CREATE Foundation

Fundraising

THON | February 21, 2022

Penn State THON, the world's largest student-run philanthropy that provides yearlong financial and emotional support to families impacted by childhood cancer, announced that it raised an all-time annual high of $13,756,374.50 at the conclusion of the organization's 50th anniversary 46-hour dance marathon. THON's fundraising efforts benefit its sole beneficiary Four Diamonds, a national nonprofit gift fund that covers 100 percent of all medical expenses for families experiencing child...

Nonprofit Management

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | January 27, 2022

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) recognized Rachael Ray's affiliated philanthropies, including The Rachael Ray Foundation and the Yum-o! organization, for crossing the $1 million threshold of support for NRAEF scholarships that fund students pursuing higher education in the restaurant, hospitality, and foodservice industry. The $1 million milestone is the culmination of 15 years of support for NRAEF scholarships from Rachael Ray's charitab...

Nonprofit Management

LetsAllDoGood | April 21, 2021

Today marks the debut of LetsAllDoGood, a universal ‘do good' mobile app that allows organizations of all sizes to meet their followers directly on their smartphones via rich, actionable content and push notifications. The secure mobile app provides optional location-based connectivity called HereNow to maximize engagement, fundraising, sponsorships, and attendance by contacting people where, how, and when it matters most. The app is designed to democratiz...

Nonprofit Management

PetSmart Charities | May 11, 2022

PetSmart Charities, the nation's top funder of animal welfare, has crossed the landmark 10 millionth pet adoption since launching in 1994. Working with more than 2,500 animal welfare partners at Everyday Adoption Centers in PetSmart's retail stores and hosting annual National Adoption Week events, this powerful milestone honors the millions of people who save lives through adoption. Over the past five years alone, PetSmart Charities has granted $75.6 million to fund services such as tran...