Non-Profit Executives Discuss Their Organizations’ Fundraising Goals, Technology Use, Strategic Plans and Performance Objectives

Alexandria, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/11/2011 -- Advanced Solutions International (ASI), the leading global provider of web-based software for member- and donor-based non-profits, recently led the first 'Focus on Fundraising' iMIS Business Excellence Forum (iBEF) Symposium. Held at the Association of Fundraising Professionals' (AFP) headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, the conference brought non-profit executives in organizations using iMIS together to discuss their fundraising goals, strategic plans and how they see the marriage between fundraising and technology evolving. Attendees also mapped out how their organizations can better leverage iMIS and their technology to improve performance and meet their business objectives.

The iBEF program is designed to help ASI's customers maximize their investments in iMIS by improving overall organizational productivity, increasing revenue and/or reducing expenses. The complimentary 'Focus on Fundraising' Symposium was designed to give non-profit executives a venue to discuss industry trends, challenges and organization-specific needs with peers and ASI management. This dialogue becomes the foundation for stronger business relationships and iMIS product development plans.

The first 'Focus on Fundraising' iBEF Symposium featured case study presentations from Chi Omega Foundation, Guide Dog Foundation, Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago, Catholic Diocese of Arlington and Salesian Missions. ASI partner GoLightly also led a session on how non-profits can leverage social media in their fundraising initiatives, and interact with and engage donors using iMIS.

"With our first iBEF fundraising conference, we wanted to provide our customers with a chance to focus on their fundraising goals, find out what their peers are doing with iMIS and discover new ways to take advantage of their technology," said Bob Alves, chairman and CEO of ASI. "ASI is pleased with the success of this Symposium. The participating organizations gained insight from one another and found new ways in which iMIS can help them achieve their fundraising objectives. At the same time, we had an opportunity to get closer to our customers and understand how non-profits want to use technology to achieve their performance objectives."

Resources

• Learn more about iMIS at http://www.imis.com/resources.

• Learn more about the iBEF program at http://www.imis.com/ibef.

• Find additional ASI news at http://www.advsol.com/news.

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About ASI
Advanced Solutions International (ASI) is the largest, privately-owned global provider of web-based software for member- and donor-based not-for-profits, and has served nearly 3,000 customers and millions of users worldwide since 1991. The company has approximately 100 partners and 200 employees worldwide with offices in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia.

ASI is the developer of iMIS, an upgradeable software solution for managing associations, membership, non-profits and fundraising. iMIS is the most widely used association software in the world with three times the global market share of the nearest solution and a popular choice among a variety of other not-for-profits. iMIS 15, the latest evolution of iMIS, leverages Microsoft's .NET development platform to provide a flexible and open web-based solution.

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Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/21/2011 -- What: Advanced Solutions International (ASI), the largest, privately-owned global provider of software for member- and donor-based non-profits, will be leading sessions with partner (C) Systems and customer Guide Dog Foundation at two upcoming non-profit conferences. At the 2011 Non-Profit Technology Conference, ASI and (C) Systems will detail PCI compliance— what the standards are, what's at risk for non-profits and the varied requirements that credit card companies have for merchant levels. They will also explore some common PCI myths, and offer advice on how organizations can gain internal support and successfully achieve compliance.

In a second session, ASI will discuss how non-profits can benefit from using a single system for donor and website management. The company will outline how organizations can replace multiple software systems, eliminate silos of data and costly integration efforts and provide a true 360 profile of constituents.

At the 2011 AFP International Conference, ASI, (C) Systems and the Guide Dog Foundation will demonstrate how the non-profit successfully leveraged its IT infrastructure, to ultimately further its mission and reinvent constituents' experiences. The speakers will also discuss practical solutions to mission-critical fundraising software issues and how to strengthen donor and volunteer relationships.

Who: The NTEN and AFP sessions will be led by ASI, and the company's partners and customers.

Where: The 2011 NTEN Conference will be held March 17 – 19 in Washington, D.C. at the Washington Hilton.

The 2011 AFP International Conference will be held March 20 – 22 in Chicago at the McCormick Place Convention Center – Lakeside.

When: The NTEN sessions titled "PCI Compliance—Love It, Hate It, But Don't Ignore It" and "Eliminate Silos of Data and Costly Integration Efforts With a Single System for Donor and Website" will both take place on Saturday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m.

The AFP session titled "Reinventing the Constituent Experience: How to Harness Your Data and Communications" will take place on Monday, March 21 at 2:45 p.m.

Resources:
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About ASI
Advanced Solutions International (ASI) is the largest, privately-owned global provider of web-based software for member and donor-based not-for-profits, and has served nearly 3,000 customers and millions of users worldwide since 1991. The company has approximately 100 partners and 200 employees worldwide with offices in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia.

ASI is the developer of iMIS, an upgradeable software solution for managing associations, membership, non-profits and fundraising.

iMIS is the most widely used association software in the world with three times the global market share of the nearest solution and a popular choice among a variety of other not-for-profits. iMIS 15, the latest evolution of iMIS, leverages Microsoft's .NET development platform to provide a flexible and open web-based solution.

