Going Mobile: Charity Dynamics and The Salvation Army Launch New iPhone Application... -- AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 6, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --

Going Mobile: Charity Dynamics and The Salvation Army Launch New iPhone Application... -- AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 6, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --: "AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 6, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The Salvation Army is tapping into the power of the mobile device this holiday season with the launch of a new iPhone� application to help strengthen fundraising for the organization's iconic Red Kettle Campaign. Developed by Charity Dynamics, the Online Red Kettle iPhone app empowers individuals to conduct personal fundraising campaigns on behalf of The Salvation Army, all from the convenience of their mobile devices."

Press Release: 12 Top International Microfinance Nonprofits Identified by 139 Experts » Philanthropedia

Press Release: 12 Top International Microfinance Nonprofits Identified by 139 Experts » Philanthropedia: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

IT News Online > - - mGive to Power American Red Cross $25 Mobile Donation Campaign

IT News Online > - - mGive to Power American Red Cross $25 Mobile Donation Campaign: "mGive to Power American Red Cross $25 Mobile Donation Campaign
Copyright 2010 PR Newswire. All Rights Reserved
2010-12-03

The American Red Cross launches $25 mobile donation holiday 'GIFT'
campaign powered by mGive






DENVER, Dec. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- mGive, (www.mGive.com), the leading service
provider for mobile donations in the United States, today announced that it is
powering the $25 text donation campaign launched by The American Red Cross. This
new mobile donation campaign, which will run through December 31, 2010, enables
individuals to make a $25 mobile donation to the American Red Cross by texting
GIFT to 90999."

Philanthropy Awards celebrate Community Heroes | SYS-CON MEDIA

Philanthropy Awards celebrate Community Heroes | SYS-CON MEDIA: "As we head into the charitable giving season, Statistics Canada reports Canadians donated approximately six per cent less in 2009 than the year before. While these statistics may be disappointing, there are still dedicated Canadians who are making a difference. Seven remarkable recipients today received Philanthropy Awards from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Toronto Chapter at the Philanthropy Awards Luncheon, held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre."

THE GOLDIE COMPANY | DONORS MORE DEMANDING IN 2010

THE GOLDIE COMPANY | DONORS MORE DEMANDING IN 2010: "DONORS MORE DEMANDING IN 2010

New Shift in Charitable Giving in Canada Could Mean Cash Flow Crunch for Non-Profits

TORONTO, Dec. 1 /CNW/ - In today's severe global economic climate, charitable organizations are required to do much more for their donors than ever before, for survival, according to a new report released yesterday. If not, a serious cash flow crisis could be on the horizon.

The research was commissioned by The Goldie Company in Toronto which is a leading Canadian fundraising firm. The research was unveiled at the Association of Fundraising Professionals Conference in Toronto. The research investigated the current state of donor trends in 2010 by surveying a number of charitable organizations across Canada. The results reveal that organizations that do little to steward donors via recognition, frequent communication and sharing, have experienced significant drops in donations and a decline in overall revenue."

Convio Ranks Among the Best Places to Work in Austin According to the Austin American-Statesman and Austin Business Journal | EON: Enhanced Online News

Convio Ranks Among the Best Places to Work in Austin According to the Austin American-Statesman and Austin Business Journal | EON: Enhanced Online News: "AUSTIN, TX--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Convio, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNVO) is recognized as one of the best places to work in Austin, according to recent surveys published in the Austin Business Journal and the Austin American-Statesman. Convio reached the No. 1 spot on the Austin Business Journal list and was among the 75 top workplaces in Austin according to the Austin American-Statesman. Convio has received top workplace honors twice from the Austin Business Journal and once from the Austin American-Statesman."

Convio Ranks Among the Best Places to Work in Austin According to the Austin American-Statesman and Austin Business Journal | EON: Enhanced Online News

Convio Ranks Among the Best Places to Work in Austin According to the Austin American-Statesman and Austin Business Journal | EON: Enhanced Online News: "AUSTIN, TX--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Convio, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNVO) is recognized as one of the best places to work in Austin, according to recent surveys published in the Austin Business Journal and the Austin American-Statesman. Convio reached the No. 1 spot on the Austin Business Journal list and was among the 75 top workplaces in Austin according to the Austin American-Statesman. Convio has received top workplace honors twice from the Austin Business Journal and once from the Austin American-Statesman."

Blackbaud Launches New Corporate Citizenship Initiatives | Business Wire

Blackbaud Launches New Corporate Citizenship Initiatives | Business Wire: "Blackbaud Launches New Corporate Citizenship Initiatives

Redefines philanthropic focus through sharing expertise as a technology
provider, encouraging service to others, and preserving the environment

CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackbaud, Inc (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of nonprofit software and services, has furthered its dedication to the local and nonprofit communities with its new focus on corporate citizenship. Blackbaud will continue to deliver on its corporate value 'service to others makes the world a better place” with a team dedicated to the growth of its corporate citizenship commitment."

Blackbaud Named to Forbes 100 Best Small Companies in America List | Business Wire

Blackbaud Named to Forbes 100 Best Small Companies in America List | Business Wire: "CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of software and services for nonprofits, today announced that it has once again been named to Forbes 100 Best Small Companies in America list. The annual list highlighting the hottest growth prospects in American business is featured online and in today’s print edition of the magazine."

