The J. Paul Getty Trust Names Four New Appointments to Its Board of Trustees

The J. Paul Getty Trust Names Four New Appointments to Its Board of Trustees: "The J. Paul Getty Trust Names Four New Appointments to Its Board of Trustees

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2005--The J. Paul Getty Trust announces four new appointments to its Board of Trustees. They are Stewart A. Resnick, William E. B. Siart, Mark S. Siegel, and Peter J. Taylor. Representing a wide range of expertise in business, education, government, the arts, and the nonprofit world, these four new trustees will bring a wealth of experience and energy to the Getty.

'We are honored that these outstanding individuals have agreed to sit on the Getty's board,' says John H. Biggs, chairman of the Getty's Board of Trustees. 'They bring a collective strength to the table, a deep familiarity with our community, and a passion for the arts that support the Getty's varied goals.'"

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility: News Releases

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility: News Releases: "Will Alter Park Landscapes and Sway Policies

Washington, DC — In a quiet but far-reaching change, the National Park Service is poised to adopt a new policy of aggressively seeking corporate sponsorship of park projects and facilities. In return for financial sponsorships, the plan will give corporate donors naming rights, use of National Park symbols and personnel in advertising and much greater influence over park managers, according to public comments filed today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER).

“This starts a slow motion commercialization of the national park system,” stated PEER Executive Director Jeff Ruch. “What will be allowed stops just short of licensing ads for ‘The Official Beer of Yosemite’ or ‘ Old Faithful, Brought to You by Viagara.’”"

''Trading Taxes for Donor Dollars'' Benefits Non-Profits; Senate Tax Bill Has Exciting Implications for Charities, Ketchum President Says

''Trading Taxes for Donor Dollars'' Benefits Non-Profits; Senate Tax Bill Has Exciting Implications for Charities, Ketchum President Says: "Trading Taxes for Donor Dollars'' Benefits Non-Profits; Senate Tax Bill Has Exciting Implications for Charities, Ketchum President Says

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 2005--One of the nation's most recognized names in not-for-profit fundraising, Bob Carter, president of Ketchum, Inc., comments on the impact of the Senate tax bill (S. 2020):

'If the bill becomes law, it will profoundly affect the charitable and faith-based communities. Even more important, it will have a tremendous impact on those who need help, from the indigent to Katrina victims.

'The bill's most significant provision is the second part, which allows tax-free donations directly from IRA accounts."

FreshAddress, Inc. Helps Paralyzed Veterans of America and other Nonprofits Raise Over A Million Dollars; 2.7 Million Emails Help Nonprofits Raise Awa

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FreshAddress, Inc. Helps Paralyzed Veterans of America and other Nonprofits Raise Over A Million Dollars; 2.7 Million Emails Help Nonprofits Raise Awareness and Funds - Forbes.com: "FreshAddress, Inc. Helps Paralyzed Veterans of America and other Nonprofits Raise Over A Million Dollars; 2.7 Million Emails Help Nonprofits Raise Awareness and Funds
11.21.05, 5:44 PM ET



FreshAddress, Inc., a leading email services provider, today announced that it provided a total of 2,740,579 updated email addresses for free to help fundraising and outreach efforts of nonprofit organizations involved with the Hurricane Katrina & Rita relief efforts. "

First Book Launches 'Classrooms for Classrooms'

First Book Launches 'Classrooms for Classrooms': "New Program Enables Groups to Raise Money to Sponsor Books for Children in the Gulf Region WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- First Book, a national nonprofit literacy organization, has announced a new online program that will enable classrooms and other groups of concerned individuals to become a part of the relief effort for hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The program, called 'Classrooms for Classrooms,' will allow classrooms and other community groups across the country to collect online contributions for Book Relief, a hurricane relief initiative of First Book. Classrooms for Classrooms was developed in response to dozens of inquiries from students and others about how they can help in the Gulf relief efforts. Through this program, individuals can form teams -- locally or between individuals across the country -- and raise money that will sponsor books to classrooms in the devastated areas."

Kintera FundWare Offers Nonprofits Proactive Strategies for Facing Potential Financial Regulatory Compliance; Report Outlining Accountability, Transpa

Kintera FundWare Offers Nonprofits Proactive Strategies for Facing Potential Financial Regulatory Compliance; Report Outlining Accountability, Transparency and Fraud Prevention Tips Available for Download at www.fundware.com/accountabilityreport: "Kintera FundWare Offers Nonprofits Proactive Strategies for Facing Potential Financial Regulatory Compliance; Report Outlining Accountability, Transparency and Fraud Prevention Tips Available for Download at www.fundware.com/accountabilityreport

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2005--Nonprofits facing potential financial regulatory compliance can now learn best practices in stewardship. Kintera(R) Inc. (NASDAQ:KNTA) today released a new white paper -- 'Proactive Strategies: Accountability, Transparency & Fraud Prevention in Nonprofit Organizations.' Available from Kintera FundWare(R), the white paper can be downloaded at www.fundware.com/accountabilityreport.

