Charity Bids, providers of the world's most advanced auction platform built specifically for non-profit fundraising announced today the launch of Charity Auctions, a Facebook auction app build specifically for non-profits on Facebook.

AccuFund, Inc., provider of financial reporting and accounting software for non-profit, municipal and government organizations, today announced the Central Lyon County Fire Protection District (CLCFD)'s success as a result of automating its payroll processes with the AccuFund Accounting Suite.

Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software and related services designed for nonprofit organizations, announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Convio, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNVO), a leading provider of on-demand constituent engagement solutions that enable nonprofit organizations to more effectively raise funds, advocate for change and cultivate relationships.

Blackbaud, Inc. announced that fundraising has returned to pre-recession levels. Through the first 11 months of 2011, overall giving is up 3.4% over 2010, and is now officially above the level of giving last seen in 2007.

KELL Partners has kicked off the new year with a wave of momentum, announcing today that the company has reached a new milestone by engaging with nonprofit organizations on more than 300Convio Common Ground and Convio Luminate projects.