NAMC Newswire - Red Cross Chapters and Other Nonprofits User Kintera's new GivingFund Online Payment Gateway: "Through the online Kintera GivingFund, consumers can now initiate a Donor Advised Fund grant request directly from their favorite nonprofit website
SAN DIEGO, CA, (NAMC) - With the nationwide roll out of the Kintera GivingFund� payment option, Kintera�, Inc. (NASDAQ: KNTA) now uniquely offers the nonprofit sector Internet convenience for Donor Advised Funds (DAF) financial services. Charities can now serve a broader range of donors and philanthropists � and potentially have access to more than $14 billion dollars in DAF assets currently available � through a new, innovative way to make major gifts online.
American Red Cross chapters in San Diego/Imperial Counties (www.sdarc.org) and Louisville Area (www.louisville-redcross.org), among other nonprofits, use Kintera�s new online payment gateway that enables major donors to initiate a Donor Advised Fund grant request directly from a participating nonprofit website. The Kintera GivingFund payment choice is located above the MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, PayPal and other online payment options on a charity�s website. "
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Inside the Upside-Down World of Nonprofit Finance: Author Shows How Seven For-Profit ''Rules'' Don't Apply
Inside the Upside-Down World of Nonprofit Finance: Author Shows How Seven For-Profit ''Rules'' Don't Apply: "Press release from: Nonprofit Quarterly
Inside the Upside-Down World of Nonprofit Finance: Author Shows How Seven For-Profit ''Rules'' Don't Apply
(CSRwire) BOSTON, MA - Even as society and government agencies put greater and greater demands on nonprofits to provide needed services and fill other gaps there is little or no understanding of the way in which the nonprofit sector is hamstrung by the 'irrational' and often 'topsy-turvy' application of financial rules that are taken for granted in the for-profit sector, according to a new article in the Spring 2005 edition of the Nonprofit Quarterly.
In 'The Looking-Glass World of Nonprofit Money: Managing in For-Profits' Shadow Universe' (www.nonprofitquarterly.org/section/704.ht ml), Clara Miller, who is president and CEO of the Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF), uses the following hypothetical illustration to show how for-profit and nonprofit financial practices operate in very different ways: '� you're the owner of a restaurant. Your paying guest comes to pay the bill, offers a credit card, and prepares to sign the charge slip. But before signing, the guest says, 'I'm going to restrict my payment to the chef's salary. He's great, and I just want to make sure I'm paying for the one thing that makes the real difference here. I don't want any of this payment to go for light, or heat, or your accounting department, or other overhead. They're just not that important. The chef is where you should be spending your money!' "
Inside the Upside-Down World of Nonprofit Finance: Author Shows How Seven For-Profit ''Rules'' Don't Apply
(CSRwire) BOSTON, MA - Even as society and government agencies put greater and greater demands on nonprofits to provide needed services and fill other gaps there is little or no understanding of the way in which the nonprofit sector is hamstrung by the 'irrational' and often 'topsy-turvy' application of financial rules that are taken for granted in the for-profit sector, according to a new article in the Spring 2005 edition of the Nonprofit Quarterly.
