed up Saturday and headed out to the sand volleyball courts at Sigma Phi Epsilon and Delta Tau Delta fraternities to participate in the annual Spiking Out volleyball tournament in support of Youth Aids and more specifically, Douglas County Aids Project. However Sigma Phi Epsilon hosted Saturdays tournament alone and was able to raise more money this year than in past events.

This year I believe we have raised more money than we have any other year, Parker Johnson, Sigma Phi Epsilon vice president of programming, said.

With 14 teams that participated in the tournament, there was a lot of diversity in students who came out, along with members of the Baldwin City community who put together a team to help support the cause.

With the success of this years event and the overall turnout of students and proceeds, the men of Sigma Phi Epsilon believe the tournament will continue to keep growing and more money will be contributed to the Douglas County Aids Project.

"Norse in Need" incorporates the latest technologies and social media to create a simple process that can encompass all students at NKU through events, a mobile phone application and honoring fellow students through ones own donation.

Sillerman Center Associate Director Claudia Jacobs, who coordinates the prize each year, said Darnells folksy authentic approach, with PowerPoint slides using the Kentucky Derby Pie as his theme, captured the hearts of the judges who each agreed with his approach of democratizing philanthropy on the NKU campusand his tale of transporting a Kentucky Derby pie through airport security brought smiles to judges and other prize contestants alike.

NKU is a private school of 15,000 students located in Kentucky, seven miles southeast of Cincinnati.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/sillerman-prize-for-innovations-in-philanthropy-awarded/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/in-soros-mold-ex-enron-gas-trade-whiz-arnold-turns-giver/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/in-soros-mold-ex-enron-gas-trade-whiz-arnold-turns-giver/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael * Famed 38-year-old trader to focus on philanthropy

* Arnold most generous giver since billionaire George Soros

* Shuts down energy fund as natural gas volatility softened

By Kristen Hays and Jeanine Prezioso

HOUSTON/NEW YORK, May 3 (Reuters) - To the list of unexpected windfalls created by the boom in shale gas production, add one more: The full-time philanthropy of billionaire trader John Arnold.

Tired of struggling to eke out gains in a natural gas market that has been deluged by an unyielding surplus of supply, Arnold announced on Wednesday that he would wind down his Centaurus hedge fund after a decade of unparalleled returns. The fund was flat this year through March, according to an industry source.

In one way, the hydraulic fracturing technology used to tap into decades' worth of cheap domestic gas has cut short the career of the legendary trader, one who before the age of 40 amassed a fortune of more than $3 billion in the wildest commodity ever.

That volatility has been flattened by a glut of natural gas thanks to technological advances that allow much more to be produced from hard shale rock than ever before.

But there's a flip side: Arnold, the biggest financier-turned-giver since George Soros, will now fully focus his sharp wits and financial savvy on vexing issues ranging from pension reform to public schools, directing the $700 million foundation he founded with his wife Laura in 2008.

The couple -- widely respected in their home town of Houston, which still lives under the shadow of Arnold's erstwhile employer Enron -- expects to see results.

"They make a distinction between charity and philanthropy," says Jim Crownover, chairman of Rice University's board of trustees, on which Laura Arnold serves. They really want to know what you're doing."

Arnold declined requests this week to talk about his retirement or future plans.

CHANGING TIMES

Many gas traders rued the news, a stark sign that a period of extraordinary volatility had truly ended.

"Our market's loss is going to be humanity's gain," says Javier Loya, chairman and CEO of broker OTC Global Holdings in Houston, who has brokered trades for Arnold for 17 years. Like others interviewed for this story, Loya described Arnold as super-competitive, but also humble and forgiving.

In the previous decade, natural gas prices fluctuated by more than 5 percent once every 7 days, according to Reuters data, making it the most volatile commodity in the world.

But since the start of 2010, fluctuations of that scale have occurred only once ever 17 trading days, giving dealers who thrived in that kind of volatility fewer opportunities.

Last year, after registering the first ever annual loss in 2010, he returned $1 billion of the fund to investors. One senior commodity market source said some staff had been surprised by Arnold's abrupt retirement, but would likely quickly find employment, possibly among the foreign firms eager to siphon off any of his team's crack trading talent.

One rare Centaurus departure was Mike Maggi, Arnold's deputy and former Enron colleague, who retired a few years after the Ameranth saga. His fund is up 22 percent this year, extending a winning streak from shorting gas.

Whether someone as passionate about the market as Arnold can stay out of the game after 17 years remains to be seen.

"If he approaches the problem of distributing his wealth as efficiently as he approached the natural gas options market, he's going to do great things for the world," said John D'Agostino, who worked for rival gas-focused hedge fund MotherRock a decade ago.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/in-soros-mold-ex-enron-gas-trade-whiz-arnold-turns-giver/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/indian-river-community-foundation-members-of-society-honored/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/indian-river-community-foundation-members-of-society-honored/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Photos provided Indian River Community Foundation vice-chair Bob Puff with Ronnie Lawn and Community Foundation chair Becky Allen at the luncheon honoring members of the Indian River Community Foundation Alma Lee Loy Legacy Society.

John Orcutt with Indian River Community Foundation executive director Kerry Bartlett and Nancilee Wydra enjoy time at the luncheon hosted by the Foundation.

Robin Lloyd with Indian River Community Foundation board member Alma Lee Loy and Bob Bauchman.

The Indian River Community Foundation established the Legacy Society in 2011 to honor the first lady of Vero Beach, Alma Lee Loy, who is well-known for her business and civic leadership. Members of the Alma Lee Loy Legacy Society have made a commitment to the future of Indian River County, beyond their lifetime, through planned giving at the Indian River Community Foundation. 0 Comments 0 Comments 0 Comments 0 Comments 0 Comments 0 Comments 0 Comments 0 Comments]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/indian-river-community-foundation-members-of-society-honored/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/ron-hyde-takes-over-as-new-president-of-tri-valley-community-foundation/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/ron-hyde-takes-over-as-new-president-of-tri-valley-community-foundation/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Uploaded: Thursday, May 3, 2012, 7:56 AM

Ron Hyde takes over as new president of Tri-Valley Community Foundation
Succeeds Dave Rice, also continues as foundation's board chairman

by Jeb Bing
Pleasanton Weekly Staff

BURLINGTON Members of the 301 Central Education Foundation surprised a number of Central School District 301 teachers Wednesday by presenting them with more than $14,000 in grants to fulfill their classroom wish lists.

This is the fifth year that the foundation has had the good fortune to award grants, said Mitch Penar, foundation chairman. In addition to the over $14,000 in grants, the foundation is also very excited to award the school district $12,000 to complete the WiFi access at all of the schools in the district.

Were really pleased that the foundation worked so hard to provide more opportunities for students, said Lloyd Stover, principal of Central Middle School in Burlington. Last year, the foundation gave out more than $7,500 in grants.

