ASAE's Technology Conference & Expo Showcased New Technologies, Stressed Importance of Customer Experience -- WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

ASAE's Technology Conference & Expo Showcased New Technologies, Stressed Importance of Customer Experience -- WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --: " ASAE held its 2014 CIO Pre-Conference Workshop and Technology Conference & Expo, December 15-17, at the Gaylord National® Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor, Maryland. With a total of 1,203 total participants, it's one of the highest attended conferences in its history. Participants took part in 30 high-level practical education sessions within five pathways, a sold-out Expo Hall, and learned about new technologies and how they could possibly use them within their organization.

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TELUS: Canadians Asked to Commit 'Good Deeds for Wild Things'

TELUS: Canadians Asked to Commit 'Good Deeds for Wild Things': "TELUS is contributing $5 million over five years to support organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund, Tree Canada, as well as local SPCAs, humane societies and hundreds of other organizations who protect our environment and support animals and their habitats in Canada. To celebrate, we are asking Canadians to commit 'Good Deeds for Wild Things' and shop online to spend $500,000 of the $5 million committed by TELUS to support the needs and habitats of animals in our community like a new beach for turtles or additional tundra for polar bears."



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Nonprofit Technology Leader Releases Blackbaud CRM 4.0 | Blackbaud News

Nonprofit Technology Leader Releases Blackbaud CRM 4.0 | Blackbaud News: "Charleston, S.C. (November 25, 2014) – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), a leading global provider of software and services for the nonprofit, charitable giving and education communities, today announced the availability of Blackbaud CRM™ 4.0. The new release offers customers rich developments in the areas of usability, quality, performance and innovation.
Blackbaud CRM is a comprehensive, customizable fundraising and constituent relationship management (CRM) solution designed for enterprise-level nonprofits seeking a powerful, yet adaptable solution for fundraising, marketing and program management across the engagement lifecycle. The solution brings industry-leading fundraising, online applications, actionable prospect research and analytics, and multichannel direct marketing together in one platform, enabling an integrated view of the constituent experience across each organization."



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TCG Annual Report: Nonprofit Theatres Report Recovery Since Recession : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success

TCG Annual Report: Nonprofit Theatres Report Recovery Since Recession : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "(Press release, Oct. 27, 2014) — Not-for-profit theatres contributed over $2 billion to the U.S. economy and attracted 34.9 million attendees, according to Theatre Facts 2013, released by Theatre Communications Group (TCG). Based on the annual TCG Fiscal Survey, Theatre Facts is the only in-depth report that examines the attendance, performance and overall fiscal state of the not-for-profit professional theatre industry."



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Taproot Foundation Launches Pro Bono Resource for Nonprofits : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success

Taproot Foundation Launches Pro Bono Resource for Nonprofits : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "(Press release, Oct. 23, 2014) — The Taproot Foundation launched Taproot+, a first-of-its-kind resource connecting nonprofits that need pro bono talent to business professionals who want to donate their expertise. With Taproot+, nonprofits can define the right pro bono project for their needs, secure the ideal pro bono professionals to help, and kick off a project with confidence, knowing that they can access project management and coaching support throughout the process."



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New Chair of the Resource Alliance Announced : Page 1 of 1 : FundRaising Success

New Chair of the Resource Alliance Announced : Page 1 of 1 : FundRaising Success: "(Press release, Oct. 15, 2014) — The Resource Allianceis delighted to announce that Vicky Annis has been appointed as its new chair of trustees, replacing Jan Krol who has come to the end of his term."



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#GivingTuesday Momentum Builds in the U.S., with Unprecedented Unity from Coast to Coast Leading Up to December 2, 2014

#GivingTuesday Momentum Builds in the U.S., with Unprecedented Unity from Coast to Coast Leading Up to December 2, 2014: "During meetings in Washington, DC today, a small but powerful part of more than 10,000 U.S.-based #GivingTuesday partners and supporters joined forces to solidify their commitments for #GivingTuesday. Among the attendees, there was a feeling of national unity over the prospect of what December 2, 2014—this year’s #GivingTuesday—will bring. An unprecedented number of U.S. organizations will be participating with a wide range of creative initiatives to inspire their employees, customers and constituents together with the American public to support a varied and exciting group of causes."



