Dell Expands Global Philanthropic Efforts - MarketWatch

Dell Expands Global Philanthropic Efforts - MarketWatch: "The next billion Internet users coming online will largely live in emerging countries, such as Brazil, Russia, India and China,' said Michael Dell, chairman and CEO of Dell. 'Our new giving strategy is rightly focused on equipping youth in these areas, and around the world, for success.'"

Convio Announces General Availability and Free Trial of Common Ground(TM) Constituent Relationship Management Solution for Nonprofits - MarketWatch

Convio Announces General Availability and Free Trial of Common Ground(TM) Constituent Relationship Management Solution for Nonprofits - MarketWatch: "WASHINGTON, Sep 17, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Convio, Inc. today announced the immediate availability of Common Ground(TM) the company's revolutionary, new, web-based constituent relationship management (CRM) system for tracking all interactions with donors and other supporters."

New Guide Helps Organizations Understand HIPAA and Fundraising - MarketWatch

New Guide Helps Organizations Understand HIPAA and Fundraising - MarketWatch: "NEW YORK & AUSTIN, Texas, Aug 07, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- A new downloadable guide from two of the leading companies in the nonprofit sector aims to assist healthcare organizations thinking about the ramifications of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in fundraising. The HIPAA Effect: Considerations for Fundraising After the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, created by Changing Our World, Inc. and Convio, examines how HIPAA laws have affected fundraising for nonprofit hospitals, foundations, and health organizations."

MPower Announces First Wave of User-Developed Innovations to Its Open Source CRM Solution for Nonprofits

MPower Announces First Wave of User-Developed Innovations to Its Open Source CRM Solution for Nonprofits: "DALLAS - (Business Wire) MPower, which provides the most open, flexible, and powerful software for nonprofit constituent relationship management (CRM) and fundraising, today announced the first wave of product innovations developed by users – innovations that the company will incorporate into its product and support for the benefit of the entire nonprofit community."

Sage Software Will Donate Products to Nonprofits Through Participation in TechSoup's Stock Service - MarketWatch

Sage Software Will Donate Products to Nonprofits Through Participation in TechSoup's Stock Service - MarketWatch: "USTIN, TX, Aug 05, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Sage Software, the North America business of The Sage Group plc, announced today it has joined the TechSoup nonprofit product donation service in order to donate its ACT! by Sage 2008 (10.0), Peachtree by Sage Premium Accounting for Nonprofits 2009, and Sage Timberline Office - Estimating software products to qualifying North American nonprofit organizations. TechSoup is a program of CompuMentor, a San Francisco-based nonprofit technology assistance provider."

7thSpace - IBM and Bridgespan Act to Enhance the Nonprofit Sector Talent Pool

7thSpace - IBM and Bridgespan Act to Enhance the Nonprofit Sector Talent Pool: "More than 640,000 new nonprofit leaders will be needed by 2016 according to 'The Nonprofit Sector's Leadership Deficit,' a Bridgespan study, largely due to baby boomer retirement and overall sector growth. At the same time, nonprofits are under increasing pressure to demonstrate results, which is leading some to reach out for skills that business leaders might bring."

Mission Research Releases Premium Fundraising Software for Nonprofits - MarketWatch

Mission Research Releases Premium Fundraising Software for Nonprofits - MarketWatch: "Mission Research Releases Premium Fundraising Software for Nonprofits

Last update: 2:49 p.m. EDT July 31, 2008
LANCASTER, Pa., July 31, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Mission Research, developer of GiftWorks(R), the fastest growing fundraising software for nonprofits, released GiftWorks 2008 Premium on June 16."

“Wave” Social Networking and Enhanced Open Platform APIs Included with New Blackbaud NetCommunity Release

“Wave” Social Networking and Enhanced Open Platform APIs Included with New Blackbaud NetCommunity Release: "Charleston, SC (Vocus/PRWEB ) July 31, 2008 -- Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), today unveiled a new release of Blackbaud® NetCommunity™ that includes major enhancements in both function and features. From improved site design features to enhanced web accessibility and a native social networking feature called “Wave,” it will provide nonprofits with an opportunity to further engage their constituents in the vital Internet channel. Additionally, the company unveiled a new set of NetCommunity Open Platform APIs for creating custom parts, integrated web services, and custom transactions."

Connection Cafe - A nonprofit technology and online philanthropy blog by Convio | Establishing a Common Ground in CRM for Nonprofits

From the Convio Blog

Connection Cafe - A nonprofit technology and online philanthropy blog by Convio | Establishing a Common Ground in CRM for Nonprofits: "From the time we first decided to go forward with our Charter Program for Project Aikido, we’ve spent a great deal of time here at Convio deciding on a significant and meaningful name for our new and first-of-its kind Constituent Relationship Management offering. This new solution has the potential to change the nonprofit space as we currently know it by providing a simple way to access constituent data, a single view of all online and offline information and new levels of flexibility and immediacy never before available to the nonprofit sector. We wanted a name that reflected these novel ideas and the fact that this new product breaks through the boundaries of traditional donor management."

Americans Turn to the Web for Economic Hardship Relief - MarketWatch

Americans Turn to the Web for Economic Hardship Relief - MarketWatch: "BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., Jul 22, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- MicroGiving.com, a Boynton Beach based Internet site, announced today the launch of their charitable giving site to support individuals and agencies who have verifiable needs. Co-Founder, John Ferber, has absorbed operation costs so that recipients may keep 100% of money that is donated."

Say Hello.....er....Hola to eTap Espanol - The Thread

Say Hello.....er....Hola to eTap Espanol - The Thread: "Say Hello.....er....Hola to eTap Espanol

In case you didn't see the press release, eTapestry has a Spanish language version now available to non profits. Well, we started doing this late in 2006 with several clients to assist them with their multi-lingual users. After the feedback we received, it was improved so that eTapestry could expand into larger international markets. Heck, there is no reason for me to repeat all of this, just take a look at the press release. I copied it here for your viewing pleasure.

eTapestry today announced the availability of its on-demand fundraising software in a Spanish language version."

Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) Employs Convio Software-as-a-Service in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) Employs Convio Software-as-a-Service in the Fight Against Breast Cancer: "Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Employs Convio Software-as-a-Service in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

World’s Largest Breast Cancer Organization Standardizes on Convio’s Online Communication, Fundraising, Advocacy Suite, Content Management System and New Constituent Relationship Management Offering to Improve Efficiency and Effectiveness

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader in the breast cancer movement, and Convio, a leading provider of on-demand constituent relationship management software and services to nonprofit organizations, announced today that Komen for the Cure is deploying Convio’s integrated suite of on-demand software and services in order to more effectively communicate with and empower constituents, raise funds, influence public policy and support its mission. This move will enable Komen to better leverage and more efficiently integrate offline and online campaigns and programs to build stronger relationships and interactions with constituents. The contract includes Komen’s global headquarters and all 125 of the organization’s Affiliates."

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."