MPower Announces ''The Orange Conference'' to Help Nonprofits Strategize and Adopt Best Practices for Constituent Management and Fundraising

MPower Announces ''The Orange Conference'' to Help Nonprofits Strategize and Adopt Best Practices for Constituent Management and Fundraising: "MPower Announces ''The Orange Conference'' to Help Nonprofits Strategize and Adopt Best Practices for Constituent Management and Fundraising

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MPower – which provides the most open, flexible, and powerful software for nonprofit constituent relationship management (CRM) and fundraising – today announced that it will host 'The Orange Conference' (http://www.mpoweropen.com/orange) for clients, partners and other members of the philanthropic community on September 24-26 at the Embassy Suites and Frisco Convention Center, in Frisco, Texas, just north of Dallas."

Kintera Announces New Data Model Customization Tool

Kintera Announces New Data Model Customization Tool: "Kintera Announces New Data Model Customization Tool

Custom Entities Enables Nonprofits to Customize Their Kintera CRM Data Model

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kintera® Inc. (NASDAQ:KNTA) today announced the addition of custom entities to its Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) product. Custom entities lets administrative users add business objects to the core CRM data model as well as add rules governing how the new objects relate to one another and to native objects."

CNW Group | ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS | Parliament to Consider Establishing National Philanthropy Day

CNW Group | ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS | Parliament to Consider Establishing National Philanthropy Day: "OTTAWA, April 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Parliament will hold a hearing on legislation that would make Canada the first country in the world to establish a permanent day to recognize and encourage charitable giving and volunteering."

Blackbaud Releases SaaS Online Marketing and Web Management Platform for Nonprofits

Blackbaud Releases SaaS Online Marketing and Web Management Platform for Nonprofits: "nnounced today the availability of an exclusively-SaaS version of its website management solution Blackbaud® NetCommunity™. The “Universal” version will provide a Blackbaud solution for Internet marketing and communications to nonprofits with third-party CRM databases without sacrificing the vital holistic view of constituents."

USA TODAY Concludes 'Spirit of the USA' Charity Program as Part of Newspaper's 25th Anniversary Celebration

USA TODAY Concludes 'Spirit of the USA' Charity Program as Part of Newspaper's 25th Anniversary Celebration: "MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of USA TODAY's 25th anniversary celebration, USA TODAY concludes its 'Spirit of the USA' 25- week charity program that highlights a different charity each week for 25 weeks. The program began on March 30th and continued each Friday as USA TODAY thanked America for its support over the past 25 years by saluting the nation's generosity. USA TODAY has selected 25 charities and has celebrated the work of one charity per week for 25 weeks both in print and online via a signature USA TODAY Snapshot as well as on a special 25th anniversary web site on http://www.USATODAY.com."

Balgord Software Solutions Extends Offering to Nonprofit Organizations

Balgord Software Solutions Extends Offering to Nonprofit Organizations: "Balgord Software Solutions Extends Offering to Nonprofit Organizations Balgord Software Solutions, a software consulting firm specializing in implementing business management solutions now provides nonprofits located in Ontario with a choice in software applications to meet their growing needs, and stiffening compliance regulations for reporting and tracking multiple funds across multiple budgets. Oakville, ON (PRWEB) August 13, 2007 -- Balgord Software Solutions, a software consulting firm specializing in implementing business management solutions for commercial and nonprofit organizations, has announced the addition of Sage MIP Fund Accounting to its portfolio of product offerings. 'Based on our past expertise in the nonprofit sector implementing Sage Accpac ERP, it was a natural choice to add Sage MIP Fund Accounting to our product offering,' said Annette Balgord, principal of fully Canadian-owned and operated Balgord Software Solutions. 'The addition of Sage MIP Fund Accounting allows nonprofits a choice in software applications to best meet the needs of their growing organizations, to comply with stiffening government reporting regulations and to accurately track and apply multiple funds across multiple budgets.'"

Archimede Philanthropy Partners Names Robert E. Carter Vice-Chairman: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance

Archimede Philanthropy Partners Names Robert E. Carter Vice-Chairman: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance: "Press Release Source: Archimede Philanthropy Partners

Archimede Philanthropy Partners Names Robert E. Carter Vice-Chairman
Thursday June 21, 1:26 pm ET
Leading Philanthropy Leader Joins Changing Our World Family of Companies

NEW YORK, June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Archimede Philanthropy Partners, a leading consulting firm serving individuals, foundations and corporations, has appointed nationally-known philanthropy consultant Robert E. Carter as its vice-chairman."

Convio Launches Client Advisory Board to Share Ideas and Cultivate Innovation: Nonprofit Leaders to Provide Insight, Knowledge and Best Practices to S

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Convio Launches Client Advisory Board to Share Ideas and Cultivate Innovation: Nonprofit Leaders to Provide Insight, Knowledge and Best Practices to Support Product and Service Innovation: "Convio, Inc. -- a trusted partner that leads the way in helping nonprofits use the Internet strategically to achieve extraordinary results -- today announced the formation of the Convio Client Advisory Board, the first consolidated advisory board since the successful acquisition of GetActive Software earlier this year. The Convio Client Advisory Board, comprised of clients from both companies, reflects the ongoing successful integration and continues Convio's longstanding commitment to client satisfaction and success.

