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PetSafe® donates nearly $100,000 to pet shelters for predicting the winner of the "Big Game"

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Monday, February 12, 2024

As part of this celebration, PetSafe® unleashed "Field Goals of Joy" by recruiting pet shelters and their pets to participate in the "Big Game" by taking videos of their MVPs (most valuable pets), picking the winner, and posting them on social media.

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  • As part of this celebration, PetSafe® unleashed "Field Goals of Joy" by recruiting pet shelters and their pets to participate in the "Big Game" by taking videos of their MVPs (most valuable pets), picking the winner, and posting them on social media.
  • In doing so, the participating shelters received $1000 worth of PetSafe® products for every field goal kicked.
  • In all, fourteen animal shelters participated, and seven field goals were scored, totaling $98,000 worth of PetSafe® products awarded to the shelters.
  • The shelters that participated are:
    Kentucky Humane Society, Beaver County Humane Society, Lancaster Animal Care Center, Cedar Bend Humane Society, Monadnock Humane Society, Southern Pines Animal Shelter, Gulf Coast Humane Society, Dakin Humane Society, Richmond Animal League, Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley, Saving Grace Pet Adoption, Longmont Humane Society, Humane Society of Marshall County, SPCA of Hancock County

Noble Studios Announces the 2024 Noble Deeds Initiative: Expanding Opportunities for Nevada Nonprofits with Enhanced Pro Bono Digital Marketing Support

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - February 8, 2024) - Noble Studios is thrilled to unveil the 2024 Noble Deeds initiative, opening its application window on February 1, 2024.

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  • Las Vegas, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - February 8, 2024) - Noble Studios is thrilled to unveil the 2024 Noble Deeds initiative, opening its application window on February 1, 2024.
  • The Noble Deeds program has empowered nonprofit organizations across Nevada over the last 11 years, helping them amplify their impact and reach.
  • "At Noble Studios, we believe in continuing to invest in our community the way we know best, through Creative Digital Performance Marketing," said Season Lopiccolo, COO & CoFounder of Noble Studios.
  • If a nonprofit organization is ready to take its digital marketing to the next level, Noble Studios invites them to apply for the Noble Deeds program.

SAN FRANCISCO SPCA RECEIVES $200,000 GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO VETERINARY CARE

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Francisco SPCA (SF SPCA) has been awarded a $200,000 grant to support the organization's Community Veterinary Clinic, which opened in San Francisco's Excelsior District in 2022. The grant funding comes from PetSmart Charities' "Accelerator" program, which is committed to improving access to veterinary care throughout North America.

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  • The grant funding comes from PetSmart Charities' "Accelerator" program, which is committed to improving access to veterinary care throughout North America.
  • "We are honored to receive this generous funding from PetSmart Charities," said SF SPCA Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Jennifer Scarlett.
  • PetSmart Charities' invaluable support will play a critical role in providing access to care for all companion animals and their families."
  • In 2023, PetSmart Charities committed $100 million over the next five years toward improving access to veterinary care.

Pet Food Express Launches The Big Fix Campaign to Support Spay and Neuter Initiatives, Impact Animal Overpopulation

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Pet Food Express , a trusted California pet retailer and advocate for animal welfare, is excited to launch The Big Fix at https://www.petfood.express/bigfix .

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  • Pet Food Express , a trusted California pet retailer and advocate for animal welfare, is excited to launch The Big Fix at https://www.petfood.express/bigfix .
  • The new campaign is aimed at impacting animal overpopulation and the overcrowding of animal rescue organizations, as well as bringing awareness to the need for essential spay and neuter services for California’s pets.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130946446/en/
    The Big Fix Campaign: 50% of sale of limited-edition dog and cat toys from Pet Food Express will benefit California spay and neuter clinics.
  • For more information on Pet Food Express’ Community Programs or to find out how to become an adoption partner, please visit www.petfood.express .

Capital Investment Companies Celebrates 40th Anniversary

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240117273095/en/
    Co-founders of Capital Investment Companies, Bobby Edgerton (left) and Richard Bryant (right), commemorate 40 years in business.
  • Richard Bryant, co-founder and CEO of Capital Investment Companies, speaks on the significant milestone: "As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, I reflect with gratitude on the incredible journey that brought us here.
  • Capital Investment Companies has made it part of their mission to give back to the communities in which they live.
  • In 2023, Capital Investment Companies was recognized by the Triangle Business Journal as the 7th largest corporate philanthropist in the Triangle Area.

