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Convio Names Sara Spivey Chief Marketing Officer

Successful Marketing Executive to Drive Company’s Growth and Extend Leadership Position in Nonprofit Software and Services Market

Convio, Inc. – the leading provider of on-demand constituent relationship management software and services to nonprofit organizations – today announced Sara Spivey has joined the company as chief marketing officer. 

“Sara is a proven leader with a track record of success in brand development, creative product marketing and strategic business development,” said Gene Austin, chief executive officer of Convio. “She brings a deep passion for marketing excellence to Convio. I look forward to working with Sara as we expand the Convio brand and empower even more nonprofits to use the Internet to fulfill their missions.”

As the Company’s first chief marketing officer, Spivey is responsible for leading and overseeing Convio's marketing efforts including branding, advertising, product marketing, product management, corporate communications, online properties and new media initiatives, as well as  supporting client communication, retention and loyalty programs.

“It is my great honor to be given the responsibility of taking the Convio brand to new heights while supporting nonprofits in their efforts to fulfill their missions,” Spivey said. “The position allows me to bring my experience and success together with my passion for the role nonprofits play in our society. Together, with our partners and clients we intend to leverage the brand in new and exciting ways in order to grow our company by meeting the needs of the nonprofit community and their supporters.”

Spivey brings more than 20 years of marketing, strategy and leadership experience with established global technology leaders to Convio. A 1982 graduate of University of California, Davis, Spivey also earned an MBA from The Amos Tuck School of Business Administration, Dartmouth College in 1989. Most recently Spivey served as vice president, marketing and business development at rPath, Inc.  Prior to that she was vice president, Worldwide Sales, Strategic Account Alliance Development for Advanced Micro Devices in Sunnyvale, CA. Spivey began her career  with Hewlett-Packard before joining Quantum Corporation where she held a number of roles including vice president, marketing for the network attached storage division.

About Convio

Convio is the leading provider of on-demand constituent relationship management (CRM) software and services that give nonprofit organizations a better way to inspire and mobilize people to support their organization. The company’s online marketing suite offers integrated software for fundraising, advocacy, events, email marketing and web content management, and its CRM system, Convio Common Ground™, helps organizations efficiently track and manage all interactions with supporters. All Convio products are delivered through the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model and are backed by a portfolio of best-in-class consulting and support services and a network of partners who provide value-added services and applications focused on the unique needs of nonprofit organizations.  

Convio clients include nonprofit organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Associations and Faith-based organizations around the world such as American Red Cross, American Diabetes Association, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Humane Society of the United States, Easter Seals, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, Sierra Club, and National Public Radio. For more information, please visit www.convio.com

Press Contact:
Karoline McLaughlin
Director, Corporate Communications
Convio, Inc.
kmclaughlin@convio.com
512-652-7865


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