The 2012 grant amounts, recipients and their projects are:

$1,000 to the Central High School physical education department for two iPads.

$750 each to Prairie Knolls Middle School, Elgin, and Central Middle School, Burlington, for an after-school tutoring program.

$1,000 to technology teacher Eileen Ahrens at Country Trails Elementary School, Elgin, for an iPad, two Apple TVs and other accessories.

$1,000 to ELL teachers Janice Eilken and Annie Lauterer at Country Trails Elementary for three Nooks.

$800 to Eilken and reading teacher Donna Roark at Country Trails Elementary for bilingual and foreign language books.

$1,000 to second-grade teachers Sheri Henning, Allison Cherry, Terri Lind, Nicki Dahlman, Rachel Larson, and Kristine Mogul at Prairie View Grade School in Elgin for iPod Touches.

$1,000 to Prairie View Grade School fifth-grade teachers Gail Stover, Pam Michel, Kristen Mink, and Marge Keefe for BrainPop multimedia learning packages.

$1,000 to Prairie View Grade School ELL teachers Andrea Slenn and LeAnn Haines for two iPads.

$1,000 to kindergarten teacher Suz St. Thomas Grade School in Burlington for four iPod touches and one iPod touch dock along with songs to teach Common Core math standards.

$600 to reading resource teacher Heather Kerzman at Lily Lake Grade School in Maple Park for the Tumblebooks animated, talking picture book library.

$1,000 for Lily Lake third-grade teacher Marge Smith and first-grade teacher Lauren Skok for BrainPop.

$1,000 to Lily Lake third-grade teacher Sandy Marschinke, tech assistant Pam Walsh, and second-grade teacher Kathie Dickson for 11 flip cameras.

$1,000 to Lily Lake learning center teacher Kim Osko for three refurbished iPads.

Eilken said the grant she and Roark received will be used to purchase books in Spanish, Urdu, Gujarti, and Tagalog.

Central High Principal Matthew Haug said that it is exciting how the two iPads for the physical education program will combine technology and instruction so that kids can exercise safely and efficiently.

Eighth-grade math teacher Kim Lewis at Central Middle School said that the grant she received will be used toward an after school tutoring program that she began this year.

Students from Elgin Community College and Northern Illinois University volunteer to be tutors, Lewis said.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/district-301-foundation-awards-more-than-26000-in-grants/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/community-health-foundation-awards-grants-to-midwifery-services/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/community-health-foundation-awards-grants-to-midwifery-services/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/community-health-foundation-awards-grants-to-midwifery-services/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/uw-foundation-creates-new-resource-to-help-faculty-secure-private-funding/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/uw-foundation-creates-new-resource-to-help-faculty-secure-private-funding/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael May 3, 2012 The University of Wyoming Foundation has created a new resource -- the Foundation Resource Center (FRC) -- that will help UW faculty and staff research and approach private foundations to provide additional funding for their projects.

"The intention of the Foundation Resource Center is to support University of Wyoming faculty as they work with private foundations to fund their academic initiatives," says Ben Blalock, UW Foundation president. Additionally -- similar to the work of the UW Foundation's major gift officers -- the staff will actively foster relationships with external private foundations and with faculty affiliated with UW institutional fundraising priorities.

"I owe many thanks to the UW Foundation for offering this new resource to our faculty and for working with UW's Research Office," says Myron Allen, provost and vice president for academic affairs.

"The Foundation Resource Center gave us some concrete specifics about foundations that had similar interests and saved us time in researching," Cardona says. The faculty or staff members will then write the first draft of a private foundation proposal, which will be polished with the assistance of FRC staff.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/uw-foundation-creates-new-resource-to-help-faculty-secure-private-funding/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/fiat-luskin-ucla-honors-philanthropic-couple-with-first-fiat-lux-award/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/fiat-luskin-ucla-honors-philanthropic-couple-with-first-fiat-lux-award/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael
"I am pleased to present the first-ever Fiat Lux Award to two people who have been great and generous friends to UCLA for a very long time," Block said. The Luskins, both UCLA graduates, are longtime supporters of many campus programs.

A certificate accompanying the Fiat Lux Award read: "Presented to Meyer and Renee Luskin, with profound gratitude for your enduring commitment to fueling new discovery and knowledge at UCLA.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/fiat-luskin-ucla-honors-philanthropic-couple-with-first-fiat-lux-award/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/united-way-recognizes-publix-for-philanthropy/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/united-way-recognizes-publix-for-philanthropy/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

"Community service is a way of life for Publix and its associates," stated Brian Gallagher, United Way Worldwide president and CEO. Further, Publix Super Markets Charities chairman and CEO Carol Barnett worked with United Way of Central Florida to bring the Success By 6 national model to Central Florida, and helped grow it from one county to many more throughout Florida and the Southeast.

The Spirit of America and Summit Awards program, celebrating its 25th year, is United Way's highest national honor for corporations, recognizing United Way Global Corporate Leaders with the most comprehensive commitments to strengthening communities.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/united-way-recognizes-publix-for-philanthropy/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/corus-entertainment-launches-national-philanthropic-initiative-corus-feeds-kids/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/corus-entertainment-launches-national-philanthropic-initiative-corus-feeds-kids/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael View: Mobile site | Full Site ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/corus-entertainment-launches-national-philanthropic-initiative-corus-feeds-kids/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/fraternity-philanthropy-event-is-a-smashing-success/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/fraternity-philanthropy-event-is-a-smashing-success/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael
At the event, the fraternity offered students the chance to smash a used car with a hammer in exchange for a donation. Afterward, the fraternity hosted an empathy dinner for the HPU Greek community.

"The Car Smash is important to us and is been a tradition for Pi Kappa Phi at HPU," says Tim Walker, philanthropy chair for Pi Kappa Phi "This event allows us to create opportunities for students to be involved to support Push America."

Their cause, Push America, is an outreach program that was founded by the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity in 1977. It provides numerous programs educating undergraduate students, alumni and communities about people with disabilities, and it focuses on service, leadership, construction and cycling.

Walker says the Car Smash event was created by the HPU chapter on campus, and the fraternity is proud to continue the tradition each year.

At High Point University, every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/fraternity-philanthropy-event-is-a-smashing-success/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/the-community-foundation-of-utah-and-the-utah-nonprofits-association-hosts-the/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/the-community-foundation-of-utah-and-the-utah-nonprofits-association-hosts-the/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael
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The Community Foundation of Utah and Utah Nonprofits Association are partnering to increase the reach of their services state-wide. The event is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Utah, the Utah Nonprofits Association and KCSG Television in conjunction with the Stephen W. Wade Foundation.

