NYSE to Host Second Annual Floor Broker Charity Trading Day - MarketWatch

NYSE to Host Second Annual Floor Broker Charity Trading Day - MarketWatch: "NEW YORK, Oct 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The New York Stock Exchange, a unit of NYSE Euronext (NYX), today announced that it will hold its Second Annual Floor Broker Charity Trading Day on Friday, Oct. 15, 2010. On that day all net transaction fees on orders executed by floor brokers in NYSE and NYSE Amex securities will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, one of the world's premier pediatric cancer research centers."

Avectra Acquires NFi Studios

Avectra Acquires NFi Studios: "Avectra, the leading provider of web-based association management software (AMS), announced it has completed the acquisition of NFi Studios, a privately held innovator of web technology connecting member & industry communities by delivering social technologies to member-based organizations."

Blackbaud Acquires NOZA, World’s Largest Searchable Database of Charitable Donations | Business Wire

Blackbaud Acquires NOZA, World’s Largest Searchable Database of Charitable Donations | Business Wire: "Blackbaud Acquires NOZA, World’s Largest Searchable Database of Charitable Donations

Combined philanthropy database will now exceed 60 million records and will help nonprofits identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts for their organizations

CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackbaud, Inc., (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, announced today that it has acquired California-based NOZA, Inc.™, an innovator in the emerging semantic search industry and creator of the world’s largest searchable database of philanthropic data."

Artez Interactive to launch new advanced mobile fundraising App

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Artez Interactive to launch new advanced mobile fundraising App: "ollaboration with PayPal promotes secure, rapid response

TORONTO, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ - Artez Interactive, one of North America's leading fundraising platform providers, today announced the launch of its first mobile fundraising App for iPhone(R)."

Press Release: National Service Agency Highlights Impact of 55 Volunteers

Press Release: National Service Agency Highlights Impact of 55 Volunteers: "National Service Agency Highlights Impact of 55 Volunteers


First-Ever Senior Corps Week Celebrates Volunteers “Making a Difference for Generations”

Washington, DC – For more than four decades, Americans age 55 and up have used their lifetime of skills and experience to solve problems and strengthen their communities. The Corporation for National and Community Service is joining with organizations across the country to celebrate the extraordinary impact of 55 volunteers through the first-ever Senior Corps Week, taking place September 20-24."

Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area Announces $67 Million Goal for People and Communities in Need – Press Releases on CSRwire.com

Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area Announces $67 Million Goal for People and Communities in Need – Press Releases on CSRwire.com: "ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sep. 08 /CSRwire/ - The Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA) officially kicked off today with a Leadership Conference for more than 600 Federal government employees at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Campaign leaders announced the 2010 goal of $67 million to help people and communities in need. Last year, the CFCNCA community of nearly 150,000 civilian, military and postal employees raised a record-breaking $66.5 million for participating charities."

Vote to Build Messaging Skills: 2010 Nonprofit Tagline Award Competition

Vote to Build Messaging Skills: 2010 Nonprofit Tagline Award Competition: "Nonprofit and communications professionals have a rare opportunity to build their messaging skills and learn how to strengthen their own organization's taglines by selecting the best in class in the 2010 Taggies—the Third Annual Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Awards competition. It's a fun project that will help nonprofits in all fields discover what works, and why."

A New and Easy Way to Make a Difference: Introducing Endorse for a Cause

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A New and Easy Way to Make a Difference: Introducing Endorse for a Cause: "A New and Easy Way to Make a Difference: Introducing Endorse for a Cause
Share Retail Recommendations, Earn Money for Your Favorite Causes
ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - August 31, 2010) - �In these tough economic times, it's tricky to free up extra cash to support your favorite causes. Starting today, caring is only a click away with Endorse for a Cause (EFAC), a new and easy way to make a difference. Here's how it works once you've set up your account and chosen your charity of interest (check out this video for more details):"

IT News Online > - - Peach New Media Named to Prestigious Inc. 5000

IT News Online > - - Peach New Media Named to Prestigious Inc. 5000: "SMYRNA, Ga., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Peach New Media, a leading online learning
provider, today announced that the company was named to the prestigious Inc.
5000 list, a compendium of the most entrepreneurial and fastest growing
companies in America."