In 'The Looking-Glass World of Nonprofit Money: Managing in For-Profits' Shadow Universe' (www.nonprofitquarterly.org/section/704.ht ml), Clara Miller, who is president and CEO of the Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF), uses the following hypothetical illustration to show how for-profit and nonprofit financial practices operate in very different ways: '� you're the owner of a restaurant. Your paying guest comes to pay the bill, offers a credit card, and prepares to sign the charge slip. But before signing, the guest says, 'I'm going to restrict my payment to the chef's salary. He's great, and I just want to make sure I'm paying for the one thing that makes the real difference here. I don't want any of this payment to go for light, or heat, or your accounting department, or other overhead. They're just not that important. The chef is where you should be spending your money!' "
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Survey Reveals Nonprofits and Associations Succeeding with Email Marketing
Survey Reveals Nonprofits and Associations Succeeding with Email Marketing: "Press ReleaseSource: Constant Contact
Survey Reveals Nonprofits and Associations Succeeding with Email Marketing
Wednesday May 25, 8:12 am ET
Higher Open, Click-Through and Overall Response Rates Show Email Positively Impacts Member Communications Efforts
WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2005--Nonprofits and associations using an email service for member communications reported higher open, click-through, and overall response rates over the last twelve to twenty-four months, according to a recent survey conducted by Constant Contact (www.constantcontact.com), an email marketing service for small and medium businesses (SMBs) and associations. These results - collected from more than 500 nonprofits, associations, and membership organizations across the U.S. - demonstrate that email outreach is having a positive impact on member communications efforts for these organizations, including fundraising, event promotions, and membership recruitment initiatives. "
Survey Reveals Nonprofits and Associations Succeeding with Email Marketing
Wednesday May 25, 8:12 am ET
Higher Open, Click-Through and Overall Response Rates Show Email Positively Impacts Member Communications Efforts
WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2005--Nonprofits and associations using an email service for member communications reported higher open, click-through, and overall response rates over the last twelve to twenty-four months, according to a recent survey conducted by Constant Contact (www.constantcontact.com), an email marketing service for small and medium businesses (SMBs) and associations. These results - collected from more than 500 nonprofits, associations, and membership organizations across the U.S. - demonstrate that email outreach is having a positive impact on member communications efforts for these organizations, including fundraising, event promotions, and membership recruitment initiatives. "
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
PRESS RELEASE TV Worldwide Launches New Internet TV Channel for Journalists Covering the Nonprofit Community
PRESS RELEASE TV Worldwide Launches New Internet TV Channel for Journalists Covering the Nonprofit Community: "TV Worldwide Launches New Internet TV Channel for Journalists Covering the Nonprofit Community
TV Worldwide Teams with 'The Fourth Estate and the Third Sector' to Launch Channel, www.FETSNEWS.com, in Live Video Webcast Press Conference May 24, 2005, 10:30 AM ET
CHANTILLY, VA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/24/2005 -- TV Worldwide, a fast-growing web-based global Internet TV network and streaming video service provider, announced that it had been selected to build and launch a new Internet TV Channel Web Site, www.FETSNEWS.com, to serve the journalism community with advice and information on covering the nonprofit sector. The channel will be launched in cooperation with grant-funded organization 'The Fourth Estate and the Third Sector' (FETS), during a live video press conference webcast to be held at TV Worldwide studios, May 24, 2005, at 10:30 AM ET. The webcast will feature a discussion on the channel's mission and announcement of The Fourth Estate and the Third Sector 2005 workshop and its presenters slated for June 15-20 at the University of Mississippi, along with the 2005 FETS journalism fellows. "
TV Worldwide Teams with 'The Fourth Estate and the Third Sector' to Launch Channel, www.FETSNEWS.com, in Live Video Webcast Press Conference May 24, 2005, 10:30 AM ET
CHANTILLY, VA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/24/2005 -- TV Worldwide, a fast-growing web-based global Internet TV network and streaming video service provider, announced that it had been selected to build and launch a new Internet TV Channel Web Site, www.FETSNEWS.com, to serve the journalism community with advice and information on covering the nonprofit sector. The channel will be launched in cooperation with grant-funded organization 'The Fourth Estate and the Third Sector' (FETS), during a live video press conference webcast to be held at TV Worldwide studios, May 24, 2005, at 10:30 AM ET. The webcast will feature a discussion on the channel's mission and announcement of The Fourth Estate and the Third Sector 2005 workshop and its presenters slated for June 15-20 at the University of Mississippi, along with the 2005 FETS journalism fellows. "
