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Political Text Donations Not Ready Yet

Although, a platform to collect political donations via text was recently approved, it is still a number of hurdles to overcome before the system is full functional, reports Politico.
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Hacking for Good

Random Hacks of Kindness Weekend, reports the Chronicle of Philanthropy, pairs volunteers with non-profits. The volunteers, who are all technology experts, help the non-profits build everything from websites to online election result systems.
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Rally Raises Capital

According to Rally Blog, the online social fundraising platform has raised over $7 million in venture capital online.
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iPad Good For Charities

The iPad, reports the Huffington Post, is changing how charities gather donations.
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Nonprofit Technology News Talks with DonorDrive

Nonprofit Technology News talks with Paul Ghiz, Managing Partner Global Cloud, about their DonorDrive peer-to-peer fundraising and event management fundraising software.

 

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Incentive Program for Accountants

The Accountant Referral Program by Blackbaud, reports Yahoo Finance gives software incentives and other resources to accountants who refer The Financial Edge to their non-profit clients.
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Facebook Reach Increases for Non-profits

According to a new report, non-profits experienced a 70% increase in Facebook fans. The numbers show that Facebook is an important tool for non-profits to use in reaching potential donors and supporters. 
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Silicon Valley Lags Behind in Giving

A new survey shows only 2 of the twenty most generous donors came from the technology world, reports Business Insider. Historically, Silicon Valley underperforms in charitable giving.
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Blackbaud Buys Convio

Convio, a provider of on-demand constituent engagement solutions has been acquired by Blackbaud, reports the Philanthropy Journal.
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Donors Prefer Web Over Apps

Young donors, reports The Chronicle of Philanthropy, prefer to view websites on a smartphone versus downloading an app.
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