Care2

NOVEMBER 19, 2008

Each year, at the annual Convio Summit, Convio honors a few of their clients who have pushed the envelope with their online campaigns. Here are the results for the 2008 Innovator Awards: Advocacy campaign or program. Use of Convio's multi-lingual tools helped CI reach out to both English and Spanish speakers.

Convio 31

Convio Award Empowerment United States 31

Care2

MARCH 28, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

Benchmark 28

Benchmark Convio Social Media Online 28

Care2

APRIL 15, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

Benchmark 28

Benchmark Convio Social Media Advocacy 28

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

This month's interview with a Convio employee is with Nikhil Kumar, our Vice President of Service Delivery. In a nutshell, his team is the group that builds things for clients using Convio solutions. He has done an amazing job at building a culture of sharing and collaboration between his team members and throughout Convio.

Convio 49

Convio Audio Interview Podcast 49

See3

OCTOBER 18, 2007

Convio has built a Facebook application builder as part of their Open initiative. For organizations on the Convio platform, the Facebook application is a no-brainer and a HUGE improvement from Causes. As Michael Hoffman shares, the Convio Facebook application is really good. They have also made it easy to build. Day 1. [.]

Convio 40

Convio Application Facebook Causes 40

Care2

OCTOBER 20, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Well, thats exactly where APIs can be helpful.

API 28

API Convio Open Social Media 28

Care2

DECEMBER 5, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

Convio 28

Convio Studies Social Media Advocacy 28

Care2

APRIL 16, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) The same goes for advocacy.

Advocacy 44

Advocacy Social Media email Online 44

Care2

MARCH 25, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) The same goes for advocacy.

Advocacy 44

Advocacy Social Media email Online 44

NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Alan Cooke, Convio. There is little debate that online communication, fundraising, and advocacy have become important parts of the modern nonprofit's fundraising and marketing mix. In 2009, Convio's clients alone used the online channel to raise more than $921 million (up from $777M in '08), send more than 3.8

Online 74

Online Giving Convio Mobile 74

Care2

AUGUST 28, 2013

The impact of these donation appeals is also often even further blunted by infrequent engagement opportunities, such as advocacy or other storytelling and educational messages where the constituent has a chance to make a difference without being asked for money. Optimized email formatting and landing pages.

email 77

email Fundraising Rate ROI 77

NTEN

JUNE 29, 2011

If you're on Convio, sourcing Facebook recruits is easy. For us, it's also a critical source for advocacy. Certainly, this is worth celebrating, but the reality is that our Facebook fan base hasn't reached the scale needed to become a leading supplier of new advocacy recruits. Everyone who comes into our file is sourced. (If

ROI 94

ROI Facebook Advocacy Social Media 94

Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

Social Media 28

Social Media Difference Advocacy Case Study 28

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Make a calendar – outline all activities you want to share, plan activity that integrates with overall organization messaging and schedule them in advance (tip: make a calendar). Integrate – as in, integrate social media with other channels such as email, direct mail, web content and offline activity to maximize success.

Social Media 54

Social Media Tips Media Social 54

Care2

JUNE 21, 2013

Prior to joining Feeding America, Liz provided strategic marketing and fundraising consulting to national nonprofit organizations such as the American Red Cross, National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Canadian Cancer Society at Convio.

Benchmark 56

Benchmark Measure America Blackbaud 56

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Mobile Commons is a Convio partner and they have just launched Mobile Advocate - A new product integrated with Convio Luminate and designed to drive targeted advocacy phone calls from the web or SMS. Integrate your mobile database with Convio other CRM. Ideally this integration should be a two-way sync.

Mobile 27

Mobile Tips Convio Integration 27

Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Reader Comments (5) Nice post Allyson!

Demographics 45

Demographics Social Media Online Advocacy 45

Care2

MARCH 27, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Stop planning, just start.

Social Media 31

Social Media Advice Advocacy Media 31

Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Reader Comments (5) Nice post Allyson!

Demographics 34

Demographics Social Media Advocacy Online 34

Care2

OCTOBER 17, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

Survey 28

Survey Social Media Online Advocacy 28

Care2

MAY 25, 2011

If you're drawn to the power of Salesforce integrated featureset, Convio's Common Ground CRM which is built on the Salesforce platform may be a good alternative. The downside of Salesforce is that the implementation costs to get your Salesforce instance configured the way you need can be prohibitive.