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
SHOPA Kids in Need Foundation Proves Shining Example of Business Marketing to Strengthen Corporate Brand
SHOPA Kids in Need Foundation Proves Shining Example of Business Marketing to Strengthen Corporate Brand: "Press ReleaseSource: SHOPA Kids In Need Foundation
SHOPA Kids in Need Foundation Proves Shining Example of Business Marketing to Strengthen Corporate Brand
Tuesday May 17, 5:20 am ET
DAYTON, Ohio, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- An all time high of 84 percent of Americans say they are likely to switch brands to support a worthy cause. Companies such as Staples, Coca-Cola and Target set themselves apart by aligning with brand strengthening charities, such as the SHOPA Kids In Need Foundation. According to brand experts, allocating funds and resources to a non-profit whose mission complements a corporation's own mission can have unparalleled effects on brand appeal to consumers and the company's overall image"
SHOPA Kids in Need Foundation Proves Shining Example of Business Marketing to Strengthen Corporate Brand
Tuesday May 17, 5:20 am ET
DAYTON, Ohio, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- An all time high of 84 percent of Americans say they are likely to switch brands to support a worthy cause. Companies such as Staples, Coca-Cola and Target set themselves apart by aligning with brand strengthening charities, such as the SHOPA Kids In Need Foundation. According to brand experts, allocating funds and resources to a non-profit whose mission complements a corporation's own mission can have unparalleled effects on brand appeal to consumers and the company's overall image"
Monday, May 16, 2005
New Tool Assists Nonprofit Boards in Assessing the Chief Executive
New Tool Assists Nonprofit Boards in Assessing the Chief Executive: "Press release from: BoardSource
New Tool Assists Nonprofit Boards in Assessing the Chief Executive
Does your organization conduct an annual review?
Does your board document the assessment process?
(CSRwire) WASHINGTON, DC - BoardSource, the premier source for nonprofit governance information, today announced the release of the Assessment of the Chief Executive online tool, co-authored by BoardSource and Josh Mintz and Jane Pierson of Cavanaugh, Hagan and Pierson, Inc.
Assessing the chief executive is one of the board's primary governance responsibilities and is critical to the success of the chief executive and the organization as a whole, especially in today's environment of increased media and IRS scrutiny. A nonprofit board should carefully document the assessment process and establish a plan for measuring performance based on the organization's strategic objectives. "
New Tool Assists Nonprofit Boards in Assessing the Chief Executive
Does your organization conduct an annual review?
Does your board document the assessment process?
(CSRwire) WASHINGTON, DC - BoardSource, the premier source for nonprofit governance information, today announced the release of the Assessment of the Chief Executive online tool, co-authored by BoardSource and Josh Mintz and Jane Pierson of Cavanaugh, Hagan and Pierson, Inc.
Assessing the chief executive is one of the board's primary governance responsibilities and is critical to the success of the chief executive and the organization as a whole, especially in today's environment of increased media and IRS scrutiny. A nonprofit board should carefully document the assessment process and establish a plan for measuring performance based on the organization's strategic objectives. "
Principor Communications Receives Seal of Social Responsibility for Pro Bono PR Work
Principor Communications Receives Seal of Social Responsibility for Pro Bono PR Work: "Principor Communications Receives Seal of Social Responsibility for Pro Bono PR Work
Monday May 16, 5:32 am ET
WASHINGTON, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Principor Communications has been awarded the 'My Business Cares Seal of Social Responsibility' by the Greater Washington Business Philanthropy Summit. The public relations firm specializing in marketing communications and issues management was recognized for its pro bono work on behalf of Miriam's Kitchen, a homeless feeding program in Washington, D.C."
Monday May 16, 5:32 am ET
WASHINGTON, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Principor Communications has been awarded the 'My Business Cares Seal of Social Responsibility' by the Greater Washington Business Philanthropy Summit. The public relations firm specializing in marketing communications and issues management was recognized for its pro bono work on behalf of Miriam's Kitchen, a homeless feeding program in Washington, D.C."
