Thousands ‘like’ idea  Anderson Independent Mail : hat compulsion to communicate, check in and comment was good news for organ donation registries around the country, as many reported new donors signing up in record numbers via the new Facebook feature we told you about earlier this week. MORE >>

The Department of Justice signed off on Blackbaud's acquisition of Convio last week, and it looks like the deal will close this week. This is just the beginning of the story. expect that it will take at least several months, and probably several years, before the dust settles and we know what's left behind. We'll see. How's your crystal ball? MORE >>

Here at TechSoup, we believe game-based technologies can serve as powerful tools for advancing social action, civic engagement, and health for youth. Come watch TechSoup get its game on in this month's interactive Nonprofits Live: Gaming webinar on Wednesday, May 16, at 11 a.m. Expert Guests. Barry Joseph, Global Kids. RSVP to join today ! MORE >>

Here’s a video of Jeff Patrick , president of Common Knowledge , being interviewed by Melanie Mathos at the 2012 NTC conference explaining the 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. Jeff goes over topics in the report such as ROI, value of a new fan/follower, commercial social networks, and resources for strategies. MORE >>

We're between reports at Idealware. Last month we released our Nonprofit Social Media Policy Workbook and our 2012 Field Guide to Software for Nonprofits. Next week Laura will join our friends at MAP for Nonprofits in Minneapolis/St. But that doesn't mean we have nothing new to share with you. You can find it here. Looking for something else? MORE >>