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Blackbaud Convenes Nonprofit Community at 15th Annual Conference | Business Wire

Blackbaud Convenes Nonprofit Community at 15th Annual Conference | Business Wire: "More than 2000 nonprofit professionals joined Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB) in Nashville, TN for bbcon 2014, its 15th annual conference for nonprofits, to gain practical insight and explore technology advancements in the nonprofit sector. With more than 160 sessions, including discovery tracks, thought leadership sessions, product demonstrations, and hands-on training, bbcon 2014 equips attendees to fully leverage technology to fuel their missions while offering opportunities to network with peers and industry experts."



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Blackbaud’s Luminate CRM Helps Nonprofits Raise More than $1.8 Billion | Business Wire

Blackbaud’s Luminate CRM Helps Nonprofits Raise More than $1.8 Billion | Business Wire: "Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced that nonprofit organizations used Luminate CRM™ to raise more than $1.8 billion in 2013, making it a leading nonprofit CRM solution available on the Salesforce1 platform."



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MicroEdge Announces Release of DonorCentral Mobile

MicroEdge Announces Release of DonorCentral Mobile

New
York, NY, Sept. 9, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MicroEdge, LLC, the leading
provider of solutions to the giving
community worldwide, today announced the release of DonorCentral
Mobile, a mobile version of its industry-leading online donor
portal for community foundations. This release allows MicroEdge's
community foundation clients to better support their donors'
philanthropic efforts through 24/7 access to their donor account,
even from their smartphone. - See more at:
http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/09/664795/10097858/en/MicroEdge-Announces-Release-of-DonorCentral-Mobile.html#sthash.skpLz8ma.dpuf

New
York, NY, Sept. 9, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MicroEdge, LLC, the leading
provider of solutions to the giving
community worldwide, today announced the release of DonorCentral
Mobile, a mobile version of its industry-leading online donor
portal for community foundations. This release allows MicroEdge's
community foundation clients to better support their donors'
philanthropic efforts through 24/7 access to their donor account,
even from their smartphone. - See more at:
http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/09/664795/10097858/en/MicroEdge-Announces-Release-of-DonorCentral-Mobile.html#sthash.skpLz8ma.dpuf

New
York, NY, Sept. 9, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MicroEdge, LLC, the leading
provider of solutions to the giving
community worldwide, today announced the release of DonorCentral
Mobile, a mobile version of its industry-leading online donor
portal for community foundations. This release allows MicroEdge's
community foundation clients to better support their donors'
philanthropic efforts through 24/7 access to their donor account,
even from their smartphone. - See more at:
http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/09/664795/10097858/en/MicroEdge-Announces-Release-of-DonorCentral-Mobile.html#sthash.skpLz8ma.dpufv

New
York, NY, Sept. 9, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MicroEdge, LLC, the leading
provider of solutions to the giving
community worldwide, today announced the release of DonorCentral
Mobile, a mobile version of its industry-leading online donor
portal for community foundations. This release allows MicroEdge's
community foundation clients to better support their donors'
philanthropic efforts through 24/7 access to their donor account,
even from their smartphone. - See more at:
http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/09/664795/10097858/en/MicroEdge-Announces-Release-of-DonorCentral-Mobile.html#sthash.skpLz8ma.dpuf

New
York, NY, Sept. 9, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MicroEdge, LLC, the leading
provider of solutions to the giving
community worldwide, today announced the release of DonorCentral
Mobile, a mobile version of its industry-leading online donor
portal for community foundations. This release allows MicroEdge's
community foundation clients to better support their donors'
philanthropic efforts through 24/7 access to their donor account,
even from their smartphone. - See more at:
http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/09/664795/10097858/en/MicroEdge-Announces-Release-of-DonorCentral-Mobile.html#sthash.skpLz8ma.dpuf

New
York, NY, Sept. 9, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MicroEdge, LLC, the leading
provider of solutions to the giving
community worldwide, today announced the release of DonorCentral
Mobile, a mobile version of its industry-leading online donor
portal for community foundations. This release allows MicroEdge's
community foundation clients to better support their donors'
philanthropic efforts through 24/7 access to their donor account,
even from their smartphone. - See more at:
http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/09/664795/10097858/en/MicroEdge-Announces-Release-of-DonorCentral-Mobile.html#sthash.skpLz8ma.dpuf

