Friday, November 19, 2010

Convio Ranks Among the Best Places to Work in Austin According to the Austin American-Statesman and Austin Business Journal | EON: Enhanced Online News

Convio Ranks Among the Best Places to Work in Austin According to the Austin American-Statesman and Austin Business Journal | EON: Enhanced Online News: "AUSTIN, TX--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Convio, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNVO) is recognized as one of the best places to work in Austin, according to recent surveys published in the Austin Business Journal and the Austin American-Statesman. Convio reached the No. 1 spot on the Austin Business Journal list and was among the 75 top workplaces in Austin according to the Austin American-Statesman. Convio has received top workplace honors twice from the Austin Business Journal and once from the Austin American-Statesman."

Convio Ranks Among the Best Places to Work in Austin According to the Austin American-Statesman and Austin Business Journal | EON: Enhanced Online News

Convio Ranks Among the Best Places to Work in Austin According to the Austin American-Statesman and Austin Business Journal | EON: Enhanced Online News: "AUSTIN, TX--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Convio, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNVO) is recognized as one of the best places to work in Austin, according to recent surveys published in the Austin Business Journal and the Austin American-Statesman. Convio reached the No. 1 spot on the Austin Business Journal list and was among the 75 top workplaces in Austin according to the Austin American-Statesman. Convio has received top workplace honors twice from the Austin Business Journal and once from the Austin American-Statesman."

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Blackbaud Launches New Corporate Citizenship Initiatives | Business Wire

Blackbaud Launches New Corporate Citizenship Initiatives | Business Wire: "Blackbaud Launches New Corporate Citizenship Initiatives

Redefines philanthropic focus through sharing expertise as a technology
provider, encouraging service to others, and preserving the environment

CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackbaud, Inc (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of nonprofit software and services, has furthered its dedication to the local and nonprofit communities with its new focus on corporate citizenship. Blackbaud will continue to deliver on its corporate value 'service to others makes the world a better place” with a team dedicated to the growth of its corporate citizenship commitment."

Monday, November 08, 2010

Blackbaud Named to Forbes 100 Best Small Companies in America List | Business Wire

Blackbaud Named to Forbes 100 Best Small Companies in America List | Business Wire: "CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of software and services for nonprofits, today announced that it has once again been named to Forbes 100 Best Small Companies in America list. The annual list highlighting the hottest growth prospects in American business is featured online and in today’s print edition of the magazine."

World’s First Micro-Volunteering Network Debuts, with Thousands of Skilled Volunteers Working Online to Increase Capacity for Nonprofits Worldwide | LinkedIn

PRESS RELEASE

World’s First Micro-Volunteering Network Debuts, with Thousands of Skilled Volunteers Working Online to Increase Capacity for Nonprofits Worldwide | LinkedIn: "World’s First Micro-Volunteering Network Debuts, with Thousands of Skilled Volunteers Working Online to Increase Capacity for Nonprofits Worldwide

Hi everyone! Here's a press release we're putting out. For more info, contact Shauna@sparked.com or call 415-816-4880 -- Thanks!

SAN FRANCISCO, November 4 – The Extraordinaries, Inc. announced today the launch of the world’s first micro-volunteering network at www.Sparked.com. Sparked allows skilled volunteers to complete brief projects for nonprofits online, whenever they have a few moments to spare. Through the convenience of the Internet, and in collaboration with peers, micro-volunteers help nonprofits design logos, review job descriptions, brainstorm new product ideas, give feedback on new website designs, develop media relations strategies, and much more – for free."

Friday, November 05, 2010

SPCA International Donates More than $500,000 to Help Haiti’s Animals Months After Devastating Earthquake | Business Wire

SPCA International Donates More than $500,000 to Help Haiti’s Animals Months After Devastating Earthquake | Business Wire: "NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shortly after the deadly earthquake struck Haiti, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) International sent in an animal response expert to assess the impact on Haiti’s animal population. Their efforts persist to this day as hundreds of homeless animals in Haiti struggle to survive in the midst of spreading disease and starvation."

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Fidelity Investments� Reports 20 Percent Growth in Number of Not-for-Profit Participants Over Three Years | Business Wire

Fidelity Investments� Reports 20 Percent Growth in Number of Not-for-Profit Participants Over Three Years | Business Wire: "Fidelity Investments� Reports 20 Percent Growth in Number of Not-for-Profit Participants Over Three Years

Firm Helps Leading Plan Sponsors With Vendor Consolidation Process As Not-For-Profits Look for Support to Simplify and Strengthen Benefits Programs

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fidelity Investments�, the nation’s No. 1 provider of workplace retirement savings plans1, today reported a 20 percent increase over the past three years in the number of participants in its tax-exempt workplace savings plans, which serves higher education, health care and other not-for-profit institutions."

