Blackbaud Increases Philanthropic Focus as Nonprofits Face Difficult Times

Blackbaud Increases Philanthropic Focus as Nonprofits Face Difficult Times: "Blackbaud Increases Philanthropic Focus as Nonprofits Face Difficult Times
Newly formed corporate philanthropy team creates programs to support employee volunteerism

(CSRwire) CHARLESTON, S.C. - December 19, 2008 - As nonprofits face an increased demand for services this year during uncertain economic times, Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) increased its focus and resources for its corporate philanthropy program—both locally and around the world."

A New AFP Partnership

AFP has launched a profile on “ammado” (www.ammado.com). ammado is an online community connecting nonprofits, socially responsible companies, and engaged individuals who want to effect change at a global and local level.

This blog first made mention of ammado last year when the site was used to network attendees of the International Fundraising Conference in Amsterdam (October 2007). Of particular interest is ammado’s global donations feature, the ammado Giving Circle which allows people to donate to their favorite nonprofits from all over the world. Donors can choose from 33 different currencies for their donations, and even the smallest contributions are displayed in an innovative and appealing new way. All nonprofits, big or small, national or international, can join ammado for free. Check out the AFP profile, at http://www.ammado.com/nonprofit/afp, also the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy at http://www.ammado.com/nonprofit/afpfoundation.

AFP is now partnering with ammado to help members network with colleagues around the world. To celebrate the partnership and the season of giving, ammado will give the first 10,000 AFP members who create a profile on ammado an e-voucher for $1.00 to spend on the cause of their choice. What can a mere dollar do? One dollar can, for example, get a child vaccinated against the measles or provide safe drinking water for a child for 50 days. Get your e-voucher, make a donation—even to your own organization on ammado—join the AFP profile and reach out to your fundraising colleagues by creating your network! AFP members can use this link to get started.
If you have questions about this partnership feel free to contact mnilsen@afpnet.org

Redefine Christmas

Redefine Christmas: "Redefining Christmas

It's not about reinventing the holiday. It's about changing the way we look at gift giving and receiving. It's taking money we usually spend on obligatory gifts with little meaning, and creating gifts of charity that give in multiple ways, to the receiver, the giver, and people who truly need."

Going Beyond 5 Percent: Those With Donor Advised Fund Urged to Consider Making an Additional Gift to Charities Around the World - MarketWatch

Going Beyond 5 Percent: Those With Donor Advised Fund Urged to Consider Making an Additional Gift to Charities Around the World - MarketWatch: "Going Beyond 5 Percent: Those With Donor Advised Fund Urged to Consider Making an Additional Gift to Charities Around the World

Last update: 9:13 a.m. EST Dec. 11, 2008
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec 11, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Why Tough Times for Global Charities May Lead Some to Supplement 'DAF' With a 'DAG'
With charities facing a particularly difficult time due to declining contributions, individuals with donor advised funds (DAFs) who may already have done their annual distribution for tax purposes should make an additional gift to charities by year's end."

Steve MacLaughlin Elected to NTEN Board of Directors

Steve MacLaughlin Elected to NTEN Board of Directors: "Blackbaud’s director of Internet solutions will work with other nonprofit technology leaders to guide the work of NTEN.

Charleston, SC (Vocus) November 24, 2008 -- Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced that Steve MacLaughlin, Blackbaud’s director of Internet solutions, has been elected to the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) board of directors.

“It's a great pleasure to welcome Steve to the NTEN board,” said Holly Ross, NTEN’s executive director. “I know our community will benefit from the great energy, knowledge, and experience he brings with him.”"

AOL Launches Nice One! Site to Support the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Thanks and Giving Campaign - MarketWatch

AOL Launches Nice One! Site to Support the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Thanks and Giving Campaign - MarketWatch: "NEW YORK, Nov 24, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AOL announced the launch of 'Nice One! Stories of Thanks and Giving,' http://niceone.aol.com, a new site that gathers stories of nice things people have done from the world of entertainment, sports and everyday life, and encourages users to submit their own stories. The site, developed in partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R), is part of a broad effort by AOL to support the hospital's fifth annual Thanks and Giving(R) campaign."

Investment Firm President Encourages Charitable Giving During the Holidays - MarketWatch

Investment Firm President Encourages Charitable Giving During the Holidays - MarketWatch: "WASHINGTON, Nov 21, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Susan Breakefield Fulton, president and cofounder of FBB Capital Partners, encourages her clients to remain committed to charitable giving this holiday season, especially as non-profit organizations struggle in today's volatile market."

