School may be wrapping up for the year, but teachers can still plan ahead for next year's class, because First Choice Power is accepting online applications through Oct. 15 for their Classroom Energy Innovation Grants. The grants recognize teachers across Texas that integrate innovative projects aimed at energy and energy-efficiency in the classroom. "Texas Teachers serve as a catalyst for impacting the decisions of future generations," said Brian Hayduk, president of First Choice Power. "Energy-efficiency is essential for students to learn. These grants enable teachers to come up with creative ways to showcase how being friendly to the environment is fun." Read more...

Sage North America today announced the expansion of its human resource (HR) management offerings for the nonprofit and government sector. Two new modules will provide fully integrated HR, employee self-service (ESS), payroll, and tax compliance capabilities to small and midsized nonprofits and government agencies who use the Sage MIP Fund Accounting nonprofit financial management software. For organizations requiring a more robust HR management system, Sage Abra HRMS will continue to meet those needs, as it has done for the past 25 years. Read more...

Gifts In Kind International (www.giftsinkind.org) announced this week a new category of membership that allows qualified charities to join its nonprofit network at no charge. Registered nonprofit organizations get access to cutting-edge software, office products, toys, educational materials, building supplies and domestic goods, clothing, and health and personal care products. Read more...