Convio Offers Last Minute Tips for Charities to Turn Internet Shoppers to Internet Donors

Convio Offers Last Minute Tips for Charities to Turn Internet Shoppers to Internet Donors

North Carolinians to be featured on TV philanthropy special : published at CarolinaNewswire.com - Stay on top of the day's business & technology news

North Carolinians to be featured on TV philanthropy special : published at CarolinaNewswire.com - Stay on top of the day's business & technology news: "On November 9, 2009, a new documentary called North Carolina Giving: Philanthropy Across Cultures & Communities will premiere on UNC-TV from 10-11pm. North Carolina Giving, which features an introduction from Bill Friday and narration by Ambassador James Joseph, will travel across North Carolina, uncovering stories of “ordinary people changing lives in extraordinary ways.” (The trailer can be seen at www.ncgives.org/documentaries.)"

Mobile Giving Foundation (MGF) Drives New Income for U.S. & Canadian Non-Profit Organizations During Holiday Peak Giving Season | Reuters

Mobile Giving Foundation (MGF) Drives New Income for U.S. & Canadian Non-Profit Organizations During Holiday Peak Giving Season | Reuters: "SEATTLE, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- With constant news stories about the nation's non-profit organizations (NPOs) dealing with a double-blow of reduced income from donors and heightened demand for their services, the Mobile Giving Foundation (MGF) has rallied the top mobile service providers in the U.S. including Verizon Wireless and AT&T to help more than 350 charities by enabling trusted, simple and convenient donations directly from their mobile phones. In 18 short months, the MGF has generated more than a million U.S. dollars in donations for its 350 registered charities in the U.S., and recently launched the Mobile Giving Foundation Canada to support Canadian charities."

Nonprofits Using Social Media to Engage and Share, Says Sage North America Survey | SYS-CON INDIA

Nonprofits Using Social Media to Engage and Share, Says Sage North America Survey | SYS-CON INDIA: "AUSTIN, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 10/28/09 -- Sage North America today announced the results of its recently conducted social media survey for nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada. One of the most interesting findings: 91% of respondents raise funds online, but only 58 percent of those nonprofits using social media cite fundraising as a goal for using it. 'Sharing our story,' building a community, public relations, and donor engagement/retention -- not raising funds -- were listed as the nonprofits' top reasons for engaging in social media."

Nonprofit Finance Fund and California's Largest Foundations Launch $6 Million Initiative to Bolster Los Angeles Nonprofits | SYS-CON CANADA

Nonprofit Finance Fund and California's Largest Foundations Launch $6 Million Initiative to Bolster Los Angeles Nonprofits | SYS-CON CANADA: "LOS ANGELES, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF), a national leader helping nonprofits strengthen their financial health, today announced that it is working with the California Community Foundation and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to launch a new 'Nonprofit Sustainability and Effectiveness Initiative' in Los Angeles."

Amazon.com Customers Can Now Donate to Major Non-Profit Organizations Using Their Amazon Accounts | SYS-CON MEDIA

Amazon.com Customers Can Now Donate to Major Non-Profit Organizations Using Their Amazon Accounts | SYS-CON MEDIA: "Amazon Payments, Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), today announced that leading nonprofit organizations are accepting Amazon Payments just in time for holiday giving, making it just as easy to donate to your favorite charity as it is to shop on Amazon. Organizations such as American Red Cross, UNICEF, Greenpeace, Nature Conservancy, Feeding America, Heifer International, Autism Society of America, International Federation for Animal Welfare, Children’s Miracle Network and United Way of King County now allow Amazon customers to make donations quickly and securely using information from their Amazon.com account. Customers can visit www.amazon.com/holidaygiving from now through January 10, 2009 to learn more about “Holiday Giving with Amazon Payments.”"