World’s First Micro-Volunteering Network Debuts, with Thousands of Skilled Volunteers Working Online to Increase Capacity for Nonprofits Worldwide | LinkedIn

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World’s First Micro-Volunteering Network Debuts, with Thousands of Skilled Volunteers Working Online to Increase Capacity for Nonprofits Worldwide | LinkedIn: "World’s First Micro-Volunteering Network Debuts, with Thousands of Skilled Volunteers Working Online to Increase Capacity for Nonprofits Worldwide

Hi everyone! Here's a press release we're putting out. For more info, contact Shauna@sparked.com or call 415-816-4880 -- Thanks!

SAN FRANCISCO, November 4 – The Extraordinaries, Inc. announced today the launch of the world’s first micro-volunteering network at www.Sparked.com. Sparked allows skilled volunteers to complete brief projects for nonprofits online, whenever they have a few moments to spare. Through the convenience of the Internet, and in collaboration with peers, micro-volunteers help nonprofits design logos, review job descriptions, brainstorm new product ideas, give feedback on new website designs, develop media relations strategies, and much more – for free."

SPCA International Donates More than $500,000 to Help Haiti’s Animals Months After Devastating Earthquake | Business Wire

SPCA International Donates More than $500,000 to Help Haiti’s Animals Months After Devastating Earthquake | Business Wire: "NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shortly after the deadly earthquake struck Haiti, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) International sent in an animal response expert to assess the impact on Haiti’s animal population. Their efforts persist to this day as hundreds of homeless animals in Haiti struggle to survive in the midst of spreading disease and starvation."

Fidelity Investments� Reports 20 Percent Growth in Number of Not-for-Profit Participants Over Three Years | Business Wire

Fidelity Investments� Reports 20 Percent Growth in Number of Not-for-Profit Participants Over Three Years | Business Wire: "Fidelity Investments� Reports 20 Percent Growth in Number of Not-for-Profit Participants Over Three Years

Firm Helps Leading Plan Sponsors With Vendor Consolidation Process As Not-For-Profits Look for Support to Simplify and Strengthen Benefits Programs

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fidelity Investments�, the nation’s No. 1 provider of workplace retirement savings plans1, today reported a 20 percent increase over the past three years in the number of participants in its tax-exempt workplace savings plans, which serves higher education, health care and other not-for-profit institutions."

Convio, Donordigital Release New Report on Donation Form Optimization for Nonprofit Fundraising - MarketWatch

Convio, Donordigital Release New Report on Donation Form Optimization for Nonprofit Fundraising - MarketWatch: "BALTIMORE, Oct 28, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- A new report from Donordigital and Convio reveals some interesting findings about web donation forms based on research into best practices of seven large US nonprofit organizations. The report uncovers which elements of donation forms most influence donor 'conversions' and steps to make form testing faster and more cost-effective with the goal of improving fundraising. The full report is available for download at http://tinyurl.com/22nrl8z"

"WealthEngine Releases Best Practices in Arts & Culture Fundraising Report

Outlines Seven Best Practices and Features Museums, Theaters and Performing Arts Centers that are Leveraging Best Practices to Outperform

Bethesda, MD, October 26, 2010 – WealthEngine, the leading provider of sophisticated prospect research tools and analytics, announced today the release of a new research report, entitled Best Practices in Arts & Culture Fundraising. WealthEngine’s Best Practices report is intended to facilitate knowledge sharing, stimulate dialogue and help arts & cultural organizations achieve a higher level of fundraising effectiveness."

Charities Planning Year-End Appeals Can Benefit from Lessons Learned - MarketWatch

Charities Planning Year-End Appeals Can Benefit from Lessons Learned - MarketWatch: "AUSTIN, Texas, Oct 21, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In 2009, email on December 31 helped drive what was at the time the single largest day for online giving. Donor behavior and a review of the data show that the giving pattern for 2010 will likely be different."

Rebuilding Together Supports Make a Difference Day Nationwide - Press Release - Digital Journal

Rebuilding Together Supports Make a Difference Day Nationwide - Press Release - Digital Journal: "WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together, the nation's leading nonprofit working to preserve affordable homeownership, is collaborating with sponsor Choice Hotels International to engage Choice Hotel employees, affiliates, and franchisees across the country in support USA WEEKEND's 20th annual Make A Difference Day. Several affiliates are hosting extensive home rebuild projects for low-income homeowners in honor of this national day of community service."

BLACKBAUD: Press Releases-The Blackbaud Index Reports 1.4% Increase in Overall Charitable Giving and 20.4% Increase in Online Givin

BLACKBAUD: Press Releases: "The Blackbaud Index Reports 1.4% Increase in
Overall Charitable Giving and 20.4% Increase in Online Giving
Nonprofits hopeful that year-end giving will rebound

Charleston, S.C. (October 15, 2010) – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced the release of a report focused on fundraising trends based on monthly findings from The Blackbaud Index and featuring commentary from Lynn Edmonds, president of LW Robbins. Additionally, Blackbaud announced the release of a new specialty index focused on the human services sector."