The Utah Nonprofits Association Strengthens Organizations that Strengthen our Community. Emily Bermann ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/the-community-foundation-of-utah-and-the-utah-nonprofits-association-hosts-the/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/fisher-nuts-donates-500-every-time-brewers-win-two-consecutive-games/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/fisher-nuts-donates-500-every-time-brewers-win-two-consecutive-games/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

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LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, May 03, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The First West Foundation, the private, charitable arm of First West Credit Union, today announced that it will donate over $325,000 in 2012 to charitable organizations in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Kitimat, and the Okanagan, Similkameen and Thompson valleys. The First West Foundation helps improve the quality of life for British Columbians in the communities served by First West Credit Union and its regional divisions-Envision Financial and Valley First-proudly contributing more than $2 million to charities over the last sixteen years.

This year in the Valley First region the Valley First Community Endowment will provide grants to organizations that run food-related programs for at-risk children, youth, seniors and families in the Okanagan, Similkameen and Thompson valleys.

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Volunteer efforts are also an integral part of the company's commitment to communities, starting with ITW Chairman and CEO David Speer serving on United Way of Metropolitan Chicago's Board plus a loaned ITW executive providing skilled volunteerism. Additionally, during the pilot phase of ITW's new volunteer program, ITW employees volunteered 3,598 hours to United Way and its partners which the company matched with $10/hour.

The Spirit of America and Summit Awards program, celebrating its 25th year, is United Way's highest national honor for corporations, recognizing United Way Global Corporate Leaders with the most comprehensive commitments to strengthening communities.

About United Way United Way is a worldwide network in 41 countries and territories, including more than 1,200 local organizations in the U.S.

]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/itw-wins-national-award-for-community-support/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/united-way-lifetime-achievement-award-presented-to-dr-thomas-f-frist-jr/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/united-way-lifetime-achievement-award-presented-to-dr-thomas-f-frist-jr/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Frist's longstanding support of United Way is a tremendous asset to communities throughout our worldwide network," said Brian Gallagher, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide. Frist has helped grow the United Way movement, through the creation and stewardship of the Alexis de Tocqueville Society and continual advocacy for our community impact goals in education, income and health." Established by Frist in 1981 in Nashville, the United Way Alexis de Tocqueville Society helps celebrate and deepen relationships between United Way and community leaders.

The Frist family is deeply involved in local, national and international philanthropy having supported United Way of Metropolitan Nashville, United Way Worldwide and many other causes and organizations.

About United Way WorldwideUnited Way Worldwide is the leadership and support organization for the network of nearly 1,800 community-based United Ways in 41 countries and territories.

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For lifetime giving, Gift Aid helps you to give cash and obtain relief against your UK income tax and/or capital gains tax liability; you can also give land or certain types of securities to a charity and this can reduce your income tax (but not your CGT) liability. If you want to give your fathers collection (or other assets) to the museum, the tax position is not so generous, however; the UK does not give lifetime tax reliefs for such gifts at present, though there are limited plans afoot to enable tax-efficient gifts of art to be made, effectively to the nation.

On death, property passing to the museum should be exempt from UK inheritance tax and, for deaths after 6 April 2012, if at least 10 per cent of the taxable estate passes to charity, the tax rate on the taxable part may be reduced from 40 per cent to 36 per cent. If you pay tax in any other jurisdiction, you will need to take care as the rules will be different and a gift to the museum (as a UK body) may not be eligible for reliefs. If the gift is likely to be substantial, you may wish to consider either a gift to a charity which can support a number of causes or even, if the size of the gift is likely to warrant it, creating a separate feline-focused charitable fund to provide flexibility, a charitable gift is likely to attract a tax exemption or a reduced rate of tax in most jurisdictions but, subject to some recent changes in EU law which have not been implemented by all EU states, most countries will only give that favourable tax treatment to gifts to their own charities. If you are liable to inheritance (or equivalent) tax in a different country, you may need specialist advice in planning your gift to maximise whatever charitable reliefs are available.

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Included in the $83,000 recently awarded by the foundation are scholarships to Taylor Tingler of Pascagoula High School and Skye Strickland of Gautier High School.

Tingler received the foundation's Jolly McCarty Scholarship.

Troy Trigg of Dream Program credited the foundation for funding the program that provides recreational opportunities to about 140 disabled children and adults. They are Boy Scouts, Family Promise,

Dream Program, Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, Jolly University of Southern Mississippi Scholarship, Promiss, Mike Dickson Scholarship, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Singing River Soccer and Explosion of Excellence.

Over the past eight years, Trenchard said the Bacot/McCarty Foundation has returned about $7.5 million to the Gulf Coast.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/bacotmccarty-foundation-announces-grantees-honors-scholarship-recipients/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/sme-education-foundation-announces-2012-grant-recipients/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/sme-education-foundation-announces-2012-grant-recipients/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael


Press release date: April 30, 2012

SME Education Foundation commits $100,000 to help PLTW schools upgrade Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) classroom equipment.

DEARBORN, Mich., INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - SME Education Foundation (SME-EF) is pleased to announce funding of $100,000 to Project Lead The Way (PLTW) to upgrade Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) laboratories at 20 PLTW schools. Each school will receive $5,000 toward the purchase of new equipment.

Recipients of this year's SME Education Foundation funding include:

Advanced Technology Complex: Denton, Texas Bonney Lake High School: Bonney Lake, Wash. The newest round of funding completes CIM upgrades at 165 schools and brings SME Education Foundation's total commitment to PLTW to more than $5.4 million over the last six years.

"PLTW is so very grateful for the generosity and support of the SME Education Foundation," said PLTW President and CEO Vince Bertram. We look forward to many more years of working together to prepare today's students for the global economy."

The Foundation is also continuing its work to recruit manufacturers and local businesses to serve on advisory boards at PLTW high schools while also encouraging industry members to set up new CIM Education Centers. For more information, visit www.pltw.org.

About SME Education Foundation:

The SME Education Foundation is committed to inspiring, supporting and preparing the next generation of manufacturing engineers and technologists in the advancement of manufacturing education.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/sme-education-foundation-announces-2012-grant-recipients/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/philanthropic-educational-organization-peo-hosts-author-karen-wyatt-md-at/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/philanthropic-educational-organization-peo-hosts-author-karen-wyatt-md-at/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/philanthropic-educational-organization-peo-hosts-author-karen-wyatt-md-at/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/cameron-foundation-receives-the-american-red-cross-philos-philanthropy-award/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/cameron-foundation-receives-the-american-red-cross-philos-philanthropy-award/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael PETERBURG - The Petersburg-based Cameron Foundation received the Philos Philanthropy Award as part of the American Red Cross, Virginia Capital Region volunteer recognition event held on April 28.

The Cameron Foundation is a Virginia nonstock corporation organized exclusively for charitable purposes that include, but are not limited to, promoting and providing support for programs and activities that benefit the residents of the City of Petersburg, Virginia and the surrounding area, as well as other areas historically served by the hospital now known as Southside Regional Medical Center.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/cameron-foundation-receives-the-american-red-cross-philos-philanthropy-award/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/group-to-hear-report-on-economic-impact-of-immigration/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/group-to-hear-report-on-economic-impact-of-immigration/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Hoping to stimulate community conversation on the subject, the Napa Valley Community Foundation is unveiling a report on the economic impact of immigration in Napa County.

