Infobox Organization name National Credit Union Foundation image NCUF Horiz Color investing cmmunitysmall.jpg image border size thumb caption National Credit Union Foundation Logo abbreviation NCUF motto People Helping People. formation 1980 extinction type 501 c 3 status purpose To Promote Consumer Financial Independence through Credit Unions. headquarters Madison, Wisconsin location region served membership language leader title Executive Director leader name Bucky Sebastian main organ num staff num volunteers budget 9,972,048 website http www.ncuf.coop ncuf.coop remarks The National Credit Union Foundation NCUF is the United States credit union movement s primary national charitable fundraising organization for credit union development. NCUF is an affiliate of the Credit Union National Association CUNA and is located in CUNA s offices in Madison, Wisconsin . The National Credit Union Foundation engages in a variety of activities to help credit unions create greater access to affordable ... and members in the affected region through its National Credit Union Foundation Disaster Relief Fund. The Foundation raised over 3.5 million in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina , a record for the credit union system. For disaster relief fundraising for the credit union system, the Foundation ... Giving Alliance , the National Credit Union Foundation meets the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability ... references External links National Credit Union Foundation http www.ncuf.coop CUNA http www.cuna.coop ... assets, and own homes. In its 30 years, the Foundation has given more than 25 million in grants .... Credit unions invest in a Community Investment Fund account with either the National Cooperative ... is split between the credit union, NCUF, and the investing state s credit union league or foundation. Proceeds from the fund are then used to fund a variety of NCUF s national programs as well as state credit union league and foundation development initiatives. REAL solutions In 2007, REAL Relevant ... more details
Orphan date February 2009 Refimprove date October 2008 The National Crittenton Foundation is a Portland, Oregon based national organization that works with at risk and system involved girls, young women and their families. The foundation is affiliated with 22 member agencies operating across the country in urban and rural areas, including Baltimore Boston Charleston, South Carolina Denver, Colorado Kansas City, Missouri Knoxville, Tennessee Orange County, California and Los Angeles, California Peoria, Illinois Philadelphia Phoenix, Arizona , San Francisco, California Sioux City, Iowa Washington, D.C. and Wheeling, West Virginia . The National Crittenton Foundation s roots are in the social movement created by New York evangelist and millionaire Charles Nelson Crittenton , who founded the Florence Crittenton Night Mission in 1883 in New York City. This Mother Mission was dedicated to serving only young women and girls, most of whom were involved in prostitution or were single mothers. The Night Mission was later called the National Florence Crittenton Mission after more homes were opened. At one point, more than 76 Crittenton Homes served young women and girls, many of whom were pregnant or single mothers. In 1893, Charles Crittenton was joined in the movement by pioneering female physician Dr. Kate Waller Barrett . Barrett was famous for her progressive ideas about education and training for women and her tireless advocacy for girls, women and their families. ref http thenationalcrittentonfoundation.org about history.asp The National Crittenton Foundation About Us History Bot generated title ref In 2008, the National Crittenton Foundation is celebrating its 125th year of continuous service to young women and girls. Its priority is to support the empowerment, self sufficiency, and end of cycles of destructive behaviors and relationships for at risk and system involved girls ... National Foster Care Coalition Bot generated title ref References reflist Primarysources date ... more details
. Legacy Award History br The Elks NationalFoundation established its Legacy Award scholarship ... year, 4,000 scholarship. Award Information br The Elks NationalFoundation awards 250 Legacy ... values of the Elks NationalFoundation Knowledge, Charity, Community and Integrity. br This award ... Elks NationalFoundation Scholarships Category Educational foundations Category Scholarships in the United ... more details
The National Arts Foundation, Incorporated. , was a private United States American New York not for profit corporation devoted to promoting fine arts. ref Exchange of Art with Soviets Set Carleton Smith Reports an Agreement In Principle on US Russian Trade, The New York Times , October 4, 1955 ref Robert Carleton Smith 1908 1984 founded the organization in 1947, served as its president and later as Chairman of its Advisory Committee. People Vaughan Williams voted The National Arts Foundation of America s outstanding musician of 1953 References reflist Category Foundations based in the United States Category Organizations established in 1947 Category 1947 establishments in the United States ... more details
