ST. DAVIDS, Pa., April 6, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- The SEI Investments Award for Nonprofit Excellence was presented during the nonprofit lecture series to Lisa Shulock, the Executive Director NPower PA. The award is given each year to a nonprofit organization that displays excellence in program innovation, strong leadership, evidence of measurable impacts upon the community, and strong financial management. The Award for Nonprofit Excellence is a $5,000 grant funded by the SEI Investments (www.seic.com) . This year, the $5,000 award was presented to NPower PA.
Npower PA (www.npowerpa.org) is an affiliate of the NPower Network, a national network of local nonprofits that help other nonprofits use technology to better serve their communities. In addition to Microsoft Corporation's visionary and founding support of the NPower Network, received start up funding from Microsoft and the William Penn Foundation.
Since opening their doors in April 2003, they have supported over 275 organizations, built a 120-member dues-paying base, facilitated donations of over $1.2 million in Microsoft licenses to local nonprofits, and hosted over 3,200 student-hours of training.
The award was given as a part of the lecture for the nonprofit community. The event speaker was Louis Mayer, Vice President for Financial Affairs at Saint Joseph's University. (www.sju.edu) Prior to joining the University, Mr. Mayer served as Vice President for Finance & Investments and Treasurer for seven years at The William Penn Foundation, a private grant-making organization.
Eastern University is an innovative Christian university with Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional, Urban, Seminary, and International programs located at 1300 Eagle Road in St. Davids, PA. Eastern enrolls 3700 students in its College of Arts and Sciences, Campolo College of Graduate and Professional Studies, and Seminary. With sites in Valley Forge and Philadelphia, Eastern University offers classes at over 20 locations throughout Eastern Pennsylvania. Through international partnerships, Eastern University programs are offered in Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America. For more information about the Nonprofit Management Program at Eastern University contact Denise Robinson, Coordinator of Nonprofit Programs, at drobinso@eastern.edu or call 1-800-732-7669 x4364. Or visit www.eastern.edu/nonprofit.