The Clorox Company Issues First Corporate Responsibility Report – Press Releases on CSRwire.com

The Clorox Company Issues First Corporate Responsibility Report – Press Releases on CSRwire.com: "OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 11 /CSRwire/ - The Clorox Company (CLX) has released its first corporate responsibility (CR) report, which shares the company's formal CR strategy and commitments across five pillars: Performance, Products, People, Planet and Purpose.

'Through our first report, we're sharing how corporate responsibility is not only steeped in our culture but integrated into our business,' said Clorox Chairman and CEO Don Knauss. 'We believe our corporate responsibility strategy and commitments will guide our company toward long-term, sustainable growth, while serving a real societal need.'"

ANNUAL TOP GRANTMAKER RANKINGS RELEASED

ANNUAL TOP GRANTMAKER RANKINGS RELEASED
MINNEAPOLIS (October 14, 2010) ― The Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) today
released its annual rankings of the top grantmakers in Minnesota based on cash grants paid in
2009. The annual rankings lists include: Top 50 Minnesota Grantmakers by Grants Paid; Top 50
Minnesota Grantmakers by Assets; Top 25 Minnesota Corporate Grantmakers; Top 25 M

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Cisco Celebrates 25 Years of Giving Back With a Guinness World Record Attempt for World's Largest Art Lesson - MarketWatch

PRESS Release

Cisco Celebrates 25 Years of Giving Back With a Guinness World Record Attempt for World's Largest Art Lesson - MarketWatch: "Cisco partnered with Peter Draw, who taught an art class, titled 'The Sweetest Gift' to children and beneficiaries across 12 countries and 34 locations. -- In conjunction with Children's Day in Singapore, 20 schools joined the event from remote locations by watching the broadcast over Cisco TV. -- Technologies such as Cisco TelePresence(TM), Cisco TV and Cisco WebEx(TM) were used to connect offices and communities as more than 1,893 people took part in this world record attempt."

NYSE to Host Second Annual Floor Broker Charity Trading Day - MarketWatch

NYSE to Host Second Annual Floor Broker Charity Trading Day - MarketWatch: "NEW YORK, Oct 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The New York Stock Exchange, a unit of NYSE Euronext (NYX), today announced that it will hold its Second Annual Floor Broker Charity Trading Day on Friday, Oct. 15, 2010. On that day all net transaction fees on orders executed by floor brokers in NYSE and NYSE Amex securities will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, one of the world's premier pediatric cancer research centers."

Avectra Acquires NFi Studios

Avectra Acquires NFi Studios: "Avectra, the leading provider of web-based association management software (AMS), announced it has completed the acquisition of NFi Studios, a privately held innovator of web technology connecting member & industry communities by delivering social technologies to member-based organizations."

Blackbaud Acquires NOZA, World’s Largest Searchable Database of Charitable Donations | Business Wire

Blackbaud Acquires NOZA, World’s Largest Searchable Database of Charitable Donations | Business Wire: "Blackbaud Acquires NOZA, World’s Largest Searchable Database of Charitable Donations

Combined philanthropy database will now exceed 60 million records and will help nonprofits identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts for their organizations

CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackbaud, Inc., (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, announced today that it has acquired California-based NOZA, Inc.™, an innovator in the emerging semantic search industry and creator of the world’s largest searchable database of philanthropic data."

Artez Interactive to launch new advanced mobile fundraising App

Press Release

Artez Interactive to launch new advanced mobile fundraising App: "ollaboration with PayPal promotes secure, rapid response

TORONTO, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ - Artez Interactive, one of North America's leading fundraising platform providers, today announced the launch of its first mobile fundraising App for iPhone(R)."

Press Release: National Service Agency Highlights Impact of 55 Volunteers

Press Release: National Service Agency Highlights Impact of 55 Volunteers: "National Service Agency Highlights Impact of 55 Volunteers


First-Ever Senior Corps Week Celebrates Volunteers “Making a Difference for Generations”

Washington, DC – For more than four decades, Americans age 55 and up have used their lifetime of skills and experience to solve problems and strengthen their communities. The Corporation for National and Community Service is joining with organizations across the country to celebrate the extraordinary impact of 55 volunteers through the first-ever Senior Corps Week, taking place September 20-24."

Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area Announces $67 Million Goal for People and Communities in Need – Press Releases on CSRwire.com

Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area Announces $67 Million Goal for People and Communities in Need – Press Releases on CSRwire.com: "ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sep. 08 /CSRwire/ - The Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) officially kicked off today with a Leadership Conference for more than 600 Federal government employees at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Campaign leaders announced the 2010 goal of $67 million to help people and communities in need. Last year, the CFCNCA community of nearly 150,000 civilian, military and postal employees raised a record-breaking $66.5 million for participating charities."

Vote to Build Messaging Skills: 2010 Nonprofit Tagline Award Competition

Vote to Build Messaging Skills: 2010 Nonprofit Tagline Award Competition: "Nonprofit and communications professionals have a rare opportunity to build their messaging skills and learn how to strengthen their own organization's taglines by selecting the best in class in the 2010 Taggies—the Third Annual Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Awards competition. It's a fun project that will help nonprofits in all fields discover what works, and why."