Thursday, May 05, 2005
ChesterCAP, LLC Announces the Acquisition of DOT.CHE
ChesterCAP, LLC Announces the Acquisition of DOT.CHE: "ChesterCAP, LLC Announces the Acquisition of DOT.CHE
Firm Will Expand Revolutionary Technology's Reach
in the Philanthropic Arena
CHESTER, N.J., May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- ChesterCAP, LLC, the company that is poised to bridge the gap between the philanthropic community and the financial services world, today announces the acquisition of DOT.CHE from the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF). The transaction is expected to close before the end of the second quarter.
DOT.CHE, (which stands for 'donor and community exchange') created in
2001, is a web-enabled platform for true knowledge management to facilitate the business processes of today's community foundations and public nonprofit organizations. In 2003, DOT.CHE was honored as one of six finalists in the Best Open Source Project category at LinuxWorld "
Firm Will Expand Revolutionary Technology's Reach
in the Philanthropic Arena
CHESTER, N.J., May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- ChesterCAP, LLC, the company that is poised to bridge the gap between the philanthropic community and the financial services world, today announces the acquisition of DOT.CHE from the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF). The transaction is expected to close before the end of the second quarter.
DOT.CHE, (which stands for 'donor and community exchange') created in
2001, is a web-enabled platform for true knowledge management to facilitate the business processes of today's community foundations and public nonprofit organizations. In 2003, DOT.CHE was honored as one of six finalists in the Best Open Source Project category at LinuxWorld "
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
CEO & Philanthropic Expert, Appearing on PBS's 'Wall Street Week with Fortune,' Says ''Think About Charity the Way You Think About Investing''
CEO & Philanthropic Expert, Appearing on PBS's 'Wall Street Week with Fortune,' Says ''Think About Charity the Way You Think About Investing'': "CEO & Philanthropic Expert, Appearing on PBS's 'Wall Street Week with Fortune,' Says ''Think About Charity the Way You Think About Investing''
WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2005--
Eric Thurman of Geneva Global, Inc. Says New Trend Called 'Performance Philanthropy' Is Based on Rigorous Investigation of Charities Showing Proven Results
The CEO of Geneva Global, Inc. (http://www.genevaglobal.com/), the philanthropic research and international grantmaking company that specializes in arranging grants by America's wealthy private donors on the basis of rigorous research and investigation of charitable projects in Third World countries, said on the PBS television program, 'Wall Street Week With Fortune,' that high net worth individuals should look at making their charitable contributions with an investing mentality.
Eric Thurman, CEO of Geneva Global, based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, told host Geoff Colvin, on the program that aired on April 22nd, that a new concept in charitable giving, a phrase coined by Geneva Global called 'Performance Philanthropy,' is about giving based not only on need, but also on proven results. 'Because if nothing changes, you've wasted your money,' Thurman told Colvin. 'That's a terrible shame, to have had good intentions and you put money out there, but nothing was different.' When asked by Colvin how charities can be measured, Thurman replied, 'We think you can track it always to life change. If people's lives are changed, you actually can measure that. You can say how many people "
WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2005--
Eric Thurman of Geneva Global, Inc. Says New Trend Called 'Performance Philanthropy' Is Based on Rigorous Investigation of Charities Showing Proven Results
The CEO of Geneva Global, Inc. (http://www.genevaglobal.com/), the philanthropic research and international grantmaking company that specializes in arranging grants by America's wealthy private donors on the basis of rigorous research and investigation of charitable projects in Third World countries, said on the PBS television program, 'Wall Street Week With Fortune,' that high net worth individuals should look at making their charitable contributions with an investing mentality.
Eric Thurman, CEO of Geneva Global, based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, told host Geoff Colvin, on the program that aired on April 22nd, that a new concept in charitable giving, a phrase coined by Geneva Global called 'Performance Philanthropy,' is about giving based not only on need, but also on proven results. 'Because if nothing changes, you've wasted your money,' Thurman told Colvin. 'That's a terrible shame, to have had good intentions and you put money out there, but nothing was different.' When asked by Colvin how charities can be measured, Thurman replied, 'We think you can track it always to life change. If people's lives are changed, you actually can measure that. You can say how many people "
Scoop: CGA announces appointment of Chief Executive
Scoop: CGA announces appointment of Chief Executive: "CGA announces appointment of Chief Executive
Tuesday, 3 May 2005, 4:02 pm
Press Release: Charity Gaming Association
3 May 2005
CGA announces appointment of Chief Executive
The Charity Gaming Association has appointed Francis Wevers as Chief Executive.
