Portland General Electric Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation extending "Community 101," program teaching philanthropy to high-school students; program currently at 35 schools will be initiated at 100 more.
- October 14, 2008American Red Cross, Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter, selected Grizzard Communications Group, Atlanta, as agency of record for fundraising.
- October 14, 2008Elizabeth Villaume, former VP for finance and administration, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, named controller, Bush Foundation.
- October 14, 2008BMW of Peabody, Mass., raised $45,000 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure for breast cancer research.
- October 14, 2008Macy's raised $3.1M through Book a Brighter Future campaign for Reading Is Fundamental Inc., to promote multicultural literacy campaign.
- October 14, 2008James C. Borel, VP, DuPont Crop Protection and Pioneer Hi-Bred, named board chair, National 4-H Council.
- October 14, 2008Max 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, 2008Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores raised $760,000 through annual fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network.
- October 14, 2008IBM providing consulting services for Jantz Morgan LLC, Arlington, Mass., to promote corporate social responsibility.
- October 14, 2008Indiana 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, 2008Jossey-Bass published "The Charismatic Organization," by Shirley Sagawa and Deborah Jospin, guide for nonprofit growth.
- October 9, 2008National Credit Union Foundation received Better Business Bureau's Seal of Approval for its charitable efforts.
- October 9, 2008United Way and National Football League partnered for Hometown Huddle program to promote youth activity and fitness.
- October 9, 2008Greg Babe, president and CEO, Bayer Corporation, named board chair, Bayer USA Foundation.
- October 9, 2008Chronic Disease Fund raised over $135,000 through Shine On fundraiser for medical support of underinsured patients.
- October 9, 2008Fireman's Fund Insurance Company's Heritage Program has given $20M in donations to fire departments since inception in 2004.