Agencies & Consultant

Strategic Fundraising Welcomes Doug Hauth as Director of Strategic Partnerships
August 5, 2009

St. Paul, MN, August 5, 2009 — Strategic Fundraising, Inc., one of the nation’s premier telefundraising agencies serving clients in the nonprofit and political sectors, is pleased to welcome accomplished fundraising and business development executive Doug Hauth as Director of Strategic Partnerships.

Serenic Named Microsoft Dynamics ISV of the Year for the United States
August 4, 2009

EDMONTON, August 4, 2009 — Serenic Corporation (TSX-V:SER), a leading publisher of financial management and business operations software for nonprofits, international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the public sector, today proudly announced it won the 2009 Microsoft Dynamics Industry Solutions Vendor (ISV) of the Year for the United States at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2009 in New Orleans.

LifeLine Nonprofit Management System Partners With DonorPerfect Online
July 31, 2009

Horsham, PA, July 31, 2009 — Straight Forward Software, Inc., developer of LifeLine Nonprofit Management System, and SofterWare, Inc., developer of DonorPerfect Fundraising Software, today announced a strategic partnership that will enable LifeLine clients who are seeking a web-based fundraising solution to seamlessly migrate to DonorPerfect Online.

PR Pros to Give Free Counseling to Nonprofits
July 30, 2009

July 30, 2009, Akron Beacon Journal — Nonprofit organizations dependent on the goodwill of the public have to spend time marketing their cause, publicizing fundraisers and promoting their image.

SofTrek Corporation Enters Business Partnership with WealthEngine
July 29, 2009

AMHERST, N.Y., July 29, 2009 — SofTrek Corporation, a leading provider of donor management software and fundraising solutions for nonprofit organizations, announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with WealthEngine, a leading provider of sophisticated prospect research and analytics for nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education.

Charity Dynamics Gains New Edge, Becomes an Authorized Convio Solution Provider
July 9, 2009

AUSTIN, Texas, June 9, 2009 — Charity Dynamics, a provider of comprehensive online solutions for nonprofits, has achieved a new level of recognition for their expertise at providing nonprofit organizations with online marketing and fundraising programs that deliver extraordinary results. The company today announced that it is one of the first solutions providers to complete certification for Convio’s CMS and online marketing products, and is now an authorized partner in the Convio Solution Provider (CSP) program.

Blackbaud Encourages Employees to Give Back to Their Communities
July 8, 2009

Charleston, S.C., July 8, 2009 — Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) the leading global provider of nonprofit software and services, announced that the company has awarded 15 grants to nonprofit organizations in seven countries, volunteered to pack over 400 backpacks for a Charleston-area food bank, hosted a volunteer fair where over 200 employees signed up to donate time, and focused on protecting the environment. Blackbaud continues to encourage philanthropy worldwide in communities where customers and employees work and live by honoring the corporate value “service to others makes the world a better place.”

SEI Quick Poll: Nonprofits Focused on Investment Management Model and Defining Fiduciary Responsibilities
July 7, 2009

OAKS, Pa., July 7, 2009 — An SEI (Nasdaq: SEIC) Quick Poll released today shows that nonprofit foundations and endowments are thoroughly evaluating their overall investment management process in response to continued market volatility. Nearly one-third (31 percent) of nonprofits currently using a consultant model for investment management said they are concerned about this approach and are looking into other options. Almost half (45 percent) of that group said they feel there should have been a higher level of proactive communication from the consultant during recent market turmoil. Nearly one-third (30 percent) of all polled said that defining investment management fiduciary responsibilities for trustees and investment consultants is a top priority.