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March/April 2010 Providing technology and services to inspire and mobilize people to support your mission
In This Issue

yellow-diamond Next Generation of American Donors
yellow-diamond Are You Prepared When Your Mission Calls?
yellow-diamond Nonprofits: Time to Get Mobile
yellow-diamond Make the Right Ask, to the Right Donor, at the Right Time

From the CEO

Dear Nonprofit Professional,

The beginning of 2010 has focused on relief efforts for earthquake victims around the globe. These tragedies have reinforced the need for organizations of all kinds to have a strong crisis plan and the right technology in place to spread awareness and to manage the potential surge of donations. This issue of Connection provides tips on creating a rapid response plan, and explains the value of mobile and ways to leverage this new technology to maximize fundraising and outreach in times of need.

In addition, we are pleased to introduce new direct marketing features in Common Ground that organizations of nearly any size will enjoy, and announce landmark research from Convio, Edge Research and Sea Change Strategies on “The Next Generation of American Giving.” This study is the first definitive look at the contrasting charitable habits of Gen Y, Gen X, Boomers and Matures, and will likely affect your strategic plan in 2010 and beyond.

We are here to support your mission and help you reach the next generation of donors throughout times of crisis and in times of joy.


Convio CEO Gene AustinRegards,

Gene Austin
Chief Executive Officer, Convio

Feature Stories

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ONLINE, ON TARGET
Next Generation of American Donors; Changing the Art and Science of Fundraising?
Tad Druart, Director, Marketing & Communications, Convio

A study on the charitable habits, preferences and differences for Gen Y, Gen X, Boomers and Matures by Convio, Edge Research and Sea Change Strategies.

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ASK THE EXPERT: YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Are You Prepared When Your Mission Calls?
Molly Brooksbank, Lead Interactive Consultant, Convio

Do you have a rapid response plan, and are you prepared to maximize fundraising and outreach in times of need?

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GUEST PERSPECTIVE
Nonprofits: Time to Get Mobile

Allyson Kapin, Founder, Women Who Tech and Partner, Rad Campaign

In times of natural disasters like the catastrophic earthquake that hit Haiti, can a mobile strategy help raise money in times of crisis?

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NEW FROM CONVIO
Make the Right Ask, to the Right Donor, at the Right Time
Tompkins Spann, Senior Market Strategist, Convio

Learn how Common Ground can support your direct marketing needs.

Meet Us on Common Ground

Do you need to secure budget for a donor management tool in 2010? Download the FREE guide to learn how to get the support of decision makers in your organization. What's inside?

  The role of decision makers;
  What they need from you to make an informed decision;
  Recommended responses to common objections;
  Must-haves for effective relationship management; and
  Insights from Heller Consulting on the benefits of CRM for nonprofits.


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The Next Generation of American Giving

 
An in-depth look into the contrasting charitable habits of Gen Y, Gen X, Boomers and Mature donors. Are you positioned to capture the attention of the next generation of donor?  

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Early Signals on Mobile Philanthropy

 
This research indicates that mobile philanthropy, while not universally accepted, is gaining traction with younger generations, and the text-to-gift efforts around Haiti could be the tipping point for greater adoption.

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Common Ground Videos

Think there's nothing new in donor management? Think again.

To see just how easily Common Ground integrates with your nonprofit and makes your workday easier, we invite you to sit back and watch a few short videos.

  Watch now 

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Nonprofit News

 
Charities Must Focus on Multiple Ways to Reach Young Donors, Generation Study Finds
Chronicle of Philanthropy
March 15, 2010

How to engage the next generation of donors? A new survey has some answers
USA Today
March 4, 2010 

  More nonprofit news

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Convio News

 
New Study Reveals How Next Generation of Donors Engage and Give to Charity
March 15, 2010
 

Convio and Event 360 Reveal Success Strategies for Event Fundraising ROI
March 4, 2010

  More Convio news

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Convio Events

 
Visit Convio at these events:

2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference
Atlanta, GA | Apr 8-10
 

AFP International Conference on Fundraising 
Baltimore, MD | Apr 11-14
 

IFC Online 2nd International Fundraising eConference
Virtual | May 11-13
 

  More Convio events

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