New
York, NY, Sept. 9, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MicroEdge, LLC, the leading
provider of solutions to the giving
community worldwide, today announced the release of DonorCentral
Mobile, a mobile version of its industry-leading online donor
portal for community foundations. This release allows MicroEdge's
community foundation clients to better support their donors'
philanthropic efforts through 24/7 access to their donor account,
even from their smartphone. - See more at:
http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/09/664795/10097858/en/MicroEdge-Announces-Release-of-DonorCentral-Mobile.html#sthash.skpLz8ma.dpuf

New
York, NY, Sept. 9, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MicroEdge, LLC, the leading
provider of solutions to the giving
community worldwide, today announced the release of DonorCentral
Mobile, a mobile version of its industry-leading online donor
portal for community foundations. This release allows MicroEdge's
community foundation clients to better support their donors'
philanthropic efforts through 24/7 access to their donor account,
even from their smartphone. - See more at:
http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/09/664795/10097858/en/MicroEdge-Announces-Release-of-DonorCentral-Mobile.html#sthash.skpLz8ma.dpuf

Gene Austin Joins Abila Board of Directors - MarketWatch

Gene Austin Joins Abila Board of Directors - MarketWatch: AUSTIN, Texas, Jul 08, 2014 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Abila today announced the addition of Gene Austin, chief executive officer, president and director of Bazaarvoice, to its board of directors. Austin becomes the fifth member of Abila’s board.

Participating Nonprofit Organizations Complete 6(th) Annual Morgan Stanley Strategy Challenge - WSJ.com

Participating Nonprofit Organizations Complete 6(th) Annual Morgan Stanley Strategy Challenge - WSJ.com: The Morgan Stanley Strategy Challenge pairs nonprofit organizations facing a mission critical issue with a team of top-performing Morgan Stanley professionals. Through the eight-week long project, the employees work half-time for the charity, identifying researched, feasible and impactful solutions that the charity can implement to reach scale, expand impact and improve its efficiency, such as scaling an existing program.

Abila and Higher Logic Announce New Partnership

Abila and Higher Logic Announce New Partnership: Abila, provider of membership and donor management solutions for associations and not-for-profits, announced that Higher Logic, the leading industry provider of cloud-based community software, will be the recommended vendor for community management solutions for Enterprise customers.

Brigade Blog

Brigade Blog: Today we’re pleased to announce that Brigade Media has acquired a controlling stake in Philotic Inc., the company that owns Causes, the world’s largest online campaigning platform, and political advocacy startup Votizen, which was bought by Philotic in 2013. This is one of the first steps we’re taking to re-energize interest in democracy by bringing together people who are passionate about different issues in their communities, cities, states and countries, and allowing them to take action.

Flipcause Launches On-Demand Technology Solution for Nonprofits

Flipcause Launches On-Demand Technology Solution for Nonprofits: What keeps nonprofit leaders awake at night? Fundraising and money woes are their top concern, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy. In response to this need, San Francisco-based Flipcause has launched a cloud-based software solution designed specifically to help growing nonprofits better engage their supporters and fund their causes.

Blackbaud Launches Luminate CRM on Salesforce1 AppExchange, the World’s Leading Business Apps Marketplace - MarketWatch

Blackbaud Launches Luminate CRM on Salesforce1 AppExchange, the World’s Leading Business Apps Marketplace - MarketWatch: Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB ) today announced it has launched Luminate CRM on Salesforce1 AppExchange, empowering businesses to connect with customers, partners and employees in a whole new way. Inclusion of Luminate CRM on the Salesforce1 AppExchange extends accessibility and availability of the Force.com-based CRM for nonprofit organizations.

Overall Charitable Giving to Nonprofits Increased in April | Blackbaud News

Overall Charitable Giving to Nonprofits Increased in April | Blackbaud News: – Providing the most up-to-date information on charitable giving, Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB) today updated The Blackbaud Index with charitable giving trends through April 2014 as well as announced the launch of a new higher education specialty index that tracks fundraising revenue for colleges and universities.