Delta to Turn JFK Tower Pink, Host In-Flight Jam Session | Yacht Vacations & Charters

Delta to Turn JFK Tower Pink, Host In-Flight Jam Session | Yacht Vacations & Charters: "ATLANTA, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) will kick off its fifth year of support for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) Sept. 29 by lighting the New York-JFK air traffic control tower in pink and honoring breast cancer survivors with a live in-flight performance by Hard Rock International PINKTOBER(TM) Ambassador Melissa Etheridg"

Coast to Coast Volunteer Projects Mark National Public Lands Day on September 26

Coast to Coast Volunteer Projects Mark National Public Lands Day on September 26: "Washington, D.C. (Vocus) September 23, 2009 -- On Saturday, September 26, more than 100,000 Americans will offer their services at an estimated 2,300 projects across the country during National Public Lands Day, the nation’s largest one-day outdoor volunteer effort."

Convio Ranks Most Generous Online Cities for 2008 and Reports Current Standings for 2009 | Reuters

Convio Ranks Most Generous Online Cities for 2008 and Reports Current Standings for 2009 | Reuters: "With the Holiday Giving Season Right Around the Corner, Which US City Will Be Most Generous in 2009? AUSTIN, Texas--(Business Wire)-- When it comes to online giving to charity, Alexandria, VA, Cambridge, MA and Minneapolis, MN topped thelist as the nation`s most generous cities based on per capita giving in 2008. The three cities are also leading the way in online giving for 2009."

4-Mile Hopscotch Providing Shoes for 10,000 Children in Need | Reuters

4-Mile Hopscotch Providing Shoes for 10,000 Children in Need | Reuters: "KINGSTON, Tenn., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Beautiful Feet Project, a Kingston, Tennessee-based project with a singular goal to put shoes on the feet of needy Appalachian children is going big for its first-ever fund-raising event -- 4 miles big! The team is constructing the world's largest hopscotch course for an event titled 'Hop till You Drop,' at Ladd Landing in Kingston, Tennessee on Saturday, September 26, 2009. In addition to raising money for this incredible cause, the group is also attempting to set a Guinness World Record for the world's longest hopscotch course and the most hoppers completing the course. Representatives from Guinness will be on-hand to certify the attempt."

Schwab Charitable to Offer New Private Foundation Conversion Service | Reuters

Schwab Charitable to Offer New Private Foundation Conversion Service | Reuters: "Schwab Charitable to Offer New Private Foundation Conversion Service
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SAN FRANCISCO--(Business Wire)--
Schwab Charitable, one of the nation`s largest and fastest growing national
donor-advised fund programs, announced today the launch of its Private
Foundation Conversion Service.

The new service is specifically designed to help advisors to private foundations
determine whether conversion to a donor-advised fund would be beneficial, and if
so, provide guidance throughout the process.

Schwab Charitable`s process may be particularly beneficial to private foundation
directors struggling with recently depreciated assets."

Blackbaud Employees Volunteered as Part of the Largest Day of Service Event – Press Releases on CSRwire.com

Blackbaud Employees Volunteered as Part of the Largest Day of Service Event – Press Releases on CSRwire.com: "Charleston, S.C. , Sep. 14 /CSRwire/ - Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) the leading global provider of nonprofit software and services, participated in the Trident United Way 2009 Day of Caring on Sept. 11. More than 150 Blackbaud employees volunteered to work on projects that benefited the Charleston community at 13 different nonprofits as part of the National Day of Service and Remembrance."

ACCION Names Michael Schlein as New President and CEO

ACCION Names Michael Schlein as New President and CEO: "ACCION Names Michael Schlein as New President and CEO





BOSTON, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- ACCION International, a pioneer and global leader in microfinance, today announced that it has named Michael Schlein as its new President and CEO. Schlein, President of International Franchise Management at Citigroup, will succeed Maria Otero, who was recently appointed U.S. Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs."