Mr Wevers took up his position on 2 May.
The Charity Gaming Association represents the common interests of charitable trusts which operate gaming machines in licensed premises. Annually the trusts collectively distribute more than $200 million of gaming machine profits back to authorised community purposes."
Tuesday, 3 May 2005, 4:02 pm
Press Release: Charity Gaming Association
3 May 2005
CGA announces appointment of Chief Executive
The Charity Gaming Association has appointed Francis Wevers as Chief Executive.
Mr Wevers took up his position on 2 May.
The Charity Gaming Association represents the common interests of charitable trusts which operate gaming machines in licensed premises. Annually the trusts collectively distribute more than $200 million of gaming machine profits back to authorised community purposes."
Friday, April 29, 2005
Kintera Completes SAS 70 Type II Audit
Kintera Completes SAS 70 Type II Audit: "Kintera Completes SAS 70 Type II Audit
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2005--Kintera(r), Inc. (NASDAQ:KNTA), the leading provider of software as a service to nonprofit and government organizations, today announced the completion of the SAS 70 Type II audit of Kintera's controls and procedures.
The Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 70, Service Organizations, is an internationally recognized auditing standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Service organizations that successfully complete a SAS 70 audit have been through an in-depth audit of their control activities, including controls over information technology and related processes. "
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2005--Kintera(r), Inc. (NASDAQ:KNTA), the leading provider of software as a service to nonprofit and government organizations, today announced the completion of the SAS 70 Type II audit of Kintera's controls and procedures.
The Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 70, Service Organizations, is an internationally recognized auditing standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Service organizations that successfully complete a SAS 70 audit have been through an in-depth audit of their control activities, including controls over information technology and related processes. "
Thursday, April 28, 2005
CharityGift Cards Offer Nonprofits and Corporations a Unique Way to Build Brand Loyalty
CharityGift Cards Offer Nonprofits and Corporations a Unique Way to Build Brand Loyalty: "CharityGift Cards Offer Nonprofits and Corporations a Unique Way to Build Brand Loyalty
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2005--
Kintera's Innovative CharityGift Allows Organizations to Generate Affinity With Private-Labeled, Custom Cards That Recipients Can Use to Make a Charitable Donation
Gift cards are more popular than ever. Kintera CharityGift(tm), offered by nonprofit solutions provider Kintera(r) Inc. (NASDAQ:KNTA), builds on the success of gift cards in an innovative way by introducing gift cards that provide a meaningful giving experience for both gift givers and receivers, while benefiting charities. Today Kintera announced that its Kintera CharityGift product can be private-labeled by nonprofit and corporate organizations, and sold on online to generate affinity and brand loyalty with donors or customers.
Kintera CharityGift allows an individual to create a personalized CharityGift Card(tm) or CharityGift Certificate(tm) and make a charitable donation in someone else's honor for a birthday, holiday or any other gift-giving occasion. The CharityGift recipient gets to choose which charity benefits from the donation. The CharityGift can be sent either online or through the mail in any amount of $10 or more. "
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2005--
Kintera's Innovative CharityGift Allows Organizations to Generate Affinity With Private-Labeled, Custom Cards That Recipients Can Use to Make a Charitable Donation
Gift cards are more popular than ever. Kintera CharityGift(tm), offered by nonprofit solutions provider Kintera(r) Inc. (NASDAQ:KNTA), builds on the success of gift cards in an innovative way by introducing gift cards that provide a meaningful giving experience for both gift givers and receivers, while benefiting charities. Today Kintera announced that its Kintera CharityGift product can be private-labeled by nonprofit and corporate organizations, and sold on online to generate affinity and brand loyalty with donors or customers.