The Profile of Immigrants in Napa County study by the Washington, D.C.based Migration Policy Institute will be presented Friday to a group of about 200 community leaders assembling in Yountville.

We read that Napa would be the first majority Latino community in the Bay Area and felt it was something worth examining, said Terence Mulligan, executive director of the Napa Community Foundation, which funded the $45,000 study.

With the help of the James Irvine Foundation, Queen of the Valley Medical Center and the Napa Valley Vintners, the foundation commissioned the study in the spring of 2011.

One of the things unique to Napa is immigrations central role in the wine industry, said report researcher Dr.

Capps also referenced the unique support structure local immigrants have in Napa County, thanks to the resources pumped into the county from things like the Napa Valley Vintners annual wine auction.

Fridays conference, which is also being supported by the Napa County Farm Bureau and Napa Chamber of Commerce, will include opportunities for group discussion about the data.

The group met semi-regularly for about two years and consulted community foundations in area cities like La Crosse, Wis., and Rochester, Minn.

The foundation was incorporated in 1987 as a way for Winona residents to give to Winona-based causes.

The foundation used it to award its first grant: $500 to the Winona Symphony Orchestra for a production of The Nutcracker.

The groups efforts have helped build several nonprofits in Winona, including Project FINE, Home and Community Options, Mid West Music Fest and others.

Sandra Burke, executive director of Winona Volunteer Services, said the foundations help has been tremendous for her organization.

The foundation has awarded Volunteer Services more than $20,000 in grants since 2005.

Burke said without the foundations help, Volunteer Services would have to rely on donors and grants from outside Winona, reducing its chances of receiving funds.

Current Winona Community Foundation President Tina Anderson said 25 years is an accomplishment, but theres plenty of room to grow.

The foundation is reaching out to businesses, showing them how gifting funds to the community can help especially for public relations.

The Winona Community Foundation will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a Minnesota Picnic May 17 at Saint Marys University.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/winona-community-foundation-turns-25/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/food-pantries-to-benefit-from-1m-walmart-grant/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/food-pantries-to-benefit-from-1m-walmart-grant/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael LISBON - Columbiana County's food pantries will benefit from a $1 million grant awarded two local organizations by the Walmart Foundation.

The retail giant announced on Monday first place in its "Fighting Hunger Together" Facebook contest went to the Youngstown-Warren area, with the $1 million to be split between the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Youngstown.

Both organizations serve Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties.

The online voting contest was part of a nationwide campaign by Walmart to fight hunger, and the 200 regions chosen to participate were selected based on the area's unemployment rates.

Voting began April 9, and the Mahoning Valley finished first with 98,690 votes, followed by Johnsonville, Tenn., a distant second with 66,367 votes. He said the entire grant will go for food and education, with none being spent on administration.

A representative from Catholic Charities could not be reached to determine how that organization intends to spend its share of the grant money.

Last year, Second Harvest distributed 2.3 million pounds of food in 135,274 visits by county recipients through 28 local pantries. The locations are:

Bethel United Church of Christ near Highlandtown; county Mental Health Agency in Lisbon; Community Action Agency in Lisbon; Community Resource Center in East Liverpool; Crestview Churches Community Concern; East Palestine Nazarene Church; Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in East Liverpool;

First Baptist Church of Wellsville; First Church of Christ; First United Methodist Church of Lisbon; FISH of East Liverpool; Food For Friends by Friends in Winona; Grace Lutheran Church of East Palestine; Kingdom's Kupboard Food Pantry in East Liverpool; Knox Ruritan/Emmanuel Lutheran Church; Lisbon Baptist Food Pantry; Longs Run Presbyterian Church in Calcutta;

Rogers United Methodist Church; Salem Community Pantry; Salem First Friends Church; Salvation Army in East Liverpool and Salem; Southern Community Center in Salineville; St.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/food-pantries-to-benefit-from-1m-walmart-grant/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/foundation-aims-to-keep-young-artists-in-city/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/foundation-aims-to-keep-young-artists-in-city/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/foundation-aims-to-keep-young-artists-in-city/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/leeds-researching-philanthropy/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/leeds-researching-philanthropy/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael THE fact Leeds has won a prestigious Chelsea Flower Show gold medal for the last two years (and come a close second the year before that) is no small feat.

Indeed, were it not for a worthy benefactor willing to stump up 250,000 per year, the city would not have entered the competition at all.

The cost of entering the last three years exhibitions was met by the late entrepreneur Jimi Heselden, founder of Hesco Bastion Ltd, the Leeds company which developed an innovative and simple form of defence barrier for troops.

Leeds-born former miner Mr Heselden built his company from nothing after losing his job in the 1980s and investing his redundancy money.

He planned using the earth-filled containers for flood defences but they quickly found favour with the military as a quick method of creating defensive barriers against enemy bullets.

Heseldens philanthropic activities were wide-ranging. In 2008 he donated 1.5m to the Help For Heroes fund and the same year pledged 10m to Leeds Community Foundation Trust, an organisation which gives grants to Leeds-based charities and community projects and to which Mr Heselden donated a further 13m before his death.

Mr Heselden stands as a prime example of a kind of a modern-day philanthropist, despite his untimely death in 2010.

He is not alone in giving vast sums of money away to the city.

In June 2001, Leeds businessman Paul Sykes donated 1.5m of his own money to create a specialist urology unit at St Jamess Hospital. A long-standing opera lover, he donated 1m towards the 10m cost of renovating the previously derelict assembly rooms which adjoin Leeds Grand Theatre they re-opened in 2009 and the building now bears his name.

The late Jimmy Savile may not have given huge one-off donations but his official biographer, Alison Bellamy said he was in a class all of his own.

Her book, Hows About That Then? (published in June by Great Northern Books, priced 16.99), shows Savile was a different kind of philanthropist.

There was some debate about how to describe him on his headstone but in the end, the family settled for entertainer, broadcaster and philanthropist, she said.

During his lifetime, he generated 42m for good causes, which is the single biggest contribution by any individual in Leeds.

While he did not donate that from any personal fortune, he donated himself in a way in order to generate that money, so it was things like running marathons or making personal appearances or paying 1,000 for a couple of cigars at an auction for those things I think he did use his own money.

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She added: He was not a typical philanthropist but he was Leedss largest generator of cash for charity he started the sponsor a brick campaign and raised something like 20m for Stoke Mandeville Hospitals National Spinal Injuries Centre.

Another example is Arnold Ziff (19272004), a Leeds businessman also noted for his generosity.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/leeds-researching-philanthropy/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/nonprofits-get-pointers-on-tapping-new-funding-resources/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/02/nonprofits-get-pointers-on-tapping-new-funding-resources/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael HAMMOND | Representatives of area nonprofit organizations packed the theater at the Indiana Welcome Center on Wednesday to learn about new funding resources and tools offered by Legacy Foundation.

