Sage North America has put Millennium, its Web-based CRM application for large non profits, into the channel. The company said the program, previously available only via the direct sales, would be available through a channel that includes authorized referral partners, authorized resellers and certified implementation partners. Read more...

With the sluggish economy still taking its toll on non-profits, many organizations are focused on taking the proper steps to increase donor and member retention, donations and operational efficiency. Bob Alves, chairman and CEO of Alexandria, Virginia-based Advanced Solutions International (ASI), offers the following technology best practices, and demonstrates how non-profits can get smart by going ‘back to the basics’ and doing more with less in these tough economic times. Read more...

Charities such as The National Breast Cancer Foundation and Lifewater have successfully run mobile giving campaigns that utilize mobile devices to capture donations for several years now. But it wasn’t until the recent relief efforts for Haiti that mobile giving really played a huge role in fundraising. Now, many non-profits are wondering -  What is mobile giving and how do we utilize it?

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Everyone is buzzing about social media. There is no doubt that it connects people, but the big question is can it successfully work for a non-profit. According to Carol Meerschaert, Director of Marketing and Communications for Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association, it can. She feels “Done right social media can increase awareness, engagement and motivate volunteers“. Read more...