GiveGab, the volunteering network, announced today the launch of its new mobile app for iPhone users worldwide. GiveGab’s app provides volunteers, nonprofits, businesses, colleges and others with ways to instantaneously and remotely connect and share volunteer opportunities and activities. The free iOS app will enable volunteers to find and sign up for thousands of service opportunities, log their service hours and interact socially in new ways, wherever they are located. Read more...

The hot Texas summer is fast approaching and for the West Houston Community Center that means higher energy costs for air conditioning and an increased strain on its budget.  Read more...

Blackbaud announced the acquisition of WhippleHill Communications, Inc., a New Hampshire-based software company that exclusively serves K12 private schools through its innovative, cloud-based solutions.

The WhippleHill organization will merge with Blackbaud’s existing K12 education solutions group, forming an expanded team dedicated to K12 private schools. The new group will be led by former WhippleHill President and Founder, Travis Warren, who will report to Kevin Mooney, President, Blackbaud’s General Market Business Unit. The combination expands Blackbaud’s addressable market, Read more...

When it comes to charitable giving, some U.S. locales consistently rise to the top in their adoption of digital giving channels. Blackbaud has released its sixth annual ranking of the Most Generous Online U.S. Cities in 2013 based on online giving data from Blackbaud customers. Seattle, WA, earned the top spot, followed by Alexandria, VA and Atlanta, GA. Read more...