The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) today announced the availability ofNot-for-Profit (NFP) Certificate II, which challenges experienced NFP professionals and those who serve NFPs to elevate their level of service in this important practice area. Read more...

 Classy, the leading community mobilization and fundraising platform for nonprofits and social enterprises, announced it will once again waive Classy’s transaction fees for all participating organizations on #GivingTuesday, the global day dedicated to giving back every year on the first Tuesday in December. Classy has also launched a downloadable #GivingTuesday guide, which provides best practices, data and insights, infographics and tips for social enterprises to drive donations to meet and exceed their fundraising goals. Read more...

A 2015 study by the Center of Philanthropy at Indiana University showed that at the end of 2014, charitable giving was at an all-time high, with 95.4% of  households giving to charity, contributing on average almost $3,000 in the calendar year. With more people donating to non-profits than ever, Chicago-based entrepreneur Stephen Lee developed a mobile platform called ChariPick, which utilizes lightning-fast technology to help foster giving and capitalize on its effects—the immediate gratification and happiness that results from making an impact and doing something good for a cause. Read more...

Intacct, a provider of cloud ERP software, announced the availability of the Intacct Digital Board Book for Fundraising. This new digital board book is the first and only mid-market cloud financial management solution to automate the calculation of operational fundraising insights for nonprofit organizations, using real-time transactional data from systems of record, including Salesforce and Intacct. This new solution is being showcased today at Intacct Advantage 2015, the annual Intacct customer and partner conference, taking place this week in Las Vegas.
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