A New and Easy Way to Make a Difference: Introducing Endorse for a Cause

Press Release
A New and Easy Way to Make a Difference: Introducing Endorse for a Cause: "A New and Easy Way to Make a Difference: Introducing Endorse for a Cause
Share Retail Recommendations, Earn Money for Your Favorite Causes
ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - August 31, 2010) - �In these tough economic times, it's tricky to free up extra cash to support your favorite causes. Starting today, caring is only a click away with Endorse for a Cause (EFAC), a new and easy way to make a difference. Here's how it works once you've set up your account and chosen your charity of interest (check out this video for more details):"

IT News Online > - - Peach New Media Named to Prestigious Inc. 5000

IT News Online > - - Peach New Media Named to Prestigious Inc. 5000: "SMYRNA, Ga., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Peach New Media, a leading online learning
provider, today announced that the company was named to the prestigious Inc.
5000 list, a compendium of the most entrepreneurial and fastest growing
companies in America."

Sage Sponsors Online Fundraising Contest for Nonprofit Organizations

PRESS RELEASE

Sage Sponsors Online Fundraising Contest for Nonprofit Organizations: "Sage Sponsors Online Fundraising Contest for Nonprofit Organizations
Winners Will Receive Six Grants
AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - August 30, 2010) - �Sage North America today announced the Connect with Sage grant contest for its recently launched, award-winning Sage Fundraising Online service. The contest will award grants to six nonprofit organizations. Entrants will be in two categories -- Smaller Organizations and Larger Organizations -- based on annual funds, and contest winners will be determined based on the total amount raised using Sage Fundraising Online."

The Salesforce.com Foundation Announces its 2010 Technology Innovation Grant Recipients -- SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ --

The Salesforce.com Foundation Announces its 2010 Technology Innovation Grant Recipients -- SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ --: "The Salesforce.com Foundation Announces its 2010 Technology Innovation Grant Recipients
�
�
Grants to help nonprofits around the world leverage technology to further their social change missions

Inclusion of a dedicated salesforce.com employee to maximize success represents the power of salesforce.com's 1/1/1 model in action"

'Forrest Gump'-Inspired Charity for Wounded Vets: CAFAmerica Establishes Fund To Support Trans-Continental... -- ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

PRESS RELEASE

'Forrest Gump'-Inspired Charity for Wounded Vets: CAFAmerica Establishes Fund To Support Trans-Continental... -- ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --: "CAFAmerica Launches Donor Advised Fund to Invest Giving Proceeds from 'The Gumpathon'; Benefiting Charities – HELP for HEROES; Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund; and The Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund."

GuideStar Urges Donors Not to Restrict Nonprofits When Giving to Disaster Relief

GuideStar Urges Donors Not to Restrict Nonprofits When Giving to Disaster Relief: "uideStar Urges Donors Not to Restrict Nonprofits When Giving to Disaster Relief
Unrestricted Gifts Do Most Good in Long Run
WASHINGTON, DC and WILLIAMSBURG, VA--(Marketwire - August 23, 2010) - �As millions of people displaced by flooding in Pakistan seek shelter, food, clean water, medical care, and other basic necessities, GuideStar USA, Inc. -- the leading source of nonprofit information -- urges donors to consider making unrestricted gifts to the disaster-relief charities now in Pakistan, or to give to the organizations' general disaster-relief funds rather than earmarking donations for Pakistan."

Blackbaud Social Launches to Help Nonprofits Increase Constituent Engagement through Social Media - MarketWatch

Blackbaud Social Launches to Help Nonprofits Increase Constituent Engagement through Social Media - MarketWatch: "In partnership with ThePort Network, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will use Blackbaud Social to provide a private online community for its members. Founded in 1960, AFP advances ethical and effective fundraising through its 30,000 members in 213 chapters throughout the world. 'The fundraising profession advances through open communication, networking and the sharing of knowledge, which is why AFP's work with The Port and implementation of Blackbaud Social is so important,' said Kathy Compton, chief marketing officer for AFP. 'This robust social media platform will create an online community where AFP members can easily access new value-added programs, interact with colleagues, and work towards achieving their organizations' philanthropic missions.'"

Convio Co-Founder Vinay Bhagat Named Business Person of the Year « Causecast Nonprofit

Convio Co-Founder Vinay Bhagat Named Business Person of the Year « Causecast Nonprofit: "Vinay Ghagat, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Convio, was named 2010 Business Person of the Year by IndUS Business Journal. Ghagat became a leader in Internet fundraising in 1999, when he decided to make the transition into the nonprofit sector, believing he could help nonprofits leverage better fundraising campaigns through the Internet

- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Convio Makes Integration Of Advocacy Actions Through Social Media And Mobile Easier - TheStreet

Convio Makes Integration Of Advocacy Actions Through Social Media And Mobile Easier - TheStreet: "Convio (Nasdaq: CNVO), a leading provider of on-demand constituent engagement solutions for nonprofit organizations, today announced a new version of its online advocacy module to make it easier for advocacy organizations to leverage social media, social sharing and mobile technologies to drive results. Convio is also introducing an enhanced Web Form Delivery Engine to expand the reach, deliverability and overall impact of an organization’s advocacy efforts."

