CiviCRM User News provides the latest news and project updates, upcoming events, job postings, and more from the CiviCRM community

Thanks to Linda at BackOffice Thinking for managing the CiviCRM User News.

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Written by Linda Wu Pagano of BackOffice Thinking - August 12, 2016

We are thrilled to announce that Caitlin Cogdill, Senior Fundraising Email Manager for the Wikimedia Foundation will be our 2016 keynote speaker. Her address will focus on Wikimedia's data-driven approach to online fundraising and how CiviCRM and other tools are used.   Caitlin manages the organization's global fundraising email... read full story

Written by Jamie Novick of Compucorp - August 15, 2016

Navigating your way through the complex landscape of software applications can be daunting. Especially if you’re a non-profit, seeking a system that is both affordable and comprehensive. CiviHR is a project that challenges the way that software is created in order to meet the needs of non-profits. With seed funding from the Zing foundation... read full story

Written by Michael McAndrew of Third Sector Design - August 15, 2016

If you've been using CiviCRM for a while, you most likely already know that it is developed by a diverse bunch of people from around the world. Sprints are the time and place when these folks get together to get things done. It doesn't matter if you are fairly new to CiviCRM or have been around for a while. If you're keen to get more closely involved... read full story

Written by Sarah Gladstone - August 1, 2016

Do you need to allow parents to register their children? Tired of using custom data fields on a child to collect information about their parents and emergency contacts? Would you like the information collected during the registration to create (or update) the various contact records needed in the back-office? Then this blog post is for you... read full story

Special Thanks to New & Renewing Partners

CiviCRM Partners not only provide expert solutions for clients around the world, they take the extra step of directly supporting the Core Team and contribute to the project’s overall sustainability. Learn more about the CiviCRM Partner Program today.

 

Fuzion, Empowering Partner

We aim to meet our clients' needs through the intelligent application of existing features wherever possible, and undertake customisations where required. Based in Wellington, New Zealand.

Software für Engagierte e.V., Supporting Partner

Software für Engagierte e.V. ist ein Zusammenschluss von CiviCRM-Anwendern aus Deutschland - mit dem Ziel, CiviCRM gemeinsam noch besser an die Verhältnisse in Deutschland anzupassen. Based in Bielefeld, Germany

Lighthouse Consulting & Design, Supporting Partner

CiviCRM implementation, data migration, customizations, and support, using Joomla, Drupal, and WordPress. Based in Albany, USA

Turtlereality, Supporting Partner

CiviCRM combined with the Drupal content management system and its e-commerce engine is a powerful combination. We have been developing websites with CiviCRM since 2010. Based in Warminster, UK

 

Special Thanks to New & Renewing Members

CiviCRM Members ROCK! They not only help sustain the Core Team, their support ensures that each and every organization that relies on the software today can continue to do so! Not a member? You should be...

> Center for Constitutional Rights - US-based, focused on social action & advocacy

> International Mountain Bicycling Association - US-based, focused on recreation & sports

> Mission Possible Kids - US-based, focused on youth development

> Nonprofit Consultants for Nonprofit Organizations - US-based, focused on capacity building

> Wikimedia Foundation - US-based, focused on free educational content

CiviCRM Jobs is a community resource that enables organizations to promote employment opportunities and find quality help. CiviCRM Jobs is a paid service that supports the Core Team. It is a free resource for Members and Partners.

Upcoming conferences, events & trainings

The events listed below reflect those in July. Please check online to view the full list of conferences, events, meetups and partner-led trainings. Click here for a full listing of events.

> Sept 6 | CiviTip: CiviDiscount & Normalize - Online Training, 11:30 EST

> Sept 7 | Integrating CiviCRM with Drupal - Online Training, 11:30 EST

> Sept 13 | CiviCRM London Meetup - Meetup, London UK, 6:00 GMT

> Sept 14 | CiviNYC Work & Learn Day - Workshop, New York NY, 3:00 EST

> Sept 14 | CiviTip: CiviVolunteer - Online Training, 11:30 EST

> Sept 15 | Membership Renewal Campaign - Online Training, 12:00 EST

> Sept 20 | One Day User & Admin Training - Workshop, London 9:30 GMT

> Sept 20 | Customize CiviCRM with Custom Fields & Data - Online Training, 12:00 EST

> Sept 21 | CiviCRM 101 Free Webinar - Online Webinar, 4:00 EST

> Sept 21 | CiviCRM Free Seminar - Seminar, London UK, 10:00 GMT

> Sept 21 & 22 | User & Admin Training - User Summit, Washington DC

> Sept 21 | CiviTip: Price Sets - Online Training, 11:30 EST

> Sept 22 | Administer Your Database & Manage Your Contacts - Online Training, 12:00 EST

> Sept 22 & 23 | User Summit - Washington, DC

> Sept 24 - 29 | Code Sprint - User Summit, Jefferson, Marylnd

> Sept 27 | Manage Special Events Effectively - Online Training, 12:00 EST

> Sept 29 | CiviTip: Batch Update Via Profile - Online Training, 11:30 EST

> Oct 4 | 2 Day Administrator Training - CiviCon London, London UK

> Oct 4 | 2 Day Developer Training - CiviCon London, London UK

> Oct 6 & 7 | CiviCon London - London UK

> Oct 10 - 15 | Residential Sprint - CiviCon London, Edale, UK

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