Komen standardizes technology at all 125 affiliates.(BUSINESS BRIEFS) Susan G. Komen for the Cure[R] announced that it is standardizing its fundraising operations at headquarters and all 125 affiliates on Convio's integrated suite of online software products . . .

Blackbaud completes Kintera acquisition.(BUSINESS BRIEFS) Software vendor Blackbaud completed the acquisition of Kintera, Inc., the San Diego-based Software as a Service (SaaS) firm, the company announced. Upon the closing of the acquisition, all . . .

New UK standards: fundraisers must meet minimum levels of competency.(INTERNATIONAL) The United Kingdom (UK) has approved national standards on fundraising, donor recruitment, working with colleagues and more to outline skill levels fundraisers should obtain during their careers. . . .

Consistent messaging: cyberspace has many tracks you can take.(ONLINE) Studies show that online donors give more and donate more frequently. But organizations need one important thing before tapping into those donors--the email address. According to Tim Oleary, vice . . .

Lost: the donors: satellite phone needed to find ecotourists.(TRAVEL) The catastrophic earthquake that hit China in early May proved to be of compelling interest to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for many reasons. First, of course, was the fact that thousands of . . .

On the move: volunteers travel and pay for the experience.(TRAVEL) When Harvey Lowe signed up for an Earthwatch Institute archeological dig in Spain's Murcia province in 1991, he thought it would be a learning experience about early humans. After more than . . .

Unusual special events: the wackier, the better, so long as it relates to mission.(SPECIAL EVENTS) Donors to the Wonderscope Children's Museum in Shawnee, Kan., will enjoy a Gala in October where they might feel like airline passengers. They'll approach an old hangar section of the . . .

Leaderless: what to do when the CEO goes poof.(STREETSMART NONPROFIT MANAGER) One minute she's there, the next minute she's ... not there. What do you do when the CEO goes poof? Back up for a moment. Who is the "you" in the previous sentence? By convention, it is usually the . . .

The 2008 NPT Power & Influence Top 50. There's nothing quite like an economic downturn to get the sector moving. During the past year retail outlets started limiting food quantities available for purchase and the price of gasoline is . . .

Travel nightmare: investigation continuing as PoL shuts down travel section of eBay store.(AT DEADLINE) Jacques Raphael was among more than 1,000 customers who thought they were getting a good deal on travel vouchers through the Points of Light Institute's eBay store. The California man coughed up . . .

Association management: there is always room for honest leadership to speak out.(OPINION) Much of the sniping between the presumptive presidential nominees on the campaign trail in recent weeks illustrates a perception problem in America today when it comes to lobbying--that most . . .

On dangerous ground: here's to losing donors and customers.(GENERAL RAMBLINGS) There were two troubling news items during the past 30 days. The first was somewhat expected, while managers should have seen the second one coming. Target Analysis Group reported that both the . . .

Moving mission through the movies.(Who ... When ... Where ... How ... WHAT?) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It might not have the mainstream stature of a red carpet debut but Prison Fellowship Ministries did its part to promote its mission through a film that opened last month. . . .

Fundraising to become reality TV.(Who ... When ... Where ... How ... WHAT?) Taking different parts of some of the most popular reality television shows today, Scott Talbot wants to save the world "one fabulous party at a time." The founder of New York-based The Charity . . .

Web scam entwines charities.(Who ... When ... Where ... How ... WHAT?) Maybe it isn't texting that's driving up your phone bill. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Several Web site service companies scammed hundreds of thousands of nonprofits and small businesses--with one . . .

Tempel leaving Center on Philanthropy to head IU Foundation.(Who ... When ... Where ... How ... WHAT?) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Eugene R. "Gene" Tempel, executive director of the prestigious Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University (IU), is leaving that post to head the university's fundraising . . .

Mr. Bill doesn't say 'noooo' to awareness campaign: commercial revenue goes to advocacy. Mr. Bill is getting another day in the sun. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The clay figure who endeared himself to millions by being clobbered in every possible way on the television show Saturday . . .

Green universities helping to produce greener pastures: projects saving money and the environment. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill adds up the yearly savings on green projects, the amount exceeds $365,000. The projects include re-commissioned . . .

Demonstration permits frustrate groups: political parties keeping advocates far away from conventions. For those old enough to remember the turbulent 1968 political conventions and riots that played out in black and white on live television, the events the major political parties hold every four . . .

Resource directory.(Directory)(Table) ACCOUNTING SERVICES JMT CONSULTING GROUP 888-368-2463 Supporting nonprofit organizations with Fund Accounting and Fundraising software and technology solutions . . .