Sage Sponsors Online Fundraising Contest for Nonprofit Organizations

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Sage Sponsors Online Fundraising Contest for Nonprofit Organizations: "Sage Sponsors Online Fundraising Contest for Nonprofit Organizations
Winners Will Receive Six Grants
AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - August 30, 2010) - �Sage North America today announced the Connect with Sage grant contest for its recently launched, award-winning Sage Fundraising Online service. The contest will award grants to six nonprofit organizations. Entrants will be in two categories -- Smaller Organizations and Larger Organizations -- based on annual funds, and contest winners will be determined based on the total amount raised using Sage Fundraising Online."

The Salesforce.com Foundation Announces its 2010 Technology Innovation Grant Recipients -- SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ --

The Salesforce.com Foundation Announces its 2010 Technology Innovation Grant Recipients -- SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ --: "The Salesforce.com Foundation Announces its 2010 Technology Innovation Grant Recipients
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Grants to help nonprofits around the world leverage technology to further their social change missions

Inclusion of a dedicated salesforce.com employee to maximize success represents the power of salesforce.com's 1/1/1 model in action"

'Forrest Gump'-Inspired Charity for Wounded Vets: CAFAmerica Establishes Fund To Support Trans-Continental... -- ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

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'Forrest Gump'-Inspired Charity for Wounded Vets: CAFAmerica Establishes Fund To Support Trans-Continental... -- ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --: "CAFAmerica Launches Donor Advised Fund to Invest Giving Proceeds from 'The Gumpathon'; Benefiting Charities – HELP for HEROES; Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund; and The Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund."

GuideStar Urges Donors Not to Restrict Nonprofits When Giving to Disaster Relief

GuideStar Urges Donors Not to Restrict Nonprofits When Giving to Disaster Relief: "uideStar Urges Donors Not to Restrict Nonprofits When Giving to Disaster Relief
Unrestricted Gifts Do Most Good in Long Run
WASHINGTON, DC and WILLIAMSBURG, VA--(Marketwire - August 23, 2010) - �As millions of people displaced by flooding in Pakistan seek shelter, food, clean water, medical care, and other basic necessities, GuideStar USA, Inc. -- the leading source of nonprofit information -- urges donors to consider making unrestricted gifts to the disaster-relief charities now in Pakistan, or to give to the organizations' general disaster-relief funds rather than earmarking donations for Pakistan."

Blackbaud Social Launches to Help Nonprofits Increase Constituent Engagement through Social Media - MarketWatch

Blackbaud Social Launches to Help Nonprofits Increase Constituent Engagement through Social Media - MarketWatch: "In partnership with ThePort Network, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will use Blackbaud Social to provide a private online community for its members. Founded in 1960, AFP advances ethical and effective fundraising through its 30,000 members in 213 chapters throughout the world. 'The fundraising profession advances through open communication, networking and the sharing of knowledge, which is why AFP's work with The Port and implementation of Blackbaud Social is so important,' said Kathy Compton, chief marketing officer for AFP. 'This robust social media platform will create an online community where AFP members can easily access new value-added programs, interact with colleagues, and work towards achieving their organizations' philanthropic missions.'"

Convio Co-Founder Vinay Bhagat Named Business Person of the Year « Causecast Nonprofit

Convio Co-Founder Vinay Bhagat Named Business Person of the Year « Causecast Nonprofit: "Vinay Ghagat, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Convio, was named 2010 Business Person of the Year by IndUS Business Journal. Ghagat became a leader in Internet fundraising in 1999, when he decided to make the transition into the nonprofit sector, believing he could help nonprofits leverage better fundraising campaigns through the Internet

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