Social economy

SoLo Funds Announces Mastercard Integration to Expand Access to Affordable Loans

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Thursday, April 4, 2019
Other Consumer, Technology, Software, Mobile, Wireless, Professional services, Banking, Finance, Consumer, Economy, Money, Finance, Credit, Debit cards, Financial technology, Peer-to-peer, Social economy, Peer-to-peer lending, MasterCard, Solo, Lending Club

SoLo Funds , the peer-to-peer lending platform that provides instant affordable access to loans, today announced a Mastercard integration that enables users to link their debit bank accounts to the SoLo Funds platform enabling faster, more seamless lending transactions under $1,000.

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  • SoLo Funds , the peer-to-peer lending platform that provides instant affordable access to loans, today announced a Mastercard integration that enables users to link their debit bank accounts to the SoLo Funds platform enabling faster, more seamless lending transactions under $1,000.
  • By integrating with Mastercard, SoLo empowers even more users to deliver small-dollar peer-to-peer loans to those who need them most, said Travis Holoway, CEO and co-founder of SoLo Funds.
  • SoLo Funds is a mobile lending exchange that connects lenders and borrowers for loans under $1,000.
  • The SoLo Funds integration with Mastercard opens the platform up to any user with a debit card and enables SoLo to surpass its previous 100,000 Visa users.

Stand Together Announces 14 New High-Impact Partners

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Nonprofit organization, Social economy, Catalyst, Articles

The 14 organizations will be the eighth cohort to participate in Stand Together'sCatalyst Program and join a growing national network of more than 130 high-performing organizations that are transforming communities across the country.

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  • The 14 organizations will be the eighth cohort to participate in Stand Together'sCatalyst Program and join a growing national network of more than 130 high-performing organizations that are transforming communities across the country.
  • The Catalyst Programoffers organizational and leadership development along with peer networking, with the goal of helping transformative organizations growand scale.
  • Stand Together's Catalyst Program brings together nonprofits who have demonstrated success in addressing one or more of the root drivers of cyclical poverty.
  • Organizations selected tothe Catalyst Program also gain long-term access to Stand Together's Platform ,connecting individuals, donors, fundraisersand skills-based volunteers to nonprofits.

Tiltify's P2P Fundraising Platform Gears Up to Help UK Charities Raise Big Money

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Glastonbury Festival, WaterAid, Philanthropy, Fundraising, Gamify, Video game live streaming, Livestream, Economy, Social economy, Mixed economies

WaterAid UK and Others to Leverage Tiltify's Interactive Livestream Broadcasts; Celebrity Gamers & Streamers Use Tiltify to Gamify Giving, Raise Millions for Global Causes

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  • WaterAid UK and Others to Leverage Tiltify's Interactive Livestream Broadcasts; Celebrity Gamers & Streamers Use Tiltify to Gamify Giving, Raise Millions for Global Causes
    LONDON, April 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Tiltify , the peer-to-peer interactive fundraising platform, is continuing its efforts to help UK nonprofits raise money through innovative livestream broadcasting.
  • WaterAid UK is just one of many organizations that will deploy the platform in the next few months to engage donors and solicit contributions through livestream fundraising for their flagship campaigns.
  • Currently, Tiltify works with Make-a-Wish UK, Cats Protection UK and The Diana Award, among major UK organizations.
  • Purpose-built for livestreaming since 2015, Tiltify has helped UK and U.S. millennials and Gen Zers raise tens of millions of pounds and dollars for various causes.

Silver State Schools Credit Union Partners with CRMNEXT to Enhance Member Experience and Power Growth

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Technology, Data management, Software, Mobile, Wireless, Professional services, Banking, Finance, Mixed economies, Community building, Cooperative banking, Credit union, Social economy, Credit Union Service Organization, National Credit Union Foundation

CRMNEXT, Inc. , the leading global CRM solution provider in financial services, today announced that Silver State Schools Credit Union (SSSCU) has selected its platform to empower team members, further growth and improve the member experience.

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  • CRMNEXT, Inc. , the leading global CRM solution provider in financial services, today announced that Silver State Schools Credit Union (SSSCU) has selected its platform to empower team members, further growth and improve the member experience.
  • The SSSCU and CRMNEXT partnership will prove the potential for the CRMNEXT platform to power growth, service quality, relationship breadth and team efficiency for the vital communities served by credit unions throughout the United States.
  • Silver State Schools Credit Union (SSSCU), founded in 1951, is a premier financial cooperative owned and operated by its members.
  • "Silver State Schools Credit Union strives to be the market leader and innovator in service quality to our members.

Credit unions of Atlantic Canada partner with television personality, Jonathan Torrens on new, money savvy video series, "Your Two Cents"

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Mixed economies, Economic systems, Social economy, Community building, Cooperative banking, Credit union, Cooperatives, Credit unions of Canada

"When the opportunity arose, we knew we had to be a part of "Your Two Cents"," says Mike Leonard, CEO of Atlantic Central, the regional trade association for credit unions across Atlantic Canada.

