Convio Teams with Astadia at 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference to Showcase Technology Best Practices for Nonprofits

Company to Host Key Workshops on Online Advocacy and Online Fundraising

Washington, DC (March 17, 2011) —

Convio, Inc (NASDAQ: CNVO) a leading provider of on-demand constituent relationship management software and services to nonprofit organizations, will be teaming up with Astadia at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference to give away a Marketing Audit and Social Media Assessment. In addition to the giveaways, Convio will be hosting two workshops to help nonprofits get the most out of their online advocacy and online fundraising efforts in order to connect people and causes with ideas, information and best practices that build a dynamic and thriving nonprofit community.

Convio’s Highlights Include:

Free Marketing Audit GiveAway from Convio (March 17-19, Booth #80)
The lucky winner will receive a service that provides tailored one-on-one expert feedback and strategies designed by Convio experts to help take a nonprofit organization to the next level.

Astadia’s Social Media Assessment GiveAway (March 17-19, Booth #80)
Social media is a staple for any campaign or initiative in today’s multichannel world. Astadia will be giving away a free social media assessment to help nonprofit organizations discover if their social media efforts are as strategic and effective as they could be. 

“Anytime, Anywhere: Extending Your Reach with Online Advocacy” (March 18, Friday 1:30pm-3:00pm)
True constituent engagement extends beyond fundraising and provides multiple avenues for interactions between nonprofits and constituents. In today’s plugged-in and socially driven world, advocacy is a key component in many campaigns. Hear from Michelle Shefter on what practices nonprofits should bring into their online advocacy efforts to help enhance the voices of their constituents and increase the chances of them being heard.

“Get a Little Closer: Making Online Fundraising Personal” (March 19, Saturday 3:30pm- 5:00pm)
Due to the more progressive online fundraising efforts made by nonprofits, they are running into the question of “How do I make it more personal for my constituents?” Kenan Pollack and Dave Austin from Convio, and Danny Bu from American Cancer Society will share insights and strategies on how to meet constituents at their point of preference, and how to use data to make online fundraising more personal for them.

About Convio
Convio is a leading provider of on-demand constituent engagement solutions that enable nonprofit organizations, or NPO’s, to more effectively raise funds, advocate for change and cultivate relationships with donors, activists, volunteers, alumni and other constituents. For more information, please visit www.convio.com

About Astadia
Astadia is a leading systems integrator and management consultancy focused on data-driven business process optimization. Astadia leverages best-of-breed cloud technologies from an unparalleled team of strategic partners, including Salesforce.com, Google, and Convio. Astadia has a dedicated Nonprofit Practice with an experienced team that has helped many organizations streamline and optimize processes around Constituent Relationship Management (CRM), online fundraising, donor management, and email marketing.

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