by - September 15, 2003 12:00 am
40 Under 40: The Class of 2003
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal presents its 2003 40 Under 40 class of local business and political leaders.
Tag: Nonprofits
by - August 4, 2003 12:00 am
Philanthropic Foundation Forms in Fayetteville
The Fayetteville Community Foundation was formed July 22 in an organizational meeting at The Bank of Fayetteville.
by - August 4, 2003 12:00 am
WAC Gets Help From Walker Family
The Walton Arts Center is getting some help in its $1.2 million project to renovate Baum Walker Hall.
by - July 21, 2003 12:00 am
Community Foundation Meets National Standards
The Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation has met the National Standards for Community Foundations, which were established in 2000 by the Council on Foundations in an effort to standardize such community philanthropic entities nationwide.
by - July 7, 2003 12:00 am
Nominations Due For Area Philanthropists
The Association of Fundraising Professionals will hold its second annual celebration of National Philanthropy Day with a luncheon Nov. 11 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Springdale.
by - June 23, 2003 12:00 am
Fund-raiser Showcases Builder and Designers
An innovative approach to fund raising is pairing St. Mary?s Hospital Foundation with a local developer and area designers.
by - June 23, 2003 12:00 am
Council to Form for Regional Arts
A five-year strategic plan to enhance cultural arts opportunities in Northwest Arkansas is officially getting off the ground this month with efforts to form a regional arts council.
by - June 9, 2003 12:00 am
NWACF Funds Award College Scholarships
Eight college scholarships totaling $13,000 were awarded May 20 by funds under the Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation umbrella.
by - June 9, 2003 12:00 am
Sequoyah Woods Campaign Targets Business Community
The nonprofit Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association Inc. has already raised $66,000 or 22 percent of the $300,000 it needs to purchase a conservation easement for the 69-acre Mount Sequoyah Woods.
by - June 9, 2003 12:00 am
UA Puts Frats Back On Track
Fraternity membership has dropped by an estimated 30 percent at American colleges. Across the country, many chapters have shut down because they?ve lost the members they needed for financial support.
by - May 26, 2003 12:00 am
WRMC Foundation Gala Nets $65,000 for Charity
Three hospital-related organizations received $21,700 each from funds raised by the Washington Regional Foundation?s 2003 Gala, ?An Evening With the Neville Brothers.?
by - May 12, 2003 12:00 am
VolunteerBentonCounty.org Offers Volunteer Logistics
The United Way of Benton County has developed a Web site to bring volunteers and volunteer opportunities together VolunteerBentonCounty.org.
by - April 28, 2003 12:00 am
UA Foundation Ready For Bulls
Fund raising is hard enough when times are good, but during an economic downturn, it can be a bear.
by - April 28, 2003 12:00 am
NWA Community Foundation Awards $88,497 in 77 Grants
The Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation awarded 77 grants in April totaling $88,497 from two separate funds.
by - April 28, 2003 12:00 am
Banks Team Up for Rebuilding Cause
At least seven local banks are working together with hammers and nails to get a relatively new nonprofit off the ground.
by - April 14, 2003 12:00 am
Unique Loan Program Technically Helps Nonprofits
Donation allows United Way to start unique loan program for audio-visual equipment.
by - March 17, 2003 12:00 am
Businesses Hit the Lanes for Big Brothers Big Sisters
More than 600 participants are expected to take up bowling this year for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas and do some corporate team building in the process.
by - March 17, 2003 12:00 am
Walton Arts Center Gets $2.8 Million Grant
A $2.8 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation to the Walton Arts Center this month may be the biggest grant to an arts organization specifically earmarked for programming.
by - March 17, 2003 12:00 am
Business Steps Up in a Heartbeat
Three thousand volunteers are expected to stomp all over heart disease on March 29 at the ?Who Will You Walk For?? Sixth Annual Heart Walk and 5-K Run which begins at the University of Arkansas? Bud Walton Arena.
by - January 20, 2003 12:00 am
Money Minders Join Forces for Charity
Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation and Morgan Stanley have formed a partnership. The Charitable Neighbors Program will offer support for Morgan Stanley?s private clients in creating, managing and operating donor-advised funds.