AFP Blog: Press Releases

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

ASAE's Technology Conference & Expo Showcased New Technologies, Stressed Importance of Customer Experience -- WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

ASAE's Technology Conference & Expo Showcased New Technologies, Stressed Importance of Customer Experience -- WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --: " ASAE held its 2014 CIO Pre-Conference Workshop and Technology Conference & Expo, December 15-17, at the Gaylord National® Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor, Maryland. With a total of 1,203 total participants, it's one of the highest attended conferences in its history. Participants took part in 30 high-level practical education sessions within five pathways, a sold-out Expo Hall, and learned about new technologies and how they could possibly use them within their organization.

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TELUS: Canadians Asked to Commit 'Good Deeds for Wild Things'

TELUS: Canadians Asked to Commit 'Good Deeds for Wild Things': "TELUS is contributing $5 million over five years to support organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund, Tree Canada, as well as local SPCAs, humane societies and hundreds of other organizations who protect our environment and support animals and their habitats in Canada. To celebrate, we are asking Canadians to commit 'Good Deeds for Wild Things' and shop online to spend $500,000 of the $5 million committed by TELUS to support the needs and habitats of animals in our community like a new beach for turtles or additional tundra for polar bears."

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Nonprofit Technology Leader Releases Blackbaud CRM 4.0 | Blackbaud News

Nonprofit Technology Leader Releases Blackbaud CRM 4.0 | Blackbaud News: "Charleston, S.C. (November 25, 2014) – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), a leading global provider of software and services for the nonprofit, charitable giving and education communities, today announced the availability of Blackbaud CRM™ 4.0. The new release offers customers rich developments in the areas of usability, quality, performance and innovation.
Blackbaud CRM is a comprehensive, customizable fundraising and constituent relationship management (CRM) solution designed for enterprise-level nonprofits seeking a powerful, yet adaptable solution for fundraising, marketing and program management across the engagement lifecycle. The solution brings industry-leading fundraising, online applications, actionable prospect research and analytics, and multichannel direct marketing together in one platform, enabling an integrated view of the constituent experience across each organization."

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

TCG Annual Report: Nonprofit Theatres Report Recovery Since Recession : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success

TCG Annual Report: Nonprofit Theatres Report Recovery Since Recession : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "(Press release, Oct. 27, 2014) — Not-for-profit theatres contributed over $2 billion to the U.S. economy and attracted 34.9 million attendees, according to Theatre Facts 2013, released by Theatre Communications Group (TCG). Based on the annual TCG Fiscal Survey, Theatre Facts is the only in-depth report that examines the attendance, performance and overall fiscal state of the not-for-profit professional theatre industry."

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Monday, October 27, 2014

Taproot Foundation Launches Pro Bono Resource for Nonprofits : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success

Taproot Foundation Launches Pro Bono Resource for Nonprofits : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "(Press release, Oct. 23, 2014) — The Taproot Foundation launched Taproot+, a first-of-its-kind resource connecting nonprofits that need pro bono talent to business professionals who want to donate their expertise. With Taproot+, nonprofits can define the right pro bono project for their needs, secure the ideal pro bono professionals to help, and kick off a project with confidence, knowing that they can access project management and coaching support throughout the process."

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Thursday, October 16, 2014

New Chair of the Resource Alliance Announced : Page 1 of 1 : FundRaising Success

New Chair of the Resource Alliance Announced : Page 1 of 1 : FundRaising Success: "(Press release, Oct. 15, 2014) — The Resource Allianceis delighted to announce that Vicky Annis has been appointed as its new chair of trustees, replacing Jan Krol who has come to the end of his term."

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Tuesday, October 07, 2014

#GivingTuesday Momentum Builds in the U.S., with Unprecedented Unity from Coast to Coast Leading Up to December 2, 2014

#GivingTuesday Momentum Builds in the U.S., with Unprecedented Unity from Coast to Coast Leading Up to December 2, 2014: "During meetings in Washington, DC today, a small but powerful part of more than 10,000 U.S.-based #GivingTuesday partners and supporters joined forces to solidify their commitments for #GivingTuesday. Among the attendees, there was a feeling of national unity over the prospect of what December 2, 2014—this year’s #GivingTuesday—will bring. An unprecedented number of U.S. organizations will be participating with a wide range of creative initiatives to inspire their employees, customers and constituents together with the American public to support a varied and exciting group of causes."

