October 15, 2008


Omega Institute awards 24 nonprofits with retreats

Omega Institute to award grants to 24 nonprofits for retreats at Omega's Rhinebeck, N.Y., campus during 4th annual Service Week, May 26-30.
  • October 14, 2008
    American Red Cross, Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter, selected Grizzard Communications Group, Atlanta, as agency of record for fundraising.
  • October 14, 2008
    Elizabeth Villaume, former VP for finance and administration, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, named controller, Bush Foundation.
  • October 14, 2008
    BMW of Peabody, Mass., raised $45,000 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure for breast cancer research.
  • October 14, 2008
    Macy's raised $3.1M through Book a Brighter Future campaign for Reading Is Fundamental Inc., to promote multicultural literacy campaign.
  • October 14, 2008
    James C. Borel, VP, DuPont Crop Protection and Pioneer Hi-Bred, named board chair, National 4-H Council.
  • October 14, 2008
    Max Reger Foudation named board members: Stefano Campolonghi, attorney, Clifford Chance US LLP, named regular member; Markus Becker, pianist, Leon Botstein, maestro, named honorary members; Miles Ladin, photographer, named advisory member.
  • October 14, 2008
    Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores raised $760,000 through annual fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network.
  • October 14, 2008
    IBM providing consulting services for Jantz Morgan LLC, Arlington, Mass., to promote corporate social responsibility.
  • October 14, 2008
    Indiana University Press published "Mrs. Russell Sage," by Ruth Crocker, book about activism and philanthropy by women in America during Gilded Age, Progressive Era.
  • October 14, 2008
    Jossey-Bass published "The Charismatic Organization," by Shirley Sagawa and Deborah Jospin, guide for nonprofit growth.
  • October 9, 2008
    National Credit Union Foundation received Better Business Bureau's Seal of Approval for its charitable efforts.
  • October 9, 2008
    United Way and National Football League partnered for Hometown Huddle program to promote youth activity and fitness.
  • October 9, 2008
    Greg Babe, president and CEO, Bayer Corporation, named board chair, Bayer USA Foundation.
  • October 9, 2008
    Chronic Disease Fund raised over $135,000 through Shine On fundraiser for medical support of underinsured patients.
  • October 9, 2008
    Fireman's Fund Insurance Company's Heritage Program has given $20M in donations to fire departments since inception in 2004.

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