Thursday, July 31, 2008

“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."

Thursday, July 24, 2008

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."

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

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."

Monday, July 21, 2008

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."

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

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."