Infobox Organization name National Sleep Foundation image National Sleep Foundation Logo.gif image border size caption map msize mcaption motto Alerting the public, healthcare providers and policymakers to the life and death importance of adequate sleep Mission Statement formation 1990 type non profit organization abbreviation NSF headquarters Washington, D.C. location flagicon USA United States membership language English leader title CEO leader name David Cloud main organ Board of Directors, Chairman Meir H. Kryger, MD key people num staff budget website http www.sleepfoundation.org www.sleepfoundation.org Onesource date August 2008 The National Sleep Foundation NSF is an independent nonprofit ... of sleep in their communities the sleep centers are dues paying members of the National Sleep Foundation. Drowsy Driving Prevention Week A national campaign to save the lives of young drivers by raising ... independence The National Sleep Foundation is supported by a number of sources, including ... Independence.htm National Sleep Foundation section on Funding Sources and Editorial Independence ref National Sleep Foundation Directory of Sleep Professionals The National Sleep Foundation offers .... Publications and Newsletters The National Sleep Foundation publishes the following sleepmatters NSF .... Programs and activities National Sleep Awareness Week A public education, information, and awareness ... basis, meaning that the foundation alone determines the ideas and content published or promoted in the program created by the grant support. All of the educational resources produced by the National Sleep Foundation are developed and or reviewed by independent experts selected for their knowledge ... and their service is generally listed in the project publication. The foundation s policy ensures that its recommendations are consistent with positions of the National Institutes of Health , findings ... http www.sleepfoundation.org event national sleep awareness week C2 AE National Sleep Awareness ... more details
The National Football Foundation NFF is a non profit organization founded in 1947 in sports 1947 by General Douglas MacArthur , legendary Army Black Knights football coach Earl Blaik Earl Red Blaik and journalist Grantland Rice . Its mission is to promote and develop amateur American football on all levels throughout the United States and to cultivate leadership, sportsmanship, enthusiasm for competition ... football on the local level, the National Football Foundation also oversees the support, administration ... Announces Inaugural National Honor Society publisher National Football Foundation date 2007 04 25 accessdate 2007 07 18 ref The Foundation also tabulates and releases the Bowl Championship Series Standings ... current president. The foundation is has 119 local chapters distributed among 46 states. Since 1956, more than 100,000 volunteers have become members. TOCright National Football Foundation Gold Medal main National Football Foundation Gold Medal Winners The Gold Medal, the NFF s highest honor, has ... year, the National Football Foundation awards the MacArthur Trophy to the NCAA Division I FBS college football team determined to be the national champion. John L. Toner Award see also National Association ... ref cite web url http www.cbssports.com mcc blogs entry 24156338 33207706 title National Football Foundation ... Heisman . In spring 2007, the NFF launched the NFF National Honor Society, a recognition program ... Court Justice, 25 Corporate CEOs and Chairmen. Distinguished American Award main National Football Foundation Distinguished American Award Presented on special occasions when a truly deserving individual ... 2011 11 09 ref multicol end References reflist External links http www.footballfoundation.com National Football Foundation website http www.collegefootball.org College Football Hall of Fame website College ... College Football Hall of Fame Category Organizations established in 1947 fr National Football Foundation ... more details
Infobox non profit name National Maritime Heritage Foundation image File National Maritime Heritage Foundation burgee logo.jpg 160px National Maritime Heritage Foundation logo type Educational founded date 2000 tax id registration id founder location 236 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Suite 410, Washington, D.C. 20002, United States origins key people David L. Miller, Chairman of the Board of Directors area served Washington Metropolitan Area product mission focus method revenue endowment num volunteers ... dissolved footnotes The National Maritime Heritage Foundation NMHF is a 501 c 3 non profit organization ... static projects nextgennavy.pdf author National Maritime Heritage Foundation title A Proposal to the Naval History & Heritage Command from the National Maritime Heritage Foundation Building ... title The American Spirit publisher National Maritime Heritage Foundation accessdate May 10, 2010 ... box District of Columbia Nautical http www.nmhf.org National Maritime Heritage Foundation official ... 2009, the NMHF formally proposed a National Naval and Maritime Museum that would be built in Washington, D.C. The NMHF is in no way connected to the Naval Historical Foundation NHF , the official U.S. Navy endorsed group that raises private funds in support of the National Museum of the U.S. Navy U.S. Navy Museum in Washington, D.C. National Naval and Maritime Museum On September 18, 2009, the NMHF ..., the NMHF joined with U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation , the U.S. Naval Institute and the Navy League ... Set Sail, National Capital High School Sailing, and Learn to Sail. ref name SailingPrograms cite web url http www.nmhf.org about sailing programs.aspx title Sailing Programs publisher National Maritime Heritage Foundation accessdate May 10, 2010 ref DC Sail File DC Sail burgee.gif thumb DC Sail burgee ... cdeere docs jun ss 2010 v2 ref DC Sail was designated as a separate program of the National Maritime Heritage Foundation in 2010 and is overseen by a Sailing Director, Sailors Advisory Group, and Executive ... more details
