Randy Foye Foundation Announces $10,000 Grant and Upcoming Events

Newark, NJ (PRWEB) April 24, 2009

The Randy Foye Foundation proudly announces a $ 10,000 commitment to Dr. E. Alma Flagg School (which is the elementary school that Foye attended) for the remainder of the academic year. As part of this grant, the RFF will: purchase a school uniform shirt for every student at Flagg for the 2009-2010 school year; publish the 8th grade yearbook; partner with the school to host a carnival for students in June; fund transportation for end-of-year trips; and continue the success of the Assist 4 Life program.

"I am happy that we are able to provide these opportunities for the kids at Flagg," Foye said. "The city of Newark has a school uniform policy in place, and we are helping students to comply by making sure that everyone has at least one shirt to wear to school. Providing funding for their school trips and events is important because it will create lasting memories for them. In addition to the educational and mentoring support we provide, we want the students to experience fun things that will aid their social growth as well. At the end of the day, it's all about making a child smile and giving them hope."

The RFF is hosting a series of summer fundraising events with an eye on two key projects: renovating the gymnasium at Dr. E. Alma Flagg School, and refurbishing the outdoor playground area. Both areas are in need of repairs as well as upgrades. These environments provide a safe place for student learners to demonstrate physical fitness, social interaction, hard work and a positive attitude. We hope you will support us by attending one or more of our events, and are pleased to offer online registration through our website for each event.

Friday, May 15 - Happy Hour at Rod's Tavern in Spring Lake, NJ to recognize Amanda Melillo for her fundraising efforts and wish her luck as she runs in the Vermont City Marathon on May 24!

Thursday, May 21 - After Work Party at Onieal's in NYC hosted by the Randy Foye Foundation and Villanova's Manhattan Alumni Chapter. Join Randy and special guest Jay Wright for a night with Villanova legends in support of the RFF. Event is from 6-9pm and features a 3 hour open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres.

Saturday, June 20 - "Day at the Races" at Monmouth Park Racetrack, a joint effort of the RFF and the Villanova Alumni Association's Monmouth-Ocean Counties Chapter.

Saturday, July 18 - Second Annual "Night for Newark," hosted by RFF board members Jack and Iwona Howley at their beautiful Rumson estate.

Visit the Events page of our website at http://www.therandyfoyefoundation.org for more information.

Special thanks to VUHoops.com for their March blogathon fundraiser. The Villanova alumni who run the site reached out to members of their online community and raised $ 745 for the RFF.

In honor of the Villanova Wildcats reaching the Final Four, we are running a $ 4 fundraising drive. Our goal is to raise $ 5,000. Supporters are encouraged to donate using Facebook by searching for Randy Foye Foundation in the Causes application, but can also send a check.

Contact: Christina Vuocolo (732) 576-8181

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Speakers Will Bring Their Best Marketing Ideas to Grassroots.org Events

New York City (PRWEB) July 12, 2011

Though your organization is called a nonprofit, it still needs money to survive.

A group with the grand vision of making technology more accessible to cash-strapped groups will host a series of how-to workshops in New York City in August. For nearly a decade, Grassroots.org has provided non-profit organizations with free technology and marketing assistance. Today the group has more than 4,000 members.

The workshops, scheduled every Thursday in August, will help nonprofits unlock resources that could help them succeed on the web and beyond, said Alice Luu, executive director of Grassroots.org.

The workshop series is targeted toward nonprofits that dont have the capacity to or know how to build marketing strategies, or how to start up a public relations plan or social media, she explained.

Grassroots.org has more than 200 members in the New York area.

We want to meet with volunteers, nonprofit professionals and our supporters, and provide an intimate opportunity for them to learn and network amongst each other, Luu said.

Different topics will be discussed each Thursday, she added.

The first presenter on Aug. 4 is Catchafire, an organization focused on connecting skilled professionals with nonprofits in need of their services.

For some nonprofits times are tough, and properly leveraging pro bono resources can boost a groups bottom line, Catchafire Community Manager Ruti Wajnberg said.

We identify needs for organizations and we structure projects to make it easy for the professionals, Wajnberg said in a telephone interview.

Catchafire volunteers have assisted nonprofits in the New York area with projects related to finance, marketing, public relations, social media, fundraising and many other fields.

