Software/Technology

November 9, 2009 — In the world of nonprofits, as in most organizations, decisions can be made fast. Opportunities arise and actions must be taken, sometimes without informing the entire staff of what’s to come. Information Technology, or IT, is too often the last department to find out about the plan – a plan that frequently requires our involvement to implement. IT departments often feel like they’re trying to catch up, versus being an integral part of the planning process, which I believe can make a major difference in the efficiency and effectiveness of a nonprofit organization.

LEESBURG, Va., November 9, 2009 — Nonprofit data management firm HEP Development has announced that, through December 31, 2009, all clients of nonprofit online software company Convio, Inc. will receive a 10% discount on orders for its standard-setting matching gift, wealth identification, and data cleansing/enhancement services. Convio clients can learn more by visiting HEP Development's booth at Convio Summit 2009 in Austin, TX next week.

November 5, 2009 — Pennsylvania-based design and marketing firm, Blue Archer, has expanded its work with local nonprofit organizations through the use of a new constituent management program called inTouch.

PITTSBURGH, November 4, 2009 — Blue Archer, a web design and marketing
firm located in Shadyside, recently debuted inTouch, a web-based constituent
management program for nonprofit organizations.  The program integrates the
back-office platform of Salesforce.com's Nonprofit Edition with Blue Archer's
full range of nonprofit web design capabilities.

RESTON, Va., November 5, 2009 — ACF Solutions, a leading provider of business systems solutions for the nonprofit industry, and Convio, Inc., a company that is passionate about helping nonprofit organizations use software and services to fulfill their missions, announced today that ACF Solutions is now an authorized Convio Solutions Provider (CSP). The CSP program recognizes top organizations that have deep skills in the non-profit industry and excellent knowledge and training on the award-winning Convio products.

Austin, TX, November 3, 2009 — Austin-based wayfinding and environmental graphic design consultant fd2s has completed the development of an innovative donor kiosk system for the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

CLEVELAND, November 3, 2009 — StreamLink Software, a provider of nonprofit software management systems, announced the release of AmpliFund, grant management software that helps nonprofit organizations earn the full potential of every grant and maximize funding opportunities. AmpliFund tracks, measures and automates each step of the grant cycle enabling managers to effectively manage results by tracking both spending and performance for every grant and contract.

Boulder, CO, October 29, 2009 — Online fundraising software services provider, DoJiggy, today announced a call for grant proposals for their DoJiggy Giving™ program. DoJiggy Giving supports nonprofits and community organizations through the donation of in-kind software services as well as a percentage of the company’s annual profits. This year the company plans to award five or more organizations with cash grants in the amount of $500 - $1,000.

PITTSBURGH, PA, October 16, 2009 -- TowerCare Technologies, Inc., makers of the leading nonprofit fundraising software, DonorPro, is pleased to announce a partnership with Civic Science. Civic Science will provide a suite of low cost web applications for DonorPro clients to engage their prospects, donors, members and other stakeholders in high-value polling and marketing research. DonorPro clients will use the BallotBox Polling Widget(TM) to poll website visitors and build profiles of their online audience over time. The CS Panel Manager(TM) will allow nonprofits to build a sense of community among their most loyal and active stakeholders through an opt-in Online Advisory Panel. Additional information about these new tools can be found at www.towercare.com/civic-science.

LAS VEGAS, October 13, 2009 — Internet-based military support nonprofit Soldiers' Angels will be exhibiting at BlogWorld & New Media Expo 2009 in the Las Vegas Convention Center this weekend to draw attention to its vast online network of volunteers and the importance of ensuring "No Soldier Go Unloved."