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Nonprofit Direct Response Expert Dolores McDonagh Joins Charity Dynamics
September 26, 2011

Charity Dynamics, a provider of comprehensive online marketing and fundraising solutions for nonprofits, announced that nonprofit industry professional Dolores McDonagh has joined the company as vice president of consulting. McDonagh brings to Charity Dynamics a deep understanding for how today’s nonprofit organizations operate and the marketing, fundraising and advocacy strategies they need to embrace for ongoing success. With more than 25 years experience in direct response fundraising and marketing, McDonagh has crafted and implemented numerous strategic programs for organizations spanning the nonprofit sector.

Latin American Water Funds Launched With $27 Million in Funding
June 15, 2011

The Nature Conservancy, FEMSA Foundation, Inter-American Development Bank, and Global Environment Facility have announced the launch of a $27 million initiative to capitalize the protection of threatened water resources across Latin America and the Caribbean.

The public-private partnership, which could benefit as many as fifty million people, will work to protect seven million acres of watershed across the region from pollution and development.

Nonprofits Nominated for 'Webby' Awards
April 18, 2011

Conservation International, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and Human Rights Watch are among the long list of nonprofits that have earned nominations for the annual Webby People’s Voice Awards.

The awards, which seek to recognize the best of the Internet, have long rewarded the work of big-budget media companies and Web startups.

While charities have a history of performing well at the 15-year-old contest, this year’s list of nonprofit nominees is particularly deep—even in categories that aren’t specifically set aside for nonprofits.