We have found that a lot of professionals want to give in this way, Wajnberg said.

Each month the group trains nonprofits in pro bono 101, she explained.

Its something that I think organizations do not think about enough, Wajnbuerg said. Managing your volunteers or your pro bono professionals is not as simple as it seems.

She said New York City has the second lowest volunteer rate in the nation.

Were trying to change that here in New York, Wajnberg said.

Eric Mohr is scheduled to speak Aug. 11. Mohr operates EBM Direct Marketing Services LLC. He is an expert at online and offline marketing and helped Grassroots.org triple its website conversion rate, Luu said.

Nonprofits are a business, theyre just a non-profit business, Mohr said in a telephone interview.

Making payroll and keeping the lights on costs money, which means nonprofits must focus on why their efforts are marketable, he explained.

The type of advertising that I provide is performance driven, Mohr said. Instead of having a marketing list, were using keywords. Instead of having paper, were using digital.

Many nonprofits are not sure where to turn when it comes to marketing themselves using technology.

I will be speaking about various digital and offline solutions nonprofits can utilize by directing financial resources to media returning the highest return on investment, Mohr said. The overall objective is to learn how to test various forms of direct response media and through analysis, target those returning a positive ROI.

For nonprofits operating in survival mode in a down economy, Mohr said the information he will present is key to using dwindling financial resources as efficiently as possible.

I want them to focus on what is out there for small and midsized companies, Mohr said. Ill be discussing search marketing, email marketing, direct mail, promotional products and mobile marketing.

Meanwhile, those who attend the workshop on Aug. 25 will hear from Josh Abdulla, CEO of LetGive.

We work with nonprofits and application developers, and we help nonprofits raise money through the use of technology and applications, Abdulla said.

Most nonprofits he encounters know they need a slick app to succeed in the competitive world of fundraising.

They want to have a mobile application, but it costs way too much for them to develop it, Abdulla said.

Mobile apps are used by nonprofits to collect money, increase their engagement with contributors and gather information about potential donors. Using mobile applications, LetGive connects for-profit companies that believe in certain causes with the nonprofits that support the movements.

Each Grassroots.org workshop is scheduled from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Culture Fix, located at 9 Clinton Street in Manhattan. Details about tickets will be posted on Grassroots.orgs website in the next few weeks.

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Foliage Season Getaways at Killington Resort Feature Scenic Gondola Rides, Activities, Events

Killington , Vt. (Vocus) August 26, 2008

Killington Resort , the epicenter of fall foliage viewing in New England, is once again offering aerial foliage viewing via the K-1 Gondola, plus mountain biking, hiking and special events to showcase the spectacular autumn colors throughout the Green Mountains of Vermont.

Killington Resort offers fall foliage lodging packages , including a roundtrip ride on the K-1 Gondola, starting at $ 32 per person/per night from September 1 through October 13.

Killington Resort's central location provides foliage viewers the perfect opportunity to enjoy all the region has to offer. Within minutes of Killington Resort, visitors will find quintessential Vermont towns such as Woodstock, Pittsfield, Manchester and Rutland, all of which feature numerous fall events and farmers markets. Historically, the leaves start to change the second to third week of September with "peak foliage season taking place around the first to second week of October," according to the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing.

A scenic ride on the K-1 Gondola to the highest lift-served terrain in Vermont offers an opportunity to view the foliage colors in the heart of the Green Mountains. In addition, the summit of Killington Peak, a short 10-minute hike from the top of the gondola, provides a panoramic view of five states and Canada on a crisp, clear autumn day.

Grab your mountain bike, or rent a Kona mountain bike at the Killington Mountain Bike Shop, and enjoy a thrilling ride through the colors on more than 45 miles of trails of Killington's Kona "Groove Approved" Mountain Bike Park. If you're looking for a more leisurely option to take in the colors of fall, enjoy a hike off the top of Killington Peak on one of the many hiking trails. At nearby Pico Mountain, enjoy the views from atop Little Pico Peak via the Little Pico Triple Chair, followed by a hike back to the base or a thrilling ride on the Alpine Slide.

Fall Foliage Gondola Rides

A round-trip ride on the K-1 Gondola is $ 15 for adults and $ 10 for juniors ages 6-12 or seniors over 65. The K-1 Gondola is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the following days: