GetActive CEO Sheeraz Haji to Discuss Future of Philanthropy, Volunteerism, and Advocacy at Nonprofit Congress on October 16, 2006 at Hyatt Regency, Washington, DC

GetActive CEO Sheeraz Haji will discuss the future of philanthropy, volunteerism, and advocacy as a panelist at the Nonprofit Congress on October 16, 2006. The panel, "Technology and the Future of Nonprofits" will be held from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Washington, DC.

Berkeley, CA (PRWEB) September 21, 2006 -- GetActive Software (http://www.getactive.com) CEO Sheeraz Haji (http://www.getactive.com/about_us/team.html#Sheeraz) will discuss the future of philanthropy, volunteerism, and advocacy as a panelist at the Nonprofit Congress (http://www.nonprofitcongress.org/agenda.htm) on October 16, 2006. The panel, "Technology and the Future of Nonprofits" will be held from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Washington, DC.

The Nonprofit Congress will bring together approximately 500 delegates representing charitable organizations from across the country to determine common priorities and create an action plan for charitable nonprofits.

Joining Haji on the panel will be Gregory Baldwin, Executive Officer, Development Strategic Partnerships, VolunteerMatch; Bill Strathmann, President and CEO, Network for Good; and Margot Pritzker, Founder, WomenOnCall.org. The panel will be moderated by Billy Bicket, Director of Strategic Development, Knowledge Services, TechSoup.

Panelists will discuss the use of technology in fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and advocacy and discuss how technology tools can further advance nonprofit organizations' missions. Panelists will present case studies that highlight lessons learned from successful and less successful campaigns.

About GetActive Software, Inc.

GetActive Software is a leading provider of online relationship management solutions that help organizations easily recruit, engage, and retain constituents. The GetActive Suite™ includes email messaging, fundraising, advocacy, events, community, and website management. At its core is the Constituent Data Hub™, GetActive’s online database, which enables organizations to build comprehensive profiles of supporters by tracking online interactions and integrating with offline systems. GetActive has more than 800 clients, including The Humane Society of the United States, AFL-CIO, University of California, CARE, Oxfam America, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association of REALTORS®. Organizations of all sizes are growing their lists, raising funds, optimizing constituent relationships, and improving campaign results with GetActive. For more information, visit www.getactive.com or call 202.659.2791.

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