DonorPerfect Releases #GivingTuesday Results – Giving Increases 46% Over Last Year

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DonorPerfect Releases #GivingTuesday Results – Giving Increases 46% Over Last Year: DonorPerfect Releases #GivingTuesday Results – Giving Increases 46% Over Last Year
Due to the concerted efforts of #GivingTuesday participants, nonprofit organizations using DonorPerfect realized a 46% gain in online giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in 2012 compared to 2011.

Americans Rally to Give Bigger, Give Better and Give Smarter on #GivingTuesday

Americans Rally to Give Bigger, Give Better and Give Smarter on #GivingTuesday: Today marked a major milestone for the #GivingTuesday movement as the rapidly growing list of partners leading the Nation to “Get out the Give” is now 1,000 strong and spans all 50 states. This diverse set of partners includes organizations, philanthropies, small businesses, large corporations and retailers all coming together to make this first ever #GivingTuesday on November 27 a day of generosity that will impact millions of people. With just a week to go before the inaugural #GivingTuesday, there is no doubt that the giving season will have an opening day this year.

World's Largest Crowdfunding Platform, Fundly, Launches #GivingTuesday Initiative to Support Crowdfunding Gifts That Give Back - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee

World's Largest Crowdfunding Platform, Fundly, Launches #GivingTuesday Initiative to Support Crowdfunding Gifts That Give Back - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee: Amidst controversy around retailers opening their stores for "Black Thursday" Thanksgiving Day shopping, and subjecting their employees to working marathon hours on "Black Friday", the world's largest crowdfunding-for-good platform, Fundly (http://fundly.com/), today launched its #GivingTuesday initiative at givingtuesday.fundly.com to help more people give more during the holiday giving season.

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Press Release: The Stelter Company Establishes Technical Advisory Board
Top industry experts join Stelter to further innovations in personal philanthropy
DES MOINES, Iowa – November 2, 2012 – The Stelter Company, long a leader in personal philanthropy marketing services, has established a Technical Advisory Board to share insight and innovation as the company addresses changing tax laws, trends in personal finance and generational shifts in giving.

The Technical Advisory Board represents a broad spectrum of industry leaders with expertise in estate and gift taxations, high-net-worth philanthropy and ethics. The board, which will work to enhance and develop Stelter's personal philanthropy marketing initiatives, includes:

Multichannel Engagement Key for Nonprofits' Fundraising Success - DailyFinance

Multichannel Engagement Key for Nonprofits' Fundraising Success - DailyFinance: CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nonprofit organizations around the world are looking to expand use of mobile technology, grow online fundraising and improve donor communication and multichannel engagement.

These are just some of the findings from the 2012 State of the Nonprofit Industry report, released today by Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), featuring survey results from more than 1500 respondents from nine countries covering approaches to overcoming common challenges, fundraising trends, and use of mobile and interactive technology.

Avectra Executive to Speak on Donor Scoring at 2012 AFP Leadership Academy

Avectra Executive to Speak on Donor Scoring at 2012 AFP Leadership Academy: Avectra, developer of web-based Social Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) solutions for associations, not-for-profits and fundraisers, today announced that John Clese, director of product marketing, nonprofit, will co-present a session on donor scoring and communication streamlining at the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) 2012 Leadership Academy conference . The event runs October 18-20, 2012, at the JW Marriot, in Houston, TX.

American Express Company : American Express Hosts Ninth Academy for Next Generation Nonprofit Leaders | 4-Traders

American Express Company : American Express Hosts Ninth Academy for Next Generation Nonprofit Leaders | 4-Traders: American Express today welcomed the ninth class of nearly 50 emerging nonprofit leaders to the American Express Leadership Academy. The American Express Leadership Academy is a global training program, conducted in partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership, designed to develop the next generation of leaders in the nonprofit sector.