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Blackbaud Convenes Nonprofit Community at 15th Annual Conference | Business Wire

Blackbaud Convenes Nonprofit Community at 15th Annual Conference | Business Wire: "More than 2000 nonprofit professionals joined Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB) in Nashville, TN for bbcon 2014, its 15th annual conference for nonprofits, to gain practical insight and explore technology advancements in the nonprofit sector. With more than 160 sessions, including discovery tracks, thought leadership sessions, product demonstrations, and hands-on training, bbcon 2014 equips attendees to fully leverage technology to fuel their missions while offering opportunities to network with peers and industry experts."

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Blackbaud’s Luminate CRM Helps Nonprofits Raise More than $1.8 Billion | Business Wire

Blackbaud’s Luminate CRM Helps Nonprofits Raise More than $1.8 Billion | Business Wire: "Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced that nonprofit organizations used Luminate CRM™ to raise more than $1.8 billion in 2013, making it a leading nonprofit CRM solution available on the Salesforce1 platform."

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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

MicroEdge Announces Release of DonorCentral Mobile

New
York, NY, Sept. 9, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MicroEdge, LLC, the leading
provider of solutions to the giving
community worldwide, today announced the release of DonorCentral
Mobile, a mobile version of its industry-leading online donor
portal for community foundations. This release allows MicroEdge's
community foundation clients to better support their donors'
philanthropic efforts through 24/7 access to their donor account,
even from their smartphone. - See more at:
http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/09/09/664795/10097858/en/MicroEdge-Announces-Release-of-DonorCentral-Mobile.html#sthash.skpLz8ma.dpuf

Wednesday, July 09, 2014

Gene Austin Joins Abila Board of Directors - MarketWatch

Gene Austin Joins Abila Board of Directors - MarketWatch: AUSTIN, Texas, Jul 08, 2014 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Abila today announced the addition of Gene Austin, chief executive officer, president and director of Bazaarvoice, to its board of directors. Austin becomes the fifth member of Abila’s board.

Friday, June 13, 2014

Participating Nonprofit Organizations Complete 6(th) Annual Morgan Stanley Strategy Challenge - WSJ.com

Participating Nonprofit Organizations Complete 6(th) Annual Morgan Stanley Strategy Challenge - WSJ.com: The Morgan Stanley Strategy Challenge pairs nonprofit organizations facing a mission critical issue with a team of top-performing Morgan Stanley professionals. Through the eight-week long project, the employees work half-time for the charity, identifying researched, feasible and impactful solutions that the charity can implement to reach scale, expand impact and improve its efficiency, such as scaling an existing program.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Abila and Higher Logic Announce New Partnership

Abila and Higher Logic Announce New Partnership: Abila, provider of membership and donor management solutions for associations and not-for-profits, announced that Higher Logic, the leading industry provider of cloud-based community software, will be the recommended vendor for community management solutions for Enterprise customers.

Brigade Blog

Brigade Blog: Today we’re pleased to announce that Brigade Media has acquired a controlling stake in Philotic Inc., the company that owns Causes, the world’s largest online campaigning platform, and political advocacy startup Votizen, which was bought by Philotic in 2013. This is one of the first steps we’re taking to re-energize interest in democracy by bringing together people who are passionate about different issues in their communities, cities, states and countries, and allowing them to take action.

Flipcause Launches On-Demand Technology Solution for Nonprofits

Flipcause Launches On-Demand Technology Solution for Nonprofits: What keeps nonprofit leaders awake at night? Fundraising and money woes are their top concern, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy. In response to this need, San Francisco-based Flipcause has launched a cloud-based software solution designed specifically to help growing nonprofits better engage their supporters and fund their causes.