Innovators
The Community Foundation’s Alicia Philipp - A Fearless Innovator for Atlanta
Written by Janece Shaffer Wednesday, January 25 2012
Alicia Philipp, president of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, is a force of nature. Under her watch, The Community Foundation has become one of the largest and fastest growing philanthropic service organizations in the country. Auburn University Serious about Nonprofit World
Written by Patty Rasmussen Friday, December 09 2011
Ten years ago, Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences formed the Women’s Philanthropy Board. That led to creation of a university course, “Gender, Wealth, and Philanthropy.” Now, Auburn is launching a minor (for undergraduates) in Philanthropy and Non-Profit Studies.
Physician Helps Kids Touched by Disaster
Written by Jan Jaben-Eilon Wednesday, July 27 2011
Dr. Martina C. Fuchs is the founder and CEO of the Real Medicine Foundation, which she created in May 2005 after being inspired by lessons she learned working for months in the tsunami relief efforts in Sri Lanka.
Blooms for Breast Cancer Patients
Written by Katrina Daniel Thursday, June 30 2011
“Hope in Bloom provides a breath of fresh air and a ray of sunshine for breast cancer patients. Hope in Bloom operates with a very simple format: Breast cancer patients apply for gardens and supply us with a note from their oncologist verifying that they are in active treatment.”
She Ran 3,000 Miles for a Cause
Written by Corinne Garcia Tuesday, May 31 2011
In January, 23-year-old Zoe Romano hit the road, running 25 to 35 miles per day to achieve her goal of running across the country to raise $25,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Finishing a month ahead of schedule, Romano crossed her personal finish line on May 7.