The Stelter Company Partners With EngageSciences Social Media Marketing Platform

Press Release: The Stelter Company Partners With EngageSciences
Social Media Marketing Platform
New alliance to build, engage, amplify, and track social communities for nonprofits
DES MOINES, Iowa – Sept. 27, 2012 – The Stelter Company, a national marketing firm that supports nonprofit organizations, announced a strategic partnership with EngageSciences Corp., the fastest growing social media marketing platform provider globally.

Get Engaged at npEngage | Nonprofit Trends with Steve MacLaughlin | a Blackbaud Blog

Get Engaged at npEngage | Nonprofit Trends with Steve MacLaughlin | a Blackbaud Blog: Change is the one constant and this blog is no exception. Today, Blackbaud launches an excited new site called npENGAGE that will take things to a whole new level.

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Washington, D.C. - In a research first, the Nonprofit Research Collaborative (NRC) finds a direct association between active fundraising by nonprofit board members and the organization meeting its fundraising goals.

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ASI Acquires Canadian Fundraising Software Provider Income Manager, Inc. - Technology News - redOrbit

ASI Acquires Canadian Fundraising Software Provider Income Manager, Inc. - Technology News - redOrbit: Advanced Solutions International (ASI), the largest, privately-owned global provider of web-based member software for associations and fundraising software for not-for-profits, has acquired Income Manager, Inc. to expand the range of its fundraising solution offerings for smaller non-profits.

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The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) Joins the Integrated Marketing Advisory Board - MarketWatch

The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) Joins the Integrated Marketing Advisory Board - MarketWatch: AUSTIN, Texas, Sep 06, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Integrated Marketing Advisory Board (IMAB) today announced that The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) has joined the IMAB. The Integrated Marketing Advisory Board is a collection of 12 industry-leading organizations with deep expertise in integrated marketing both in the nonprofit sector and the for-profit sector.

The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) Joins the Integrated Marketing Advisory Board - MarketWatch

The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) Joins the Integrated Marketing Advisory Board - MarketWatch: AUSTIN, Texas, Sep 06, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Integrated Marketing Advisory Board (IMAB) today announced that The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) has joined the IMAB. The Integrated Marketing Advisory Board is a collection of 12 industry-leading organizations with deep expertise in integrated marketing both in the nonprofit sector and the for-profit sector.

Edyth Bush Foundation hits $100M mark in grants awarded - Orlando Business Journal

Edyth Bush Foundation hits $100M mark in grants awarded - Orlando Business Journal: As its 40th anniversary fast approaches, the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation hit another important milestone this month: The foundation has awarded $100 million in grant money.

Raleigh Anti-Poverty Organization Wins $25,000 Mobile Grant After Live Vote-Off

Raleigh Anti-Poverty Organization Wins $25,000 Mobile Grant After Live Vote-Off: North Carolina-based Passage Home, a nonprofit focused on breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness in Wake County, claimed victory last Thursday evening when it garnered over 2,000 online votes in 45 minutes to surpass Portland, Oregon’s Cat Adoption Team as well as two other finalists in Atlantic BT's inaugural "Gives Back" Grant Contest.

DonorSnap Fundraising Software Releases Integrated Online Donations, Registrations, and Forms for Nonprofits - SFGate

DonorSnap Fundraising Software Releases Integrated Online Donations, Registrations, and Forms for Nonprofits - SFGate: DonorSnap has teamed up with Accelerated Payment Technologies to process online donations collected through its new integrated form tool. Nonprofits can now collect donations, event registrations, or contact information and deliver that information directly to their donor database without any manual entry. This new form tool is offered to all DonorSnap clients at no extra cost.

Thrive DC Selected as Featured Non-Profit in 2012-2013 Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington - MarketWatch

Thrive DC Selected as Featured Non-Profit in 2012-2013 Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington - MarketWatch: Thrive DC, a non-profit dedicated to helping homeless, hungry and vulnerable individuals in the DC metropolitan area, is pleased to announce its inclusion in the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington for 2012-13. Thrive DC is one of 74 outstanding non-profits selected by a panel of over 100 expert reviewers from area foundations, corporate giving programs, and peer non-profit organizations.

