Kintera,® Inc. has announced that Autism Speaks, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing awareness of autism and funding autism research, has selected Kintera’s technology platform to power its signature fundraising and awareness events, including Walk Now for Autism, the nation’s largest grassroots autism walk program.

Autism Speaks merged with three of the nation’s leading autism advocacy organizations to bring one strong voice to the autism community, as well as support a host of cutting-edge programs for research, treatment and family services. The organization needed a powerful, flexible technology platform to manage and support more than 100 fundraising events taking place in communities across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Read more...

New Technology Automatically Give Cash to Charities When You Buy Gifts Online - Shop at Hundreds of Popular Stores & Donate to Any Cause

For the first time, online holiday shoppers will be able to give a percentage of their online purchases as a donation to any charity or cause. The fundraising program iBakeSale is helping online shoppers get up to 20% of their purchases back as cash, which can be easily donated to a charity, church, or local cause of their choice. The program is completely free to use and automatically tracks purchases and contributions online. Read more...

Sage Software has announced general availability of Sage MIP Fund Accounting, version 9.0, the latest version of its award-winning accounting software for nonprofit financial management. Enhancements to the product include: new tax forms and eFiling by Aatrix®, new recurring and reversing entry management functionality, enhanced fixed assets tracking and reporting, streamlined navigation and enhanced user interface, and additional payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reporting functionality. For 25 years, Sage MIP Fund Accounting has been helping nonprofit and government organizations of all sizes track and report on multiple funds, across multiple budget periods; plan and manage budgets; maximize grants; and produce accurate, customized reports. Read more...