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Allied Arts sees increased giving through changes in fundrising efforts

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. Read more

Nonprofits - 04.26.2012

Relief from grief

Calm Waters celebrates 20th anniversary, honors Gene Rainbolt

by Heide Brandes

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.

Nonprofits - 02.16.2012

i2E Fellows program seeks applicants from Oklahoma campuses

by Submitted

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. Read more

Nonprofits - 01.30.2012

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

by Submitted

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. Read more

Nonprofits - 12.12.2011

Infant Crisis Services receives highest charity rating

by Submitted

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. Read more

Nonprofits - 11.22.2011

Firm Foundation

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

by Kelley Chambers

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%. Read more

Nonprofits - 11.16.2011

NewView Oklahoma receives $100,000 grant from Impact Oklahoma

by Submitted

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. Read more

Nonprofits - 11.02.2011

Creative Oklahoma doles out $30,000 in awards

by Submitted

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.
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Nonprofits - 10.26.2011

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

by Dean Anderson

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

Nonprofits - 10.20.2011

Allied Arts introduces officers, board members

by Submitted

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

Nonprofits - 09.23.2011

Oklahoma City Community Foundation Awards doles out grants

$63,375 dealt to five area nonprofits.

by None

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. Read more

Nonprofits - 09.23.2011

Goodwill reaches halfway mark in $3 million campaign

by None

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

Nonprofits - 09.12.2011

Edmond businessman re-elected chairman of People to People International

by OKCBiz Staff

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. Read more

Nonprofits - 08.29.2011

Win-win

Legislation amends definitions, increases fees for nonprofits.

by Kelley Chambers

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. Read more

Nonprofits - 08.01.2011

Press on

Local nonprofits try to rebound, but still battle negative press

by Dean Anderson

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

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Allied Arts sees increased giving through changes in fundrising efforts

Calm Waters celebrates 20th anniversary, honors Gene Rainbolt

Chesapeake Employees raise $5.5 million, break company and organization records

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

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

$63,375 dealt to five area nonprofits.

Legislation amends definitions, increases fees for nonprofits.

Local nonprofits try to rebound, but still battle negative press