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IBM Bolsters Employee Volunteerism During Centennial Year
As part of its centennial celebration, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced hundreds of new service grants that support employees' volunteer activities to build a smarter planet. The new technology and cash grants expand IBM's commitment to communities worldwide by 140 percent over the previous year. Read more...
What the New Uniform Law Would Mean for Nonprofits
The committee tasked with drafting a new uniform law that regulates charities and charitable assets has released the newest version of the proposed law, renamed the Protection of Charitable Assets Act, which is currently under consideration by the drafting committee. If ultimately approved, the uniform act could become law in many states. Read more...
Microsoft's Awards Teachers Who Creatively Use Technology
Twenty-nine teachers from 14 states have been selected as first-round finalists to showcase the unique ways they are using technology in and beyond their classrooms at the 2011 U.S. Innovative Education Forum (IEF), presented by Microsoft Partners in Learning. The U.S. IEF is a showcase of talented educators from around the country, and Microsoft Corp. will honor these teachers for creatively and effectively using technology in their curriculum to increase student engagement and success. At the forum, educators will have the opportunity to learn from and network with other teachers, allowing them to share and discover new ways to better prepare students for the future. Read more...
Blackbaud Index Indicates Rise in Overall Giving but Decline from Online
Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced the release of a report focused on fundraising trends based on monthly findings from The Blackbaud Index and featuring commentary from the American Association of Museums (AAM) and noted fundraising and communications consultancy, McPherson Associates. Additionally, Blackbaud announced the release of a new specialty index focused on arts, culture, and humanities organizations. Read more...
New grant aimed at helping at-risk students
- Friday, 15 April 2011
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- Written by Scott Koegler
New Report Finds Growth in Online Fundraising
A comprehensive new analysis of nonprofit online fundraising and advocacy out today found that online fundraising showed steady growth for participating groups in 2010 despite the current economic climate. Most groups saw a 10% increase in dollars raised online from 2009 to 2010, the same percentage increase those groups saw from 2008 to 2009, but slower than those nonprofits were seeing from 2006 to 2008, prior to the recession.
Read more...Churches First to Adopt "Private" Social Networks
Churches are not traditionally early adopters. Yet, to remain relevant and capitalize on opportunities to share the gospel, many churches are breaking with tradition and are quickly adopting new viral technologies, such as The Vine, that allow for 24/7 contact with members and evangelizing outside of the church. Read more...
Jacqueline M. Tiso to Present at Head Start Conference
Jacqueline M. Tiso, CEO and founder of JMT Consulting Group (www.jmtconsulting.com),has been invited to speak at the 2011 Annual Spring Training Conference for the South Carolina Community Action Partnership and South Carolina Head Start Association.
Read more...President Barack Obama Issuing Proclamation for National Volunteer Week
Points of Light Institute will lead the nation in celebrating ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary things during National Volunteer Week, April 10-16. This annual event honors the people and organizations dedicated to taking action and addressing problems in their communities. Read more...
Blackbaud Launches Program for International NGOs
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