Software/Technology

Foundation Center Launches Philanthropy In/SightTM
July 17, 2009

New York, July 13, 2009 — The Foundation Center today unveiled Philanthropy In/SightTM, a one-of-a-kind data visualization platform designed for grantmakers, policymakers, researchers, or anyone seeking to understand the impact of philanthropy throughout the world.

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.

StrongMail Acquires Social Media Marketing Leader PopularMedia
July 1, 2009

June 30, 2009 — StrongMail Systems, Inc., the leading provider of commercial-grade solutions for marketing and transactional email, today announced that is has acquired PopularMedia, a leading provider of social media marketing solutions. The acquisition coincides with the closing of StrongMail's sixth consecutive quarter of revenue growth, further strengthening its momentum in the marketplace and establishing it as the leading provider of integrated marketing solutions for email and social media. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Jewish Community Center of Chicago Adds Serenic Navigator to Maximize Efficiencies
June 29, 2009

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.

Jaspersoft Replaces Crystal Reports to Drive Business Intelligence for Leading Nonprofit Constituent Management Platform
June 29, 2009

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.

Heller Consulting Becomes an Authorized Convio Solution Provider
June 24, 2009

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.

Convio Adds Volunteer Management Features to Common Groundâ„¢CRM Database Software: Rapid Adoption by Nonprofits Continues
June 22, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2009 — Convio, Inc. – the leading provider of online marketing, fundraising, advocacy and constituent relationship management software and services to nonprofit organizations – today announced the  availability of core volunteer management features and functionality as part of its innovative new constituent relationship management software, Common Ground CRM.  Convio is demonstrating the new features and functionality of Common Ground in booth 400 at The National Conference on Volunteering and Service in San Francisco.

Children’s Defense Fund Reports Significant Increase in Web Site Traffic After Redesign With Convio Software
June 15, 2009

WASHINGTON, June 15, 2009 — Leading child advocacy organization, the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), released information today that six months into the launch of their redesigned website (www.childrensdefense.org), site visits have increased 12%, Google organic search visits have risen 23% and the average time spent on the site has climbed 15%. These statistics demonstrate how the redesigned site reflects CDF’s deepened understanding of their audiences and goals through improved usability and accessibility. Now integrated with the organization’s online marketing tools, the content management system (CMS) enables staff to easily update website copy and graphics to ensure consistent branding and constituent experiences across all channels.