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.

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.

One Laptop per Child CEO Rodrigo Arboleda Delivers Keynote Address at International Symposium on Convergence Technologies - MarketWatch

One Laptop per Child CEO Rodrigo Arboleda Delivers Keynote Address at International Symposium on Convergence Technologies - MarketWatch: Rodrigo Arboleda, CEO of One Laptop per Child (OLPC), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide every child in the world access to new channels of learning, sharing and self-expression, is delivering a keynote address today at the International Symposium on Convergence Technologies (ConTech 2011) in Seoul, Korea.

Convio Launches Common Ground Social; Complete Social Fundraising Solution that is Easy for Both Individuals and Nonprofits | SYS-CON MEDIA

Convio Launches Common Ground Social; Complete Social Fundraising Solution that is Easy for Both Individuals and Nonprofits | SYS-CON MEDIA: Convio, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNVO) announced today Common Ground Social. Common Ground Social is a complete, fully-integrated social fundraising solution for nonprofits and their supporters. Common Ground Social allows organizations and individuals to leverage the power of peer-to-peer networks by empowering users to create and share personalized fundraising pages through different social networks with the simple click of a button, including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Fundraising activities are then seamlessly shared with Common Ground CRM™ — Convio’s simple, easy-to-use database — allowing organizations to quickly and easily capture all donor information.

GuideStar and KIMBIA Kick Off $5,000 Giveaway to Encourage Smart Charitable Donations This Giving Season | Cision Wire

GuideStar and KIMBIA Kick Off $5,000 Giveaway to Encourage Smart Charitable Donations This Giving Season | Cision Wire: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Washington, DC—November 1, 2011—GuideStar, the leading source of nonprofit information, and KIMBIA, a group that empowers nonprofits and other organizations to increase giving, today launched their 2011 Giving Season Giveaway that will award $5,000 to the 501(c)(3) public charity or 501(c)(3) private operating foundation that holds the GuideStar Exchange Seal and receives the most donations through its profile page on the GuideStar website during the last two months of 2011, known in the sector as the “giving season.” Since many charitable organizations receive a large portion of donations at the end of the year, GuideStar and KIMBIA are using this period as an opportunity to encourage nonprofits to be transparent about their inner workings, and philanthropic donors to do their research before making a charitable gift this year. The contest is available to 501(c)(3) public charities and 501(c)(3) private operating foundations—unfortunately, 501(c)(3) private nonoperating foundations are not eligible for the contest.

Schwab Charitable Lowers Grant Minimum to $50 to Encourage and Support Donors' Charitable Efforts - MarketWatch

Schwab Charitable Lowers Grant Minimum to $50 to Encourage and Support Donors' Charitable Efforts - MarketWatch: SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 19, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Schwab Charitable, one of the nation's largest national donor-advised fund organizations(1), has announced a lowering of its individual grant minimum from $100 to $50. The grant minimum is the smallest amount that donors may recommend from their accounts to charitable organizations of their choice.