WFEO - World Federation of Engineering Organizations

Nonprofit Technology, Philanthropy

Operation Homefront | February 17, 2023

The national nonprofit organization, Operation Homefront recently announced receiving a $500,000 investment from The Home Depot Foundation for Veteran housing initiatives. The grant will also help expand Transitional Housing Apartments, Operation Homefront’s latest housing program. The donation from The Home Depot Foundation will assist military families in gaining access to transitional and permanent housing and financial and homeownership education at a crucial juncture ...

Nonprofit Management

ConocoPhillips | September 02, 2021

ConocoPhillips announced disaster relief donations of $500,000 to be allocated between the American Red Cross and local United Way organizations to support relief efforts in Louisiana from Hurricane Ida. The company will also match donations from ConocoPhillips’ U.S. employees. “Our thoughts are with the local communities who are dealing with the widespread devastation brought by Hurricane Ida,” said Ryan Lance, chairman and chief executive officer. “We are...

Fundraising, Financial Management

First Nations Finance Authority | September 06, 2022

The First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with BFL CANADA, one of the largest employee-owned and operated insurance brokerage firms in Canada, which takes the initial steps toward establishing the first-ever non-profit Indigenous-owned insurance model for Indigenous communities and businesses in Canada. "Access to insurability is a major barrier facing First Nations in their efforts to build healthy and prosperous commun...

AnitaB.org | October 06, 2020

AnitaB.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting, inspiring, and guiding women in computing, has received a donation of $100,000.00 from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, led by Craigslist founder, Craig Newmark. Craig Newmark Philanthropies has committed that half of the grant will be allocated to AnitaB.org PitcHER™ program, an entrepreneurial pitch competition where top ten finalists compete for numerous grants at the Grace Hopper Celebration. The rest of the grant will support ...