Orphan date April 2010 The NationalFoundation for Debt Management is a United States credit counseling agency. The organization is incorporated, but is organized as a non profit. ref http www.bbb.org west florida business reviews credit debt consultants nationalfoundation for debt management in clearwater fl 6151589 Better Business Bureau Report ref The foundation focuses on consumer education on debt practices. ref http money.howstuffworks.com personal finance debt management nationalfoundation for debt management.htm How Stuff Works ref They also focus on distributing personal finance information to the public. The NationalFoundation for Debt Management is committed to fostering community education on money management, budgeting and appropriate use of credit. Since 1999, NFDM certified financial counselors have assisted thousands of families. NFDM is dedicated to providing professional and confidential services to assist families and individuals who are in financial distress. NFDM seems to help consumers better understand and manage their finances ref http www.nfdm.org Aboutus.html ref through help with Housing counseling the mortgage process, predatory lending , homeowner insurance, housing repair, expenses and maintenance, and more . NFDM is a HUD U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approved Housing Counseling Agency. Credit and debt Identity theft monitoring and protecting personal information NationalFoundation for Debt Management is a 501 c 3 educational organization based in Clearwater, Florida. NFDM aims to help people better understand their personal finances and take control of their financial lives. NFDM has helped thousands of consumers achieve relief from crushing debt and has provided advice about personal financial matters to many thousands ... pages NationalFoundation for Debt Management Inc 91254464758 Facebook page Category Financial services ... and national charitable organizations. As part of its mission as a non profit organization, NFDM ... more details
Image Sz map.gif thumb right Map of Switzerland The Swiss National Science Foundation SNSF is a science research support organization mandated by the Swiss Federal Government . The SNSF was established under private law by physicist and medical doctor Alexander von Muralt in 1952. Organisation The SNSF consists of three main bodies Foundation Council, National Research Council and Administrative Offices. The Foundation Council is the highest authority and makes strategic decisions. The National Research Council is composed of distinguished researchers who mostly work at Swiss institutions of higher education. They assess research proposals submitted to the SNSF and make funding decisions. The National ... Website of the Swiss National Science Foundation http www.snf.ch E targetedresearch researchprogrammes currentNRP Pages default.aspx Overview of all current National Research Programmes NRPs http www.snf.ch nfp nccr E nccrdetail current Pages default.aspx Overview of all current National ... of research magazine Horizons See also Science and technology in Switzerland National Science Foundation an United States American organization Swiss Academy of Sciences National Centres of Competence ... III Biology and Medicine Division IV Programmes National Research Programmes National Centres of Competence ... and coordinate the activities of the Foundation Council, the Research Council and the Research Commissions ... reviews of proposed projects, maintaining national and international contacts in the area of research ... . Research Programmes and Centres of Competence in Research The National Research Programmes NRPs and National Centres of Competence in Research NCCRs are the most important research programmes ... to twelve million Swiss francs. Since 1975, the SNSF has launched over 69 NRPs. National Centres ... at an institution of higher education and consists of a centre of competence as well as a national ... ar de Schweizerischer Nationalfonds fr Fonds national suisse de la recherche ... more details
Infobox Museum name National Bonsai Foundation image Entrance to the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum.jpg image caption A Western Yellow Pine Pinus ponderosa bonsai on display at the Entrance to the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum at the United States National Arboretum. established 1982 pushpin map ... 