Holocaust Center Recruits Renowned Holocaust Educator Talli Dippold as CEO

Holocaust Center Recruits Renowned Holocaust Educator Talli Dippold as CEO

06/02/2022Posted inArts and Culture, Diversty and Inclusion, Empowerment, Fundraising Events & Galas, Interesting People, Nonprofit Industry News, Orlando News Room, Philanthropy
MAITLAND, Fla. (June 1, 2022) – Following a national search, The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida (HMREC) has named Talli Dippold, a dynamic educator and community builder with nearly 15 years of leadership experience in Holocaust education, as its new Chief Executive Officer. She will start in that role on July 1, taking over from interim CEO Shelley Lauten. “Talli’s knowledge of Holocaust…
2022 Cure Bowl Set for Friday, Dec. 16 at Exploria Stadium in Orlando

2022 Cure Bowl Set for Friday, Dec. 16 at Exploria Stadium in Orlando

05/31/2022Posted inFestivals and Events, Fundraising Events & Galas, Nonprofit Industry News, Orlando News Room, Sports Entertainment
May 26, 2022  ORLANDO, FL – The 2022 Cure Bowl will be played Friday, Dec. 16, at 3 p.m. ET, on ESPN. The annual college football bowl game at Exploria Stadium in Orlando is owned and operated by ESPN Events.  “The Cure Bowl is one of the signature events of our annual Central Florida sports calendar, and we look forward to hosting the eighth edition…
20 Films Being Made in Orlando This Weekend

20 Films Being Made in Orlando This Weekend

08/27/2021Posted inArts and Culture, Diversty and Inclusion, Festivals and Events, Fundraising Events & Galas, Interesting People, Nonprofit Industry News, Philanthropy
Orlando – August 26, 2021 - FusionFest’s MYgration Films Contest randomly pairs 20 filmmakers with 20 Central Floridians on Friday evening, August 27. The filmmakers then have the next five days to get to know their subjects, interview them, gather B-roll footage, edit and submit a three-to-five-minute film. The films will premiere at the CMX Cinemas Plaza Café 12 (formerly Cobb Theatres) in Downtown Orlando as part…
FusionFest Mission – To celebrate the people and the many cultures that make Central Florida awesome

FusionFest Mission – To celebrate the people and the many cultures that make Central Florida awesome

06/10/2021Posted inArts and Culture, Diversty and Inclusion, Event Planning, Fashion Shows, Festivals and Events, Fundraising Strategies, Nonprofit Industry News, Philanthropy
FusionFest has its mission: to celebrate the people and the many cultures that make Central Florida awesome. FusionFest organizes weekly and monthly, both virtual and in-person, events that keep the community engaged and connected to the cultural diversity in Central Florida. They participate in parades and create dining experiences and workshops from January to November. And we all know their signature event held each year on Saturday and…
100,000 US – Indian Physicians Combining Efforts to Support Oxygen-Crisis in India

100,000 US – Indian Physicians Combining Efforts to Support Oxygen-Crisis in India

05/07/2021Posted inFundraising Strategies, Healthcare Events and Marketing, Nonprofit Industry News, Philanthropy
(Orlando, Florida) May 4, 2021 - India has been hit with a devastating second wave of COVID 19, creating an unprecedented crisis for India and the Indian people. Oxygen, a basic need for human life, is needed to save millions of lives. An Indian physician organization, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), comprised of 100,000 US physicians, launched a national fundraising campaign with…
Wounded Veteran Receives New Mortgage-Free Home – In Time for Christmas

Wounded Veteran Receives New Mortgage-Free Home – In Time for Christmas

12/21/2020Posted inFundraising Strategies, Nonprofit Industry News, Philanthropy
The Home at Last Project builds homes for wounded veterans who return from service with severe disabilities. The homes are made possible through donations and partner organizations who donate money, manpower, and expertise in the acquisition of land, as well as the construction of homes that meet the special needs of wounded veterans and their families. Located in Winter Garden, the ninth Home at Last…

Share & Care: A NEW Mission Driven Space, a Community Initiative to Create Strong Partnerships with Local Nonprofits.

11/20/2020Posted inFundraising Strategies, Nonprofit Industry News, Nonprofit Marketing, Philanthropy
The Bridges of Light Foundation (BOL) has launched Share & Care: A Mission Driven Space, a new community initiative to help Central Florida nonprofit organizations save money and expand their reach. The space sharing program will utilize the organization’s available office space to establish communication and collaboration with like-minded organizations.According to the national nonprofit resource Independent Sector, 83% of organizations experienced a reduction in revenue…

American Fundraising Foundation Partners with Auction Frogs to Launch New VIP Auction Platform

11/19/2020Posted inFundraising Strategies, Nonprofit Industry News, Nonprofit Marketing, Philanthropy
    MAITLAND, Fla. (November 19, 2020) – The American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund) has launched a new electronic bidding platform, called AmFund VIP, to assist nonprofit organizations with their virtual events. The new platform is an expansion of AmFund’s VIP Program and has been developed and is being hosted by Auction Frogs, one of the nation’s most respected fundraising auction sites.  AmFund’s VIP Auction platform includes…

NEW MORTGAGE-FREE HOME FOR WOUNDED VETERAN AND HIS FAMILY BY CHRISTMAS

11/12/2020Posted inNonprofit Industry News, Philanthropy
Press Release November 11, 2020 (Orange County, Florida) – The Home at Last Project is nearing completion of their ninth home in West Orange County, with 8 of the 9 being built in the town of Oakland, Florida. The Home at Last Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that builds homes for wounded veterans who return from service with severe disabilities. The homes are…

Orlando’s Holocaust Center Announces New Museum Partnership With USC Shoah Foundation

10/24/2020Posted inDiversty and Inclusion, Interesting People, Nonprofit Industry News, Philanthropy
The New Holocaust Museum for Hope & Humanity will offer a transformative experience for future visitors in the heart of Downtown OrlandoNews ReleaseORLANDO, FL – October 1, 2020 – The Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida announces that it has partnered with USC Shoah Foundation—The Institute for Visual History and Education (USC Shoah Foundation) to be a content and creative partner in the…