The Blackbaud Index of Online Giving Reports 23 Percent Growth - MarketWatch

The Blackbaud Index of Online Giving Reports 23 Percent Growth - MarketWatch: "CHARLESTON, S.C., Jul 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Blackbaud, Inc. /quotes/comstock/15*!blkb/quotes/nls/blkb (BLKB 22.97, -0.28, -1.20%) today announced the launch of The Blackbaud Index of Online Giving, an online fundraising index that reports revenue trends of 1,787 nonprofit organizations representing $399 million in 12 month online revenue on a monthly basis. The Index is based on actual revenue statistics from nonprofit organizations using a variety of fundraising systems, both from Blackbaud and other vendors. It represents organizations of all sizes from the following sectors: arts, culture, and humanities; education; environment and animals; healthcare; human services; international affairs; and public and society benefit. (Read more about the methodology at www.blackbaud.com/blackbaudindex.)"

Blackbaud to serve as Exclusive Provider of ThePort Network Social Networking Solutions for Nonprofits - MarketWatch

Blackbaud to serve as Exclusive Provider of ThePort Network Social Networking Solutions for Nonprofits - MarketWatch: "CHARLESTON, S.C., Jun 29, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Blackbaud, Inc. /quotes/comstock/15*!blkb/quotes/nls/blkb (BLKB 21.89, -0.51, -2.28%) today announced that it will be the exclusive nonprofit sales channel for ThePort Network(TM) social networking solutions. The companies entered into an exclusive partnership to help nonprofits further engage their constituents by combining the world's leading online and social networking solutions."

Blackbaud Opens Hong Kong Office to Better Serve Nonprofits in the Asia-Pacific Region | Business Wire

Blackbaud Opens Hong Kong Office to Better Serve Nonprofits in the Asia-Pacific Region | Business Wire: "Blackbaud Opens Hong Kong Office to Better Serve Nonprofits in the Asia-Pacific Region"

Blackbaud Announces New Enhancements to the World's Most Popular Online Fundraising Solutions - MarketWatch

Blackbaud Announces New Enhancements to the World's Most Popular Online Fundraising Solutions - MarketWatch: "press release

June 17, 2010, 9:56 a.m. EDT � Recommend � Post:
Blackbaud Announces New Enhancements to the World's Most Popular Online Fundraising Solutions
More than 4600 nonprofits around the world use Blackbaud Sphere and Blackbaud NetCommunity to run their online fundraising and marketing"

Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving Reports 12.1 Percent Increase in Overall Giving - MarketWatch

Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving Reports 12.1 Percent Increase in Overall Giving - MarketWatch: "CHARLESTON, S.C., Jun 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Blackbaud, Inc. /quotes/comstock/15*!blkb/quotes/nls/blkb (BLKB 22.70, -0.33, -1.43%) today announced the launch of the Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving, a broad-based fundraising index that reports revenue trends of 1400 nonprofit organizations representing $2.2 billion in yearly revenue on a monthly basis. The Index is based on actual revenue statistics from nonprofit organizations of all sizes representing arts, culture, and humanities; education; environment and animals; healthcare; human services; international affairs; public and society benefit; and religion sectors. (Read more about the methodology at www.blackbaud.com/blackbaudindex .)"

ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program Provides Interns for 270 Nonprofits Nationwide - MarketWatch

ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program Provides Interns for 270 Nonprofits Nationwide - MarketWatch: "The ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program kicks off its 39th year today in 12 states across the country. The program is one of ExxonMobil's signature community programs and helps 270 nonprofits across America employ college students for eight weeks each summer. The students receive a paid internship introducing them to a wide variety of community service organizations and giving them hands-on experience related to their field of study. Selected nonprofit agencies receive much-needed support during peak summer months from students viewed as future community leaders."

Texas Non Profits - PARTNERSHIP FOR PHILANTHROPIC PLANNING SAN ANTONIO HONORS GUIDE DOGS OF TEXAS PRESIDENT

Texas Non Profits - PARTNERSHIP FOR PHILANTHROPIC PLANNING SAN ANTONIO HONORS GUIDE DOGS OF TEXAS PRESIDENT: "Larry Tuttle, president/CEO of Guide Dogs of Texas, has been named the recipient of the Professional Fundraiser Award by the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning San Antonio (PPPSA) during a May 11 awards luncheon honoring members of the philanthropic community."

WealthEngine Releases New White Paper on Measuring Return on Investment in Fundraising | Earth Times News

WealthEngine Releases New White Paper on Measuring Return on Investment in Fundraising | Earth Times News

Online Fundraising Startup to Raise Money for Gulf Oil Spill at TechCrunch Conference -- NEW YORK, May 24 /PRNewswire/ --

Online Fundraising Startup to Raise Money for Gulf Oil Spill at TechCrunch Conference -- NEW YORK, May 24 /PRNewswire/ --

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | INNOVATION: Some Funds in Schwab Charitable Have Double Impact

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | INNOVATION: Some Funds in Schwab Charitable Have Double Impact: "Schwab’s “Double Give Program” allows donors to use up to 10 percent of the funds they have in donor advised funds managed by Schwab to help guarantee microfinance loans in the developing world. The funds continue to be invested and earn money for the donors’ charitable accounts, but help leverage important microfinance resources. According to Schwab Charitable’s press release, the first year of the program has generated $10 million in guarantees, which are managed by the widely admired Grameen Foundation."