AUSTIN, Texas (BusinessWire EON) June 21, 2007 -- The CAB brings together a knowledgeable group of clients to discuss the company's current and future product and service plans and openly share their insights, opinions and needs so that Convio continues to create and deliver the most relevant and widely used solutions for online constituent relationship management (eCRM). Comprised of individuals from a cross-section of the company's client base of public interest, charitable and faith-based organizations, the Client Advisory Board will meet quarterly, holding its first meeting in Washington, D.C., June 26 - 27, 2007."

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MIDDLEBURY, Vt., June 12 (AScribe Newswire) -- 'The Vermont Directory of Foundations' has found a new home at the Vermont Community Foundation (VCF), which is publishing the latest edition in three different forms: a free searchable online database, a free PDF download, and a printed book. The directory is used by Vermont nonprofits to identify potential sources of funding. Its comprehensive information on grantmakers located in Vermont as well as out-of-state funders who give in Vermont is also useful for foundations and others interested in the philanthropic sector."

MAS Consulting Releases First Issue of New Sage Nonprofit Solutions Newsletter for Sage Software Business Partners

MAS Consulting Releases First Issue of New Sage Nonprofit Solutions Newsletter for Sage Software Business Partners: "The new Sage Nonprofit Solutions newsletter focuses primarily on Sage MIP Fund Accounting and represents a milestone for MAS Consulting as they continue to expand the breadth of marketing products beyond the 'MAS' product line to partners across the entire Sage Software community including Sage Timberline Office, Sage MIP Fund Accounting, Sage CRM, Sage Accpac ERP, Sage FAS Fixed Assets and Peachtree by Sage.

Laguna Hills, CA (PRWEB) June 11, 2007 -- MAS Consulting, a leading provider of simple and cost-effective marketing products to the Sage Software reseller community, announced today that they have published the inaugural issue of a new quarterly newsletter - Sage Nonprofit Solutions."

Easter Seals and Guide Dogs for the Blind with Convio, Inc. Lead Trend Toward Greater Web Site Accessibility and Usability

Easter Seals and Guide Dogs for the Blind with Convio, Inc. Lead Trend Toward Greater Web Site Accessibility and Usability: "Easter Seals and Guide Dogs for the Blind with Convio, Inc. Lead Trend Toward Greater Web Site Accessibility and Usability


Austin, TX (PRWEB) May 22, 2007 -- From training people with disabilities to use accessible online constituent relationship management (eCRM) tools to develop and manage Web content, to creating Web sites that exceed certification standards for accessibility, Easter Seals and Guide Dogs for the Blind, with the help of Convio, Inc., are leading a trend that has ramifications beyond the nonprofit sector."

Give2Asia's 2006 Financial Results Mark Record Year for Personalized Giving to Asia

Give2Asia's 2006 Financial Results Mark Record Year for Personalized Giving to Asia: "Give2Asia's 2006 Financial Results Mark Record Year for Personalized Giving to Asia

SAN FRANCISCO, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Give2Asia, a U.S.-based nonprofit
facilitating personalized philanthropy for corporations, foundations and
individuals, released audited financials that mark 2006 as a record year
for its donors' giving to local charities in Asia. During its fiscal year
ending October 1, Give2Asia made possible a record $17 million in giving,
facilitated 250 grants to local groups in Asia, and hosted 111
client-directed giving funds."

Convio, Inc. Names Gary Allison Vice President of Engineering

Convio, Inc. Names Gary Allison Vice President of Engineering: "Convio, Inc. Names Gary Allison Vice President of Engineering

Industry Veteran Brings Extensive Professional Engineering and Client Service Experience to Leading Nonprofit Technology Partner

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Convio, Inc. – a trusted partner that leads the way in helping nonprofits use the Internet strategically to get extraordinary results – today announced that 20-year technology industry veteran Gary Allison has joined the company as vice president of engineering."

Ketchum Strengthens Change Management Offering

Ketchum Strengthens Change Management Offering

Ketchum Strengthens Change Management Offering

Stromberg Consulting Opens London Office and Appoints New Managing Director

   NEW YORK, May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Ketchum announced today the opening of
the first European office for its wholly owned management consultancy,
Stromberg Consulting. Based in London, U.K., the expansion will enable
Stromberg to share its proven approach to organizational change management
and internal communications with the European market. Victoria Brown will
lead the consultancy's London practice while Stromberg further enhances its
U.S. leadership through the appointment of Ken Boughrum as managing
director.

Changing Our World Launches Archimede Philanthropy Partners; Expands Rapidly-Growing Philanthropy Services Practice

Changing Our World Launches Archimede Philanthropy Partners; Expands Rapidly-Growing Philanthropy Services Practice: "Changing Our World Launches Archimede Philanthropy Partners; Expands Rapidly-Growing Philanthropy Services Practice

'Give me a place to stand and a lever, and I can move the world.' -
Archimedes, c. 287-212 BC

NEW YORK, May 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Changing Our World, Inc. today announced the reorganization and rebranding of its rapidly-growing philanthropy services practice into a new firm, Archimede Philanthropy Partners."