Press release (March 21, 2012) — imATHLETE has been named a preferred fundraising platform and registration partner for Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action (DSAIA), composed of 75 affiliates nationwide whose premiere fundraising walks and events raised more than $11.2 million in 2011, benefitting local programs and services as well as the national advocacy initiatives that impact all individuals with Down syndrome.
imATHLETE was selected to better serve DSAIA's needs for its walks and events through such features as:
- Seamless social media promotion/integration
- Custom auto-response messages to donors and fundraisers
- Quick set up for team fundraising pages: completed in 10 seconds
- Immediate donation collection: begins in less than 5 minutes after set up
- Easy integration with event registration
- Superior customer service
imATHLETE's innovate platform also supports fundraising efforts for clientele such as The Red Cross, United Way and Wounded Warriors.
"It's a true compliment that DSAIA selected imATHLETE as a fundraising and registration partner solution for the Down Syndrome affiliates' programs nationwide. We have a passion for the cause and look forward to helping maximize their fundraising efforts" said Jeff Matlow, CEO of imATHLETE.
"We selected this turn-key platform because it is simple and easy to use for our affiliates, and enables seamless integration with social media for donors to share their charitable goals," said Char Hill, Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action Board of Directors. "We are excited to partner with imATHLETE to help our affiliates kickstart their fundraising for 2012."
Learn more about imATHLETE's fundraising platform and donate at: www.imATHLETE.com/donate.