GuideStar Premium Now Allows Subscribers to Download Comprehensive Nonprofit Information in Six New Ways - MarketWatch

GuideStar Premium Now Allows Subscribers to Download Comprehensive Nonprofit Information in Six New Ways - MarketWatch: GuideStar, the leading source of nonprofit information, today announced new enhancements to GuideStar Premium, the tool that enables professionals and nonprofits to more efficiently analyze nonprofit information. In addition to the in-depth financial, compensation, and board information that GuideStar Premium has always delivered, users can now download data on revenue and expenses; balance sheets; officers, directors, and key employees; and highest paid employees for up to the five most recent fiscal years, as well as board of directors data for the most recent year. Additionally, they can download this information to create custom reports, graphs, and presentations the way they wish, when they wish.

Give2Asia Launches New Operations for Hong Kong Donors - MarketWatch

Give2Asia Launches New Operations for Hong Kong Donors - MarketWatch: Today Give2Asia, the leader in international philanthropic services for Asia, announces the formation of Give2Asia Foundation Ltd., a Section 88 charitable organization in Hong Kong. Give2Asia Foundation Ltd. provides grantmaking and philanthropic advisory services while offering tax benefits to individual, foundation and

NetSuite Joins A Billion Change To Envision The Future Of Corporate Service - Technology News - redOrbit

NetSuite Joins A Billion Change To Envision The Future Of Corporate Service - Technology News - redOrbit: NetSuite will join the campaign at the White House today for a forum on “A Billion Change in Action: Connecting to the Future of Corporate Service.” Leaders in industry, civic engagement and policy will convene at this forum to discuss opportunities for businesses to scale efforts and partnerships to meet the social, economic and environmental challenges of the 21st century through skills-based service. They will also explore ways to align corporate skills-based service programs with national initiatives to boost innovation, competitiveness and models of effective collaboration.

GuideStar Nonprofit Reports Now Include an "Impact Tab," Featuring Expert Reviews and Assessments - MarketWatch

GuideStar Nonprofit Reports Now Include an "Impact Tab," Featuring Expert Reviews and Assessments - MarketWatch: Additionally, GuideStar's Quick View summary at the top of the nonprofit report will show a green checkmark if the expert information is available. This new area of GuideStar's nonprofit reports, known as the "Impact Tab," signifies a complete merging of databases between GuideStar and Philanthropedia, acquired by GuideStar in early 2011.

"The demonstration of nonprofit impact--the outcomes of an organization's work to serve and achieve its mission--is an increasingly important metric that donors are searching for before deciding where to direct their charitable contributions," said Erinn Andrews, GuideStar's senior director of nonprofit initiatives

Be The Match Kicks off Nationwide Effort to Increase African American Bone Marrow Donors | Business Wire

Be The Match Kicks off Nationwide Effort to Increase African American Bone Marrow Donors | Business Wire: Registry events nationwide will encourage more African Americans to step forward and join the Be The Match Registry�. It’s the world’s largest listing of potential bone marrow donors, who hold the potential of a cure for patients like Valaria who have sickle cell anemia or life-threatening blood cancers.

Online, people will be asked to visit SWABplusDNA.org to learn the facts about donation. That’s because myths about bone marrow donation keep many people from joining the Be The Match Registry and potentially saving a life.

A Billion Change Envisions the Future of Corporate Service | abillionpluschange.org

A Billion Change Envisions the Future of Corporate Service | abillionpluschange.org: A Billion Change Envisions the Future of Corporate Service
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200 Companies Pledge Nearly $1.8 Billion in Pro Bono Services to Nonprofits

Washington, D.C. (June 27, 2012) — A Billion Change, a rapidly growing national campaign to mobilize billions of dollars of pro bono and skills-based volunteer (SBV) services from corporate America, announced today that 200 companies have pledged an estimated $1.8 billion worth of skills-based services to help build nonprofit capacity. This keeps A Billion Change on track to inspire 500 companies to create or expand a skills-based volunteer program in their workplace by 2013.

