Monday, March 27, 2006

ICMA-RC/Story-"Revolutionizing Gift Cards: Giveline, Inc. Merges Corporate Reward and Philanthropy Spending

ICMA-RC/Story: "Revolutionizing Gift Cards: Giveline, Inc. Merges Corporate Reward and Philanthropy Spending

Business Wire - Monday, March 27, 2006

AUSTIN, Texas, Mar 27, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- A first of its kind philanthropy gift card program launched by online retailer Giveline, Inc. is providing an innovative way for companies to reward employees and offer sales incentives while giving back to the community.

Giveline gift cards are a way for community-minded companies to recognize their staff, thank customers and brand their corporate social responsibility objectives at no additional cost over traditional gifts or giveaways."

Sage Software Selects Citrix GoToMyPC and GoToMeeting to Deliver Fast, Easy and Secure Desktop Access and Online Meeting Solutions to SMBs

Sage Software Selects Citrix GoToMyPC and GoToMeeting to Deliver Fast, Easy and Secure Desktop Access and Online Meeting Solutions to SMBs: "Sage Software Selects Citrix GoToMyPC and GoToMeeting to Deliver Fast, Easy and Secure Desktop Access and Online Meeting Solutions to SMBs
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2006--Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS), the global leader in access infrastructure solutions, announced today a marketing alliance with Sage Software, the leading provider of business management software and services to small and mid-sized business (SMBs) customers in North America. Sage Software is offering Citrix(R) GoToMyPC(R) remote access service and Citrix GoToMeeting(TM) web-conferencing service to Sage MAS ERP, Sage Accpac ERP, Sage BusinessWorks, Sage PFW, and Sage BusinessVision customers. The value-added services from Citrix will enable Sage Software customers to easily and securely access the full contents of their desktops and collaborate in real time to increase productivity and reduce operational costs. "

Software Industry Leaders Join Blackbaud's Board of Directors; George Ellis and John McConnell bring technology and philanthropic experience to new ro

Software Industry Leaders Join Blackbaud's Board of Directors; George Ellis and John McConnell bring technology and philanthropic experience to new roles: "Software Industry Leaders Join Blackbaud's Board of Directors; George Ellis and John McConnell bring technology and philanthropic experience to new roles
CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2006--Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, announced today that George Ellis and John McConnell have joined the company's board of directors.

Ellis is the former CFO of Sterling Software, Inc. and both a founder and former CFO of the spin-off company Sterling Commerce, Inc. Sterling Software, acquired by Computer Associates International, Inc. in 2000, provided a variety of products for applications and systems management as well as software and services to the U.S. government. Sterling Commerce, now a subsidiary of AT&T, is a provider of multi-enterprise collaboration solutions."

gomembers' .NET Solution Q Version 1.6 Released @ SYS-CON AUSTRALIA

gomembers' .NET Solution Q Version 1.6 Released @ SYS-CON AUSTRALIA: "gomembers' .NET Solution Q Version 1.6 Released
Provides Complete Back Office, Front Office and E-Com Processing in One Integrated Solution.

By: .NETDJ News Desk
Mar. 27, 2006 09:30 AM


gomembers has made its newest release of Q, Version 1.6, available. Q, gomembers’ newest Association Management System (AMS) utilizing Microsoft’s .NET technology, was initially released in March of 2004. Q will bring organizations into the 21st century, with full features that provide complete back office, front office and e-commerce processing in one integrated solution. Several of gomembers’ customers have implemented Q and many more are migrating this year, taking advantage of the GO2Q program to upgrade from their association+, az ware, dmg4, and pinnacle systems. New clients are also being won over by the scalability and ease of use.
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Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Wireless Developer Network-Sage Software Offers Diverse Mobile Access Options for Number-One Selling ACT!

Wireless Developer Network: "Sage Software Offers Diverse Mobile Access Options for Number-One Selling ACT!

SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- Sage Software today detailed a diverse set of mobile and Web access options for use with the ACT! by Sage 2006 and ACT! by Sage Premium for Workgroups 2006 contact and customer management solutions, that enable ACT! functionality for use on handheld devices and remote access. Data synchronization and key ACT! features are available for individual and workgroup use with BlackBerry, Palm OS and Pocket PC handheld devices. Additionally, ACT! Premium for Web enables real-time Web access to centralized data that can be easily deployed for both remote and on-premises users. "

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

ICMA-RC/Story-About 200,000 Nonprofit Organizations in the US Have Significant Economic Activity,

ICMA-RC/Story: "About 200,000 Nonprofit Organizations in the US Have Significant Economic Activity, with Combined Annual Revenue of $600 Billion

Business Wire - Tuesday, March 21, 2006

DUBLIN, Ireland, Mar 21, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34601) has announced the addition of Nonprofit Institutions - Industry Profile to their offering.