The Merrillville-based philanthropic foundation has granted nearly $30 million in grants and scholarships to Lake County organizations and individuals in the past 20 years.

During the meeting, foundation officials unveiled a new website at www.legacyfdn.org. Lake County now has a 76 percent high school graduation rate.

This grant will support programs from early childhood through high school, said Barry Tyler, Legacy community initiatives director.

Legacy Foundation also introduced The Think Tank, a nonprofit mentoring and resource center, to help area nonprofits solve problems and better deliver services.

The primary focus of The Think Tank at Legacy Foundation over the next year will be to build "communities of practice," said Trish Alt, Think Tank director.

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The foundation managed 904 funds by the end of 2011, up from the previous record of 789 in 2010, and has since topped 930, said Kristi Knous, the group's president and chief operating officer.

The group managed $183 million in assets in 2011, up $3 million since the previous year. Since the beginning of the year, assets have grown to more than $193 million, which tops the previous high of $184 million in 2007, before assets dipped during the recession.

The tax-exempt foundation manages a range of funds, including donor-advised and community betterment funds, to support philanthropic and quality-of-life endeavors throughout the metro area.

The foundation gave out $25 million in grants last year, a drop from $28 million the year before. Lynn Hicks is executive business editor at the Des Moines Register. Avatars by Sterling Adventures ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/community-foundation-boosts-assets-funds-under-managment/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/mahaska-co-community-foundation-announces-grants/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/mahaska-co-community-foundation-announces-grants/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

OSKALOOSA Secretary Calvin Bandstra said the projects earning grant funding are located throughout Mahaska County in communities including Oskaloosa, New Sharon and Eddyville. Sherry Vavra, executive director of the Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation, said the nearly $10,000 grant will improve safety at the complex.

Appanoose County WWII veterans honored for sacrifice

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For-profit companies have a deficit when dealing with nonprofits, even though the firms have the ability to make a real difference in their communities.

A new Council on Foundations (CoF) report, Increasing impact, Enhancing Value: A Practitioners Guide to Leading Corporate Philanthropy, details some of corporate philanthropys shortcomings and outlines five initiatives to help it become a more powerful tool for societal change, interspersed with philanthropy examples from companies such as Levi Strauss, Cisco, Dove and Starbucks.

The first item is creating a new narrative for corporate philanthropy as an investment in society. Too often, roles in corporate philanthropy are limited to managing contributions, and many corporate philanthropy professionals feel marginalized in their own companies. Philanthropy leaders should have the same authority as a vice president, philanthropy should be tied into a larger corporate citizenship strategy, and collaboration between the philanthropy arm of a company and its other departments is essential.

Improving collaboration and communication is the fourth item on the list.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/the-leading-business-publication-for-nonprofit-management/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/business-journal-corporate-philanthropy-summit-slideshow/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/business-journal-corporate-philanthropy-summit-slideshow/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/business-journal-corporate-philanthropy-summit-slideshow/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/nku-student-wins-5k-national-award-for/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/nku-student-wins-5k-national-award-for/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

Developing this fund through small student donations, Wilson's project is designed to supply mini-grants of up to $250 to help students facing a possible disruption of studies. Norse in Need incorporates the latest technology and social media to create a simple process that can involve all students at NKU through events, a mobile phone application and honoring fellow students through one's own donation.

Claudia Jacobs, associate director at the Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy at Brandeis University, said "Darnell's folksy authentic approach with PowerPoint slides using the Kentucky Derby Pie as his theme captured the hearts of the judges who each agreed with his approach of democratizing philanthropy on the NKU campus and his tale of transporting a Kentucky Derby Pie through airport security brought smiles to judges and other participants alike."

The Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy sponsors this annual prize to motivate college and graduate students around the U.S.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/nku-student-wins-5k-national-award-for/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/getty-trust-to-cut-museum-jobs-philanthropy-today-the/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/getty-trust-to-cut-museum-jobs-philanthropy-today-the/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael May 2, 2012, 10:27 am

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Last month the West Vancouver Community Foundation awarded $89,415 in grants to community organizations during an event at the Kay Meek Centre. Along with the $54,250 given to 22 non-profit groups as part of its annual grant cycle, the foundation also awarded a dozen Centennial Grants ($10,165 each) to be used by organizations to help celebrate the municipalitys 100th birthday.

Additionally, the District of West Vancouver received $25,000 to create a permanent seawalk display to commemorate its centenary thanks to a grant supported by the Holly and Beke Burne Fund.

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To receive the latest hospital and health system business and legal news and analysis from Becker's Hospital Review, sign-up for the free Becker's Hospital Review E-weekly by clicking here. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/hospital-sustainability-may-require-a-return-to-the-importance-of-philanthropy/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/seattle-foundation-looks-for-a-%e2%80%9cbig%e2%80%9d-sophomore-year-for-online-event/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/seattle-foundation-looks-for-a-%e2%80%9cbig%e2%80%9d-sophomore-year-for-online-event/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael For National Volunteer Week, Austin DeMarco reminds us of the many benefits of giving, be it ones time or ones moneyan act that rekindles our sense of purpose and meaning in life.

Some foundations and nonprofits have occasionally looked at national donor-advised funds with suspicion, but such skepticism is no longer warranted, as the funds are playing an important role in modern philanthropy.

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Jack Shakely, president emeritus of theCalifornia Community Foundation, says administrative costs may be a poor default criteria for evaluating a nonprofits worth. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/seattle-foundation-looks-for-a-%e2%80%9cbig%e2%80%9d-sophomore-year-for-online-event/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/%e2%80%9cif-i-ran-philanthropy%e2%80%9d-dawning-philanthropy-in-china-poses-interesting/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/%e2%80%9cif-i-ran-philanthropy%e2%80%9d-dawning-philanthropy-in-china-poses-interesting/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael For National Volunteer Week, Austin DeMarco reminds us of the many benefits of giving, be it ones time or ones moneyan act that rekindles our sense of purpose and meaning in life.

Some foundations and nonprofits have occasionally looked at national donor-advised funds with suspicion, but such skepticism is no longer warranted, as the funds are playing an important role in modern philanthropy.

Jack Shakely, president emeritus of theCalifornia Community Foundation, says administrative costs may be a poor default criteria for evaluating a nonprofits worth.

The Seattle Foundation is putting on their second annual GiveBIG event today, which is a 24-hour online philanthropic campaign that will help support more than 1,400 local nonprofits. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/%e2%80%9cif-i-ran-philanthropy%e2%80%9d-dawning-philanthropy-in-china-poses-interesting/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/70-nonprofit-groups-in-alexandria-hope-to-raise-200000-online-in-24-hours/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/70-nonprofit-groups-in-alexandria-hope-to-raise-200000-online-in-24-hours/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael The event, Spring2ACTion Alexandria, encourages donors of all income levels to give $10 or more to a local charity online at spring2action.org or by phone.