Based on data from 4,138 organizations that raised more than $13 billion in the prior 12 months, The Blackbaud Index reported that overall charitable giving grew 1.3 percent for the three months ending April 2014, as compared to the same period in 2013.

Among 3,281 charities that raised $1.8 billion online in the prior 12 months, online giving grew 7.9 percent in the same three-month period, as compared to the same period in 2013.

TRUiST and Charities Aid Foundation of America Announce Strategic Partnership

TRUiST and Charities Aid Foundation of America Announce Strategic Partnership: RUiST, Inc. and Charities Aid Foundation of America (CAF America) have announced a partnership that will expand CAF America’s offerings to include an employee giving component and will enhance TRUiST’s ability to disburse donations to an international network of charities.

This partnership comes on the heels of TRUiST’s acquisition by FrontStream Holdin

CAF Comes Second in WealthBriefing European Awards - HispanicBusiness.com

CAF Comes Second in WealthBriefing European Awards - HispanicBusiness.com: - The Charities Aid Foundation issued the following news release:

CAF was highly commended for our philanthropy offering in Thursday's WealthBriefing European Awards(http://www.wealthbriefing.com/html/event_detail.php?id=57474) - coming second to BNP Paribas.

The Patterson Foundation Commits $13.75 Million Toward National Philanthropy-Joining Forces Impact Pledge

The Patterson Foundation Commits $13.75 Million Toward National Philanthropy-Joining Forces Impact Pledge: he Patterson Foundation is among more than 30 leading national philanthropies and corporations committing resources to a more than $170 million pledge in support of veterans and their families over the next five years. The Patterson Foundation has contributed $13.75 million to the pledge, the total amount of funds committed to its ongoing veterans initiatives.

HighRoad Solution Announces Partnership with Inbound Marketing Leader HubSpot - Press Release - Digital Journal

HighRoad Solution Announces Partnership with Inbound Marketing Leader HubSpot - Press Release - Digital Journal: HighRoad Solution, the only digital agency that offers a portfolio of cloud-based eMessaging software integrated with the top association management systems, announced that they are now a Certified Agency Partner to HubSpot, the market leader in inbound marketing.

Summerbridge Hong Kong Partners with JustGiving | The Jakarta Post - PR Newswire

Summerbridge Hong Kong Partners with JustGiving | The Jakarta Post - PR Newswire: Education charity Summerbridge Hong Kong have chosen JustGiving as their official fundraising partner for the inaugural Summerbridge walkathon.

Foundation Center - Press Release - Foundation Center and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Announce Strategic Partnership

Foundation Center - Press Release - Foundation Center and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Announce Strategic Partnership: Foundation Center and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Announce Strategic Partnership

New York, NY — April 10, 2014. The Foundation Center and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have announced a strategic partnership to align and share international funding data to promote greater visibility and understanding of global development finance. By working together, the two organizations will be able to deliver a large and varied set of data into the hands of international policymakers, practitioners, and funders to improve strategic decision making by these groups and increase efficiencies in tackling global challenges.

The New York-based Foundation Center's commitment to data sharing supports its ongoing expansion of global philanthropic intelligence, a critical component of the organization's "Foundation Center 2020" strategic plan.

The Blackbaud Index: Overall Charitable Giving to Nonprofits Experienced Modest Growth in February | Blackbaud News

The Blackbaud Index: Overall Charitable Giving to Nonprofits Experienced Modest Growth in February | Blackbaud News: he Blackbaud Index today reported that overall charitable giving to nonprofits increased 0.7% and online giving increased 13.8% for the three months ending February 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013.

As reported in the recently released Charitable Giving Report, overall charitable giving grew 4.9% and online giving grew 13.5% for the full year 2013 compared to the full year 2012. View the interactive infographic to view highlights from the report.

Summit Stories Combines Charity and Technology On Mount Everest - Press Release - Digital Journal

Summit Stories Combines Charity and Technology On Mount Everest - Press Release - Digital Journal: The mission helps the Nepal Youth Foundation, a local non-profit that supports children affected by HIV, to build a new Life Center.

