Joins an Exclusive Network of Partners Authorized to Implement and Service Convio’s Software for Nonprofit Organizations (July 10, 2009) Idealist Consulting today announced that it is now an authorized partner in the Convio Solution Provider (CSP) program. The Convio program was designed for companies wanting to deploy Convio software and provide related services. Idealist Consulting is one of the first partners to be authorized around Convio Common Ground™ CRM, the company’s constituent relationship management system that is used to manage donors, volunteers and other supporters. Idealist provides nonprofits with high-quality consulting and implementation services around Convio products for both English and Spanish speaking nonprofits organization looking to maximize their return on investment in technology. "As a former Peace Corps Volunteer and Red Cross Disaster Action Team captain, I am familiar with the importance of a well designed constituent relationship management (CRM) system that does more for nonprofit organizations than traditional donor databases,” said Rob Jordan, Principal, Idealist Consulting. “Communication, organizational memory and efficiency cannot be achieved without an integrated system. The combination of our more than 150 clients nationwide and Convio’s reach and product quality makes this partnership a recipe for success for any nonprofit looking to implement Convio Common Ground CRM.” In addition to ensuring that authorized partners provide the same level of consistency and service that Convio clients have grown to expect, the CSP program also gives nonprofits the flexibility to choose the applications, providers, and approach that are best suited for their needs. In addition to being a CSP, Idealist Consulting has extensive experience in working with the Salesforce platform and serving charities of all shapes and sizes in the nonprofit sector. “Our experience with Convio Common Ground and with the Salesforce platform helps us offer the ideal combination for nonprofits looking for an affordable, reliable and powerful constituent relationship management system, —” added Jordan. Fred Waugh, vice president, alliances for Convio commented that, “With both experience working with nonprofit organizations and deep Salesforce expertise, Idealist Consulting delivers needed value to the nonprofit sector. The expertise Idealist Consulting brings to the table is highly desirable for nonprofits looking to implement a more efficient, effective and powerful alternative to their traditional donor database..” As an authorized partner, Idealist Consulting has received advanced product training and has passed a comprehensive training course proving they are well-versed on the implementation methodology and best practices around Convio solutions. To learn more about Idealist Consulting's services, interested parties can visit www.idealistconsulting.com. To learn more about the Convio partner relationship with Idealist Consulting visit www.idealistconsulting.com/convio-partner. For more information on Convio visit www.convio.com