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