1971. It was donated by Mike Uyeno. The National Bonsai Foundation is a section 501 c 3 nonprofit .... ref http www.bonsai nbf.org site mission nbf.html National Bonsai Foundation Bot generated title ... Committee. In 1982, the National Bonsai Committee was reformed into the National Bonsai Foundation. The National Bonsai Foundation recruited people from all across the country to be directors. The members ... Bonsai Foundation. In 1986, the ten year anniversary of the gift from Japan, the National ... nbf.org site history milestone.html National Bonsai Foundation Bot generated title ref With donations ... www.bonsai nbf.org site exhibits.html National Bonsai Foundation Bot generated title ref The Japanese ... http www.bonsai nbf.org site japanese.html National Bonsai Foundation Bot generated title ref The Chinese ... http www.bonsai nbf.org site chinese.html National Bonsai Foundation Bot generated title ref The North .... ref http www.bonsai nbf.org site north american.html National Bonsai Foundation Bot generated .... ref http www.bonsai nbf.org site viewing stones.html National Bonsai Foundation Bot generated ... nbf.org Official site of the National Bonsai Foundation http www.usna.usda.gov Gardens collections ... location Washington D.C. , United States visitors director publictransit website The National Bonsai Foundation NBF is a nonprofit organization that was created to sustain the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum . NBF also helps the United States National Arboretum show the arts of Bonsai , and Penjing . The National Bonsai and Penjing Museum is located on the convert 446 acre km2 sing on campus of the US National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. Each year over 200,000 people visit the museum. ref ... more details
ref http www.collegiatecancer.org National Collegiate Cancer Foundation ref References Reflist Articles ... 2009 03 26 AR2009032603693.html Cancer Activist Started Foundation External links http collegiatecancer.org National Collegiate Cancer Foundation http www.livestrong.org site c.khLXK1PxHmF b.2662639 k.61FB ...Multiple issues orphan November 2006 refimprove April 2009 notability April 2009 The National Collegiate Cancer Foundation NCCF provides services and support to young adults aged 18&ndash 35 who have been diagnosed with cancer . The organization s goal is to provide resources to encourage students to continue with higher education throughout their treatment and, provides need based financial support to these students and their families. In addition, the NCCF promotes awareness and prevention of cancer. History In 2005, at the age of 22, while at Wagner College in Staten Island , Dan Waeger was diagnosed with cancer , initially thought to be Cancer of Unknown Primary . After nearly a year of treatment, the diagnosed as non small cell lung carcinoma adenocarcinoma despite never having been a smoker. After nearly four years of treatment, Dan died on March 16, 2009. Waeger founded the National Collegiate Cancer Foundation in October 2005 and launched the http www.collegiatecancer.org web site in January 2006. Activities Each year, the Foundation awards 1,000 scholarships to young adult cancer survivors who display a winning attitude in their fight against cancer. The Foundation s primary fundraising activity is the Waeger C.U.P., and annual golf tournament held at the Royal Oaks Golf Club in Lebanon, PA. The C.U.P s name is a nod to Dan s initial diagnosis of Cancer of the Unknown Primary CUP . NCCF is a founding member of the Lance Armstrong Foundation s LIVESTONG Young Adult Alliance, a consortium of scientists, government agencies, clinicians, non profit organizations, and public health officials whose goal is to raise awareness and effect positive change for young adults with cancer ... more details
Distinguish American Kidney Fund About the organization in Singapore National Kidney Foundation Singapore The National Kidney Foundation, Inc. NKF is a major voluntary health organization in the United States , headquartered in New York City . Its mission is to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for Organ transplant transplantation . The organization s activities include research and training, continuing education of health care providers, patient services, and fund raising. It publishes a number of scientific journals including the American Journal of Kidney Diseases , Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease and the Journal of Renal Nutrition . The NKF publishes the Kidney Dialysis Outcomes Qualitity Initiative K DOQI, a comprehensive set of clinical practice guidelines. The NKF has been a vocal advocate for increasing all forms of kidney transplantation. However, it has published a position statement against allowing monetary compensation for kidney donations and its opponents have accused it of trying to stifle public discussion on this subject ... http www.dynamist.com weblog archives 002165.html title The National Kidney Foundation vs. Open Debate and Increasing Kidney Donations work pages publisher language accessdate 2006 06 03 curly ref The National Kidney Foundation annually hosts the Spring Clinical Meetings as its premiere educational ... 2012 03 01 ref To raise funds for its programs, the National Kidney Foundation organizes a national ... Sigma holds the NKF as their national philanthropy. Every year, Phi Sig sisters donate thousands of dollars to this organization and volunteer at the National Kidney Foundation U.S. Transplant Games. External links http www.kidney.org National Kidney Foundation website http www.ajkd.org American ... Day , the foundation sponsors Kidney Early Evaluation Program KEEP screenings around the United States ... more details
