Agencies & Consultant

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.”

CHARLESTON, S.C., July 8, 2009 — Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, announced today that it will report its second quarter 2009 financial results after the U.S. financial markets close on Thursday, July 30, 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.

LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2009 —  GolfBallSelector.com is pleased to announce the development of programs to support fundraising efforts for charities, community organizations, golf/sports programs and other worthwhile causes.

Orlando, FL, July 6, 2009 — More than 1,500 charities are vying for a chance to win CommuniCause, a nationwide online contest that awards one winner a social media makeover.  Launched earlier this year by Orlando-based interactive agency Mindcomet, the CommuniCause campaign gives Americans the opportunity to vote online and rally support for their favorite 501c3 non-profit organizations.  The winning organization receives $25,000 in consulting services from MindComet to help improve its social media presence and fundraising outreach efforts.  The campaign concludes on July 31st.

EDMONTON, June 29, 2009 — Serenic Corporation (TSX-V:SER), ("Serenic" or the "Corporation"), a leading publisher of financial management and business operations software for nonprofits, international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the public sector, announced today that Serenic Navigator has been selected by the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Chicago, a nonprofit organization serving the greater-Chicago area Jewish community.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2009 — Jaspersoft, provider of the world's most widely used business intelligence (BI) software, today announced that Orange Leap, the company that delivers innovation and efficiency through technology to the nonprofit community, has chosen Jaspersoft to replace Crystal Reports for its web-based, custom reporting product, The Guru.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 24, 2009 — Heller Consulting announced today that the company has become a Convio Solution Provider (CSP) authorized on Convio’s Common Ground™ CRM product. This authorization affirms that the company provides the highest level of expertise and service available to clients using Convio’s Common Ground constituent relationship management (CRM) software for managing donors, volunteers, event attendees and other constituents.

EDMONTON, June 24, 2009 — Today, Serenic Corporation, (TSX-V:SER), ("Serenic" or the "Corporation"), a leading publisher of financial management and business operations software for nonprofits, international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the public sector, announced it has been selected as a 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards finalist in Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

Wichita Falls, TX, June 23, 2009 — For decades, benefit auctions have consistently remained one of the most popular fundraising activities among schools and nonprofit organizations seeking fun, community-centered strategies to raise revenue.