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PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Community Financial Credit Union announced today that 14 students have received scholarships through the Community Financial Scholarship Fund.

Each year, in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Plymouth (CFP) and the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF), Community Financial awards scholarships to students who epitomize its "People Helping People" philosophy.

About Community Financial Credit UnionHeadquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, membership in Community Financial Credit Union is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, volunteers, or attends school in the Michigan cities, townships or counties of Plymouth, Canton, Northville, Novi, Alpena, Otsego and Montmorency.

]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/community-financial-scholarship-winners-honored/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/community-foundation-seeks-nominations-for-sauer-award/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/community-foundation-seeks-nominations-for-sauer-award/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Community Foundation of Henderson County to honor a local philanthropist who makes a difference in our community.

The Sauer Award is the only and most prestigious award given by the Community Foundation of Henderson County.

Since 1982, the Community Foundation of Henderson County has offered people a variety of ways to touch our community through philanthropic giving.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/community-foundation-seeks-nominations-for-sauer-award/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/mary-immaculate-school-receives-grant-from-the-catholic-foundation/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/mary-immaculate-school-receives-grant-from-the-catholic-foundation/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael
The grant from The Catholic Foundation will provide for our science lab technology, empowering our teachers to create a culture of science that stimulates curiosity and scientific inquiry, explains Matthew Krause, principal of the school. It can be used within the confines of the Science Lab, plus since it is a mobile unit the students will also be able to use the technology in other classrooms when not in use at the science lab.

At a semiannual grant awards luncheon on April 16, The Catholic Foundation presented the grant to Mr. Approximately a third of the grants were for technology upgrades, another third for facilities and maintenance, and a final third for programs run by nonprofit organizations or tuition assistance for schools.



Mary Immaculate Catholic School is a kindergarten through eighth grade elementary school within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas that strives to provide academic excellence in a Catholic and Christ-centered environment.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/mary-immaculate-school-receives-grant-from-the-catholic-foundation/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/28-college-leaders-make-antipoverty-charity-pledge-philanthropy/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/28-college-leaders-make-antipoverty-charity-pledge-philanthropy/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael May 1, 2012, 10:17 am

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Stephanie Yera, a spokeswoman for the New York Times Company, said the newspaper would still cover philanthropy-related stories across news desks.

For example, she noted that this week Eric Lichtblau wrote an article about a lawsuit over control of the Cato Institute that appeared on the newspapers front page.

Nowadays do a majority of acts of philanthropy that get covered start off by the organization(s) involved notifying the press instead of the press looking for stories? ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/did-the-philanthropy-beat-disappear-%c2%bb-getreligion/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/be-encouraged%e2%80%94global-philanthropy-is-growing-up-re/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/be-encouraged%e2%80%94global-philanthropy-is-growing-up-re/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/be-encouraged%e2%80%94global-philanthropy-is-growing-up-re/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/philantopic-a-big-win-for-affirmative-action-and-philanthropy-in/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/philantopic-a-big-win-for-affirmative-action-and-philanthropy-in/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael The Ford Foundation will soon celebrate fifty years in Brazil, and the Supreme Court vote is the culmination, to some degree, of decades of philanthropy.

Could anyone have drawn up a logic model or theory of change in l962 when the Ford Foundation entered Brazil that would have predicted the Brazilian Supreme Court's vote fifty years later?

If we truly believe in philanthropic freedom, we should celebrate Ford's achievement in Brazil for all it represents about what is unique about philanthropy -- the ability to take risks, to remain independent, and to commit to the long term in tackling some of the most challenging issues faced by society. By any measure, the vote of Brazil's Supreme Court is the kind of result for which philanthropy is always searching.

The Ford Foundation will soon celebrate fifty years in Brazil, and the Supreme Court vote is the culmination, to some degree, of decades of philanthropy.

Could anyone have drawn up a logic model or theory of change in l962 when the Ford Foundation entered Brazil that would have predicted the Brazilian Supreme Court's vote fifty years later?

If we truly believe in philanthropic freedom, we should celebrate Ford's achievement in Brazil for all it represents about what is unique about philanthropy -- the ability to take risks, to remain independent, and to commit to the long term in tackling some of the most challenging issues faced by society. By any measure, the vote of Brazil's Supreme Court is the kind of result for which philanthropy is always searching.

Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board Inc., Franklin, $5,000; Madonna Place, Norwich, $3,000; Thames Area Citizen Advocacy Program, Norwich, $1,500; Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc., Jewett City, $3,500; Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut Inc., New London, $5,000; Expressiones Cultural Center Inc., New London, $3,000; F.R.E.S.H. New London, $5,000; Helen Keller International, New York, $2,500; Prevent Blindness Tri-State, New Haven - $4,989; Womens Center of Southeastern Connecticut, New London, $5,000; The Furniture Bank of Southeastern Connecticut, Gales Ferry, $2,500; United Community & Family Services, Norwich, $5,000.

Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board Inc., Franklin, $5,000; Madonna Place, Norwich, $3,000; Thames Area Citizen Advocacy Program, Norwich, $1,500; Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc., Jewett City, $3,500; Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut Inc., New London, $5,000; Expressiones Cultural Center Inc., New London, $3,000; F.R.E.S.H. New London, $5,000; Helen Keller International, New York, $2,500; Prevent Blindness Tri-State, New Haven - $4,989; Womens Center of Southeastern Connecticut, New London, $5,000; The Furniture Bank of Southeastern Connecticut, Gales Ferry, $2,500; United Community & Family Services, Norwich, $5,000.

Stephanie Yera, a spokeswoman for the New York Times Company, said the newspaper would still cover philanthropy-related stories across news desks.

For example, she noted that this week Eric Lichtblau wrote an article about a lawsuit over control of the Cato Institute that appeared on the newspapers front page. It seems odd that the beat wouldnt be mentioned as naturally part of politics, since there seem to be so many angles about government partnerships and funding of religious charities (or controversies that lead to a split).

Online sites could pick up the slack, right? What are you seeing at your local outlets?

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Hockney accomplished this miracle by donating art, not money, according to the Giving List, which is compiled by Britains Charities Aid Foundation in partnership with Londons Sunday Times newspaper.

Hockney, worth an estimated $55.2 million, transferred paintings valued at $124.2 million to his David Hockney Foundation, and kicked in an additional $1.2 million in cash to help fund the foundations operations, according to a Sunday Times report this week. The runner-up, financier Christopher Cooper-Hahn, scored 80 by giving away 80% of his net worth -- $117 million of an estimated worth of $146.1 million.

Using the more commonplace measure of monetary value parted with, music and airline mogul Richard Branson was by far the biggest giver in Great Britain, at $581.6 million -- 10.5% of his estimated wealth.