Hong Kong charity to use social media to raise awareness of women affected by poverty in Asia

Hong Kong charity to use social media to raise awareness of women affected by poverty in Asia: "(I-Newswire) May 13, 2010 - May 13, 2010 – This summer, Hong Kong registered charity project WISE will use social media including YouTube, twitter, blogging and facebook, to raise awareness around the world of the extreme difficulties that women and girls face in Pakistan, Indonesia and Thailand. The project is run through The Asian Human Rights Commission and The Asian Legal Resource Centre – an NGO with General Consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations."

Bloganthropy.org and Child's Play Communications Announce Call for Nominations for First Annual Bloganthropy Award

Bloganthropy.org and Child's Play Communications Announce Call for Nominations for First Annual Bloganthropy Award: "Bloganthropy.org and Child's Play Communications Announce Call for Nominations for First Annual Bloganthropy Award

Child's Play Communications and Bloganthropy.org, a non-profit organization that combines the power of social media with the resources of corporate giving, are proud to announce a call for nominations for the first annual Bloganthropy Award. The Bloganthropy Award aims to recognize bloggers who have made a difference by using social media to effectively promote a good cause.

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 10, 2010 -- Child's Play Communications and Bloganthropy.org, a non-profit organization that combines the power of social media with the resources of corporate giving, are proud to announce a call for nominations for the first annual Bloganthropy Award."

Association Management Company Industry Booming in Weak Economy -- ATLANTA, May 10 /PRNewswire/ --

Association Management Company Industry Booming in Weak Economy -- ATLANTA, May 10 /PRNewswire/ --: "ATLANTA, May 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Threatened by economic uncertainty, many associations in the United States are being forced to re-evaluate their financial stability, efficiency, and future outlooks. Faced with financial pressures and staffing challenges, associations are increasingly hiring professional Association Management Companies (AMCs), businesses that provide professional management to non-profit organizations. The AMC Institute noted that half the AMCs surveyed witnessed an increase in Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in the six months prior to its industry research."

Nation's Largest Single-Day Food Drive Expected to Surpass One Billion Pounds of Donations This Year - MarketWatch

Nation's Largest Single-Day Food Drive Expected to Surpass One Billion Pounds of Donations This Year - MarketWatch: "This year Stamp Out Hunger, the nation's largest single-day food drive, will look to surpass one billion pounds of food collected since its inception in 1993. Last year, letter carriers across the country collected a record total of more than 73.4 million pounds of food. But with hunger impacting 49.1 million Americans, including 16.7 million children, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's annual study measuring food security in the United States; help is needed now more than ever before."

Connect a Million Minds(TM) App to Bow at Cable Show - MarketWatch

Connect a Million Minds(TM) App to Bow at Cable Show - MarketWatch: "Time Warner Cable's Senior Director of Corporate Philanthropy Tessie Topol said, 'Leveraging cable technology to support our philanthropic efforts has always been a key component to our program to Connect a Million Minds. We hope that by making it even easier to participate, and demonstrating the connecting power of our television product, the program will reach an even greater number of consumers.'"

iCohere Selected to Present on Hybrid/Virtual Meetings at HSMAI's Affordable Meetings National - PR.com

iCohere Selected to Present on Hybrid/Virtual Meetings at HSMAI's Affordable Meetings National - PR.com: "Washington, DC, May 01, 2010 --(PR.com)-- iCohere has been selected to present a main session at this year's Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI).

Affordable Meetings® National & Event Technology Expo(TM) in Washington, DC – September 8-9, 2010. iCohere will be demonstrating its iCohere 8 Collaboration Platform for virtual events.

The presentation will include live demonstrations of recent virtual meetings held by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS)."

Nonprofit Conference on Fundraising Development

Nonprofit Conference on Fundraising Development: "Registration is now open for the upcoming:
Nonprofit Conference on Fundraising Development Speaker Series Session

Date: June 10, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Booz Allen Hamilton Newman Auditorium, McLean, VA, or via the Web
Session Title: A Whole New World: Building Strong Relationships with Donors in a Contracted Economy"

Announced Gifts

Announced Gifts: "Here’s How It Works:
# NOZA scans millions of web pages daily looking for newly announced major gifts and pledges to nonprofit organizations
# NOZA’s extraction engine then organizes the announced gift information into spreadsheet format
# A weekly email summary of the most newsworthy announced gifts are then sent directly to your inbox"

iPhone App Developers Aim to “Make Philanthropy Cool” with Bipolar Bear - Press Release Distribution| Press Release Submission| Top PR Firms - Press Media Wire

iPhone App Developers Aim to “Make Philanthropy Cool” with Bipolar Bear - Press Release Distribution| Press Release Submission| Top PR Firms - Press Media Wire: "Bipolar Bear is a cartoon polar bear who shares what’s on his mind at random, probably inappropriate times,” says Scott Sandland of the iPhone app he created with his friend Mark Braden. “When he’s manic, Bipolar Bear blurts out things like ‘This turned out even better than on my vision board!’ When Bipolar Bear is depressed, he might tell you he hates you. There’s no point—it’s just supposed to make you laugh.”"

