NC Nonprofit News: In Brief

Elder Gallery pledged 20 percent of August proceeds to Catawba Lands Conservancy of Charlotte.

United Way of York County, S.C., completed requirements for continued membership with United Way of America.

Shannon Vickery, former executive producer for content, promoted to director of production, UNC-TV.

Guerdon H. Stuckey, formerly in real estate, named executive director, of Northwest Corridor Community Development Corporation.

Durham Arts Council seeking applications for 2008-9 Emerging Artists Grants; applications and dates for information sessions online.

Mark Robeson, formerly of Deutsche Bank, named Mid-Atlantic development representative for HOPE International, Charlotte branch.

Fifth Letter design studio donated services valued at $12,500 to Family Services of Winston-Salem and Pediatric Community Alliance.

Six graduates of North Carolina School of the Arts named 2008-09 Kenan Fellows for Lincoln Center Institute for the Arts in Education.

Grace Lewis, resource development director, United Way of York County, S.C., passed Certified Fund Raising Executive examination.

US Airways Community Foundation now accepting grant applications for Fall 2008 funding cycle.  Information and applications on website.

Residents of Affordable Housing Management Inc. properties to receive personal computers through partnership with Handycapable.

Joseph Cooper, executive VP, First Citizen's Bank, named board chair, Wake Tech Foundation.

United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County holding 29^th annual Cultural Arts Festival, Aug. 16, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wakefield High School.

Foundation for the Carolinas, Charlotte, hired Topics Education to develop plan to enhance communication with clients.

Michael Rizer, director of community relations, Wachovia, received Business Leadership Award from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership for service as board member.