Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Selects Kintera Platform for ``Bowl for Kids' Sake'' Fundraiser.Business Editors PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2002 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth. today announced the selection of Kintera Inc., the leading provider of online solutions to nonprofits, as the national organization's technology partner to support and execute online fundraising Online fundraising is the use of Internet-based technology, marketing and communication techniques by non-profit organizations to bring in revenue, frequently as donations. for its largest annual fundraiser, "Bowl for Kids' Sake." Affiliate chapters of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America will use the Web-based Kintera Sphere(TM) technology platform to increase efficiencies and standardization in online and offline fundraising efforts. In addition, affiliates can maximize event participation and donations by offering to participants Kintera's proprietary "Friends Asking Friends(TM)" service, which includes customizable Web sites and easy-to-use Internet tools to send solicitation emails to friends and family. Bowl for Kids' Sake takes place in bowling centers in hundreds of communities in the U.S. to raise money for kids. Every year, representatives from small and large businesses, civic clubs, professional organizations, law enforcement agencies A law enforcement agency (LEA) is a term used to describe any agency which enforces the law. This may be a local or state police, federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). , firefighters and schools participate in forming teams and raising money to help Big Brothers Big Sisters chapters match more kids with adult mentors. Last year's event raised over $20 million dollars. "We're very excited to work with Kintera on our signature Bowl for Kids' Sake event," said John Lubbe, vice president of fund development for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. "Kintera's software and support will help our local Big Brother Big Sister agencies raise more money and manage their fundraising events more efficiently." "The need to mentor America's youth has never been greater," noted Kintera's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Harry Gruber, M.D. "While Bowl for Kids' Sake is already a phenomenally successful event in its own right, Kintera is enthused for this opportunity to expand the national reach of Big Brothers Big Sisters to a larger online audience. Additionally, Kintera's technology will provide the national organization with a standardized billing system to collect pledges across more than 350 affiliate agencies that participate in Bowl For Kids' Sake. When you're dealing with millions of dollars in pledges, it's essential to be able to collect donations as efficiently and quickly as possible." Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's three-year contract with Kintera will include an initial rollout of the Kintera Sphere platform this spring. The proprietary software will enable each affiliate chapter to recruit donors, directly bill sponsors and more effectively and efficiently handle event management. "We see the Kintera system providing Big Brothers Big Sisters with increased efficiencies through automated data collection, while improving our cash flow and reducing administrative costs administrative costs, n.pl the overhead expenses incurred in the operation of a dental benefits program, excluding costs of dental services provided. ," added Lubbe. About Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has remained the expert in youth mentoring Youth mentoring is the process of matching caring, concerned adults with young people who may be at risk. The adult is usually unrelated and works as a volunteer through a community, school or church based social service program. since its founding in 1904. In 1977, the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organizations merged into Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and the national headquarters was established in Philadelphia. Today BBBSA BBBSA Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (founded in 1914 by Ray Coulson) provides one-to-one mentoring relationships between adult volunteers and children in over 500 local affiliates throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . More information is available by visiting the organization's Web site at www.bbbsa.org. About Kintera Inc. Kintera is the leading Internet marketing See Internet advertising. services provider offering nonprofit organizations advanced Web-based solutions to help raise awareness and funds. Kintera's services, highlighted by its proprietary "Friends Asking Friends(TM)" technology, leverage the power of the Internet to enrich user experiences when interacting with nonprofit organizations. The company's end-to-end Internet solutions meld with traditional fundraising to enhance donor recruitment, cultivation and stewardship programs. For more information, visit the Kintera Web site at www.kintera.com or call 858/795-3000. Kintera's headquarters are located in San Diego. This release contains information about future expectations, plans and prospects of Kintera, Inc. and constitutes forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. 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