Convio, KELL Partners and Salesforce.com Foundation Join Forces to Share Modern Fundraising Tips at 2011 AFP Conference

Sessions Focus on Engaging Younger Donors, Getting the Most out of Social Media

Chicago, Illinois (March 18, 2011) —

Convio, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNVO) a leading provider of on-demand constituent relationship software and services to nonprofit organizations will join forces with KELL Partners and Salesforce.com Foundation at Convio’s booth at the 2011 AFP International Conference to share tips and insights for the modern fundraising professional. In addition, Convio will partner with current nonprofit clients to discuss the importance of the next generation of donors, how to engage younger donors and the role of social media to connect people and causes. 

Convio’s Highlights Include:

Speaking Sessions at Buzz Theatre:

The Next Generation of Giving – 1 Year Later (Sunday, March 20th 10:15am – 11:30am) Michael Johnston from hjc, Alanna Scott from Environmental Defense Canada and Matthew Mielcarek from Convio discuss developments of The Next Generation of Giving research one year later and includes best practices to engage donors across four generations.

Yeah, Yup, Right On – Getting the Younger Donor to Say “Yes” to Your Nonprofit (Tuesday, March 22nd 10:30am – 11:15am) Eve Smith from Easter Seals and Blake Groves from Convio provide insight into how to best engage young donors.

Navigating the Waters in a Sea of Social Media (Tuesday, March 22nd 11:30 am – 12:15 pm) Nick Ricci from AFP International and Matthew Mielcarek from Convio will provide best practices for social media use. The session touches on the do’s and don’ts, as well as the challenges and opportunities in considering a social media strategy.

Booth (March 20-22, Booth #628)
Convio, KELL Partners and Salesforce.com Foundation will be present and available to discuss any questions regarding fundraising, including the integration of online, social and traditional channels of engagement. In a multichannel world, engagement on all fronts is essential to maximize the value of every relationship.

About Convio
Convio is a leading provider of on-demand constituent engagement solutions that enable nonprofit organizations, or NPO’s, to more effectively raise funds, advocate for change and cultivate relationships with donors, activists, volunteers, alumni and other constituents.

For more information, please visit www.convio.com

Press Contact:
Karoline McLaughlin
Director, Corporate Communications
Convio, Inc.
kmclaughlin@convio.com
512-652-7865