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Welcomes Four New Members to the Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Equally critical is identifying individuals with professional expertise and perspective to advance the Foundation’s mission.”

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  • Equally critical is identifying individuals with professional expertise and perspective to advance the Foundation’s mission.”
    The board of directors at the Hilton Foundation is made up of a majority of Hilton family members.
  • The new board members, two Hilton family members and two non-family members, bring an array of personal interests and professional expertise to the Foundation’s board of directors.
  • “It is a true honor to be joining the board of directors at the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation,” said Matthew J. Hart.
  • “I am thrilled to be joining the board of directors at the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation,” said Louise Nelson.

PEDIGREE Foundation Celebrates its 15th Year by Awarding Over $600,000 in Annual Grants to U.S. and Canada Animal Shelters and Rescue Organizations

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PEDIGREE Foundation furthers its commitment to serving dogs in need by awarding over $600,000 in annual grants to animal shelters and rescue organizations across the U.S. and Canada. With the support of these grants, 61,000 dogs in both countries will receive care and find their forever homes.  Since its inception in 2008, PEDIGREE Foundation has awarded over $12 million and helped more than 800,000 dogs through its annual grant program to cement its support of the animal welfare community across North America.

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  • FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PEDIGREE Foundation furthers its commitment to serving dogs in need by awarding over $600,000 in annual grants to animal shelters and rescue organizations across the U.S. and Canada.
  • With the support of these grants, 61,000 dogs in both countries will receive care and find their forever homes.
  • The 2023 grants were awarded to 33 shelter/rescue organization programs in the U.S. and 10 in Canada, with an emphasis on foster, transport and behavior programming.
  • This marks the second year where PEDIGREE Foundation expanded its annual grant program to Canada awarding $100,000 CAD to shelters and rescue organizations in need, in addition to $25,000 CAD in disaster relief to help fight the Canadian wildfires.

Nonprofits Accelerate Their Impact with Blackbaud Technology

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, is helping social impact organizations achieve their missions and reach their outcomes in new and innovative ways. From fundraising to data and analytics capabilities, Blackbaud is delivering essential software that enables teams to create impact.

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  • From fundraising to data and analytics capabilities, Blackbaud is delivering essential software that enables teams to create impact.
  • "We are committed to delivering capabilities that accelerate the impact of our customers, and we're continuously seeking opportunities to innovate," said Todd Lant, chief customer officer, Blackbaud.
  • With Blackbaud technology, social impact organizations are maximizing their fundraising potential and more effectively using data.
  • Blackbaud is powering impact for organizations of all shapes and sizes.

CARS Launches Second Annual "Cartober" Campaign in Partnership with DAV and KPBS

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Monday, October 2, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- San Diego-based nonprofit CARS (Charitable Adult Rides and Services) is launching its second annual Cartober campaign, a month-long awareness initiative designed to promote the power of vehicle donations in supporting nonprofits. With featured partners such as Disabled American Veterans (DAV), KPBS, American Kidney Fund, SPCA Monterey County, and Goodwill SoCal on board, Cartober 2023 aims to drive even more impact and support for worthy causes.

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  • San Diego-based nonprofit CARS (Charitable Adult Rides and Services) is launching its second annual Cartober campaign, an initiative that promotes vehicle donations for nonprofits throughout the month of October.
  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- San Diego-based nonprofit CARS (Charitable Adult Rides and Services) is launching its second annual Cartober campaign, a month-long awareness initiative designed to promote the power of vehicle donations in supporting nonprofits.
  • The campaign encourages people to donate their cars, trucks, RVs, boats, and other vehicles to benefit their chosen nonprofits.
  • "We are thrilled to launch the second year of Cartober in partnership with some amazing nonprofits like DAV and KPBS," said Justin Ruffier, VP of Marketing at CARS.

MURPHY-GOODE WINERY AWARDS $25,000 "REALLY GOOD CAUSE" PRIZE TO LOUISIANA SPCA

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Following a three-month nomination-based search and submission review process, Murphy-Goode has selected the Louisiana SPCA (LASPCA) as one of three recipients of A Really Goode Cause.

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  • Following a three-month nomination-based search and submission review process, Murphy-Goode has selected the Louisiana SPCA (LASPCA) as one of three recipients of A Really Goode Cause.
  • Its community clinic provides affordable, low-cost services to the animals in the greater New Orleans area.
  • LASPCA was nominated by David Robichaux, who will be awarded a separate $10,000 for his winning nomination.
  • It takes a lot of strength (mental and physical) to do what they do, and the work is never done.