TechSoup Global to Host New Centralized Repository to Better Enable International Philanthropy - International Business Times -

TechSoup Global to Host New Centralized Repository to Better Enable International Philanthropy - International Business Times -: "SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/19/08 -- TechSoup Global, a leadingprovider of technology resources, information and support to social benefitorganizations worldwide, announced today its selection to serve as host ofthe Equivalency DeterminationInformation Repository, a service that will help U.S.-based foundationsthat are providing grants to organizations around the world. TechSoupGlobal will leverage its innovative use of technology and partnerships tocreate this repository, which will serve as a platform to streamline theprocess of qualifying non-U.S. grantees as the equivalents of U.S. publiccharities, also known as an equivalency determination (ED) process, one ofthe principal ways prescribed by the IRS for making cross-border grants.The new repository is scheduled for launch in 2010."

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Establishes Landmark Patient Assistance Foundation - MarketWatch

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Establishes Landmark Patient Assistance Foundation - MarketWatch: "The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation today announced the launch of a Cystic Fibrosis Patient Assistance Foundation, a nonprofit subsidiary that will help patients pay for certain high-cost medications they cannot afford.
All funds to support patients will be provided exclusively by pharmaceutical manufacturers. No dollars donated to the CF Foundation will be used for patient assistance. CF Foundation donations will continue to support research for a cure."

Schwab Charitable Reports Increased Granting Despite Credit Crisis : Donors Continue to Give from Their Charitable Gift Accounts During Unprecedented Period of Economic Uncertainty

Schwab Charitable Reports Increased Granting Despite Credit Crisis : Donors Continue to Give from Their Charitable Gift Accounts During Unprecedented Period of Economic Uncertainty: "Schwab Charitable Reports Increased Granting Despite Credit Crisis

Donors Continue to Give from Their Charitable Gift Accounts During Unprecedented Period of Economic Uncertainty

SAN FRANCISCO (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) October 21, 2008 -- Schwab Charitable, one of the country’s largest and fastest growing national donor-advised funds with 12,000 donors and nearly $2 billion in assets, announced today that grants to charities during the third quarter of 2008 were up 12 percent from 2007 levels."

Pew's Nonprofit Village Gets First New Tenant - MarketWatch

Pew's Nonprofit Village Gets First New Tenant - MarketWatch: "WASHINGTON, Oct 07, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The National Wildlife Federation Signs Lease at Pew's Washington, D.C. Headquarters
The Pew Charitable Trusts today announced that the National Wildlife Federation will lease over 12,000 square feet of space in its D.C. headquarters, located at 901 E Street, NW. In partnership with the District and Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, Pew has dedicated the vast majority of its building to housing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, thus making it the city's first 'nonprofit village.'"

Celebrity Dogs to Share Spotlight at Charity Event

Celebrity Dogs to Share Spotlight at Charity Event: "SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Doctors Foster and Smith, the No. 1 catalog and online seller of pet supplies and pharmaceuticals, is proud to announce that Uno, the 2008 Best in Show-winning beagle at the Westminster Dog Show, and Presley, winner in the CBS TV show, 'The Greatest American Dog,' are joining the company to support the Lili Claire Foundation and draw attention to the great work therapy dogs do. The four-legged celebrities will be joining their two-legged counterparts on the red carpet at the Lili Claire Foundation(R) benefit dinner hosted by 'Friends' Matthew Perry, and concert at the Santa Monica (Calif.) Civic Center on Oct. 4. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lili Claire Family Resource Center at UCLA."

Convio Common Ground™ CRM | Convio

Convio Common Ground™ CRM | Convio: "Convio Common Ground™ CRM

Get an anywhere, anytime understanding of all of your constituent relationships

In your world, a 360-degree view of your organization and its relationships means everything. So, imagine a common ground for information about all of your constituents — your interactions with donors, volunteers, new contacts, and just about anyone who helps to support your mission — all captured in one place."

Dell Expands Global Philanthropic Efforts - MarketWatch

Dell Expands Global Philanthropic Efforts - MarketWatch: "The next billion Internet users coming online will largely live in emerging countries, such as Brazil, Russia, India and China,' said Michael Dell, chairman and CEO of Dell. 'Our new giving strategy is rightly focused on equipping youth in these areas, and around the world, for success.'"