Kathryn Engelhardt-Cronk: National Association of Distinguished Professionals Selects Kathryn Engelhardt-Cronk as an by Nation - newsle

Austin-San Marcos, TX (1888PressRelease) February 26, 2014
- Kathryn Engelhardt-Cronk, CEO and President of Community
TechKnowledge, Inc. (CTK), has been selected as an Executive of the Year
Member of the National Association of Distinguished Professionals. The
selection recognizes Kathryn Engelhardt-Cronk's commitment to
excellence in Non-Profit Software Development and Support Services.

Kathryn Engelhardt-Cronk: National Association of Distinguished Professionals Selects Kathryn Engelhardt-Cronk as an by Nation - newsle

Razoo Achieves Online Crowdfunding Milestone by Raising $200 Million for Charitable Causes ‹ The Razoo BlogThe Razoo Blog

Razoo Achieves Online Crowdfunding Milestone by Raising $200 Million for Charitable Causes ‹ The Razoo BlogThe Razoo Blog: SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Razoo.com, the fastest-growing crowdfunding site for causes, today announced its platform helped to raise more than $200 million. In 2013 alone, Razoo doubled in growth driving $100 million in donations in a little over 12 months. This financial milestone marks the highest-reported monetary value for U.S. crowdfunding strictly for social good. On Razoo, an excess of 870,000 donors have supported over 31,000 causes, and created upwards of 90,000 fundraising websites, with the average donation amount of $120 – the highest as compared to other cause based fundraising platforms.

Charitable Giving Experiences Biggest Boost Since Great Recession | Blackbaud News

Charitable Giving Experiences Biggest Boost Since Great Recession | Blackbaud News: Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today released its Charitable Giving Report, featuring the sector’s first look at actual data showing how nonprofit fundraising performed in 2013, as well as commentary from leading experts in the field. The Report draws from The Blackbaud Index, which tracks $12.5 billion in U.S.-based charitable giving from more than 4000 organizations on a monthly basis to provide the largest analysis of overall and online giving trends in the nonprofit sector.

Download the report: www.blackbaud.com/charitablegiving
Watch a video: 5 Key Findings from the 2013 Charitable Giving Report

BoardSource Tackles Nonprofit Board Recruitment Challenge -- WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

BoardSource Tackles Nonprofit Board Recruitment Challenge -- WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --: BoardSource today announced the launch of an expanded online Board Recruitment Center that includes free board recruitment job postings for BoardSource members in LinkedIn's new Volunteer Marketplace.

Boston Globe Media Partners launches GRANT, new program to support non-profits | Talking New Media | The digital publishing industry website

Boston Globe Media Partners launches GRANT, new program to support non-profits | Talking New Media | The digital publishing industry website: Boston Globe Media Partners today announced a new community program called GRANT (Globe Readers and Non-Profits Together) designed to give Boston Globe and BostonGlobe.com subscribers opportunities to meaningfully support their preferred non-profit organization at no cost.

Online Charitable Giving Through Salsa Increased 17 Percent Overall in 2013

Online Charitable Giving Through Salsa Increased 17 Percent Overall in 2013: Salsa Labs, Inc. (Salsa), creator of the nonprofit platform to grow, engage and retain a base of online support, today announced that online fundraising and advocacy made a big impact for Salsa clients in 2013 with total nonprofit charitable giving numbers 17% higher than the previous year.

Blackbaud Highlights Key Technology Trends For Nonprofits in 2014 | Blackbaud News

Press Release
Blackbaud Highlights Key Technology Trends For Nonprofits in 2014 | Blackbaud News: In 2014, technology will continue to have an even greater impact on nonprofits,” said Mary Beth Westmoreland, Blackbaud’s vice president of product development. “Tremendous opportunities exist for these organizations to use technology to deliver on their missions in a very effective and scalable way, both when engaging with supporters and when managing back-end operations.”

The Blackbaud Index: Overall Charitable Giving to Nonprofits Grew in November | Blackbaud News

The Blackbaud Index: Overall Charitable Giving to Nonprofits Grew in November | Blackbaud News: The Blackbaud Index: Overall Charitable Giving to Nonprofits Grew in November
Posted on January 6, 2014 by Melanie Mathos

The Blackbaud Index today reported that overall charitable giving to nonprofits increased 4.6% and online giving increased 9.4% for the three months ending November 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012. The full-year results for 2013 will be reported in February.