Las Vegas Weekly : "Barry Manilow to donate musical instruments to 15 Las Vegas schools" by Robin Leach: Luxe Life

Las Vegas Weekly : "Barry Manilow to donate musical instruments to 15 Las Vegas schools" by Robin Leach: Luxe Life: "It’s another extraordinary -- and mammoth -- act of generosity from superstar Strip entertainer Barry Manilow. Next week, the singer-songwriter will present five semi-trucks loaded with musical instruments to severely depleted school music programs. Students at no less than 15 schools in Las Vegas and Clark County will be recipients of the large gift valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars."

Inspiration: Wheelchair Athlete Pulls First Ever Double Backflip - Culture - GOOD

Inspiration: Wheelchair Athlete Pulls First Ever Double Backflip - Culture - GOOD

Cities revamp parking meters as donation stations - USATODAY.com

Cities revamp parking meters as donation stations - USATODAY.com: "A growing number of cities, including Nashville, Virginia Beach and Las Vegas this year, have begun encouraging the latter by providing revamped parking meters for donations — a move some homeless advocates oppose."

Las Vegas Business Press :: News : R-J, other businesses go pink for breast cancer awareness

Las Vegas Business Press :: News : R-J, other businesses go pink for breast cancer awareness: "ompanies emblazon pink ribbons on their wares throughout October to let consumers know that a portion of the products' proceeds are donated to nonprofit organizations like Susan G. Komen for the Cure that promote breast cancer research and awareness.

Komen's Southern Nevada branch is working with several corporate partners during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to host events that raise awareness (and dollars) for breast cancer research. Last October, the Las Vegas Komen affiliate received about $26,000 in donations from breast cancer awareness events around the valley."

Auction for the Camaro Convertible raises $205,000 for charity - Car News | Auto123

Auction for the Camaro Convertible raises $205,000 for charity - Car News | Auto123: "LAS VEGAS – The production model is yet to be released, but the promise of the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible raised $205,000 for a local Nevada charity at last weekend’s Barrett-Jackson Auction."

Koret Foundation Awards 2010 Koret Prize to Athlete-Philanthropist Andre Agassi | Business Wire

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Koret Foundation Awards 2010 Koret Prize to Athlete-Philanthropist Andre Agassi | Business Wire: "Since retiring from his distinguished career in professional tennis, Agassi has spent 15 years working to improve educational opportunities in disadvantaged neighborhoods of his native Las Vegas. He created the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education in 1994 and opened the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, a K-12 public charter school, in 2001."

New fee improves art equipment, expands performance series | The Nevada Sagebrush

New fee improves art equipment, expands performance series | The Nevada Sagebrush: "Olivia Avila, a 20-year-old nursing major, said she supports the fee because of its benefits to students.

“I won’t be going to the events; I’m not into the art scene,” Avila said. “I think people will get mad because money is so tight, but if it’s going toward the art majors, I’m for it.”

Rosenberg expressed great excitement for the benefits the initiative will have for students.

“This isn’t charity, it’s philanthropy,” Rosenberg said. “This will be mutually beneficial between the students and administration. We’re all concerned for the same things. We might as well give it a try — we have nothing to lose.”"

BBC News - Placido Domingo to receive top Latin Grammy award

BBC News - Placido Domingo to receive top Latin Grammy award: "The Spanish tenor was chosen for his 'professional and philanthropic achievements', the organisation said.

He will be honoured during a ceremony in November in Las Vegas, where friends and colleagues will lead musical tributes to the 69-year-old.

Past recipients of the award include Gloria Estefan and Julio Iglesias."

Solve crime and help a worthy cause at CSI: The Experience | Las Vegas Blogs

Solve crime and help a worthy cause at CSI: The Experience | Las Vegas Blogs: "In support of the first anniversary, MGM Resorts International’s corporate philanthropy program will match the contribution made for every $1 per ticket sold at CSI: The Experience to the Nevada Victims of Crime program, now through Sept. 26."

Beating the Odds in Fund Raising - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Beating the Odds in Fund Raising - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Las Vegas has one of the worst job markets in the nation. More than 10 percent of the city residents have been out of work for 17 straight months, and the unemployment rate was 14.1 percent in May. But that didn't stop the YMCA of Southern Nevada from achieving record fund-raising returns last year."

2010 Leadership Academy - Professional Development - AFP

2010 Leadership Academy - Professional Development - AFP

AFP Leadership Academy Las Vegas

This Blog has been created to showcase stories about the AFP Leadership Academy in Las Vegas 2010 and also recent stories on Las Vegas philanthropy.