Convio, Donordigital Release New Report on Donation Form Optimization for Nonprofit Fundraising - MarketWatch

Convio, Donordigital Release New Report on Donation Form Optimization for Nonprofit Fundraising - MarketWatch: "BALTIMORE, Oct 28, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- A new report from Donordigital and Convio reveals some interesting findings about web donation forms based on research into best practices of seven large US nonprofit organizations. The report uncovers which elements of donation forms most influence donor 'conversions' and steps to make form testing faster and more cost-effective with the goal of improving fundraising. The full report is available for download at http://tinyurl.com/22nrl8z"

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

"WealthEngine Releases Best Practices in Arts & Culture Fundraising Report

Outlines Seven Best Practices and Features Museums, Theaters and Performing Arts Centers that are Leveraging Best Practices to Outperform

Bethesda, MD, October 26, 2010 – WealthEngine, the leading provider of sophisticated prospect research tools and analytics, announced today the release of a new research report, entitled Best Practices in Arts & Culture Fundraising. WealthEngine’s Best Practices report is intended to facilitate knowledge sharing, stimulate dialogue and help arts & cultural organizations achieve a higher level of fundraising effectiveness."

Monday, October 25, 2010

Charities Planning Year-End Appeals Can Benefit from Lessons Learned - MarketWatch

Charities Planning Year-End Appeals Can Benefit from Lessons Learned - MarketWatch: "AUSTIN, Texas, Oct 21, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In 2009, email on December 31 helped drive what was at the time the single largest day for online giving. Donor behavior and a review of the data show that the giving pattern for 2010 will likely be different."

Rebuilding Together Supports Make a Difference Day Nationwide - Press Release - Digital Journal

Rebuilding Together Supports Make a Difference Day Nationwide - Press Release - Digital Journal: "WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together, the nation's leading nonprofit working to preserve affordable homeownership, is collaborating with sponsor Choice Hotels International to engage Choice Hotel employees, affiliates, and franchisees across the country in support USA WEEKEND's 20th annual Make A Difference Day. Several affiliates are hosting extensive home rebuild projects for low-income homeowners in honor of this national day of community service."

Friday, October 15, 2010

BLACKBAUD: Press Releases-The Blackbaud Index Reports 1.4% Increase in Overall Charitable Giving and 20.4% Increase in Online Givin

BLACKBAUD: Press Releases: "The Blackbaud Index Reports 1.4% Increase in
Overall Charitable Giving and 20.4% Increase in Online Giving
Nonprofits hopeful that year-end giving will rebound

Charleston, S.C. (October 15, 2010) – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced the release of a report focused on fundraising trends based on monthly findings from The Blackbaud Index and featuring commentary from Lynn Edmonds, president of LW Robbins. Additionally, Blackbaud announced the release of a new specialty index focused on the human services sector."

The Clorox Company Issues First Corporate Responsibility Report – Press Releases on CSRwire.com

The Clorox Company Issues First Corporate Responsibility Report – Press Releases on CSRwire.com: "OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 11 /CSRwire/ - The Clorox Company (CLX) has released its first corporate responsibility (CR) report, which shares the company's formal CR strategy and commitments across five pillars: Performance, Products, People, Planet and Purpose.

'Through our first report, we're sharing how corporate responsibility is not only steeped in our culture but integrated into our business,' said Clorox Chairman and CEO Don Knauss. 'We believe our corporate responsibility strategy and commitments will guide our company toward long-term, sustainable growth, while serving a real societal need.'"

Thursday, October 14, 2010

ANNUAL TOP GRANTMAKER RANKINGS RELEASED

ANNUAL TOP GRANTMAKER RANKINGS RELEASED
MINNEAPOLIS (October 14, 2010) ― The Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) today
released its annual rankings of the top grantmakers in Minnesota based on cash grants paid in
2009. The annual rankings lists include: Top 50 Minnesota Grantmakers by Grants Paid; Top 50
Minnesota Grantmakers by Assets; Top 25 Minnesota Corporate Grantmakers; Top 25 M

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Thursday, October 07, 2010

Cisco Celebrates 25 Years of Giving Back With a Guinness World Record Attempt for World's Largest Art Lesson - MarketWatch

PRESS Release

Cisco Celebrates 25 Years of Giving Back With a Guinness World Record Attempt for World's Largest Art Lesson - MarketWatch: "Cisco partnered with Peter Draw, who taught an art class, titled 'The Sweetest Gift' to children and beneficiaries across 12 countries and 34 locations. -- In conjunction with Children's Day in Singapore, 20 schools joined the event from remote locations by watching the broadcast over Cisco TV. -- Technologies such as Cisco TelePresence(TM), Cisco TV and Cisco WebEx(TM) were used to connect offices and communities as more than 1,893 people took part in this world record attempt."