Thousands of Global Citizens Gather Through Rio Social to Address Sustainability Challenges and Build a Better World

Thousands of Global Citizens Gather Through Rio Social to Address Sustainability Challenges and Build a Better World: Thousands of Global Citizens Gather Through Rio Social to Address Sustainability Challenges and Build a Better World
Global leaders in digital media, technology, and philanthropy, gather in-person and online with private sector, government, and civil society stakeholders to address the future we want.

Tim Hortons Camp Day raises a record $11 million! - MarketWatch

Tim Hortons Camp Day raises a record $11 million! - MarketWatch: Thanks to loyal Tim Hortons guests and generous restaurant owners, this year's Camp Day raised a record $11 million, which will help send more than 15,000 deserving kids from economically disadvantaged homes on a once-in a-lifetime camping adventure.

On Camp Day, owners of more than 4,000 Tim Hortons restaurants in Canada and the United States, generously donate all proceeds from coffee sales to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation (THCF) and hold numerous fundraising events to raise even more money for the camps. Last year, the popular event raised $9.9 million and contributed significantly to sending kids from local schools and community groups to year-round camps.

New Give2Asia Fiscal Sponsorship Partners Deliver Critical Services to Children in Bangladesh & Cambodia - MarketWatch

New Give2Asia Fiscal Sponsorship Partners Deliver Critical Services to Children in Bangladesh & Cambodia - MarketWatch: SAN FRANCISCO, Jun 11, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Today, Give2Asia, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization promoting transformative philanthropy to Asia announces new fiscal sponsor partnerships with the Korean Development Association in Bangladesh (KDAB) and Build Your Future Today. Fiscal sponsorships are designed to build civil society in Asia by allowing Give2Asia's new partners and our 140 existing fiscal sponsorship partners to collect tax-deductible donations from their supporters in the United States.

Bridge Conference to Attract Fundraisers and Integrated Marketing Pros - MarketWatch

Bridge Conference to Attract Fundraisers and Integrated Marketing Pros - MarketWatch: WASHINGTON, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Marketing executives, fundraisers and nonprofit professionals need to improve their effectiveness in helping organizations raise money and reach donors in the wake of the severe economic downturn that started in 2008. That's why thousands of them across the U.S. and Canada will be attending the 7th Annual Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference in Washington, D.C. August 7-9.

Blackbaud Launches Guide Creative Focused on Nonprofit Design | Virtual-Strategy Magazine

Blackbaud Launches Guide Creative Focused on Nonprofit Design | Virtual-Strategy Magazine: Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced the launch of Guide Creative™, a full service design agency exclusively serving nonprofits that offers strategy and branding services, web design and development, mobile and social strategy, and analysis. Guide Creative offers web design and development services for organizations using both Blackbaud products, including Blackbaud NetCommunity™ and Blackbaud Sphere�, and open-source platforms, like Wordpress�.

Avectra to Participate in Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) TechKnow Conference - Press Release - Digital Journal

Avectra to Participate in Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) TechKnow Conference - Press Release - Digital Journal: Avectra to Participate in Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) TechKnow Conference

National Philanthropic Trust Expands With New Affiliate: NPT CAT - MarketWatch

National Philanthropic Trust Expands With New Affiliate: NPT CAT - MarketWatch: JENKINTOWN, Pa., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) announced today the launch of a new affiliate, NPT Charitable Asset Trust (NPT CAT), which shares NPT's mission to increase philanthropy in society. NPT CAT, a public charity in the trust form, accepts personal assets as charitable donations.