Tools 72

Tools Open Source Convio Nonprofit 72

Care2

DECEMBER 8, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

Social Media 28

Social Media Online Advocacy Case Study 28

Connection Cafe

JUNE 16, 2009

It's been my good fortune to work with Children's Defense Fund for the last year and a half here at Convio. Heidi Hess, the Director of Online Communications at CDF, wanted to make www.childrensdefense.org the destination site for people searching for information about child advocacy issues. average time on the site is up 15%.

Children 20

Children Fund Convio Advocacy 20

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Are you attending Convio's 2011 Summit? We hope you'll at least come by and say "hi" and meet the faces behind those Convio voices and emails that you know. ” After grabbing a bite to eat, swing by and learn about Convio's DIY online workshop and how we can help you achieve great results in less time. Author: Kent Gilliam.

Convio 29

Convio Module Newsletter Brain 29

Connection Cafe

JULY 7, 2011

The following post is by Sheetal Persaud at hjc New Media , a Convio partner in Canada. Hjc specializes in integrated fundraising, brand building, and campaigning. Whether it’s paid media, social media, earned media or public relations – a strategic integration of branding will positively impact your acquisition rates.

Convio 24

Convio Benchmark PowerPoint Rate 24

See3

APRIL 6, 2009

Under Sexton’s leadership, Easter Seals’ presence online has became a leading model in the nonprofit sector for innovation, integration of headquarters and local chapters, and accessibility. She knows how to integrate channels and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize outcomes.”.

Interaction 49

Interaction Director Marketing Fundraising 49

Care2

MARCH 28, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

Calendar 28

Calendar Social Media Advocacy Case Study 28

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 5, 2011

Online advocacy doesn't work in a vacuum - it works best when it's part of a thoughtful integrated campaign that combines offline and online actions. Some people will have you believe that online advocacy doesn't work, or that Congress isn't listening, and so you should abandon your efforts entirely.

Advocacy 31

Advocacy Sample Facilitation Local 31

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

He has argued that Mother Theresa was not primarily interested in eliminating poverty, which would have involved muscular advocacy for things like the empowerment of women. Conventional wisdom has always said that nonprofits should focus on either service or advocacy, but not both. So what should nonprofits be doing?

Advocacy 28

Advocacy Homeless Convio Empowerment 28

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 4, 2010

I was talking with my pal Michelle Shefter the other day about online advocacy and fundraising. She mentioned a Convio summit session about raising money from your grassroots activists. So go forth and integrate. Author: Sally Heaven. I said: “That’s so old school.

Management 36

Management Strategy Voice Convio 36

Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2012

Mobile Web platform : In some cases, your current Content Management System (CMS) may be able to detect what type of device your site visitors are using and render your content accordingly (as is the case with Convio CMS). Watt Hamlett is Lead Solutions Engineer with Convio. Learn about CRMs in general.). Know your plan.

Mobile 30

Mobile Blackberry Convio United States 30

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2009

is an online engagement strategist for World Resources Institutes and in her spare time writes a blog about using metrics for nonprofit web advocacy. writes for the Convio Connection Cafe Blog. and Lindy Dryer work with associations to help them integrate social media. Laura Lee Dooley. Michelle Murrain. Jordan Viator.

Technology 75

Technology Companies Netsquared Social Media 75

Care2

OCTOBER 29, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

Poll 28

Poll Social Media Grant Advocacy 28

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2007

GetActive GetsAcquired - By Convio This is big news and it bounced around the nonprofit and progressive blogs, listservs, IM, and emails. Or will Convio innovate less due to their massive new market share and potential perceived lack of competition? Your Guide to the E-Advocacy Revolution from PolicyLink.

Summary 50

Summary Nptech Tag Conversation 50

Care2

JULY 10, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Do you see opportunity in the middle ground?

Social Media 34

Social Media Trend Advocacy Online 34

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

HRC has had great success with integrating Convio and MobileCommons to use text/mobile messaging to move people. The early indications are that integrating mobile with their campaigns is helping drive more revenue, helping get more people actively engaged in their advocacy efforts and helping them gain more people in their movement.

Mobile 22

Mobile People United States Headline 22

Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2009

Integrating the offline and online tactics is the HOLY GRAIL, and Chris provided the following recommendations to address the gap: Compare efficiencies between the activities – door-to-door vs. an online petition. Power analysis Protest Lobby Recruit allies Phone bank. This debate isn't solely found among community organizers.

Organization 23

Organization Community Online Offline 23