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Art and Soul - Allied Arts sees increased giving through changes in fundrising efforts

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT

As the supporting agency for 20 arts organizations in the metro area, the business of fundraising is always on Allied Arts president and CEO Deborah McAuliffe Senner’s mind.

Relief from grief - Calm Waters celebrates 20th anniversary, honors Gene Rainbolt

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT

In 1992, Jason Woodruff of Oklahoma City lost his father. At 9 years old, he longed for his dad, a man who took him sailing and helped him with homework. While watching a news special about a grief support center in Portland, he asked his mother if Oklahoma City had a place that could help him.

i2E Fellows program seeks applicants from Oklahoma campuses -

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Applications are being accepted through March 2 from Oklahoma college students who want to work this summer for a high growth startup company as an i2E Fellow.

Chesapeake Energy Corp. congratulates United Way of Central Oklahoma on record-breaking 2011 campaign - Chesapeake Employees raise $5.5 million, break company and organization records

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Chesapeake Energy Corporation today congratulated the United Way of Central Oklahoma on its record-breaking $22.2 million fundraising campaign in 2011 and thanked Chesapeake employees for helping 2011 campaign chair Martha Burger raise the most funds of any Oklahoma United Way drive.

Infant Crisis Services receives highest charity rating -

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Infant Crisis Services was recently rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator. The organization is one of only six nonprofits in Oklahoma receiving this honor.

Firm Foundation - After a few lean years, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation reports pooled investments exceed 21% for last fiscal year.

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

After more valleys than hills over the past few years, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation reports for fiscal year 2011, which ended in June, the investment performance exceeded 21%.

NewView Oklahoma receives $100,000 grant from Impact Oklahoma -

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

NewView Oklahoma on Tuesday received a $100,000 grant from Impact Oklahoma to help fund a low vision clinic that will serve more than 1500 low vision patients each year. The funds will go to purchasing optometric and specialized low vision equipment for the clinic.

Creative Oklahoma doles out $30,000 in awards -

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Creative Oklahoma today announced the winners of the 2011 Creative Sparks Awards and Innovation Grants recipients to a sold out crowd at the inaugural Oklahoma Creativity Forum 2011.

Bringing cheer - Nonprofits ramp up for holiday efforts, as this year is expected to be exceptionally difficultNonprofits ramp up for holiday efforts, as this year is expected to be exceptionally difficult

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT

The holidays typically bring good cheer, but this year, Oklahoma nonprofits are expecting it to cost more than ever before.

Allied Arts introduces officers, board members -

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT

At its recent board of directors meeting, Allied Arts introduced its new team of officers for 2011-2013 and its new board members.

Oklahoma City Community Foundation Awards doles out grants - $63,375 dealt to five area nonprofits.

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation Board of Trustees has approved $63,375 in community program grants to be awarded to five metropolitan area charitable organizations.

Goodwill reaches halfway mark in $3 million campaign -

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Goodwill of Central Oklahoma officials reported the organization recently crossed the halfway mark in its three-year, $3 million Capital campaign.

Edmond businessman re-elected chairman of People to People International -

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Edmond resident/businessman Mark A. Stansberry, founder and chairman of The GTD Group, has been re-elected to serve a two-year term as chairman of the 14-member governing board of People to People International, a Kansas City, Missouri-based not-for-profit organization.

Win-win - Legislation amends definitions, increases fees for nonprofits.

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT

A bill that went into effect July 1 alters the way nonprofits report funds raised, and seeks to prevent fraud and abuse by providing increased transparency. It also allows the public to make informed decisions about where their charity dollars should go.

Press on - Local nonprofits try to rebound, but still battle negative press

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Listening devices, mysterious cash payments and multimillion-dollar corporations hemorrhaging money while company executives publicly battle with their boards of directors.

Salvation Army announces plans for Center of Hope - The move was necessitated by the city’s Core to Shore plan

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Chesapeake Energy Corp. dropped $5 million in the Salvation Army’s kettle May 9 to help fund a new 26-acre campus near NW 10 and N Pennsylvania Avenue.

Hobby Lobby CEO to give away more than half his wealth -

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

He and his family became one of seventeen families committed to donate more than half of their wealth to charity in the second group taking the Giving Pledge.

Allied Arts promises anything but ordinary with its biennial fundraiser -

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Allied Arts' biennial fundraiser, OPUS VI, promises to be everything but the typical fundraising event: no black tie, no formal dinner, no silent or live auction, no program, no theme.