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Demonstrates Microsoft Technology Expertise and Proven Ability to Meet Non-Profit Customers’ Needs

Alexandria, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/17/2011 -- Advanced Solutions International (ASI), the leading global provider of web-based software for member- and donor-based non-profits, today announced that it has retained its Microsoft Partner Program membership as a Gold Certified Partner for 2011. The company has shown a high level of technical expertise and has proven that it can effectively deliver and fulfill non-profit customers' needs with Microsoft-based technology solutions.

"ASI has worked hard to maintain our Microsoft Partner Program membership, and we are honored to achieve Gold Certified Partner status again for 2011," said Bob Alves, chairman and CEO of ASI. "We look forward to leveraging the benefits that come along with this certification, and will use the opportunity to better serve our customers and enhance their iMIS experience."

Key Facts:
• The Microsoft Partner Network is a community that helps Microsoft partners reach their full potential. Microsoft Certified Partner Programs include independent companies that can provide the highest levels of technical expertise, strategic thinking and hands-on skills.

• As a Gold Certified Partner, ASI is at the top level of Microsoft solution partners and will have access to benefits such as tools and training. The company will also receive direct support from Microsoft on projects when needed.

• ASI has demonstrated its technical expertise and has employed a number of Microsoft Certified Professionals who have a proven ability to deliver solutions and meet customers' needs.

Resources:
• Learn more about Microsoft Certified Partner Programs at https://partner.microsoft.com/US/Partner.
• Learn more about iMIS at http://www.imis.com/resources.
• Find additional ASI news at http://www.advsol.com/news.
• Follow ASI on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/advsol.
• Visit ASI's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/advsol.
• Join ASI's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/asicommunity.

About ASI
Advanced Solutions International (ASI) is the largest, privately-owned global provider of web-based software for member- and donor-based non-profits, and has served nearly 3,000 customers and millions of users worldwide since 1991. The company has approximately 100 partners and 200 employees worldwide with offices in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia.

ASI is the developer of iMIS, an upgradeable software solution for managing associations, membership, non-profits and fundraising.

iMIS is the most widely used association software in the world with three times the global market share of the nearest solution and a popular choice among a variety of other non-profits. iMIS 15, the latest evolution of iMIS, leverages Microsoft's .NET development platform to provide a flexible and open web-based solution.

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Non-Profit Software Industry Event Attended by More Than 350 iMIS Users and Partners

National Harbor, MD -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/06/2010 -- NiUG International, the largest independent, volunteer-run user group in the non-profit software industry, today announced that it continued to achieve record growth at its fifth annual Discovery Conference, held September 27-29 in National Harbor, Maryland. More than 350 iMIS users and partners participated in more than 30 educational sessions, training classes and networking events.

"We are excited about the continued growth and success of NiUG International and feel that the annual Discovery Conference has been an invaluable contribution to the iMIS community," said Bob Alves, chairman and CEO of Advanced Solutions Internatlonal. "This innovative user group supports our missions of helping people achieve great things with iMIS and keeping our customers for life."

Key Facts
• John Howarth Memorial Award: The John Howarth Memorial Award recognizes those who have distinguished themselves in service and represented the mission of NiUG. This year, NiUG presented the award to Rod Dalglish, former iMIS user and now managing director of iExtend, for his dedication and outstanding contributions to the iMIS community. Dalgish established the NiUG Asia-Pacific chapter in 2007, launched a conference in that region and helped significantly increase the number of international NiUG participants.

• Great Things Awards: Bob Alves recognized a number of iMIS customers who are doing great things with the web-based software system. This year's winners represent a wide range of worthy organizations, including the American Society for Public Administration, Florida Association of Insurance Agents, National Association of Educational Procurement, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Pi Beta Phi Fraternity and Texas Medical Association.

• Educational Sessions: The conference started off with one day of full and half day training classes, including the iBEF Executive Conference, where senior executives at iMIS customer organizations had the opportunity to provide direct feedback to ASI senior management, get a first-hand look at new iMIS product development plans and network with peers. This was followed by two days of more than 30 breakout sessions on topics such as PCI compliance, social networking, leveraging existing data, email and social media marketing and project management fundamentals.

Resources
• Learn more about NiUG International: http://www.niug.org/
• Learn more about iMIS: http://www.imis.com/resources.
• Join the iBEF Program: http://www.advsol.com/ibef.
• Find additional ASI news: http://www.advsol.com/news.
• Follow ASI on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/advsol .
• Visit ASI's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/advsol.
• Subscribe to ASI's blog: http://www.ionnonprofits.com.
• Join the ASI YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/asicommunity.

About ASI
Advanced Solutions International (ASI) is the largest, privately-owned global provider of web-based software for member and donor-based non-profits, and has served nearly 3000 customers and millions of users worldwide since 1991. ASI is the developer of iMIS, an upgradeable, software solution for managing associations, membership, non-profits and fundraising. iMIS 15, the latest evolution of iMIS, leverages Microsoft's .NET development platform to provide a flexible and open web-based solution. For more information, please visit http://www.advsol.com.

