US/World: People/Groups

Published on April 21, 2006

Council on Foundation restores J. Paul Getty Trust membership.

* Council on Foundations, Washington, D.C., restored full membership to J. Paul Getty Trust, citing positive reforms implemented by trust.

* Girl Scout Council of Greater New York to honor local female business, philanthropic leaders at 31st annual Tribute Dinner:

• Helen Clay Chace, trustee emerita and retired president, Frick Collection Board of Trustees, New York
• Ellen V. Futter, president, American Museum of Natural History, New York
• Muriel Siebert, founder and president, Muriel Siebert and Co., discount brokerage firm
• Kimberly A. Williams, COO, NFL Network

* Eve Ensler’s V-DAY Movement announced Until the Violence Stops: NYC, two-week festival of theater, spoken word, performance, and community events to bring attention to violence against women and girls; June 12-27.

* Wendy C. Waltman, former cottage leader and program coordinator, Pathway School, named Southeast field director, Special Olympics Pennsylvania, Norristown.

* Catherine McFarland stepping down as executive officer, Victoria Foundation, Glen Ridge, N.J., after 35 years with foundation.

* Webby Awards, international honor for websites, nominated Reading Is Fundamental’s website for best 2006 charitable organization/nonprofit website.

* Joe Baker to leave N-TEN as executive director to pursue other interests.

* Georgia Aquarium and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Atlanta, launched More Fish, five-year campaign to fund restoration and conservation of fisheries and their habitats nationwide.

* Baxter Healthcare extended commitment to World Federation of Hemophilia’s Global Alliance for Progress, Deerfield, Ill., program working to improve disease management.

* Alexine Clement Jackson named received 2006 Civic Spirit Award from Community Foundation for National Capital Region, Washington, D.C.

* NBC Universal All-Star Charity Auction kicked off April 19 featuring prizes including tickets and appearances on NCB shows and auction to benefit Forest Reents Foundation, which supports children fighting cancer.

* Opportunity Finance Network named two senior executives to expand operation in Philadelphia:

• Geoffrey Kent named CFO and executive vice president for planning
• Terrence Clark named senior vice president of knowledge-sharing program

* MGM MIRAGE Voice Foundation, Las Vegas, celebrating fifth year of service to community by dispersing employee donations to deserving nonprofits.

* Islamic Relief USA, Burbank, Calif., received 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for third consecutive year.

* Colonial Williamsburg, Va., established Philanthropy Courtyard to honor major donors whose contributions sustain organization over the years.

* Nonprofit Ariva and CheckSpring Bank partnered to provide Bronx residents with free tax preparation services in 2005 and 2006.

* Rose Women’s Organization, donor-advised fund of Rose Community Foundation Aurora, Col., and Food Bank of the Rockies, to sell items collected from prominent Denver stores May 5-6; requesting donations upon entrance to sale.

* Ellen Futter, president, American Museum of Natural History, to be honored at Women in Development Luncheon, New York.

* Chicago Coalition to Save Darfur to host Rally to Stop the Genocide in Darfur on May 1.

Independent Sector calling for nominations for 2006 Virginia A Hodgkinson Research Prize for researchers or practitioners working with or in voluntary sector; for information, visit website.

* Leopold Conservation Awards, San Francisco, calling for nominations of California landowners who demonstrate responsible stewardship and management of natural resources; winners receive $10,000 prize; to nominate visit website.

* Umpqua Bank, Portland, Ore., to celebrate National Volunteer Week April 24-28 through its Connect Volunteer Network, providing bank employees with volunteer opportunities.

* Shell Oil Company, Houston Golf Association, and PGA Tour jointly announced five-year contract extension of title sponsorship agreement for Shell Houston Open.

* Twenty-five college juniors form 16 participating institutions received Rockefeller Brother Fund’s 2006 Fellowships for Aspiring Teachers of Color.

* In celebration of company’s 10th anniversary, Wayne Wingate, owner of Durango Bagel, Rock Hill, S.C., directed 50 percent of day’s proceeds to United Way of York County.* Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Chevy Chase, Md., selected 20 research scientists committed to teaching and mentoring to receive $1 million each to launch initiatives improving undergraduate science education.

