Easter Seals gets $1 million software grant from Microsoft
Easter Seals has received a $1 million software grant from Microsoft Corp. to help the Chicago-based nonprofit link its 105 affiliates and 430 program sites around the nation and provide computer-assisted services to clients.

Cincinnati companies give $1M for center's new lecture series
Cincinnati Bell Inc. and Convergys Corporation will donate $1 million to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center for a lecture series named after Cincinnati's first black mayor.

Florida company evolves into charity for Orlando-area groups
An Orlando, Fla. land development company founded by a citrus industry pioneer has evolved into a grant-making charity that has given $1.7 million so far to area nonprofits.

Coca-Cola gives Emory $1.5 million for Latin American programs
The Latin American division of the Coca-Cola Co. has given $1.5 million to the Carter Center and Emory University for a scholarship program and conference series to promote better relations in Latin America and the Caribbean.