NPT's 2011 DAF Report, identified a significant increase in the number of complex gifts to charities in 2010 and expects that this trend will continue. NPT CAT specializes in converting illiquid and unique assets while accepting a wide range of other contributions.

AOL Impact and Cause Marketing Forum Announce Winner of 'Share Your Cause' Contest 2012 - MarketWatch

AOL Impact and Cause Marketing Forum Announce Winner of 'Share Your Cause' Contest 2012 - MarketWatch: NEW YORK, Jun 01, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AOL Impact and Cause Marketing Forum, a company that educates nonprofits and businesses on doing well by doing good together, today announced National Geographic's 'Cause An Uproar' campaign as the winner of the 2012 'Share Your Cause' contest. The campaign will receive high-profile exposure across AOL's Owned & Operated properties, including AOL.com and AOL Mail. The announcement was made by Blair Cobb, Senior Director of AOL's Cause Marketing & Partnership initiatives, at the Cause Marketing Forum Conference in Chicago on May 31st.

Starbucks Thanks Customers and Partners for Taking Action in More Than 700,000 Ways to Help Communities Thrive - MarketWatch

Starbucks Thanks Customers and Partners for Taking Action in More Than 700,000 Ways to Help Communities Thrive - MarketWatch: SEATTLE, May 30, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- This April, Starbucks SBUX -1.35% celebrated the dedication to community shown by its customers and partners (employees) all year long by inviting them to participate in three innovative community programs that were designed to personalize individual involvement and create real change at the local level:

National Nonprofit Association Elects New Leadership

National Nonprofit Association Elects New Leadership: These Voluntary Organizations are the leaders in the disaster response and recovery work in the United States.” Mr. Robinson added, “By working together National VOAD members have created an atmosphere of cooperation and collaboration that ultimately benefits the survivors of disaster and advances our understanding of what helps communities recover more quickly and deepens their resiliency in the face of new challenges."

What a difference a day makes - Press Release - Digital Journal

What a difference a day makes - Press Release - Digital Journal: VANCOUVER, May 24, 2012 /CNW/ - On Saturday, May 26, 12,000 TELUS team members and retirees across Canada will take part in the seventh annual TELUS Day of Giving. Team members, retirees, friends and family from coast to coast will volunteer in support of local activities to make positive, heartfelt and lasting connections within their communities on this very special day.

Marc Chardon and Hal Williams kick off Huffington Post guest blog series | BlackbaudCurrent.com

Marc Chardon and Hal Williams kick off Huffington Post guest blog series | BlackbaudCurrent.com: That’s what happened when Marc Chardon, CEO of Blackbaud, Inc., and Hal Williams, an internationally respected outcome guide, met. Of course, sharing their perspectives on the sector with each other – from Marc’s role as the head of a software and services provider and Hal’s as an outcomes advisor to foundations and nonprofits large and small (and former CEO of The Rensselaerville Institute) – was only the beginning. Their discussions led to a commitment to write more formal pieces, which led to a guest blog series in the Impact section of The Huffington Post.

Blackbaud CRM Release Features Powerful New Data Tools for Nonprofits - MarketWatch

Blackbaud CRM Release Features Powerful New Data Tools for Nonprofits - MarketWatch: Blackbaud, Inc. BLKB 1.80% today announced enhancements to Blackbaud CRM(TM), including new membership features, a simplified user interface accessible on mobile devices and intuitive duplicate management options.

Billhighway Technology Keeps Nonprofit Financials Safe, Secure �

Billhighway Technology Keeps Nonprofit Financials Safe, Secure �: Over 3,500 non-profit organizations benefit from Billhighway’s proprietary, state-of-the-art technology which ensures that financial data is protected 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Continuous monitoring, advanced encryption technology, independent verification, and other security measures ensure safe, secure and compliant transactions. Nonprofit organizations enjoy a level of safety, continuity and security that is impossible to match on their own.

etouches Unveils eSelect | Virtual-Strategy Magazine

etouches Unveils eSelect | Virtual-Strategy Magazine: NORWALK, Conn., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- etouches has announced the general availability of eSelect, its latest software product designed to automate the laborious collection and selection processes associated with events such as call for papers/abstracts, contests and award nominations. The announcement was made at the American Society of Association Executives' (ASAE) Annual Springtime Expo conference held in Washington, DC.