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First Software Product to Complete the iXtend Development Partner Program Evaluation

Alexandria, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/25/2010 -- Advanced Solutions International (ASI), the largest, privately-owned global provider of web-based software for member and donor-based non-profits, today announced that (C) Systems, an award-winning Authorized iMIS Solution Provider (AiSP), has had its Room and Resource Manager (RRM) software approved as an iMIS add-on application. (C) Systems is the first company to enter the formal iXtend Development Partner Program evaluation process and have its product approved at the Gold or highest participation level.

Key Facts
• A Microsoft .NET-based solution, RRM provides highly-functional facility and resource management capabilities that enable non-profits to manage campuses, buildings, single or multi-purpose rooms, instructors and catering operations from a browser or from Microsoft Outlook. It also includes a security module and a communications portal to track changes and approvals.

• ASI launched the iMIS iXtend Development Partner Program in May 2010 at its annual iiNNOVATIONS partner conference to assist current partners, third-party companies and individuals, customers and ASI staff with the development, integration, promotion and selling of new iMIS add-on applications. Under this program, ASI provides the tools and guidelines to help this community develop software products for iMIS 15 and future platforms that have the same structure, characteristics, and behavior as ASI-created iMIS modules.

Resources
• Learn more about iMIS at http://www.imis.com/resources.

• Access a library of iMIS add-on applications at http://www.imis.com/ixtend. For more information about the iMIS iXtend Development Partner Program, please contact Neil Kleinberg at nkleinberg@advsol.com.

• Find additional ASI news at http://www.advsol.com/news.

• Follow ASI on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/advsol and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/advsol.

• Subscribe to ASI's blog at http://www.ionnonprofits.com.

• Join ASI's YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/asicommunity.

About (C) Systems
Founded in 2000, (C) Systems specializes in the delivery of applications software, web, e-commerce solutions and consulting services targeting the unique needs of non-profit organizations. Among its clients are associations, professional societies, membership organizations, health services organizations, executive and continuing training organizations, charities, community centers, congregations, and dioceses. The company, which has earned several industry awards for excellence in sales and customer service, provides solutions to its customers throughout United States and Canada.

About ASI
Advanced Solutions International (ASI) is the largest, privately-owned global provider of web-based software for member and donor-based non-profits, and has served nearly 3000 customers and millions of users worldwide since 1991. ASI is the developer of iMIS, an upgradeable, software solution for managing associations, membership, non-profits and fundraising. iMIS 15, the latest evolution of iMIS, leverages Microsoft's .NET development platform to provide a flexible and open web-based solution. For more information, please visit http://www.advsol.com.

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Company Focuses on iXtend Development Partner Program Expansion and M&A Initiatives with New Hire

Alexandria, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/24/2010 -- Advanced Solutions International (ASI) today announced that it has appointed Neil Kleinberg as director of corporate development. In this new position, Kleinberg will be focused on launching and overseeing ASI's strategic business initiatives, including the expansion of the iMIS iXtend Development Partner Program, and new mergers & acquisitions.

Key Facts
• Neil Kleinberg's 27-year career includes progressively responsible leadership roles as a senior manager, executive, and entrepreneur in the information technology marketplace. He has also consulted for ASI over the last 8 years. Most recently, Kleinberg was the president of VerticalFalls, a software company whose product line included a collection of customer relationship management tools for financial advisors working in brokerage firms. He is also an adjunct professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and is on the JHU Technology/IP Commercialization board of advisors at the Whiting School of Engineering.

• ASI launched the iMIS iXtend Development Partner Program in May 2010 at its annual INNOVATIONS partner conference to assist current partners, third-party companies and individuals, customers, and ASI staff with the development, integration, promotion, and selling of new iMIS add-on applications. Under this program, ASI provides the tools and guidelines to help this community develop software products for iMIS 15 and future platforms that have the same structure, characteristics, behavior, look-and-feel and integration level as ASI-created iMIS modules.

Supporting Quotes
•"ASI is committed to finding new and creative ways to assist iMIS users and meet their diverse needs. We see formalizing and expanding the iXtend program as an important initiative to support this mission," said Bob Alves, chairman and CEO of ASI. "We are excited to bring on Neil Kleinberg to oversee the iXtend program. As a former iMIS consultant, he brings the perspective and industry credibility needed to guide ASI's new strategic business initiatives and continue to develop our partnerships."

Resources
• Learn more about iMIS at http://www.imis.com/resources.
• Access a library of iMIS add-on applications at http://www.imis.com/ixtend.
• Find additional ASI news at http://www.advsol.com/news.
• Follow ASI on Twitter at http://www.www.twitter.com/advsol and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/advsol.
• Subscribe to ASI's blog at http://www.ionnonprofits.com.
• Join ASI's YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/asicommunity

About ASI
Advanced Solutions International (ASI) is the largest, privately-owned global provider of software for member and donor-based non-profits, and has served nearly 3000 customers and millions of users worldwide since 1991. ASI is the developer of iMIS, an upgradeable software solution for managing associations, membership, non-profits and fundraising. iMIS 15, the latest evolution of iMIS, leverages Microsoft's .NET development platform to provide a flexible and open web-based solution.

For more information, visit http://www.advsol.com.

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