TechSoup Global and GuideStar International Combine Operations | Business Wire

TechSoup Global and GuideStar International Combine Operations | Business Wire: "SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TechSoup Global, the U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides technology resources and knowledge to NGOs around the world, and GuideStar International, a U.K.-registered charity that promotes transparency and civil society organization (CSO) reporting, today announced that they will combine operations in order to strengthen their respective capacity-building programs for civil society. The two organizations share a mission to benefit global civil society through the provision of technology, information, and resources."

DonorPerfect Enhances Email Marketing Integration with Constant Contact

DonorPerfect Enhances Email Marketing Integration with Constant Contact: "Apr 12, 2010 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- Today at the Association of Fundraising Professionals' International conference in Baltimore, Maryland, SofterWare, Inc., developer of DonorPerfect Fundraising Software (http://www.donorperfect.com), announced their enhanced integration with Constant Contact, the leading email service provider for small businesses, nonprofits, and member associations. Doug Schoenberg, CEO of SofterWare, Inc, said 'We've had a long, successful partnership with Constant Contact, and we're delighted to offer nonprofits this unprecedented level of tight integration and ease-of-use"

Chasing Generation Thumb and Proving Value will be Hot Issues for Nonprofits, According to Blackbaud's Top 10 Predicted Nonprofi | TradingMarkets.com

Chasing Generation Thumb and Proving Value will be Hot Issues for Nonprofits, According to Blackbaud's Top 10 Predicted Nonprofi | TradingMarkets.com: "'The big priority for most nonprofits going forward will be to capture the interest of the younger donor--Millennials and Generation Thumb,' said Marc Chardon, Blackbaud's chief executive officer. 'As their traditional donor pools age, nonprofits need to adapt to engage a new, younger generation of supporters. Nonprofits must become more tech-savvy, more sophisticated and more flexible in finding ways to make giving more relevant and personal to a new generation.'"

New ePhilanthropy Service From Sage North America Can Help Nonprofits Increase Giving, Participation, and Overall Support | Earth Times News

New ePhilanthropy Service From Sage North America Can Help Nonprofits Increase Giving, Participation, and Overall Support | Earth Times News: "BALTIMORE, MD -- 04/12/10 -- AFP's 47th International Conference on Fundraising -- Sage North America today announced Sage Fundraising Online, a new flexible fundraising and event management connected service that allows nonprofit organizations of all sizes to more effectively use the Internet to increase giving, participation, and overall support through online donations and registrations. Delivered as a Software as a Service (SaaS), Sage Fundraising Online is part of Sage's strategy to deliver online connected solutions that support specific areas of market demand."

Convio Announces Release of Online Fundraising, Marketing and Advocacy Software | Business Wire

Convio Announces Release of Online Fundraising, Marketing and Advocacy Software | Business Wire: "ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Convio today announced the latest release of the company's online fundraising, marketing and advocacy software, that delivers innovative features designed to save nonprofit organizations time and money as they seek to optimize results. Enhancements were developed to help increase opt-in rates, measure list performance, maximize sustaining gift renewals, and better leverage nonprofits’ online advocacy efforts in support of their mission. Convio is demonstrating the new features and functionality of their products at the Science Fair during 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference in Atlanta today through Friday, and in booth 1123 at The Association of Fundraising Professionals, International Conference in Baltimore, MD, April 11-13."

ThePort Network Announces Blerts

ThePort Network Announces Blerts: "Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) April 8, 2010 -- ThePort Network today announced the release of a new product called Blerts at the annual meeting of the NonProfit Technology Network (NTEN). The new product was unveiled at NTEN’s trademark Science Fair that showcases the newest technology available for non-profit organizations."

Microsoft Announces Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Nonprofits and NGOs -- REDMOND, Wash., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

Microsoft Announces Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Nonprofits and NGOs -- REDMOND, Wash., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --: "REDMOND, Wash., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of Microsoft Dynamics CRM for nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). The solution provides out-of-the-box constituent relationship management functionality as well as customizations for donation and pledge management, basic membership management, basic volunteer tracking, campaign management, dashboard reports, and support for online payment solutions."

Sage North America Will Help Educate Attendees, Promote Volunteerism at AFP's 47th International Conference on Fundraising

Sage North America Will Help Educate Attendees, Promote Volunteerism at AFP's 47th International Conference on Fundraising: "Sage North America Will Help Educate Attendees, Promote Volunteerism at AFP's 47th International Conference on Fundraising

AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - April 7, 2010) - Sage North America today announced that it will help educate attendees and promote volunteerism as part of the Association of Fundraising Professionals' (AFP) 47th International Conference on Fundraising, being held April 11-14 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Md. Bridget Brandt, senior marketing manager for Sage's Nonprofit Solutions business unit, will present an education session on donor loyalty, and Sage will sponsor and participate in the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy's 2010 Day of Service."