DonorPerfect Introduces Mobile Fundraising Software App for iPhone and Android

DonorPerfect Introduces Mobile Fundraising Software App for iPhone and Android: DonorPerfect Introduces Mobile Fundraising Software App for iPhone and Android

Horsham, PA, Mar 29, 2012 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- SofterWare, Inc. the developer of DonorPerfect Fundraising Software, will introduce the first full-featured mobile fundraising software for nonprofits during the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) International conference in Vancouver, Canada. This is the first approved iPhone, iPad and Android fundraising software application released to the nonprofit fundraising market.

Toshiba Crowns Winner of Its Helping the Helpers $100,000 Technology Makeover Contest

Toshiba Crowns Winner of Its Helping the Helpers $100,000 Technology Makeover Contest

ASI - iMIS Software | ASI proudly supports highflying FIA Young Fundraiser of the Year

ASI - iMIS Software | ASI proudly supports highflying FIA Young Fundraiser of the Year: ASI proudly supports highflying FIA Young Fundraiser of the Year

Bianca Ousley named FIA Young Fundraiser of the Year 2012, sponsored by ASI

Melbourne, 2 March 2012 – Advanced Solutions International (ASI) is pleased to announce that Bianca Ousley has been named the inaugural winner of the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) Young Fundraiser of the Year Award. Bianca was recognised for her exceptional fundraising work and industry involvement.

Girl Scout Troops in 23 States Can Now Accept Mobile Payments for Cookies

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Girl Scout Troops in 23 States Can Now Accept Mobile Payments for Cookies: Girl Scout Troops in 23 States Can Now Accept Mobile Payments for Cookies

MCLEAN, VA (Feb. 28, 2012)—Sage North America today announced they have partnered with numerous Girl Scout Councils to add mobile payment as an option for cookie sales. To date, 32 Girl Scout Councils in 23 states, representing more than 40,000 troops, can now use Sage Mobile Payments, Sage’s Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliant mobile payments product.

Corporate Citizenship - Company - Blackbaud

Corporate Citizenship - Company - Blackbaud: Corporate Citizenship Year In Review

Check out our 2011 Corporate Citizenship Year in Review.

Ireland Funds' Young Leaders Commit to Raising Over $1 Million for the... -- NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

Ireland Funds' Young Leaders Commit to Raising Over $1 Million for the... -- NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --: NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Worldwide Ireland Funds first global summit of Young Leaders announced today that the group will raise over $1 million for the Promising Ireland Campaign through its global network of young philanthropists. 100 members of the Young Leaders' group – professionals in their 20s and 30s – are participating in the inaugural event from Ireland, Canada and from U.S. chapters in Boston, Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington D.C. and Chicago. The Promising Ireland campaign is the $100m fundraising initiative of The Ireland Funds that is helping charitable organizations in Ireland meet the challenge of an increased demand for their services at a time of major funding reductions.

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News Release - Investor Relations - Blackbaud: Blackbaud, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Convio

Combining strengths will provide a comprehensive and compelling set of multi-channel supporter engagement solutions to nonprofit organizations of all sizes
Combined company has over $440 million in trailing twelve months pro-forma revenue (9/30/11)
Acquisition expected to be accretive to Blackbaud’s 2012 non-GAAP EPS and contribute to substantial free cash flow

CHARLESTON, S.C. & AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2012-- Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software and related services designed for nonprofit organizations, announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Convio, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNVO), a leading provider of on-demand constituent engagement solutions that enable nonprofit organizations to more effectively raise funds, advocate for change and cultivate relationships.