About 200,000 nonprofit organizations in the US have significant economic activity, with combined annual revenue of $600 billion. Although technically distinct, the terms 'nonprofit' 'tax-exempt' and 'charitable'; are often used interchangeably. Nonprofits are sometimes referred to as '501(c)' entities, after the section of the Internal Revenue Code that defines their tax status. The IRS recognizes over 740,000 charities, with about 30,000 new ones each year."

Faith-Based Nonprofit Organization Embarks Upon $100M Community Revitalization Initiative: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance

Faith-Based Nonprofit Organization Embarks Upon $100M Community Revitalization Initiative: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance: "Faith-Based Nonprofit Organization Embarks Upon $100M Community Revitalization Initiative"

Friday, March 17, 2006

Punam Mathur Named as 'Woman of Distinction' for Gaming by the National Association of Women Business Owners of Southern Nevada

Punam Mathur Named as 'Woman of Distinction' for Gaming by the National Association of Women Business Owners of Southern Nevada: "Under her leadership, the company has received numerous accolades for its
efforts in diversity and community affairs, including being named by Fortune
Magazine as one of the '50 Best Companies for Minorities' in 2004. Recently,
the company was recognized by Black Enterprise Magazine as one of the 'Top 30'
companies in the U.S. for diversity. In 2005, MGM MIRAGE and the Voice
Foundation were named 'Outstanding Corporation/Foundation of the Year' by the
Las Vegas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

PRESS RELEASE Three More Sage Software Business Partners Drop Microsoft, SAP to Become "Sage Select" Partners

PRESS RELEASE Three More Sage Software Business Partners Drop Microsoft, SAP to Become "Sage Select" Partners

PRESS RELEASE Three More Sage Software Business Partners Drop Microsoft, SAP to Become "Sage Select" Partners

PRESS RELEASE Three More Sage Software Business Partners Drop Microsoft, SAP to Become "Sage Select" Partners

PRESS RELEASE VolunteerMatch and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Partner to Engage Volunteers in the Fight Against MS

PRESS RELEASE VolunteerMatch and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Partner to Engage Volunteers in the Fight Against MS: "VolunteerMatch and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Partner to Engage Volunteers in the Fight Against MS
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/13/2006 -- Just in time for National MS Awareness Week, March 13-17, VolunteerMatch and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society have teamed up to recruit volunteers to join the fight against MS. Through its 50-state network of chapters, the National MS Society now lists more than 200 volunteer opportunities on VolunteerMatch, and already reports an increase in volunteer signups and activity. "

Skoll Foundation Awards $16 Million to Nonprofits Around the World in Support of Social Entrepreneurship

Skoll Foundation Awards $16 Million to Nonprofits Around the World in Support of Social Entrepreneurship

Friday, March 03, 2006

Ketchum and Its Clients Take Home Four PRWeek Awards

Ketchum and Its Clients Take Home Four PRWeek Awards: "Ketchum, a leading global public relations firm, was honored with four awards and one honorable mention for outstanding client work at last evening's seventh annual PRWeek Awards ceremony held at New York City's Tavern on the Green. 'I am immensely proud of these awards. The PRWeek Awards are growing in importance in the U.S. and Ketchum's performance is a clear indication of the vibrancy of our brand and a reflection of the passion and precision our colleagues apply to their work with clients,' said Raymond L. Kotcher, senior partner and chief executive officer at Ketchum."

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Hip-Hop Industry's Burgeoning Philanthropic Influence Profiled In Worth Magazine's April Issue | Worth

Hip-Hop Industry's Burgeoning Philanthropic Influence Profiled In Worth Magazine's April Issue | Worth: "April Issue
02.28.06

NEW YORK – Bolstered by the philanthropic efforts of award-winning recording artists, producers and executives, the hip-hop industry is supporting previously underserved communities at unprecedented levels, according to Worth magazine’s April cover story.

Scheduled to reach newsstands on March 14, the April issue examines how this burgeoning international industry, led by executives such as Def Jam Records Co-Founder Russell Simmons, has created an undeniably personal style of giving. "