Kintera CharityGift allows an individual to create a personalized CharityGift Card(tm) or CharityGift Certificate(tm) and make a charitable donation in someone else's honor for a birthday, holiday or any other gift-giving occasion. The CharityGift recipient gets to choose which charity benefits from the donation. The CharityGift can be sent either online or through the mail in any amount of $10 or more. "
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
New Book Focuses on Determining Chief Executive Compensation
New Book Focuses on Determining Chief Executive Compensation: "Press ReleaseSource: BoardSource
New Book Focuses on Determining Chief Executive Compensation
Tuesday April 26, 3:38 pm ET
- Will Your Chief Executive's Compensation Stand Up to Public Opinion and IRS Scrutiny? Will It Attract and Retain the Best Chief Executive for Your Organization?
WASHINGTON, April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- BoardSource, the premier source for nonprofit governance information, today released Dollars and Sense: The Nonprofit Board's Guide to Determining Chief Executive Compensation, written by experts Brian Vogel and Charles Quatt, principals at Quatt Associates."
New Book Focuses on Determining Chief Executive Compensation
Tuesday April 26, 3:38 pm ET
- Will Your Chief Executive's Compensation Stand Up to Public Opinion and IRS Scrutiny? Will It Attract and Retain the Best Chief Executive for Your Organization?
WASHINGTON, April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- BoardSource, the premier source for nonprofit governance information, today released Dollars and Sense: The Nonprofit Board's Guide to Determining Chief Executive Compensation, written by experts Brian Vogel and Charles Quatt, principals at Quatt Associates."
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
TD Waterhouse Announces Huge Success of the Private Giving Foundation
TD Waterhouse Announces Huge Success of the Private Giving Foundation: "Press ReleaseSource: TD Bank Financial Group; TD Bank; TD Waterhouse Group, Inc.
TD Waterhouse Announces Huge Success of the Private Giving Foundation
Tuesday April 26, 10:00 am ET
Foundation to disburse $735,000 to charities in 2005
TORONTO, April 26 /CNW/ - TD Waterhouse announced today that the Private Giving Foundation will disburse $735,000 to charities in 2005. Launched in October 2004, the Private Giving Foundation - the first and only donor-advised fund program to be offered by a financial institution in Canada - has already attracted donations totaling $15 million."
TD Waterhouse Announces Huge Success of the Private Giving Foundation
Tuesday April 26, 10:00 am ET
Foundation to disburse $735,000 to charities in 2005
TORONTO, April 26 /CNW/ - TD Waterhouse announced today that the Private Giving Foundation will disburse $735,000 to charities in 2005. Launched in October 2004, the Private Giving Foundation - the first and only donor-advised fund program to be offered by a financial institution in Canada - has already attracted donations totaling $15 million."
Friday, April 22, 2005
Q� version 1.4 released in April � �deploying major enhancements throughout its broad set of integrated applications� - gomembers, Inc.
Q� version 1.4 released in April � �deploying major enhancements throughout its broad set of integrated applications� - gomembers, Inc.: "Q version 1.4 released in April deploying major enhancements throughout its broad set of integrated applications
(PRLEAP.COM) gomembers made its newest release of Q, version 1.4, available on April 1, 2005. Q, gomembers newest Association Management System (AMS) utilizing Microsoft's .NET technology, was initially released in March of 2004. Q will bring organizations into the 21st century, with full features that provide complete Internet integration for their users, members, constituents and prospective members. Several of gomembers customers are migrating to Q and new clients are being won over by the scalability and ease of use.
(PRLEAP.COM) gomembers made its newest release of Q, version 1.4, available on April 1, 2005. Q, gomembers newest Association Management System (AMS) utilizing Microsoft's .NET technology, was initially released in March of 2004. Q will bring organizations into the 21st century, with full features that provide complete Internet integration for their users, members, constituents and prospective members. Several of gomembers customers are migrating to Q and new clients are being won over by the scalability and ease of use.
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