Two eminences of the realm and of pop-flavored musical theater made the rankings: Elton John, a perennial on the list, came in ninth by giving $50.5 million, or 14.1% of his estimated worth, and Andrew Lloyd Webber contributed $31.8 million, 3.3% of his estimated pile, to rank 39th. 20 on Britains philanthropic hit-makers parade, giving $46.6 million, or 7.6% of his wealth in his first appearance on the list.

Well leave it to others to decide whether giving away the paintings one has created, as Hockney is lavishly doing, is as grand a philanthropic gesture as giving away the paintings one has acquired via purchase or barter, or the cash one has earned or inherited.

The United States government doesnt think so. Senate" href="/topic/politics/government/u.s.-senate-ORGOV0000134.topic">Senate, introduced by New York Democrat Charles Schumer, also is stranded in committee.

The report announcing the Giving List notes that not all is rosy for Britains philanthropic high rollers: government austerity measures have been implemented and have backfired, the economy is reeling, and the Sunday Times reports that the chancellor of the exchequer, in a bid to boost revenues, has proposed a national budget that would limit the tax break for charitable donations to no more than a quarter of the givers annual income.

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Should government change its tax exemption policies for universities as a way of equalizing educational resources in America? ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/american-philanthropy-is-unrivaled/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/journalist-kimberly-dozier-describes-attack-in-iraq-during-visit-to-middlesex/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/journalist-kimberly-dozier-describes-attack-in-iraq-during-visit-to-middlesex/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael MIDDLETOWN Associated Press reporter Kim Dozier was in Middletown Monday night to recognize and help raise funds for active military and veterans in a party with a purpose hosted by the Middlesex County Community Foundation.

The event was held at Middlesex Community Colleges Wheaton Hall.

Dozier, who was severely injured in a Memorial Day car bombing while covering the Iraq War for CBS news, signed copies of her book about the attack in Iraq, Breathing The Fire: Fighting To Survive and Get Back To The Fight , and donated the proceeds to the Williams-Rosen Memorial Fund for Veterans, a fund established recently at the Community Foundation by Greg Kalkreuth, the 25-year-old son of one of the community foundations staff members.

Kalkreuth set up the fund with just $100 and did it in memory of his great uncle and his grandfather who were both killed in WWII.

In addition to helping with fundraisers in support of returning veterans, Dozier shares her story of the bombing and what was going on in Iraq at that moment in the war, and the stigma returning veterans endure because of prejudices about post-traumatic stress and other conditions associated with returning veterans.

While Dozier still accepts invitations to events that recognize and support the military, they have become increasingly rare. She said she made an exception for the invitation from the Community Foundation because of Kalkreuths gesture.

It was still unknown Monday night how much money was raised for the fund, as many of those buying the $17.50 paperback would give $20 or more for the book, telling the Community Foundation to keep the change, according to Thayer Talbott, who was collecting the money from the book sales.

I appreciate people saluting me, but the real heros are the ones who stood up earlier, she said.

Dozier was speaking of a welcoming message to attendees from Community Foundation president and CEO Cynthia Clegg, who asked for a moment of silence to remember servicemen who made the ultimate sacrifice, and asked veterans in the audience to stand to be recognized.

Dozier gave a detailed speech about her assignments in Iraq and the trials of recovering, both emotionally and physically, from the attack.

Dozier was the sole survivor of a car bombing that took the lives of her audio technician, James, her video technician Paul, Army Capt. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/journalist-kimberly-dozier-describes-attack-in-iraq-during-visit-to-middlesex/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/encinitas-woman-named-development-director-for-lightbridge-hospice-community/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/encinitas-woman-named-development-director-for-lightbridge-hospice-community/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Share with your social networks:

Some foundations and nonprofits have occasionally looked at national donor-advised funds with suspicion, but such skepticism is no longer warranted, as the funds are playing an important role in modern philanthropy.

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Whether a nonprofit house for veterans in Oregon is just facing simply technical compliance issues or more significant problems, the larger issue is accountability for veterans charities. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/05/01/global-philanthropy-and-its-new-focus-on-%e2%80%9ccollective-impact%e2%80%9d-npq/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/rice-out-as-chief-of-tri-valley-community-foundation/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/rice-out-as-chief-of-tri-valley-community-foundation/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Uploaded: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 2:33 PM

Rice out as chief of Tri-Valley Community Foundation
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Though ArdentCause co-founder Kathleen Norton-Schock declines to specify the amount of the investment, she will say it's "pretty substantial, but less than six figures ." ArdentCause, which Norton-Schock says is "grateful" for the funding, will use the money to improve its CauseEffectz software, a cloud-based product that enables funding foundations and the nonprofits they support to accurately measure activity and resulting outcomes, graphically communicate those outcomes, and better chart progress and successes.

Ray Waters, president of the Detroit Development Fund, says his organization was interested in ArdentCause because of the potential impact of its sofware platform. "Even the Detroit Development Fund plans to use CauseEffectz."

The Detroit Development Fund typically offers loans and grants to small retails businesses and to contractors seeking to rehab vacant houses, and has invested a total of $19.4 million into Detroit companies since 2002.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/ardentcause-scores-new-investment-from-philanthropic-accelerator/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/sshs-senior-awarded-scholarship-for-philanthropic-work/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/sshs-senior-awarded-scholarship-for-philanthropic-work/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/sshs-senior-awarded-scholarship-for-philanthropic-work/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/3m-foundation-awards-2012-ingenuity-grants/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/3m-foundation-awards-2012-ingenuity-grants/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael

schools as part of its 3M Ingenuity Grant program.

the school district, school and classroom; how teamwork is used to

million dollars to schools in 3M communities.

School Name 3M Location Teachers Lincoln Middle School Meriden, Conn. Forest City Middle School Forest City, Iowa Marsha Brunsvold Riverdale Middle School Cordova, Ill. Sycamore Middle School DeKalb, Ill. Harrison County Middle School Cynthiana, Ky. Freeland Middle School Midland, Mich. Cottage Grove Middle School Maplewood/Cottage Grove, Minn. Hutchinson Middle School Hutchinson, Minn. John Glenn Middle School Maplewood/ Mike Macken, Molly Stillings, Mary Erickson, Dave Knapp, Kelly Kroc, Maplewood Middle School Maplewood/ Julie Cazett, Matt Slinger Newport Elementary School Maplewood/ Molly Lester, Ann Madden, Kathy Lamoureux, Kim Anderson, Anita Skyview Community Middle School Maplewood/ Janene Lenard, Drew Thompson, Britta Peterson, Diana Saccoman, Matt Lake Middle School Maplewood/ Logan Carstensen, Andrew Craig, Brian Eberhardt, Jeff Johnson, Case Middle School Flemington, N.J. Northley Middle School Aston, Pa.