Primary sources date December 2009 The National Research Foundation is a foundation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the United Arab Emirates . It has been designed to promote research activity in private and public universities and colleges, at centers of research in institutes and in companies, by individuals and by research teams in the United Arab Emirates. Infobox organization name National Research Foundation UAE image Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg image NRF logo.JPG image border size default 200 alt alt text see WP ALT caption map optional msize map size, optional, default 200px malt map alt text mcaption optional abbreviation motto formation Start date and years ago 2008 03 07 extinction date of extinction, optional type GO, NGO, IGO, INGO, etc status Foundation purpose Funding Research in the UAE headquarters Dubai location http maps.google.com maps ms?ie UTF8&hl en&msa 0&msid 117048452549424828585.0004704edcf9252175625&ll 25.104798,55.168405&spn 0.037307,0.054932&z 14&source embed Dubai, United Arab Emirates coords Coordinates of location using a coordinates template region served United Arab Emirates membership language Arabic, English leader title Director leader name Dr. Kenneth Wilson main organ gral. assembly, board of directors ... Emirates UAE , a National Research Foundation was created in March 2008, by a decree signed by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan , Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research. The National Research Foundation is a Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research initiative intended to promote ... at the website of the National Research Foundation of the United Arab Emirates. ref The mission of the NRF ... Reflist External links http www.nrf.ae www.nrf.ae website of the National Research Foundation ... and the mission, they are strong Discovery strong develop and maintain a solid foundation of world class ... increase public and government awareness and understanding of the benefits of national research ... more details
Image Canf low res.jpg thumb right CANF Logo The Cuban American NationalFoundation CANF is a Cuban exile ... Sobre La Fundacion Nacional Cubano Americana ref Controversy The Cuban American NationalFoundation ... in 1998 that he received financial support from the Cuban American NationalFoundation for a bombing ... Washington, DC Cuban American NationalFoundation 1982 CANF pamphlet 1 http www.archive.org ..., DC Cuban American NationalFoundation 1982 CANF pamphlet 2 Fidel Castro and the bankers the mortgaging ... U.S. policy options in Central America by Eduardo Ulibarri Washington, DC Cuban American NationalFoundation ... by Hugh Thomas Washington, DC Cuban American NationalFoundation 1983 CANF pamphlet 5 http www.archive.org ... American NationalFoundation 1983 CANF pamphlet 7 http www.archive.org details CastrosNarcoticsTrade Castro s Narcotics Trade Washington, DC Cuban American NationalFoundation 1983 CANF pamphlet 8 Thinking about Cuba unscrambling Cuban messages Washington, DC Cuban American NationalFoundation 1983 ... Kopilow Washington, DC Cuban American NationalFoundation 1984 CANF pamphlet 10 Cuba as a model and a challenge by Kenneth N Skoug Washington, DC Cuban American NationalFoundation 1984 CANF pamphlet ... Cuban American NationalFoundation 1985 CANF pamphlet 12 The children of Mariel from shock to integration ... NationalFoundation 1985 CANF pamphlet 13 http www.archive.org details TheKennedyKrushchevPactAndTheSandinistas ... Cuban American NationalFoundation 1985 CANF pamphlet 14 Harnessing the intellectuals censoring writers and artists in today s Cuba by Carlos Ripoll Washington, DC Cuban American NationalFoundation ... to Communism by Joshua Muravchik Washington, DC Cuban American NationalFoundation 1986 CANF pamphlet ... Ratliff William E. Ratliff Washington, DC Cuban American NationalFoundation 1986 CANF pamphlet .... Bush Washington, DC Cuban American NationalFoundation 1986 CANF pamphlet 18 http www.archive.org ... by Paul Hollander Washington, DC Cuban American NationalFoundation 1986 CANF pamphlet 19 Fidel ... more details
Orphan date February 2009 Unreferenced date May 2008 The National Maritime Foundation , in New Delhi , India is a non governmental, non political maritime think tank under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, inaugurated by the Defence Minister of India , Mr Pranab Mukherjee in February 2005 in New Delhi . The Ocean is unbound, constantly in motion and ever changing. The logo of the National Maritime Foundation encapsulate this dynamic energy. The representation of the rhythmic waves is unlimited by a border as they flow into eternity. The many layers of waves represent the diverse and munificent resources of the ocean. A slice of the ocean is captured in a parallelogram to connote the window of opportunity for the Foundation to harness, explore, research and monitor the many aspects of the ocean. The slanted form emphasises the progressive and dynamic approach of the Foundation. Aim The National Maritime Foundation aims to undertake studies and analyses on various issues of concern in the maritime domain with a view to formulate and present options for a vibrant and evolving national maritime policy. br Objectives The objectives of the Foundation are to Provide constructive inputs for policy formulation. Conduct studies and research in the area of maritime interests of India spanning across the entire spectrum of oceanic activity, maritime infrastructure, shipbuilding, merchant shipping, fishing, energy life lines, off shore and sea bed resources, environment and the laws of the sea. Study and evaluate factors affecting Indian maritime security, focus on vulnerable areas and suggest suitable counter measures in the formulation of national security strategy. Carry out studies of International relations and geo political factors of strategic significance with a view to suggest maritime CBMs and enhance maritime cooperation among sea faring nations as also to achieve ... of the objectives of the Foundation. Promote awareness and informed public debate on the importance ... more details