Press Release: Penguins Take to the Ice for Service To Remember 9/11

Press Release: Penguins Take to the Ice for Service To Remember 9/11: "Penguins Take to the Ice for Service To Remember 9/11


Washington, DC - Before the 2009 Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins meet with President Obama at the White House on September 10, they will meet with another group, this one on the ice. Several members of the team will visit the Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Club, the oldest minority youth hockey program in the country, to offer a hockey clinic to the young players. The clinic is a central component of the National Hockey League's partnership with United We Serve, the initiative established by President Obama to challenge all Americans to engage in sustained, meaningful community service."

Vote and Learn in the 2009 Nonprofit Tagline Award Competition

Vote and Learn in the 2009 Nonprofit Tagline Award Competition: "Maplewood, NJ (PRWEB) September 10, 2009 -- Nonprofit professionals in every field can learn how to strengthen their own organization's tagline, and help select some of the best in class, by voting in the 2009 Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Awards competition.

Place your vote (http://is.gd/2NQx7) today. Polling closes at midnight, Wednesday, September 30th.

'Voters to date have welcomed the opportunity to learn from these tagline models,' says Nancy Schwartz, president of Nancy Schwartz & Company (http://www.nancyschwartz.com) and blogger at Getting Attention (http://www.gettingattention.org), who designed the award program."

Small Business/ Nonprofit Leaders Value Peers in Changing Times

Small Business/ Nonprofit Leaders Value Peers in Changing Times: "These are just some of the findings in a new survey, ''The Use and Value of Resources by Small Business Owners and Nonprofit Leaders.'' The survey, conducted by Ventureneer.com, provides quantitative data to support what people intuitively knew: When leaders need help or when they want to grow their enterprises, they turn to peers for ideas, referrals, partnerships, and advice. In short, they want to learn more and their teachers-of-choice are those who have faced the same challenges they are facing."

Allviant Launches Social Media Philanthropy Initiative to Drive Community Engagement in Youth Programs | Press Releases @ Your Story

Allviant Launches Social Media Philanthropy Initiative to Drive Community Engagement in Youth Programs | Press Releases @ Your Story: "COTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Allviant, Inc. today announced the launch of its Social Media Philanthropy initiative to assist local and national non-profits and communities to best leverage the power of social media in their outreach to individuals, communities, donors and partners."

Cipfa publishes guide on commissioning - Third Sector

Cipfa publishes guide on commissioning - Third Sector: "Cipfa publishes guide on commissioning

By David Ainsworth, Third Sector, 8 September 2009

Advice for charities and public sector

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy will this week launch a guide to improve commissioning practices for public sector commissioners and third sector organisations."

Todd Baker, Launches OrgMarketing.com a free step-by-step resource for online marketing for nonprofits. | Press Releases @ Your Story

Todd Baker, Launches OrgMarketing.com a free step-by-step resource for online marketing for nonprofits. | Press Releases @ Your Story: "Todd Baker will speak on Nonprofit Fundraising Online at the Association Fundraising Professionals Conference in South Bend, Indiana on November 12, 2009. He will be introducing www.OrgMarketing.com during this presentation for the first time to the nonprofit sector.
This presentation gives nonprofits an understanding of the philanthropic online experience from the charity and constituent perspective simultaneously—“Good marketers know what works but great ones understand why things work,” Baker said."

Convio Makes It Easier for Nonprofit Supporters to Connect, Advocate and Engage with Comprehensive Product Release | Press Releases @ Your Story

Convio Makes It Easier for Nonprofit Supporters to Connect, Advocate and Engage with Comprehensive Product Release | Press Releases @ Your Story: "AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Convio today announced Summer ‘09, the company’s new software release, that delivers innovative features and openness to improve online marketing, fundraising and advocacy success for nonprofit organizations. Convio’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model provides clients with major upgrades each year that deliver the latest innovation and product enhancements without the hassles, headaches and costs of traditional software upgrades and maintenance. Convio handles the infrastructure, allowing charities to focus on their mission, grow their organization, as well as reach, engage and move people to support their cause."

