Monday, January 23, 2012

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.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

News Release - Investor Relations - Blackbaud

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.