The National Heritage Foundation NHF , based in Falls Church, Virginia EIN 58 2085326 , was established in 1994. It promotes projects in the area of Charitable organization charitable , education al, scientific or religious activities. There are currently around 9,000 projects under its umbrella. Directors and officers Dr. JT Houk CEO Founder Dr. Marian M. Houk, COO John T. Houk, III President Jan Ridgely Vice President Events The http www.nhf.org National Heritage Foundation NHF was formed by Dr. J.T. Dock Houk in 1994. It became one of the largest donor advised funds in the country. On August 16, 2006, in response to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 , NHF changed the way they made grants from their umbrella projects to charitable programs. NHF informed all its projects that only usc 26 501 c 3 organizations would be able to continue to receive grants from NHF. ref cite web url http www.dol.gov ebsa pdf ppa2006.pdf title Pension Protection Act of 2006 PL 109 280 author Department of Labor publisher United States Government ref In January 2009, the NHF filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection while appealing a lost lawsuit. During this bankruptcy process, donor advised foundations were not able to disburse funds to other non profits. ref cite web url http www.pattonboggs.com newsletters NHF title The National Heritage Foundation s Plan of Reorganization author Patton Boggs LLP publisher Patton Boggs LLP ref In late 2009, NHF emerged from bankruptcy and is in the process of fulfilling its reorganization plan. On November 21, 2011 NHF s tax exempt status was revoked. References div class references small references div External links http www.nhf.org National Heritage Foundation Official Website US org stub Category Charitable organizations Category 1968 establishments ... more details
Infobox organization name NationalFoundation for Women Legislators bgcolor fgcolor image image border size alt caption map msize malt mcaption abbreviation motto formation extinction type 501 c 501.28c.29.283.29 501 c 3 tax exempt foundation status purpose to provide strategic resources for women to be strong and effective state legislators. headquarters Washington, D.C. location region served United States membership language English language English leader title President and CEO leader name Robin Read main organ parent organization National Order of Women Legislators NOWL affiliations num staff num volunteers budget website http www.womenlegislators.org remarks NationalFoundation for Women Legislators NFWL is a 501 c 501.28c.29.283.29 501 c 3 tax exempt foundation established by the National Order of Women Legislators NOWL . Headquartered in Washington, D.C. , it assists women legislators with public opinion and legislative issues. Organization Through annual educational and networking events, the NationalFoundation for Women Legislators supports elected women from all levels of governance. As a non profit, non partisan organization, NFWL does not take ideological positions on public policy issues, but rather serves as a forum for women legislators to be empowered through information and experience. Commentary The greatest rising force in American politics today is not a political party, nor is it a lobbying community, it is women. Thirty years ago, women held a mere 10 of all state legislative seats in the country, today they hold 24 of 7,382 seats nationwide. Currently ... 2011 nationalfoundation for women legislators conference 2011 Annual Conference in Des Moines, IA ref Reflist External links Wikisource Category NationalFoundation for Women Legislators NationalFoundation for Women Legislators http www.womenlegislators.org about Category American women in politics ... and Politics ref See also The NFWL Annual Conference is a national forum designed to encourage the building ... more details
of the Iran National Science Foundation The Iran National Science Foundation INSF ... , the council ratified the charter for Iran National Science Foundation, in its five hundred and twenty second session on 18 Feb 2003. This foundation was established with the purpose of supplying ... of the country. Iran National Science Foundation is a legally independent governmental institute ... of Cultural Revolution , Iran National Science Foundation was founded with a primary asset of 20 billion Rials, which had been supplied by governmental aids. p The Manifest of INSF s mission p Iran National Science Foundation works to prepare the executive grounds for the generation of science and technology ... Council, regarding the statute of Iran National Science Foundation here in this charter referred ... of this foundation are supplied via governmental aids, bank facilities, investments of its own surplus assets, receiving financially and non financially from true or legal persons. President of the foundation ... of the board of trustees he will preside over the foundation for a four year period of time. The current president of the foundation is Dr. Mohammad