Goodwill Awarded $19 Million to Mentor Youth | Reuters

Goodwill Awarded $19 Million to Mentor Youth | Reuters: "Grant from Department of Justice to Combat Juvenile Delinquency ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Goodwill Industries International(R) has been awarded $19.1 million by the U.S. Department of Justice for mentoring services to help youth develop and deploy career plans. The grant is part of the $129 million awarded to various nonprofits for mentoring services to help youth who have disadvantages avoid becoming involved in delinquency."

ThePort Releases New Whitepaper to Help Nonprofit Organizations Evaluate Social Networking Software

ThePort Releases New Whitepaper to Help Nonprofit Organizations Evaluate Social Networking Software: "Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) September 1, 2009 -- Social media solutions provider ThePort Network, Inc. announced today the availability of a new whitepaper entitled 'How to Identify Enterprise-Class Social Networking Platforms.' The whitepaper discusses critical factors organizations must evaluate when considering utilizing social network software and how to identify platforms that are tailored to help accomplish their mission. The whitepaper is available for free download at ThePort's website."

RBC Wealth Management

RBC Wealth Management: "Aug 07, 2009 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Volunteering England is delighted to announce today that Microsoft UK has been awarded IiVE (Investing in Volunteers for Employers) status in the latest round of accreditations which took place earlier this month. The accreditation scheme, which is overseen by the UK Volunteering Forum, and managed within England by Volunteering England, is in recognition of all staff volunteers who make a difference to their local community. Microsoft UK is the first IT company to be awarded IiVE status in the UK, and is one of 14 organisations to receive the award in this round of accreditation."

Blackbaud Celebrates 10th Annual Conference for Nonprofits with Scholarship Fund and Get Social! Contest

Blackbaud Celebrates 10th Annual Conference for Nonprofits with Scholarship Fund and Get Social! Contest: "Blackbaud Celebrates 10th Annual Conference for Nonprofits with Scholarship Fund and Get Social! Contest

Will give away 10 registrations for its conference in Charleston, SC on Nov. 15 - 18 via social networks and a scholarship fund.

Charleston, S.C. (Vocus/PRWEB ) July 28, 2009 -- To help nonprofit professionals attend its milestone event focused on nonprofit technology and to mark the 10th anniversary of its annual Conference for Nonprofits, Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) is giving away 10 complimentary registrations through its scholarship fund and the Get Social! Contest."

ACCION to Sponsor 'Microfinance for Institutional Investors' - Press Releases: PR Newswire - SunHerald.com

ACCION to Sponsor 'Microfinance for Institutional Investors' - Press Releases: PR Newswire - SunHerald.com: "WASHINGTON, July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- ACCION(R) International, a pioneer and leader in microfinance, today announced that it will serve as the official sponsor of a new conference examining the latest microfinance investment strategies.

'Microfinance for Institutional Investors,' scheduled for September 21-23 in Washington, D.C., will analyze next-generation microfinance investments for pension funds, family funds and private wealth managers. In addition to evaluating emerging opportunities in China, India, Bangladesh and the Middle East, the conference will also assess the latest venture capital, or 'frontier,' investment initiatives in industries supporting microfinance."

WealthEngine Releases New Prospect Research Tool for Nonprofits

WealthEngine Releases New Prospect Research Tool for Nonprofits: "WealthEngine Releases New Prospect Research Tool for Nonprofits




Prospect Generator(SM) Helps Nonprofits Build a Stronger Pool of Highly Qualified, Affluent Prospects"

Media-Newswire.com - Press Release Distribution - PR Agency

Media-Newswire.com - Press Release Distribution - PR Agency: "'The Center for Philanthropy will enable us to coordinate those programs under a larger umbrella, expand our course offerings and make scholarships available to members of nonprofit institutions who cannot afford this specialized training,' said Mary McIntire, dean of the Glasscock School. She said the school also hopes to add a master's degree in nonprofit leadership once the center is fully funded.