GuideStar Invites Environmental and Wildlife Nonprofits to Enter GuideStar Green Giveaway

GuideStar Invites Environmental and Wildlife Nonprofits to Enter GuideStar Green Giveaway: "WASHINGTON, DC and WILLIAMSBURG, VA -- 04/06/10 -- In honor of Earth Day, GuideStar, the leading source of nonprofit information, invites environmental and wildlife nonprofits to enter the GuideStar Green Giveaway for a chance to win $500.

A nonprofit must meet all of the following criteria to qualify for the Giveaway:

1. Be classified by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
2. Have a National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code listed under C,
Environmental Quality Protection, Beautification; D30, Wildlife
Preservation/Protection; or D50, Marine Wildlife.
3. Have at least 10 user reviews on GuideStar, www.guidestar.org, or
GreatNonprofits, www.greatnonprofits.org.
4. Have entered the Giveaway no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on April 30, 2010.

Ten organizations will be selected at random from the qualified entries the week of May 3. Winners will be featured on the GuideStar Web site and announced in the May 6, 2010, issue of the GuideStar Newsletter."

Battle Creek Non-Profits Team to Offer “Totally Technology” Training for Diverse Organizations

Battle Creek Non-Profits Team to Offer “Totally Technology” Training for Diverse Organizations: "BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 5, 2010 -- Through a unique partnership, Battle Creek Unlimited and the Nonprofit Alliance have pooled resources to offer “Totally Technology” training for community for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations. The Spring series of online and classroom-based courses begin in April 2010. Course descriptions and registration are available to the public at http://www.bc-connected.org/technology/."

Sage North America Expands HR Management Software Choices for Nonprofit and Government Organizations

Sage North America Expands HR Management Software Choices for Nonprofit and Government Organizations: "Sage North America Expands HR Management Software Choices for Nonprofit and Government Organizations

AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - April 1, 2010) - Sage North America today announced the expansion of its human resource (HR) management offerings for the nonprofit and government sector. Two new modules will provide fully integrated HR, employee self-service (ESS), payroll, and tax compliance capabilities to small and midsized nonprofits and government agencies who use the Sage MIP Fund Accounting nonprofit financial management software. For organizations requiring a more robust HR management system, Sage Abra HRMS will continue to meet those needs, as it has done for the past 25 years."

Blackbaud Launches New Online Fundraising and Marketing Solution to Help Nonprofits Reach and Engage More Supporters - MarketWatch

Blackbaud Launches New Online Fundraising and Marketing Solution to Help Nonprofits Reach and Engage More Supporters - MarketWatch: "CHARLESTON, S.C., Mar 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Blackbaud, Inc. /quotes/comstock/15*!blkb/quotes/nls/blkb (BLKB 26.33, +0.11, +0.42%) today announced the availability of Blackbaud NetCommunity Spark(TM), a solution designed to help nonprofits complement and expand their existing online presence. Organizations including American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, Detroit Zoological Society, and Hui No'Eau Visual Arts Center have recently selected and will use the solution to improve their supporters' online experience and activate two-way communications."

Highway T Launches to Help Nonprofits Accomplish Their Missions -- DETROIT, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ --

Highway T Launches to Help Nonprofits Accomplish Their Missions -- DETROIT, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ --: "Highway T Launches to Help Nonprofits Accomplish Their Missions

Former NPower Michigan unveils new brand, capabilities

DETROIT, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- NPower Michigan, a program of Michigan Nonprofit Association, today announces that it will separate from the national NPower network and operate as 'Highway T,' (www.highwayt.org) a nonprofit dedicated to leveraging technology in order to change the way nonprofits work. The separation from the NPower national network will allow Highway T to focus specifically on the technology needs of MNA members and other nonprofits in the region. Highway T will offer its current services and trainings, in addition to more advanced webinars and workshops. Highway T will continue to provide affordable packaged technology services, utilizing free resources and experience, in an effort to encourage innovation and increase the probability of a successful nonprofit."

Blackbaud and the Charleston Battery Team Up to Engage the Community – Press Releases on CSRwire.com

Blackbaud and the Charleston Battery Team Up to Engage the Community – Press Releases on CSRwire.com: "CHARLESTON, S.C. , Jan. 28 /CSRwire/ - Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of nonprofit software and services, announced that it is partnering with the Charleston Battery professional soccer team to incorporate a different philanthropic theme to every home match."

Technology for the Nonprofit and Philanthropic Sector :: A cash grant and in-kind donation opportunity from C3 Conferencing

Technology for the Nonprofit and Philanthropic Sector :: A cash grant and in-kind donation opportunity from C3 Conferencing: "A cash grant and in-kind donation opportunity from C3 Conferencing
by Deborah Elizabeth Finn on Thu 07 Jan 2010 07:34 PM EST | Permanent Link | Cosmos



When I reflect on my work life, it's clear to me that I spend a lot of my time fielding questions from nonprofit professionals. The two most frequently asked questions are not really technical at all. They are:"