Farhadi. In Iran, the foundation supports those ... research priorities is the book about research priorities which is published by the national ... towards people. p p To back this cause the foundation is committed to p ol li pave the route for the country to pioneer modern technologies, li li prepare special supports for national projects ... Strategies p According to article 3 of the foundation s statute activities of this foundation include ... of science at national and international levels. In this regard the following strategies are considered p ol li the turnover of the foundation and the way it presents facilities must be simple and transparent, li li for effective orientation of its activities, the foundation must announce the lists ..., proper methods must be applied. To improve supportive role of the foundation, it is necessary ... more details
Infobox Government agency agency name National Science Foundation abbreviation NSF logo Nsf1.jpg logo ... www.nsf.gov The National Science Foundation NSF is a United States government agency that supports ... the current Merit Review criteria used by the National Science Foundation NSF to evaluate all proposals were serving the agency. ref NSB 2011 . National Science Foundation s Merit Review Criteria Review ... Society Relation The Case of the US National Science Foundation s Second Merit Review Criterion. Technology ... thumb National Science Foundation building The NSF s workforce numbers about 1,700, nearly all working ... 42 10 16.html National Science Foundation Act of 1950. Its stated mission is To promote the progress ... Kilgore s Vision Narratives about the National Science Foundation typically concentrated on Bush ... The National Science Foundation and the Debate over Postwar Research Policy, 1942 1945 journal Isis year 1977 volume 68 pages 4 26 ref . What they saw was that the National Science Foundation first ... failed attempts, the National Science Foundation act passed in 1950. The final bill mostly took ... creating a new federal agency, the National Research Foundation, to administer this effort. 1945 ... 10, President Truman signs Public Law 507, creating the National Science Foundation. The act provides ... Coburn released a 73 page critical report, National Science Foundation Under the Microscope , ref ... D National Research Council Canada National Research Council CA Royal Society GB Science Foundation Ireland IRL Swiss National Science Foundation CH International Council on Nanotechnology Library of Congress ... & Development Foundation United States National Academy of Sciences References reflist 2 refs ref name NSF Site cite web url http www.nsf.gov about title About the National Science Foundation date ... General publisher National Science Foundation ref ref name Sen. Coburn Sets Sight on Waste, Duplication ... http www.livinginternet.com i ii nsfnet.htm NSFNET, National Science Foundation Network Bot generated ... more details
File National Shooting Sports Foundation.png thumb Logo of the National Shooting Sports Foundation The National Shooting Sports Foundation , NSSF is a non profit local trade association for the shooting, hunting and firearms industry. Based in Newtown, Connecticut in the United States, NSSF s membership includes manufacturers, distributors, retailers, sportsmen s organizations and media. NSSF manages several programs, Web sites, publications, events and services to promote safety, access and opportunities in the shooting sports and hunting . The organization also owns and sponsors the industry s annual SHOT Show . The NSSF alleged that Barack Obama s presidential campaign unlawfully obtained a copy of the NSSF s proprietary SHOT Show media contact list, which Obama used to send out a press release concerning National Hunting and Fishing Day . ref Obama Campaign Unlawfully Misuses Proprietary Firearms Industry Media List October 8, 2008 http www.ammoland.com 2008 10 08 obama campaign unlawfully misuses proprietary firearms industry media list ref ref Southcoasttoday.com OPEN SEASON Gun owners have a clear cut choice By Folco, Mark October 19, 2008 http www.southcoasttoday.com apps pbcs.dll article?AID 20081019 SPORTS 810190364 ref See also Plinking References Reflist 2 External links http www.nssf.org National Shooting Sports Foundation http www.huntandshoot.org HuntandShoot.org USgunorgs Category Industry trade groups based in the United States Category Shooting sports Category Shooting in the United States Category Hunting in the United States Category Firearms Category Newtown, Connecticut firearms stub hunting stub ... more details
for the high school National Academy Foundation School Infobox Company company name National Academy Foundation company logo Commented out because image was deleted Image Naf logo.gif company type Non Profit Organization foundation 1982 location New York, New York key people Sanford I. Weill , Chairman Chairman Emeritus, Citigroup br Kenneth I. Chenault , Vice Chairman Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, American Express Company br JD Hoye , President, National Academy Foundation br John J. Ferrandino , Chief Operating Officer BIO Chief Operating Officer, National Academy Foundation industry products revenue operating income net income num employees parent subsid homepage http www.naf.org www.naf.org footnotes National Academy Foundation NAF is an educational non profit organization . The mission of the National Academy