NEW YORK, August 19, 2009 — Emerging media has revolutionized the way people interact and empowered a culture of information sharing and collaboration — and with the right approach, nonprofit organizations can put technology to work to personally connect with donors. Graham-Pelton Consulting Inc.’s newly released white paper, “Next Steps for Your Online Fundraising Success” gives nonprofit organizations practical tools for e-philanthropy success.
AUSTIN, Texas, August 19, 2009 — Convio, a company that is passionate about helping nonprofit organizations use software and services to fulfill their missions, today announced that nonprofit professionals who attend the company’s STAR Workshop are now eligible for Certified Fund Raising Executives (CFRE) credit.
AUSTIN, Texas, August 17, 2009 — Convio, a company that is passionate about helping nonprofit organizations use software and services to fulfill their missions, today announced the online availability of a free guide and webinar designed to help nonprofit fundraisers plan and execute successful holiday or year-end giving campaigns.
August 12, 2009 — Three revenue generation workshops will be presented in September by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation in partnership with the Community Foundation of North Florida, The Council on Culture & Arts, and United Partners for Human Services.
Charleston, S.C., August 11, 2009 — Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced the opening of registration for NetWits Summer Camp, a five-day series of web seminars covering what every nonprofit needs to know about its website, email marketing, online fundraising, social media, and related metrics. The “Camp” will be held August 24 to 28 from 1 to 2 p.m. ET. The event series is an extension of Blackbaud’s popular blog NetWits Think Tank, which focuses on technology, fundraising, social media and industry trends.
July 22, 2009 — Inspired Legacies, the largest provider of legacy and donor education tools in the country, launched its Youth Giving Circle Initiative, July 22. The program, “Inspiring Youth to Bring About Change: Tools for the Generosity Generation,” offers youth ages 13-18 a guide for philanthropic giving with an emphasis towards community need, values-based giving, transformative leadership, collaborative decision-making and fundraising.
Phoenix, Ariz, August 1, 2009 — International speaker, direct mail fundraising consultant, and author, Mal Warwick will lead a three-session program on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 aimed at Arizona-based nonprofit professionals who are struggling in the economic downturn. Hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Arizona Chapter, Warwick will lead a discussion on “Fundraising in a Global Context,” followed by a lunch presentation, “Raising Funds When Money is Tight,” and concluding with a workshop entitled “Technology and the Future of Direct Response.”
DUBLIN, July 31, 2009, Fox Business — Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "ROI For Nonprofits: The New Key to Sustainability" to their offering.
July 30, 2009 — On Wednesday, August 5th at 11am PDT / 2pm EDT, Causes will be hosting a webinar to discuss how nonprofits can better use the Causes application and Facebook, in general.
NEW YORK, July 29, 2009 — The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) today unveiled its "DMA Certified Marketing Professional" program, a first of its kind global standard for direct marketing education. While the program is open to all, individuals from DMA member companies will receive additional benefits throughout their course of study, beginning with special member pricing.