Accountability, transparency and fraud prevention have become increasingly important for nonprofit organizations that may in the future face regulations similar to the Sarbanes-Oxley regulations applicable to publicly traded companies. The white paper highlights 18 proactive steps that nonprofit executives can take to accommodate changing expectations in the financial arena and ensure they are using best practices."

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iWon Money & Investing: "Unprecedented Response to Blackbaud's 6th Annual Conference on Philanthropy; Connecting nonprofit trends with innovations and tools for more than 1,100 attendees

Tuesday October 25, 9:36 AM EDT

CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct 25, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Blackbaud, Inc. (BLKB), the leading provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, announced today that more than 1,100 attendees are gathered at the Charleston Area Convention Center for the company's 6th Annual Conference on Philanthropy, which is officially sold out due to an unprecedented response. The event focuses on helping nonprofit professionals expand their knowledge of industry best practices and the critical role technology plays in helping organizations achieve their goals."

CNW Group-First GiveMeaning Campaign Meets Goal in 4 weeks

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CNW Group: "Attention News Editors:
First GiveMeaning Campaign Meets Goal in 4 weeks

Recipient to receive leading-edge cancer treatment

VANCOUVER, Oct. 18 /CNW/ - A fundraising project established to help a
young Vancouver woman finally triumph over cancer has become the first
GiveMeaning GivingGroup to reach its goal. In less than 4 weeks, the
GivingGroup created for Meghan Black raised $32,000 - enough to send her to
Mexico's world-class Sanoviv treatment facility.
'This is a huge achievement for Meghan and her supporters, and an
enormously important milestone for the GiveMeaning Foundation. And it's
especially fitting that we met this goal on Thanksgiving Day,' says
Tom Williams, CEO of the GiveMeaning Foundation.
GiveMeaning GivingGroups were introduced in September. Each GivingGroup
brings people together through a common goal or passion, then provides them
with online tools to donate money, offer time, provide supplies, and invite
other friends to participate."

Heifer International and Kintera Unveil New Online Giving Registry; Gift Registry at www.heifer.org/giftregistry Enables Users to Create Custom Regist

Heifer International and Kintera Unveil New Online Giving Registry; Gift Registry at www.heifer.org/giftregistry Enables Users to Create Custom Registries to Celebrate Milestone Events: "Heifer International and Kintera Unveil New Online Giving Registry; Gift Registry at www.heifer.org/giftregistry Enables Users to Create Custom Registries to Celebrate Milestone Events

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2005--To help fulfill its mission to end hunger and poverty, Heifer International recently selected Kintera(R), Inc. (NASDAQ:KNTA) to enhance its online fundraising efforts. Using Kintera's Web-based tools, Heifer International and Kintera have unveiled an online Giving Registry at www.heifer.org/giftregistry. The first of its kind for charitable giving, the registry functions like a traditional gift registry and enables users to engage in fundraising for the organization.
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Society for Nonprofit Organizations Announces Partnership with the Association of Jewish Center Professionals

Society for Nonprofit Organizations Announces Partnership with the Association of Jewish Center Professionals: "Society for Nonprofit Organizations Announces Partnership with the Association of Jewish Center Professionals


The Canton-based Society for Nonprofit Organizations (SNPO) recently announced a strategic partnership with the Association of Jewish Center Professionals (AJCP). The partnership will now provide membership in the Society to the more than 850 members of AJCP.

Canton, MI (PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -- The Canton-based Society for Nonprofit Organizations (SNPO) recently announced a strategic partnership with the Association of Jewish Center Professionals (AJCP). The partnership will now provide membership in the Society to the more than 850 members of AJCP. Members of AJCP include current professional staff in Jewish Community Centers and YM-YWHA’s as well as alumni.