Foundation NAF is to sustain a national network of career academies to support the development of youth toward personal and professional success in high school, in higher education, and throughout their careers. NAF Academies represent business school partnerships that prepare young people for future careers through a combination of school based curricula and work based ... describes the career academies of the NAF. The National Academy Foundation sponsors these differing ... Postsecondary Transitions Influences of the National Academy Foundation Career Academy. IEE Brief ... ref Currently the National Academy Foundation focuses on four career themes Finance, Hospitality & Tourism ... and Tourism Academy of Information Technology See also National Academy Foundation School Baltimore, Maryland National Academy Foundation School A high school in Baltimore, Maryland based on NAF ..., New York , with support from the American Express Foundation . In 2000 NAF piloted a third theme ... Lucas Educational Foundation, sums up the most recent reports In comparison with non academy students ... in four years while the national average is only 32 . ref Chen, Milton. Education Nation Six ... more details
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arbordayfoundation The National Arbor Day Foundation s MySpace page http arborday.org kids carly ... from National Arbor Day Foundation Category Environmental organizations based in the United States ...Primary sources date August 2008 The Arbor Day Foundation is the world s oldest and largest tree planting organization. http www.shareguide.com arbor.html The foundation began in 1972 with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees . The Foundation is supported by donations, selling trees and merchandise, and by corporate sponsors. The Arbor Day Holiday was founded more than 120 years ago in Nebraska City, Nebraska, by J. Sterling Morton . Programs The Foundation encourages communities across the nation to become Tree City USA s by meeting four standards The community must have a tree board or department. The community must have established on ordinance for tree care. There must be a community forestry program with an annual budget of at least 2 per capita. The community must have an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. The Nature Explore program briefly called Kids Explore Club is a program designed to help educators, parents, and caregivers connect young children with nature. The program has grown steadily to provide activities and projects for preschool through third grade as well as give educators an opportunity to build and certify a Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom using safe, durable, natural components. Children experience enhanced learning and development as they are provided a daily connection with nature in Nature Explore Classrooms at early childhood education centers, elementary schools, and other public spaces across the country. Footnotes reflist See also Portal box Sustainable development Environment Ecology Earth sciences Sustainability Biodiversity Ecology Earth Science Natural environment Recycling Greenwashing External links http arborday.org Official site http arborday.org programs rainforest Rain Forest Rescue http arborday.org ... more details
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Infobox holiday holiday name NationalFoundation Day type national image Koki2600.jpg imagesize 250px caption 1940 Japanese Empire propaganda poster celebrating the 2600th anniversary of the myth ical foundation of the empire by emperor Jimmu official name nickname observedby Japan litcolor longtype National significance Celebrates the founding of the nation and the Category Japanese emperors imperial line by its legendary first emperor, Emperor Jimmu Jimmu date 11 February celebrations observances relatedto About the Japanese holiday the South Korean holiday Gaecheonjeol nihongo NationalFoundation Day kenkoku kinen no hi is a national holiday in Japan celebrated annually on February 11. ref http books.google.com books?id nP7vr5yaaZIC&pg PA101&dq Kigensetsu&lr &sig sFgQJWOesfqN4difOcwaXbKIGQY PPA101,M1 Hardacre, Helen. 1989 . Shinto and the State, 1868 1988, pp. 101 102. ref On this day ... in a Stateless Nation, p. 60. ref History The origin of NationalFoundation Day is Japanese New Year New Year s Day in the traditional lunisolar calendar . On that day, the foundation of Japan by Emperor ... s expectation, this led people to see the day as just Lunar New Year, instead of NationalFoundation ... holiday was re established as NationalFoundation Day in 1966. ref http books.google.com books ... overt references to the Emperor, NationalFoundation Day was still a day for expressing patriotism ... for NationalFoundation Day are relatively muted. Customs include the raising of Japanese flag s and reflection ... the day as a national holiday. This coincided with the switch from the lunisolar calendar to the Gregorian ... of the Tokugawa shogunate Tokugawa Shogunate . The national holiday was supported by those who believed that focusing national attention on the emperor would serve a unifying purpose. ref http ... See also National Day Notes reflist 2 References Herbert Bix Bix , Herbert P. 2000 . Hirohito And The Making ... Public holidays in Japan Category February observances Category National days ar ... more details
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