Convio Ranks Most Generous Online Cities for Charitable Giving in 2010

The most generous large cities in 2010 based on per capita giving:

1. Alexandria, VA

2. Cambridge, MA

3. Arlington, VA

4. Seattle, WA

5. Washington, DC

6. Berkeley, CA

7. St. Louis, MO

8. San Francisco, CA

9. Ann Arbor, MI

10. Minneapolis, MN

“The integration of the Internet in traditional fundraising programs continues to play a vital role in the fundraising success of nonprofits,” said Gene Austin, chief executive officer for Convio. “Donors, volunteers, advocates and other constituents of all generations are using the Internet, social, mobile and digital technologies in their daily lives. That is reflected in the dramatic increase in the amount of dollars raised online - from an estimated $1 billion across the entire sector 5 years ago, to Convio's more than 1,300 clients alone raising more than $1.3 billion online this past year. Using the Internet as part of a comprehensive constituent engagement and fundraising program is helping nonprofits generate more meaningful relationships, raise more money and maximize the lifetime value of each relationship.”