Convio Announces General Availability and Free Trial of Common Ground(TM) Constituent Relationship Management Solution for Nonprofits - MarketWatch

Convio Announces General Availability and Free Trial of Common Ground(TM) Constituent Relationship Management Solution for Nonprofits - MarketWatch: "WASHINGTON, Sep 17, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Convio, Inc. today announced the immediate availability of Common Ground(TM) the company's revolutionary, new, web-based constituent relationship management (CRM) system for tracking all interactions with donors and other supporters."

New Guide Helps Organizations Understand HIPAA and Fundraising - MarketWatch

New Guide Helps Organizations Understand HIPAA and Fundraising - MarketWatch: "NEW YORK & AUSTIN, Texas, Aug 07, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- A new downloadable guide from two of the leading companies in the nonprofit sector aims to assist healthcare organizations thinking about the ramifications of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in fundraising. The HIPAA Effect: Considerations for Fundraising After the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, created by Changing Our World, Inc. and Convio, examines how HIPAA laws have affected fundraising for nonprofit hospitals, foundations, and health organizations."

MPower Announces First Wave of User-Developed Innovations to Its Open Source CRM Solution for Nonprofits

MPower Announces First Wave of User-Developed Innovations to Its Open Source CRM Solution for Nonprofits: "DALLAS - (Business Wire) MPower, which provides the most open, flexible, and powerful software for nonprofit constituent relationship management (CRM) and fundraising, today announced the first wave of product innovations developed by users – innovations that the company will incorporate into its product and support for the benefit of the entire nonprofit community."

Sage Software Will Donate Products to Nonprofits Through Participation in TechSoup's Stock Service - MarketWatch

Sage Software Will Donate Products to Nonprofits Through Participation in TechSoup's Stock Service - MarketWatch: "USTIN, TX, Aug 05, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Sage Software, the North America business of The Sage Group plc, announced today it has joined the TechSoup nonprofit product donation service in order to donate its ACT! by Sage 2008 (10.0), Peachtree by Sage Premium Accounting for Nonprofits 2009, and Sage Timberline Office - Estimating software products to qualifying North American nonprofit organizations. TechSoup is a program of CompuMentor, a San Francisco-based nonprofit technology assistance provider."

7thSpace - IBM and Bridgespan Act to Enhance the Nonprofit Sector Talent Pool

7thSpace - IBM and Bridgespan Act to Enhance the Nonprofit Sector Talent Pool: "More than 640,000 new nonprofit leaders will be needed by 2016 according to 'The Nonprofit Sector's Leadership Deficit,' a Bridgespan study, largely due to baby boomer retirement and overall sector growth. At the same time, nonprofits are under increasing pressure to demonstrate results, which is leading some to reach out for skills that business leaders might bring."

Mission Research Releases Premium Fundraising Software for Nonprofits - MarketWatch

Mission Research Releases Premium Fundraising Software for Nonprofits - MarketWatch: "Mission Research Releases Premium Fundraising Software for Nonprofits

Last update: 2:49 p.m. EDT July 31, 2008
LANCASTER, Pa., July 31, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Mission Research, developer of GiftWorks(R), the fastest growing fundraising software for nonprofits, released GiftWorks 2008 Premium on June 16."

“Wave” Social Networking and Enhanced Open Platform APIs Included with New Blackbaud NetCommunity Release

“Wave” Social Networking and Enhanced Open Platform APIs Included with New Blackbaud NetCommunity Release: "Charleston, SC (Vocus/PRWEB ) July 31, 2008 -- Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), today unveiled a new release of Blackbaud® NetCommunity™ that includes major enhancements in both function and features. From improved site design features to enhanced web accessibility and a native social networking feature called “Wave,” it will provide nonprofits with an opportunity to further engage their constituents in the vital Internet channel. Additionally, the company unveiled a new set of NetCommunity Open Platform APIs for creating custom parts, integrated web services, and custom transactions."