* NEA Foundation, Washington, D.C., appointed new board members:

• Steve Sidel, president, Discovery Education
• Larry Nelson, director of collaboration and partnerships for global education and learning community, Sun Microsystems
• Jessie Woolley-Wilson, executive vice-president, LeapFrog Enterprises and president, LeapFrog SchoolHouse

* Entertainment Industries Council Inc., Los Angeles, recruited five top professional women’s volleyball players for launch of Mother and Others Against Skin Cancer campaign, in partnership with Sun Safety Alliance.

* NPower, nonprofit technology assistance provider, Seattle, launched initiative to help community-based organizations and their clients take advantage of free technology tools to apply for federal earned income tax credits.

* GrandyOats, granola, roasted nut, and trail mix manufacturer, Brownfield, Maine, launched “Keep the Trails Alive” philanthropic program to support local and national trail groups.

* U.S. Soccer Foundation’s PassBack Program, Washington, D.C., presented by Western Union, held free clinic for local youth programs with D.C. United player Freddy Adu and head coach Peter Nowak.

* Partnership to End Childhood Hunger in the Nation’s Capital, led by D.C. Hunger Solutions, Food Research and Action Center, and Share our Strength to launch 10-year comprehensive plan to end childhood hunger in Washington, D.C.

* Center for the Study of Trauma and Resilience at Columbia University, New York, and New York State Psychiatric Institute to conduct series of free workshops teaching resilience-building skills and strategies for coping with stressors.

* TechSoup NetSquared project to increase nonprofit effectiveness through web-based tools held forum in San Francisco for those interested in using the internet for social change.

* Zina Bethune, actor, dancer, choreographerm, named USA Today’s first Hollywood Hero for contributions to the community through Infinite Dreams, education and performance outreach program of Bethune Theatredanse company.

* Kresge Foundation, Troy, Mich., renovated headquarters, including new facilities and restored prairie landscape and 19th century farm buildings.

* Timberland hosting more than 140 Earth Day service events worldwide, involving nearly 7,000 volunteers.

* Edmund J. Cain, former director of Global Development Initiative and career officer with United Nations, named vice president of grant programs for Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Los Angeles.

* CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust and CVS/pharmacy launched CVS Kids Can, five-year, $25 million program to help children with disabilities.

* American Society of Interior Designers Foundation, Inc., Washington, D.C., announced first fundraiser raised more than $100,000.

* Oral Health America, American Dental Education Association, and William J. Gies Foundation for the Advancement of Dentistry collaborating to advance leadership in dental, allied dental, and advanced dental education.

* California Endowment, Los Angeles, opened Center for Healthy Communities, conference and resource center created to mobilize people from throughout state looking to address critical health and health care issues.

* National and local officials launched Bring L.A. Home Plan, 10-year campaign to end homelessness in Los Angles.

* Sojourners, winner of Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2006 Award for Outstanding Achievement in E-Philanthropy, using GetActive, Berkeley, Calif., products to power online communications.

* North Texas Regional Library System, Fort Worth, announced launch of Code for a Cause website, where nonprofits can post projects requiring assistance of web developers and software developers.

* Jewish Funders Network and Harry and Jeanette Weinburg Foundation, Inc., launched-matching grant initiative to address problems of poverty, primarily among Jewish seniors.

* Phil McCarty, former vice president of national corporate alliances with ALSAC/St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, opened McCarty Partners, marketing consultancy, Memphis.

* GiveSmart.com, free consumer web portal generating funds for nonprofits, Pleasanton, Calif., announced availability of GiveSmart Mail, email service raising funds for user’s charitable organization of choice.

* Charity Navigator, evaluator of nonprofits’ financial health, presented highest rating, four stars, to Global Fund for Women, San Francisco, for fourth consecutive year.

* NASD Investor Education Foundation, Washington, D.C., launched third 2006 grant program, accepting funding proposal for projects that research, develop, test, and evaluate products and strategies to help individuals make better investing decisions; to apply visit website.

* Sustainible Harvest Coffee Importers, Portland, received Specialty Coffee Association of America’s 2006 Sustainability Award.

* Council on Contemporary Families, New York, released new experts resource list of family researchers, clinicians, and practitioners.

* Adisa Douglas, Public Welfare Foundation program director, to receive Women and Philanthropy’s 10th annual LEAD Award, including $10,000.

* Kintera Inc., San Diego online solutions provider for nonprofits, signed new contracts with fixed value totaling about $8.8 million, added more than 300 new client organizations during first three months of 2006.

* CR Search and Selection and Daryl Upsall Consulting International launched online job board for individuals searching for senior posts within nonprofit sector.

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