Convio Client Summit 2007 to Highlight Internet Strategies, Best Practices for Nonprofits to Achieve Results.2007 Client Get Together Expanded After Selling Out in 2006 AUSTIN, Texas -- Convio, Inc. - a trusted partner that leads the way in helping nonprofits use the Internet strategically to get results - today announced its second annual client conference, Convio Summit 2007, October 17-19, in Austin, TX. Designed to help organizations be more effective in fulfilling their missions by optimizing their use of the Internet, the Internet, the, international computer network linking together thousands of individual networks at military and government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, industrial and financial corporations of all sizes, and commercial enterprises two-day educational conference will feature fundraising, advocacy and technology experts, partners and leading nonprofit groups presenting best practices, case studies and technical tips. Topics include integrating online and offline marketing; integrating 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. , marketing and advocacy; leveraging Web 2.0; effective Web content management; donor relations and other current topics. In addition to interactive educational sessions and presentations on new ideas "New Ideas" is the debut single by Scottish New Wave/Indie Rock act The Dykeenies. It was first released as a Double A-side with "Will It Happen Tonight?" on July 17, 2006. The band also recorded a video for the track. and technologies, the 2007 Summit will provide sessions specific to Convio's native and GetActive platform clients. The "Getting Active with Convio" sessions will focus on the needs of clients who have joined the Convio community as a result of the recent successful acquisition of GetActive Software, Inc. All participants will have the opportunity to participate in networking, share success stories and lessons learned. "The Convio Summit is an exceptional opportunity to network with some of the most influential nonprofit fundraising, advocacy and technology leaders in the sector," said Tim Fullerton, eAdvocacy Coordinator, Oxfam America. "This year's client conference is a 'must-attend' that offers our expanded community the combination of leadership and expertise from Convio's acquisition of GetActive." Convio is widely recognized for its impact on the nonprofit sector and its leadership in evangelizing the importance of using an online constituent relationship management (eCRM) strategy to increase donations and other forms of mission-critical support. Convio is especially renowned for developing innovative products and services that enable nonprofits to integrate constituent data from their online and offline databases, which is key for conducting effective fundraising and marketing. With more than 1,400 clients, Convio provides products, services and expertise that make the company a leader in the nonprofit technology Nonprofit technology comprises information and communication technologies that support the goals of nonprofit, nongovernmental, third sector, grassroots, and other mission-based organizations. The membership association for this field is . market. "The excitement for this year's conference reflects the value of bringing together two of the foremost software and service providers in the nonprofit sector and the market's confidence in our ability to provide the most innovative and effective Internet solutions," said Gene Austin, 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. , Convio, Inc. "Our clients, partners and employees offer a wealth of expertise and best practices, and we are eager to listen and learn how Convio can better meet the future needs of the community we serve." Many conference sessions will be based on Convio and GetActive's work with hundreds of organizations that collectively have used the Internet to raise hundreds of millions of dollars. Sessions at the Summit will cover: * Effectively leveraging a multi-channel, integrated marketing strategy to drive maximum results; * Tapping into the unprecedented power and flexibility of Convio products and services, the new standard for content management, to create high-impact Internet fundraising, marketing and advocacy campaigns; * Best practices for enabling database synchronization; * Strategies and tactics for gathering email addresses, maintaining lists, building comprehensive constituent profiles and conducting personalized communications; * Utilizing Convio Client Success Services to help achieve new levels of online success; and * Increasing awareness and driving new sources of funding through constituent-led fundraising. For more information about the Convio Client Summit 2007, please visit: www.convio.com/summit2007. About Convio Convio is the leading provider of software and services to help nonprofits use the Internet strategically to build strong relationships with constituents for driving fundraising, advocacy and other forms of support. Convio has online solutions for fundraising, advocacy, Web content management, event fundraising, ecommerce and email communications. All solutions include the Constituent360[TM] platform, a sophisticated, online marketing database that centralizes constituent data and integrates with offline databases. Convio's clients include American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. , American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association, or the ADA, is an American health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. 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Since its inception in 1982, Komen has invested nearly $1 billion in research, education and health services, making it the , and Thirteen/WNET New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . For more information, please visit www.convio.com. |
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