The Chronicle of Philanthropy - February 10, 2011

TECHNOLOGY

Internet Contributions Grew Last Year O;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; rose sharply in 2010, say four organiza- tions that handle Internet gifts. ; Convio, a fund-raising software company, says online donations to its 1,300 clients topped $1.3-billion, a more than 40- percent increase. That’s up from a 34-percent rise in 2009.

Text-Message Donors Want to Give More M;;;;;;;;;;;;;; out of 10 donors who make charitable contributions via text message say they would consider making larger contributions using another method, such as online donations or the mail, according to a new survey conducted by CCS, a fund-raising consulting company.

Using Online Games to Spur Activity W;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; and other digital fare is often cited as a factor that contributes to childhood obe- sity, a nonprofit research organization is trying to use the Internet to boost physical activity among middle-school-age children.

LIZ SONG, COURTESY OF HOPELAB

Zamzee players wear a device that measures their physical activity.

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GIVING

2011 OUTLOOK

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