Connection Cafe - A nonprofit technology and online philanthropy blog by Convio | Establishing a Common Ground in CRM for Nonprofits

From the Convio Blog

Connection Cafe - A nonprofit technology and online philanthropy blog by Convio | Establishing a Common Ground in CRM for Nonprofits: "From the time we first decided to go forward with our Charter Program for Project Aikido, we’ve spent a great deal of time here at Convio deciding on a significant and meaningful name for our new and first-of-its kind Constituent Relationship Management offering. This new solution has the potential to change the nonprofit space as we currently know it by providing a simple way to access constituent data, a single view of all online and offline information and new levels of flexibility and immediacy never before available to the nonprofit sector. We wanted a name that reflected these novel ideas and the fact that this new product breaks through the boundaries of traditional donor management."

Americans Turn to the Web for Economic Hardship Relief - MarketWatch

Americans Turn to the Web for Economic Hardship Relief - MarketWatch: "BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., Jul 22, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- MicroGiving.com, a Boynton Beach based Internet site, announced today the launch of their charitable giving site to support individuals and agencies who have verifiable needs. Co-Founder, John Ferber, has absorbed operation costs so that recipients may keep 100% of money that is donated."

Say Hello.....er....Hola to eTap Espanol - The Thread

Say Hello.....er....Hola to eTap Espanol - The Thread: "Say Hello.....er....Hola to eTap Espanol

In case you didn't see the press release, eTapestry has a Spanish language version now available to non profits. Well, we started doing this late in 2006 with several clients to assist them with their multi-lingual users. After the feedback we received, it was improved so that eTapestry could expand into larger international markets. Heck, there is no reason for me to repeat all of this, just take a look at the press release. I copied it here for your viewing pleasure.

eTapestry today announced the availability of its on-demand fundraising software in a Spanish language version."

Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) Employs Convio Software-as-a-Service in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) Employs Convio Software-as-a-Service in the Fight Against Breast Cancer: "Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Employs Convio Software-as-a-Service in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

World’s Largest Breast Cancer Organization Standardizes on Convio’s Online Communication, Fundraising, Advocacy Suite, Content Management System and New Constituent Relationship Management Offering to Improve Efficiency and Effectiveness

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader in the breast cancer movement, and Convio, a leading provider of on-demand constituent relationship management software and services to nonprofit organizations, announced today that Komen for the Cure is deploying Convio’s integrated suite of on-demand software and services in order to more effectively communicate with and empower constituents, raise funds, influence public policy and support its mission. This move will enable Komen to better leverage and more efficiently integrate offline and online campaigns and programs to build stronger relationships and interactions with constituents. The contract includes Komen’s global headquarters and all 125 of the organization’s Affiliates."

MPower Announces ''The Orange Conference'' to Help Nonprofits Strategize and Adopt Best Practices for Constituent Management and Fundraising

MPower Announces ''The Orange Conference'' to Help Nonprofits Strategize and Adopt Best Practices for Constituent Management and Fundraising: "MPower Announces ''The Orange Conference'' to Help Nonprofits Strategize and Adopt Best Practices for Constituent Management and Fundraising

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MPower – which provides the most open, flexible, and powerful software for nonprofit constituent relationship management (CRM) and fundraising – today announced that it will host 'The Orange Conference' (http://www.mpoweropen.com/orange) for clients, partners and other members of the philanthropic community on September 24-26 at the Embassy Suites and Frisco Convention Center, in Frisco, Texas, just north of Dallas."

Kintera Announces New Data Model Customization Tool

Kintera Announces New Data Model Customization Tool: "Kintera Announces New Data Model Customization Tool

Custom Entities Enables Nonprofits to Customize Their Kintera CRM Data Model

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kintera® Inc. (NASDAQ:KNTA) today announced the addition of custom entities to its Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) product. Custom entities lets administrative users add business objects to the core CRM data model as well as add rules governing how the new objects relate to one another and to native objects."

CNW Group | ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS | Parliament to Consider Establishing National Philanthropy Day

CNW Group | ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS | Parliament to Consider Establishing National Philanthropy Day: "OTTAWA, April 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Parliament will hold a hearing on legislation that would make Canada the first country in the world to establish a permanent day to recognize and encourage charitable giving and volunteering."

Blackbaud Releases SaaS Online Marketing and Web Management Platform for Nonprofits

Blackbaud Releases SaaS Online Marketing and Web Management Platform for Nonprofits: "nnounced today the availability of an exclusively-SaaS version of its website management solution Blackbaud® NetCommunity™. The “Universal” version will provide a Blackbaud solution for Internet marketing and communications to nonprofits with third-party CRM databases without sacrificing the vital holistic view of constituents."