In addition to hiring a director and staff member for the new center, McIntire plans to form a planning group to guide the development of programs and curriculum. The group will comprise members of the philanthropic and nonprofit community, such as United Way, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Association of Healthcare Philanthropists, Greater Houston Community Foundation, foundation trustees, corporate executives and representatives from Rice."

GuideStar Charity Check 100% Compliant With IRS Revenue Procedure 2009-32 | SYS-CON AUSTRALIA

GuideStar Charity Check 100% Compliant With IRS Revenue Procedure 2009-32 | SYS-CON AUSTRALIA

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Press Releases - Convio Study Finds Key Practices That Turn Nonprofit Event Participants Into More Successful Fundraisers

Press Releases - Convio Study Finds Key Practices That Turn Nonprofit Event Participants Into More Successful Fundraisers: "AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Convio today released a guide for nonprofit professionals and event organizers that can help them turn event participants into more successful fundraisers. The guide, created based on a study and interviews with some of the most successful participant fundraisers in the country, is available to nonprofit professionals at www.convio.com/eventchampionsguide"

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Untitled Document: "NEW YORK, July 13 (AScribe Newswire) -- The Foundation Center today unveiled 'Philanthropy In/Sight(tm)' (http://www.philanthropyinsight.org), a one-of-a-kind data visualization platform designed for grantmakers, policymakers, researchers, or anyone seeking to understand the impact of philanthropy throughout the world.

With this new online tool, users can quickly create customized Google maps to explore giving patterns, emerging trends, and funding relationships globally, nationally, or at the community level. Updated weekly, the Center's in-depth data on over 97,000 grantmakers and more than 1.6 million grants can be combined with dozens of demographic and socio-economic data overlays, resulting in 'mashups' that vividly depict where foundation dollars are having the greatest effect or where funding is needed most."

Blackbaud Encourages Employees to Give Back to their Communities – Press Releases on CSRwire.com

Blackbaud Encourages Employees to Give Back to their Communities – Press Releases on CSRwire.com: "Charleston, S.C. - July 8, 2009 - Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) the leading global provider of nonprofit software and services, announced that the company has awarded 15 grants to nonprofit organizations in seven cities, volunteered to pack over 400 backpacks for a Charleston-area food bank, hosted a volunteer fair where over 200 employees signed up to donate time, and focused on protecting the environment. Blackbaud continues to encourage philanthropy worldwide in communities where customers and employees work and live by honoring the corporate value 'service to others makes the world a better place.'"

Hire More Fundraising Rain-Makers During Recession, New AHP Study Concludes

Hire More Fundraising Rain-Makers During Recession, New AHP Study Concludes: "As the recession's grip tightened on nonprofit hospitals and health care systems in the U.S. and Canada, high performing philanthropic fundraisers in charge of major gifts and planned giving programs were often their most effective and efficient rain-makers, according to the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP).

These and other important findings come from the latest series of reports from the AHP Performance Benchmarking Service for fiscal year 2007, which takes in the early months of the current recession. The AHP's annual surveys examine the performance of organizations, such as hospital-affiliated foundations, that raise funds for nonprofit health care facilities."

Blackbaud and PayPal Offer New, Low-Cost Web Tools for Nonprofits - FOXBusiness.com

Blackbaud and PayPal Offer New, Low-Cost Web Tools for Nonprofits - FOXBusiness.com: "CHARLESTON, S.C. & SAN JOSE, Calif., Mar 30, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) ----Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of software and services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, and PayPal, a leading global online payment service, today announced the availability of BlackbaudNow(TM: 63.94, 0.33, 0.52%), an affordable solution to help new and growing nonprofits reach their fundraising goals. BlackbaudNow offers nonprofits a point-and-click website builder with secure donation processing and the ability to send emails and record donors' giving histories."