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  • "When the opportunity arose, we knew we had to be a part of "Your Two Cents"," says Mike Leonard, CEO of Atlantic Central, the regional trade association for credit unions across Atlantic Canada.
  • Says Jonathan Torrens, Partner CCS
    The first season of "Your Two Cents" will be airing early spring and will have eight episodes for viewing/streaming online.
  • About Atlantic Central and Atlantic Credit Unions:
    Atlantic Central is the regional trade association that provides leadership, advocacy, and a range of financial support services for 47 independent credit unions in all four Atlantic Provinces.
  • Rooted in the communities they serve, credit unions are an integral part of community life and play a significant role in the economic fabric of Atlantic Canada.

Harbor Compliance Releases Ultimate Guide to Foreign Qualification

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Organizations, Nonprofit organization, Social economy, Legal entities, Regulatory compliance, Limited liability company, Articles

LANCASTER, Pa., April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --This week Harbor Compliance released Foreign Qualification: The Ultimate Guide , a reference to help businesses and nonprofits expand beyond their states of formation.

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  • LANCASTER, Pa., April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --This week Harbor Compliance released Foreign Qualification: The Ultimate Guide , a reference to help businesses and nonprofits expand beyond their states of formation.
  • "More and more, foreign qualification is being required as part of other registrations," said John Beck, Harbor Compliance Director of Market Strategy.
  • Foreign Qualification: The Ultimate Guide details requirements for every entity type, from limited liability companies and corporations to partnerships and nonprofits.
  • Harbor Compliance has published a companion piece, Annual Reports: The Ultimate Guide , to help businesses and nonprofits file timely annual reports to keep their entities in good standing.

Georgia Credit Union Affiliates announces statewide award winners

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Sunday, March 31, 2019
Mixed economies, Economic systems, Cooperatives, Community building, Cooperative banking, Credit union, Social economy, Associated Credit Union, Corporate credit union, California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues, Atlanta Postal Credit Union

ATLANTA, March 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Credit Union Affiliates, the state trade association for credit unions, has announced the 2018 winners of several statewide awards recognizing outstanding contributions to Georgia credit unions and their members.

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  • ATLANTA, March 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Credit Union Affiliates, the state trade association for credit unions, has announced the 2018 winners of several statewide awards recognizing outstanding contributions to Georgia credit unions and their members.
  • "These honorees have taken to heart the credit union mission to help people afford life," said Terry Hardy, president and CEO of Members First Credit Union and chair of the Georgia Credit Union League board of directors.
  • In addition, Hodges used his expertise to serve Georgia credit unions on the Georgia Central Credit Unions Board (which later merged and became Catalyst Corporate Credit Union), serving on the GCCU Credit Committee and as the chairman.
  • Ford had been a member of Associated Credit Union since 2005 and volunteered with the credit union beginning in 2006.

Nonprofit Fund Accounting Solution from Community Brands Releases New Cloud Capabilities and Wins Top Rated Award by TrustRadius

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Friday, March 29, 2019
Articles, Economy, Cloud infrastructure, Nonprofit organization, Social economy, Analytics, Cloud computing, Business

This month, the solution also won a "Top Rated Accounting & Budgeting Software for 2019" award by TrustRadius.

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  • This month, the solution also won a "Top Rated Accounting & Budgeting Software for 2019" award by TrustRadius.
  • Better using data and analytics is a focus for growing nonprofit organizations, and the new capabilities of MIP Cloud help nonprofit accounting professionals use insights to make more informed decisions.
  • With MIP Cloud, nonprofits can track donations, account for complex funding requirements, and adhere to compliance and audit reporting standards.
  • The new cloud capabilities are powerful, and we are thrilled to receive an award from TrustRadius that speaks to the confidence customers have in the solution."

Company Profile for EZ Route 990

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Philanthropy, Professional services, Accounting, Foundation, Organizations, Nonprofit organization, Social economy, Certified Public Accountant, Economy, Articles, Taxation in the United States, Internal Revenue Service, Charity law, Aplos Software, Form 990

EZ Route 990 was created to support the nonprofit sector.

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  • EZ Route 990 was created to support the nonprofit sector.
  • With a national reach, we focus on the nonprofit communitys need for tax return preparation.
  • EZ Route 990 is committed to strengthening the nonprofit sector by protecting an organizations tax-exempt status and reputation.
  • EZ Route 990 was conceived and created by a team of three CPAs with over 80 years of combined expertise in tax return preparation.

Togetherwork Announces the Acquisition of File990.Org

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Nonprofit organization, Social economy, Articles, Non-profit technology, Aplos Software, Economy, Structure

As an authorized e-file provider, File990.org can seamlessly file the 990-N and 990EZ directly with the IRS.

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  • As an authorized e-file provider, File990.org can seamlessly file the 990-N and 990EZ directly with the IRS.
  • Togetherwork's operating companies provide many software solutions designed specifically to help nonprofits manage operations on a large scale.
  • While its core offerings focus on membership management, value-added components like File990.org add ancillary benefits for Togetherwork customers.
  • "Togetherwork provides the core member management software for a wide range of nonprofit organizations," said Neil Platt, CEO of Togetherwork.