The Nonprofit Matrix is an online directory and guide to Application Service Providers (ASPs) and portals offering web-based services for nonprofits and charities.
Archive for January, 2007
January 28th, 2007 at 09:02am
Civicspace has announced the public release of CivicSpace On Demand, a subscription web service offering a complete, integrated solution for nonprofit website hosting, online donations, blast email, and supporter database needs, built on leading open source platforms and applications.
“The CivicSpace On Demand service provides any individual a simple, web-based solution to the problem of bringing individuals and groups together on the internet. Communicate with supporters via a website and e-newsletters. Offer them opportunities to act in support of your cause by making an online donation, volunteering or attending an event. Keep track of your supporters in a powerful, integrated central database. No software to install or maintain: all it takes is your web browser.”
This is one of the strongest entries from the open source community to compete with the all-in-one integrated solutions offered by giants like Convio and Kintera.
> More about Civicspace On Demand
Registration for a 30-day demo of Civicspace’s Groundswell Professional hosted solution is free.
Visit All-in-one integrated service profiles on the NonProfit Matrix.
January 25th, 2007 at 09:02am
A new webservice profile has been added to the NonProfit Matrix:
FairSay provides advice and support to planning and delivering best practice campaigning online.
> more about FairSay
January 24th, 2007 at 09:03am
Convio has released a comprehensive benchmarking report on online marketing and fundraising.
According to Convio’s announcement, the report “includes data compiled from nonprofit organizations across six vertical segments and of various sizes and levels of online maturity. It also discusses tactics for impacting key metrics and strengthening online marketing programs.”
Convio plans to produce the report on an annual basis, providing a rolling benchmark of changes in online marketing trends.
Download the report here. (requires free registration)
January 22nd, 2007 at 09:04am
Techsoup has released a collection of online resources, including comparison charts, handy guides and tutorials to help organizations tackle the often-daunting issue of donor management technology.
The toolkit covers both online data services (ASPs) and installable software, and is organized along the main themes of best practices in employing donor management techology: Discover, Research, Acquire, Implement, Support and Sustain
Visit Techsoup’s Donor Management Toolkit
View Donor Management profiles on the NonProfit Matrix
January 18th, 2007 at 09:05am
In one of the bigger shake-ups of the nonprofit web services industry in recent years, Austin-based Convio has announced it is acquiring one of its main competitors: Berkeley, CA’s GetActive.
In a statement about the acquisition, Convio’s CEO Gene Austin says “This combination will bring together two great companies, each of which has a deep commitment to serving the nonprofit sector, … we believe our customers will be even better equipped to realize the potential of the Internet for fundraising, advocacy and outreach.”
Combined, the two companies service some 1,400 nonprofits.
Read Convio’s press release
News of the acquisition has generated a flurry of posts and comments in the nonprofit-tech blogoshere. Here are a few samples:
echoditto
Democracy in Action
NonProfit Tech Blog
ePolitics
Personal Democracy Forum
January 18th, 2007 at 09:05am
Perhaps this is a sign of the competitive state of the Software-as-service marketplace. Kintera has responded to the announcement of the Convio/GetActive merger with a direct promotional campaign encouraging customers to switch to Kintera.
The opening lines of Kintera’s email offer read:
Has the proposed merger of Convio and GetActive raised uncertainty at your nonprofit – creating concern about the integration of technology platforms, culture, and which platform survives?
If so, Kintera is excited to offer a migration, implementation and software replacement program specifically for existing Convio and GetActive clients.
Read Kintera’s press release about this program.
January 18th, 2007 at 03:44am
The Oakland, CA-based PolicyLink Institute has released a comprehensive guide to help organizations navigate the rapidly evolving world of online advocacy and activism.
Click Here for Change: Your Guide to the E-Advocacy Revolution is a manual for experienced and novice advocates alike who are eager to use state of the art technology techniques to challenge old policies and create new ones that will enhance the quality of life and access to opportunity for everyone. The case studies, resources, tips, and best practices included in this report willhelp readers plan and implement campaigns that use various combinations of online and offline tools to effectively engage their constituencies.
Download the full (pdf) version of Click Here for Change.
Download Section 3: Technology Tools only.
January 13th, 2007 at 05:18am
A new webservice profile has been added to the NonProfit Matrix:
A partnership of the brightest independent consultants in Toronto dedicated for the sustainability of non profit organizations.
> view this profile
January 12th, 2007 at 05:17am
A new webservice profile has been added to the NonProfit Matrix:
Media Mezcla Campaign Engine provides comprehensive, easy-to-use web-based software for managing non-profits.
> view this profile
January 12th, 2007 at 05:16am
NPower Seattle has published a handbook and practical guide to assist organizations in selecting donor management software.
From the introduction:
This toolkit has been designed to walk you through that process of discovery. At the end of it, we think that you’ll be ready to choose software that allows youto work the way you want to, rather than adjusting your needs to do what the software allows. Ultimately, we hope you’ll have made a technology decision that helps you better serve your community.
The toolkit is organized into 4 main sections, following the suggested steps to select the best database solution.
- Assess your use of current technology and set technology goals that support your overall mission.
- Prioritize your nonprofit’s requirements and map out the software features you need.
- Decide which software packages best meet your needs.
- Act on your decision and implement the new system.
The handbook’s devlopment was supported by Verison. It is available for download as a pdf.
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