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Low-Cost Web Tools from Blackbaud Help Nonprofits and Personal Fundraisers Get Online
October 20, 2009
By: Nonprofit Technology News
Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of software
and services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations has
announced that since its launch in March 2009, BlackbaudNow™ has seen
rapid adoption among nonprofit organizations and personal fundraisers.
BlackbaudNow provides nonprofits and personal fundraisers a
point-and-click website builder with secure donation processing through
PayPal and the ability to send emails and record donors’ giving
histories. Users do not pay any setup or monthly fees for BlackbaudNow,
but instead, pay fees on a per-transaction basis.
“With
BlackbaudNow, I was able to quickly create a website, get a PayPal
link, and use my database easily, with no training,” said Amy Pratt,
The Greene School’s director of fundraising. “It was a very seamless
process and we were up and running in a matter of minutes.”The Greene
School now has a professional-looking website which allows staff to
take donations online, track payments, and keep supporters up-to-date
with information about promotions and events.
When My Sister’s
House in Charleston, South Carolina decided to launch a campaign to
urge supporters to donate five dollars within five days, the
organization evaluated several options, including deploying changes to
the organization’s national website. Given the campaign timeline, this
domestic violence shelter and advocacy group chose BlackbaudNow as a
fast and easy option to get online and start accepting donations. In
just five days, the organization raised more than $6000, mostly online.
“BlackbaudNow is very easy to use—in an hour I had the website
designed, up and live,” said Kira Perdue, a board member with My
Sister’s House.
“BlackbaudNow is not only easy to setup and use,
but there are no upfront costs, which makes it ideal for small and
growing nonprofits and personal fundraisers that want to establish a
web presence for their cause and take their fundraising efforts
online,” said Kirk Sadler, product line manager for BlackbaudNow. “We
are pleased that more than 1000 fundraising sites have been created in
such a short time – an adoption rate that is a true testament to the
ease-of-use and value of the product.”
BlackbaudNow™ features:
·
WebNow—to create online presence and enable online fundraising, with
point-and-click site design, and donations securely processed with
PayPal
· DonorNow—to track donor giving history and communications
· EmailNow—to support email messages, e-newsletters and appeals
Visit www.blackbaudnow.com to register for a free web seminar
introducing BlackbaudNow or to sign up for BlackbaudNow and receive
instant access to WebNow, DonorNow, EmailNow and PayPal. For frequently
asked questions, including pricing and additional details, visit
www.bbnow.com/resources/faqs.
About Blackbaud
Blackbaud
is the leading global provider of software and services designed
specifically for nonprofit organizations, enabling them to improve
operational efficiency, build strong relationships, and raise more
money to support their missions. Approximately 22,000 organizations —
including University of Arizona Foundation, American Red Cross, Cancer
Research UK, The Taft School, Lincoln Center, In Touch Ministries,
Tulsa Community Foundation, Ursinus College, Earthjustice,
International Fund for Animal Welfare, and the WGBH Educational
Foundation — use one or more Blackbaud products and services for
fundraising, constituent relationship management, financial management,
website management, direct marketing, education administration,
ticketing, business intelligence, prospect research, consulting, and
analytics. Since 1981, Blackbaud’s sole focus and expertise has been
partnering with nonprofits and providing them the solutions they need
to make a difference in their local communities and worldwide.
Headquartered in the United States, Blackbaud also has operations in
Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. For more
information, visit www.blackbaud.com.
SOURCE:
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