The announcement was made by SNPO President Katie Burnham Laverty. “By partnering with AJCP, we strengthen our local nonprofit communities by keeping them connected to national networks and the latest resources in the field,” said Burnham Laverty. “In addition, the partnership further extends the AJCP vision of strengthening and perpetuating the continuity and vitality of the Jewish Community Center movement. It’s a win-win situation for both organizations,” she added.
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Friend or Foe: Kintera Launches Features for Quality Online Advocacy Communications; Information-Driven Tool Empowers Activists to Send Timely, Target

Friend or Foe: Kintera Launches Features for Quality Online Advocacy Communications; Information-Driven Tool Empowers Activists to Send Timely, Targeted Messages to 'Friends' and 'Foes': "Friend or Foe: Kintera Launches Features for Quality Online Advocacy Communications; Information-Driven Tool Empowers Activists to Send Timely, Targeted Messages to 'Friends' and 'Foes'

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 2005--Advocacy groups and supporters can now achieve more personalized, quality communications with elected officials and other decision-makers by using Kintera's new 'Friend or Foe' feature. Kintera(R), Inc. (NASDAQ:KNTA), the leading provider of software as a service to the nonprofit industry, today announced the feature as part of Kintera Advocacy.

The first of its kind, the 'Friend or Foe' feature helps nonprofits affect legislative outcomes -- not just react to results. The tool allows advocacy groups and supporters to send customized online communications based on a decision-maker's issue stance. For example, the feature enables a user to send different messages to two Senators with opposing positions on an issue -- in a single action. 'Friend or Foe' helps nonprofits reach the right legislator with the right message, leading to better advocacy campaign results."

Kiva.org Merges Philanthropy and Venture Capital With First-Ever Microlending Web Site: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance

Kiva.org Merges Philanthropy and Venture Capital With First-Ever Microlending Web Site: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance: "Press Release Source: Kiva

Kiva.org Merges Philanthropy and Venture Capital With First-Ever Microlending Web Site
Wednesday October 12, 9:00 am ET

PALO ALTO, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Oct 12, 2005 -- Kiva, the first nonprofit organization to enable individuals to make personal loans to microenterprises in developing countries, launched its Web site today. For the first time, Kiva.org opens the Internet to people looking for a personal, high-engagement means of taking steps to eradicate poverty in developing countries by lending money directly to small businesses."

Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff Inducted Into 'Hall of Fame' of Influential Leaders by CRM Magazine: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance

Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff Inducted Into 'Hall of Fame' of Influential Leaders by CRM Magazine: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance: "ress Release Source: Salesforce.com

Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff Inducted Into 'Hall of Fame' of Influential Leaders by CRM Magazine
Wednesday October 5, 9:05 am ET
Benioff Recognized for Democratizing CRM Success as Enterprises of All Sizes and Industries Embrace salesforce.com's Award-Winning On-Demand CRM

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM - News), the market and technology leader in on-demand customer relationship management (CRM), today announced that chairman and CEO Marc Benioff has been inducted into the 'Hall of Fame' of Influential Leaders by CRM magazine. After three consecutive years on the Influential Leaders list, Benioff has been recognized for his vision, leadership and commitment in proving the on-demand computing model and significantly influencing the industry."

Press Room-Waltons’ and Wal-Mart’s Charitable Giving Acts as Facade for Conservative Political Agenda & Personal Financial Gain

Press Room: "Waltons’ and Wal-Mart’s Charitable Giving Acts as Facade for Conservative Political Agenda & Personal Financial Gain

NCRP report profiles Walton family and Wal-Mart corporate philanthropy that furthers personal and corporate bottom lines

WASHINGTON, D.C.—A new NCRP report reveals more than just charitable intentions in Wal-Mart’s seemingly generous, but systematically self-interested philanthropy. The Waltons and Wal-Mart: Self-Interested Philanthropy chronicles the philanthropic and political activities of the Walton family through their family foundation and through their Wal-Mart corporate empire, painting a picture of a family and corporation with increasing financial and political prowess."

Convio, Inc. and Target Software, Inc. Partner to Enable Integrated Fundraising for Nonprofits

Convio, Inc. and Target Software, Inc. Partner to Enable Integrated Fundraising for Nonprofits: "Convio, Inc. and Target Software, Inc. Partner to Enable Integrated Fundraising for Nonprofits

AUSTIN, Texas & CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2005--

Joint Customers Can Integrate Online and Offline Donor Data to Drive More Effective Campaigns


Convio, Inc. and Target Software, Inc. -- leading providers of Internet marketing and donor management solutions for nonprofits -- today announced a joint software development and marketing partnership that will enable organizations using both solutions to market and fundraise more effectively.

Convio is the leading provider of software and services to help nonprofits use the Internet strategically to build strong relationships with constituents for driving fundraising, advocacy and other forms of support. Target Software's offering, Team Approach, is the market-leading fundraising and donor management system enabling nonprofits to collect, manage and analyze huge volumes of detailed constituent information for improving development efforts.

Prior to the partnership, Convio and Target collaborated to ensure efficient data exchange between a customer's Convio-powered online database and its Target Team Approach database. Now with the new partnership, customers will experience an even higher level of integration between systems. Benefits include:"