It's just a couple of girls next door.(Who ... When ...
Where ... How ... WHAT?)
An event to raise money for children definitely wasn't
kid-friendly at the Playboy Mansion. The "Cops and Robbers"
event on Aug. 23 featured Playboy playmates, MySpace "star"
Bobbi Billard, DJ Lady . . .
Community Foundations leveraging information to raise
cash.
Match this: More than $800,000 raised in 45 minutes and it
didn't involve a weapon of any kind.
Communicating, collaborating and cooperating are predominant themes
in the nonprofit sector these . . .
eTapestry releases Spanish language version.(BUSINESS
BRIEFS)(Brief article)
eTapestry has released an on-demand fundraising software in a
Spanish language version, called eTapestry Espanol.
According to John Moore, eTapestry's CTO and vice president of
development, . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
Try chanting these ...(Who ... When ... Where ... How ...
WHAT?)
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If presidential campaign slogans are making you sick, Nonprofit
Voter Engagement Network (NVEN) has the remedy.
NVEN is rolling out a line of nonpartisan products, some . . .
An all-online gala forgets about everything except the
donor.(Neighborhood Housing Services)
The Neighborhood House Association's (NHA) annual gala raised
about $170,000 last year but there were no tuxedos, evening gowns or
fancy hors d'oeuvres. There also was no band, much less a . . .
Consultants page: resource directory.(Directory)
ACCOUNTING SERVICES--STRATEGIC PLANNING
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
JMT CONSULTING GROUP 888-368-2463
Supporting nonprofit organizations with Fund Accounting . . .
Credit card deal for canine companions for blind.(BUSINESS
BRIEFS)
Guide Dogs for the Blind and CardPartner, Inc., announced
availability of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Platinum Visa credit card
at www.guidedogs.com/cardpartner. For every card activated, Guide . . .
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.
. . .
Can't beat this. Well, maybe you can.(Who ... When ... Where
... How ... WHAT?)
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This could give "take one for the team" a new definition.
Funds raised during the World Xtreme Boxing Challenge (WXBC) will
benefit local charities in Des Moines, Iowa. The . . .
Tight economy squeezes inventories at resale stores.
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In a struggling economy many resale stores are finding sales
increase as the public seeks bargains. This boom gives The Salvation
Army a nervous headache.
"Sales are up . . .
Calendar.(Conference news)(Calendar)
AUGUST
14-15 The Direct Marketing Association Nonprofit Federation will
hold its 2008 NY Nonprofit Conference at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in
New York City. Info: www.federationofnonprofits.org
. . .
New president & CEO At USO.(BUSINESS BRIEFS)
Sloan D. Gibson, IV, has been elected by the USO World Board of
Governors to succeed Edward A. Powell as president and chief executive
officer.
Powell, who has been the CEO since 2002, the . . .
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 . . .
Travel refunds continue from Points of Light Institute.
Some 1,200 customers are expected to receive refunds or have their
travel plans fulfilled by the time the Points of Light Institute
completes the process, which is expected this week.
The Points . . .
Anyone got the munchies?(Who ... When ... Where ... How ...
WHAT?)
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Well, if people ever get tired of Thin Mints or Peanut Butter
Patties, a "Mary Jane" could always invigorate the brand, the
growing kind, not the candy favorite, that is. . . .
Resource directory.(Directory)(Table)
AUCTION SERVICES--COMPUTERIZED FUNDRAISING SYSTEMS
AUCTION SERVICES
cMARKET online auctions help organizations Get More Bids, Get More
Items, and Raise More Money . . .
National movement: summit for national service set for New York
City.(VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT)(Conference news)
More than 100 nonprofit organizations, both national in scope and
local groups, have pledged to take part in a ServiceNation Summit, a
non-partisan political campaign trying to push the issue of . . .
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 . . .
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