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The Future of Web 2.0 Fundraising –Guest Speakers WWF-Canada, David Suzuki Foundation, and More

By May 5, 2009
Marnie Middlehurst

May 5, 2009 - Exploring social software as an emerging solution to drive fundraising at the grassroots level and optimize outreach campaigns

May 5, 2009 - (Kitchener, ON) - IGLOO Software ( www.igloosoftware.com) a leading provider of on-demand community and social networking software solutions will host an online roundtable discussion with leaders of successful organizations in the Not-for Profit sector on Thursday May 7 from 2 to 3pm EST.

During this free webinar session, you will learn about:

  • Moving from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 - replacing your static website with a dynamic online community
  • Creating significant constituent/revenue impact  in this new age of advocacy and Web 2.0
  • How to apply these key concepts within your organization today
  • What the fundraising landscape will look like 5 years from now

Panelists include:

-          Moderator Paul Estey, Chief Innovation Officer of Public Inc.

-          Gerald Butts, President and CEO of WWF-Canada

-          Peter Robinson, CEO of the David Suzuki Foundation

-          John Eberhard, Chair for the Disaster Relief Rotarian Action Group (DRRAG)

-          David Armour, CEO of the Canadian Olympic Foundation

-          Philip King, President and CEO of Artez Interactive

 "We've only just started down the path of creating an online community using social networking software" says Peter Robinson, CEO of the David Suzuki Foundation, "but we can already see the potential for social fundraising to reach donors, create advocates and launch viral grassroots fundraising campaigns."

Attendance is free and space is limited. To register to attend, visit: http://www.igloosoftware.com/solutions/webinar

For more information about the event, including panelist bios: http://www.igloosoftware.com/calendar?event={c0ec048c-210c-4d70-9ec6-5d9cde0b1834}

About IGLOO Software

IGLOO develops online community and social networking software solutions for groups, teams and organizations of any size. Our solutions combine Web 2.0 technology with on-demand hosting, consulting, e-engagement and all of the community support services necessary for a sustainable and successful deployment. Organizations use IGLOO communities internally to improve employee productivity (Workplace Communities) or externally to foster relationships with members, customers, partners and suppliers (Marketplace Communities). Fully integrated collaboration, content management and Web 2.0 social networking tools enable organizations to quickly and cost-effectively create online communities to leverage talent, knowledge and relationships across organizational and geographical boundaries. IGLOO is funded by RBC Venture Partners. Jim Balsillie is Chair of the IGLOO board. For more information visit: www.igloosoftware.com.

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