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Infographic Use of Social Media by Nonprofits

Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist and craigconnects, today released an infographic detailing the use of social media by leading nonprofit organizations.

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Protecting Valuable Fundraising and Donor Records Is Easy

With the holidays fast approaching, it's time for non-profit organizations to gear up for the season of giving. As fundraising efforts increase, so does the amount of crucial business data that non-profits need to manage. Knowing how to maintain clear records and how to protect this data is vital, but can seem daunting when budgets and employee time are stretched thin. Carbonite, Inc. (NASDAQ: CARB), a leading provider of online backup solutions for consumers and small- and medium-sized businesses, is encouraging non-profit organizations to securely back up their valuable data and records as the giving season begins.

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Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg Exceeds 2011 Event Fundraising Goal

Sage North America today announced that Habitat for Humanity Winnipeg (HFHW) recently used the friend-to-friend fundraising tools in Sage Fundraising Online to exceed its Cycle of Hope 2011 fundraising event goal by $60,000.

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Association of Fundraising Professionals to Honor Nonprofits and Philanthropists

What: The AFP – Greater NY Chapter’s National Philanthropy Day Luncheon, hosted by The New York Times - Annual celebration attended by over 300 guests from New York City’s premiere charitable organizations, including corporate and foundation leaders, philanthropists, board members, and Executive Directors.

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Charity Dynamics Launches Boundless Voices™ for Nonprofits

Charity Dynamics, the same company behind the nonprofit market's highly successful Boundless FundraisingTM solution, today introduced Boundless Voices, a suite of online advocacy applications for Facebook, email and smartphones that empower organizations to exponentially extend their reach and amplify their impact. Read more...

Day to Disconnect: Love Technology... Love People More!

Thousands of people worldwide have agreed to unplug from technology on Sun., Oct. 2. "How would you spend one hour free from technology?" is the rallying call for this initiative.

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Constant Contact and BlackBaud Enter Strategic Partnership

Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB7) and Constant Contact®, Inc.8 (Nasdaq: CTCT9) today announced a strategic partnership agreement that will provide small and growing nonprofits with the tools and training they need to optimize their e-marketing programs. The companies will integrate key products and combine their expertise to develop nonprofit-specific seminars, training, and best practices. Leveraging Blackbaud's analytics expertise, the companies will also work together to help nonprofits enhance their programs with new analytic capabilities.

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Social Media for Nonprofits- Chicago 9/27

Is your nonprofit interested in using social media for fundraising, marketing, and advocacy?  Hear practical tips and tools from top experts at Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Groupon, Zynga, See3, Community Media Workshop, National Geographic, and more, all while enjoying some great networking with your nptech peers.  See full details at http://www.SocialMedia4Nonprofits.org/

After four sold out programs in a row, Social Media for Nonprofits is coming to Chicago next Tuesday, 9/27 at Columbia College.  Registration is normally $125 for the 9am-5pm program, plus meals and access to the book release party for Nonprofit Management 101, but you can save $20 with the discount code "Chi".

Register on the Social Media for Nonprofits website at http://www.SocialMedia4Nonprofits.org/chi, or learn more at their Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!SM4Nonprofits) or Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/sm4nonprofits) page.

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Omidyar Network Supports Technology-Centered Organizations

Omidyar Network announced today its intent to grant up to $3M to six leading organizations focused on advancing government transparency and accountability.  The organizations are:  Association for Democratic Reforms (India), Co-Creation Hub (Nigeria), Fundacion Ciudadano Inteligente (Chile), Mideast Youth (Bahrain), Centre UA  (Ukraine), and Open Knowledge Foundation (UK).

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Game Teaches Kids 8 to 12 How to Stay Safe on the Internet

A new game is now available for kids between the ages of 8 and 12 that is not only fun but also teaches them how to stay safer while on the Internet.  The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Sprint (NY SE: S) announced today, just in time for the return to school, that the popular child-focused Internet safety website www.NSTeens.org has been expanded to include a new educational game created for the important "in between" or "tween" audience of 8 to 12 year olds.   Read more...

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