GoLightly Communication & Collaboration

A new webservice profile has been added to the NonProfit Matrix:

GoLightly provides communication and collaboration solutions for organizations of all sizes. Our social networking tools give your members the ability to interact with you and each other in powerful new ways.

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Contactology – Email Marketing Services

A new webservice profile has been added to the NonProfit Matrix:

Contactology is the easiest and most advanced web based email marketing and contact management solution

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BluePogo: Bulk Email Service Exclusively for Nonprofits

A new webservice profile has been added to the NonProfit Matrix:

BluePogo.com, the first bulk email tool designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. Our web-based system is clean and uncluttered, allowing you to send attractive newsletters or other email campaigns with ease.

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Websmith Group provides premium and affordable website hosting services for non-profit organizations.

A new webservice profile has been added to the NonProfit Matrix:

Websmith Group provides premium and affordable website hosting, design and site maintenance services for non-profit organizations. Non-profit organizations receive a 35% discount on our hosting services and a reduced rate for our design services.

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ProvenBenefit offers charity auction software to assist from the planning phase through the auction event.

A new webservice profile has been added to the NonProfit Matrix:

ProvenBenefit is charity auction software available as a service via the internet. Anywhere, anytime access to the programs and data by both volunteers and staff makes for efficient organization of the benefit auction.

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cMarket: Taking the Guesswork Out of Online Auctions

Jon E. Carson, Chairman and CEO of cMarket online auction services has prepared a short primer on online auctions . The primer profiles cMarket’s own online auction services, and also provides a concise list of best practice tips for planning and running online auctions., including:

• Be clear about your goals
• Get your whole team on board early in the process
• Don’t leave sponsorship income on the table
• Feature a mix of items and price ranges
• Promote like crazy
• Track results, and learn how to do it even better next time

The primer was featured in GetActive’s recent monthly newsletter, and may be viewed on the GetActive website here.

View NonProfit Matrix listings for Charity Auction service providers here.

Convio guide: How to Build Donor Relationships and Boost Donations

It’s not a new publication, but Convio has a handy downloadable guide to online fundraising that is a good primer for getting up to speed, or as a refresher.

This guide covers basic concepts for taking advantage of the Internet for your fundraising programs. Learn about:

• List-building tactics
• Targeting your audience
• Online fundraising strategies from leading nonprofits
• Tracking your success

Download the guide here (requires free registration)

View NonProfit Matrix listings for Online Donation service providers here.

Idealware: A few good RSVP tools

Laura Quinn of Idealware has published an article (featured on Techsoup) profiling seven leading online registration tools that can help with assist organizations in planning events by helping organizers collect an estimated headcount, gather information from attendees, send follow-up emails, add registrants into a database, and more.

Among the criteria she highlights for organizations to consider when deciding on an event management tool are:

• Does the registration form need to match your Web site?
• Do you need to be able to download attendee information and import it into a database?
• Does your budget allow for a more expensive tool?
• Do you require more advanced functionality, like the like ability to limit attendance, collect meal preferences, or print name tags are more important than saving money.”

Read the full article here.

View NonProfit Matrix listings for Event Management service providers here.

Kintera White Paper: Why Nonprofits Need Software as a Service

Kintera has published a primer on the benefits of their “Software as a Service” model for nonprofits looking to outsource their IT needs. The paper outlines the arguments in favour of the outsourced model:

Top Seven Benefits of Software as a Service

• Little upfront investment
• Reliable cost forecasting
• No extras needed
• Up-to-date technology
• Security and reliability
• Remote access
• Scalability

Download the white paper here. (must fill out and submit registration form).

View NonProfit Matrix listings for All-in-one software service providers here.

Social Change Websites profiles the best nonprofit, grassroots, and advocacy campaign websites

A new webservice profile has been added to the NonProfit Matrix:

Social Change Websites (also referred to as Social Change Sites) is a directory of the best nonprofit, grassroots, and advocacy campaign websites dedicated to making a difference in the world. Our goal is to create a central resource for organizations and causes using the best practices of online advocacy to support their mission. We strive to make this directory as thorough and useful as possible for organizations, volunteers, educators, constituents, and donors.

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