3M Community Giving consists of product donations and cash grants by 3M

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The Cultures of Giving Donor Challenge employed the services of Washington, D.C., based Razoo, a social fundraising platform and industry leader in online giving competitions. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/online-giving-challenge-raises-more-than-2-2-million-for-nonprofits-serving-communities-of-color/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/delta-dental-of-new-jersey-foundation-awards-local-programs-grant-funds-for/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/delta-dental-of-new-jersey-foundation-awards-local-programs-grant-funds-for/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael
The funding will support local dental programs for children whose families are at or below the federal poverty level, for the developmentally disabled and for vulnerable seniors.

The overarching goal of Delta Dentals grant program is to reduce the number of urgent and complex dental procedures and challenges to overall health resulting from the uninsured and underserveds lack of access to dental care and education, said Dr. CCTEC will use these grant funds to implement an oral hygiene program to meet the dental needs of the underserved community and the areas related workforce demands.

Tri-County Head Start Community Action Partnership was awarded $25,000; this is the fourth year Delta Dental has funded Tri-County, granting over $100,000 total to its dental program during that time.

Tri-County will be utilizing this years Delta Dental grant funds to continue the Community Connections for Bright Smiles program, which covers the cost of oral exams, preventative care and education for low-income children and families in Cumberland, Salem and Gloucester counties.

According to the Foundation, at-risk populations face the greatest barriers to dental care access, making them statistically in most need of preventative and urgent care and financial assistance for it.

To meet that need, Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundations 2012 grants will fund services including dental exams, X-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments, extractions, sealants, dentures, oral cancer screenings and other dental care.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/delta-dental-of-new-jersey-foundation-awards-local-programs-grant-funds-for/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/richland-county-foundation-awards-grants-to-area-groups/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/richland-county-foundation-awards-grants-to-area-groups/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael Richland County Foundation Awards Grants To Area Groups WMFD.com Mansfield Ohio - Local News, Weather, Sports, Local Christmas

The Richland County Foundation's Board of Trustees recently approved grants to a number of organizations from several donor advised and designated funds, totaling $25,651.54.

Among the grants awarded were two grants totaling $11,166.89 to the Salvation Army, $5,000 to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County and $2,000 to the Richland Academy of the Arts.

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Representatives from the Marion County Healthcare Foundation helped provide a financial shot-in-the-arm to eight local non-profit organizations last week.

The foundations board of directors approved more than $40,000 in grant funding for Marion County Habitat for Humanity, Marion County Collaborative Action Network, The Arts Council of Marion County, American Red Cross, Marion County Council on Aging, Historic Marion Revitalization Association, Marion County Library and Wildlife Action Inc.

The foundation is here forever as far as were concerned and our goal is to continue to make grants that will benefit this community to improve the wellness, the healthcare and do good things in our community, MCHF Board of Directors Chairman Bruce Siegal said during a short presentation where recipients received their grants at the foundations office in Mullins on Thursday.

The Marion County Healthcare Foundation, is a nonprofit organization formerly known as the Marion Regional Health Care System.

In December 2011, the renamed Marion County Healthcare Foundation celebrated its grand opening in Mullins.

These funds will give the county a phenomenal full access center for corporate retreats, business meetings, seminars and civic gatherings, which highlights Marion Countys natural resources and history, Wildlife Action Inc.

The Arts Council of Marion County was awarded $1,000 to upgrade its computer system, purchase new printers and create a new website for the organization mission to cultivate, promote and preserve arts in education. Director Ernistine Wright said the organization recognizes the need to be respectful and responsive to senior citizens and that grant funding would help.

HMRA was awarded $4,125 in grant funding to help pay for banners to be displayed at the Marion County Farmers Market located on Main Street in Downtown Marion.

We need to get the word out that the Marion County farmers market offers good organic food at good prices to help our citizens live a healthier life, Wiegert said.

The Marion County Library will make use of a $1,500 grant award to fund its summer reading program, purchasing books, craft supplies and treats for children.

Foundation officials said the objective is to aid, support and provide healthcare services, promote health and wellness and improve the quality of life in Marion County and surrounding communities.

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Myth #2: An endowment must be continuously funded and can never be drawn down.

Nonprofits can choose when its most feasible to add to their endowments. Endowments can also have end dates rather than existing in perpetuity.

Myth #3: An endowment is the same as a board-designated reserve account.

A designated reserve account is a pool of funds established by the board to provide certain types of capital to the organization. These pools are managed internally, though the board may place restrictions on their use.

Endowments, on the other hand, are not intended to fund routine operating activities and are often managed externally or held outside of the reach of the nonprofits general business managers.

Myth #4: There are limits on the amount of interest income that a nonprofit can take from its endowment

There are no such legal limits. They will also be able to tell a more compelling financial story to donors, clearly articulating their rationale and timing needs for a range of funding options including endowments, reserve accounts, grants, loans, and investments.

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King George has a strong foundation of community support and a number of promising nonprofit organizations, according to a press release from the Community Foundation. Details of the project requirements and application process are available on the Community Foundations website, cfrrr.org.

Grant proposals are due at the Community Foundation office by May 29.

All kinds of nonprofit programs are eligible to apply: environment, youth, health, arts, preservation, etc.

Organizations interested in applying may e-mail lisa.biever@cfrrr.org or call 540/373-9292 for assistance.

The foundations Community Enrichment Fund is an undesignated fund to help increase the quality of life in the region. The fund was designated for King George groups in 2011 and awarded the following grants:

The Community Foundation also is asking King George residents to donate funds that can be used for additional grants.]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/foundation-offers-grants-specifically-for-king-george-groups/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/a-philanthropic-life-102-year-old-woman-a-wwii-vet-keeps-on-giving/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/a-philanthropic-life-102-year-old-woman-a-wwii-vet-keeps-on-giving/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael For National Volunteer Week, Austin DeMarco reminds us of the many benefits of giving, be it ones time or ones moneyan act that rekindles our sense of purpose and meaning in life.

Some foundations and nonprofits have occasionally looked at national donor-advised funds with suspicion, but such skepticism is no longer warranted, as the funds are playing an important role in modern philanthropy.

While nonprofits are, generally, tax-exempt, they must pay income tax when operating outside the scope of their exempt purposes. LATEST HEADLINES: PHILANTHROPY

Whether a nonprofit house for veterans in Oregon is just facing simply technical compliance issues or more significant problems, the larger issue is accountability for veterans charities. ]]> http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/a-philanthropic-life-102-year-old-woman-a-wwii-vet-keeps-on-giving/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/ywca-usa-honors-francie-pepper-for-her-philanthropy/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/ywca-usa-honors-francie-pepper-for-her-philanthropy/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/ywca-usa-honors-francie-pepper-for-her-philanthropy/feed/ 0 http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/smaller-charities-in-danger-of-closure-foundation-warns/ http://www.topfoundationgrants.com/discussion/2012/04/30/smaller-charities-in-danger-of-closure-foundation-warns/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000 michael More than 300 small UK charities are facing imminent closure without a radical overhaul in the way people donate, a charitable foundation has warned.