"This is an impressive group of winners that embrace the idea of innovation and exemplify this year's Summit theme of No Boundaries," said Gene Austin, CEO of Convio. "We are privileged to honor some of the brightest minds in the nonprofit sector today who are using technology as a catalyst to connect people with their missions reaching more people than ever before for the greater good, and very pleased to share this knowledge with the entire nonprofit sector."
Fourteen nonprofits received Innovator Awards and were recognized in categories including Best Overall Use of Convio, Best Online Fundraising Campaign, Best Email Communications, Best Integrated Marketing Campaign, Best List Growth, Best Website, Best Advocacy Campaign, Best Special Events Fundraising, Best Peer-to-Peer Fundraising, Best Use of New Media, Best Use of Convio Open, Common Ground CRM Visionary, and Applying CRM to Manage Your Mission. All Convio clients were eligible to submit nominations for the awards. For more information visit www.convio.com/2010innovators
Winners by Category
Best Overall Use of Convio
Two winners were selected in the Best Overall Use of Convio category to represent the various sizes and budgets of Convio clients.
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association (RESOLVE), a national, nonprofit, working to improve the lives of people with infertility, was presented with an Innovator Award in the Best Overall Use of Convio category for their effective use of a wide range of Convio products to further their mission including Convio CMS, Fundraising, Advocacy, Email, and Common Ground for their donor database. The organization has achieved remarkable results using this combination of Convio tools to improve their website, promote fundraising initiatives, and get people involved in advocacy issues. http://resolve.org/
Church World Service, a nonprofit organization that works with partners to eradicate hunger and poverty and promote peace and justice among the world's most vulnerable people, was presented with an Innovator Award in the Best Overall Use of Convio category for how effectively they take advantage of many Convio services and products to improve the success and efficiency of their online programs. http://www.churchworldservice.org
Best Online Fundraising Campaign
Pathfinder International, a nonprofit dedicated to improving reproductive health around the world, was presented with an Innovator Award in the Best Online Fundraising Campaign category for their "Two Months, Twice the Difference" matching gift fundraising campaign, which raised $34,060 in 60 days. http://www.pathfind.org
Best Email Communications
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the largest animal rights organization in the world, was presented with an Innovator Award in the Best Email Communications category for its strategic use of email to create stronger relationships with its constituents and engage them effectively with content that speaks to their personal interests. http://www.peta.org
Best Integrated Marketing Campaign
Alzheimer's Association, the leading U.S. voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research, was presented with an Innovator Award in the Best Integrated Marketing Campaign category for their successful marketing campaign to promote the organization's Action Summit 2010. http://www.alz.org
Best List Growth
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, the nation's largest trails organization dedicated to connecting people and communities by creating a nationwide network of public trails, many from former rail lines and connecting corridors, was presented with an Innovator Award in the Best List Growth category for using a variety of online technologies strategically to recruit new members and supporters. http://www.railstotrails.org
Best Website
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation's largest animal protection group, was presented with an Innovator Award in the Best Website category for their site's compelling design, effective use of visuals to promote content and engage users, and innovative navigation. http://www.humanesociety.org/