Pat Walsh

Introducing Classy Academy, a New Online Training Platform for Nonprofits to Improve their Fundraising Prowess

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Articles, Mixed economies, Economic systems, Classy, Social finance, Fundraising, Nonprofit organization, Social enterprise, Pat Walsh

SAN DIEGO, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Classy , a Public Benefit Corporation that creates fundraising software for nonprofits, announces the launch of Classy Academy, a free learning platform of on-demand courses to help social sector professionals best leverage its cloud-based fundraising tools for online fundraising campaigns.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Classy , a Public Benefit Corporation that creates fundraising software for nonprofits, announces the launch of Classy Academy, a free learning platform of on-demand courses to help social sector professionals best leverage its cloud-based fundraising tools for online fundraising campaigns.
  • "We are confident that providing all nonprofits a way to advance their education and online fundraising know-how will lead to increased funding and greater impact for their missions."
  • Classy is a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world.
  • Classy also hosts the Collaborative conference and the Classy Awards to spotlight the innovative work nonprofits are implementing around the globe.

Classy Reveals Top 50 Finalists for 2021 Classy Awards, Celebrating Resilience and Innovation in the Social Sector

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Articles, Mixed economies, Economic systems, Classy, Social finance, Nonprofit organization, Social enterprise, Fundraising, Pat Walsh

SAN DIEGO, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Classy , a Public Benefit Corporation that creates world-class fundraising software for nonprofits, unveiled the Top 50 Finalists for the 2021 Classy Awards, honoring today's most innovative nonprofits and social enterprises.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Classy , a Public Benefit Corporation that creates world-class fundraising software for nonprofits, unveiled the Top 50 Finalists for the 2021 Classy Awards, honoring today's most innovative nonprofits and social enterprises.
  • From this prestigious list of Finalists, the appointed Leadership Council , a distinguished group of social sector leaders and executives, will further evaluate and determine this year's winners.
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: one individual will be recognized for excellence over a lifetime of service in the social sector.
  • Classy also hosts the Collaborative conference and the Classy Awards to spotlight the innovative work nonprofits are implementing around the globe.

Classy Announces the Relaunch of the Classy Awards to Honor Nonprofits and Social Enterprises

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Articles, Economy, Organizations, Classy, Social finance, Social enterprise, Nonprofit organization, Pat Walsh

Since 2009, the Classy Awards have brought together social sector leaders and influencers to honor the achievements of both nonprofits and social enterprises, who often work tirelessly with little recognition.

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  • Since 2009, the Classy Awards have brought together social sector leaders and influencers to honor the achievements of both nonprofits and social enterprises, who often work tirelessly with little recognition.
  • Nominations are now open for the Classy Awards, which honors nonprofits and social enterprises for their achievements.
  • "We started the Classy Awards in 2009 with a simple goal, to recognize the incredible work of nonprofits and social enterprises in our community.
  • This year, the Classy Awards will honor 10 organizations in the category of Social Innovation, celebrating the most innovative solutions to the world's toughest social and environmental issues.

Nonprofits on the Classy Platform Are On Track to Raise Over $900 Million in 2020, Amidst Pandemic

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Monday, December 28, 2020
Mixed economies, Economic systems, Economy, Classy, Social finance, Nonprofit organization, Fundraising, Twitter, Pat Walsh

This year has already been the largest fundraising year on the platform to date.

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  • This year has already been the largest fundraising year on the platform to date.
  • More than 9.2 millionindividual donations were made on the platform from over 4.3 milliondonors in 2020.
  • Classy also hosts the Collaborative conference and the Classy Awards to spotlight the innovative work nonprofits are implementing around the globe.
  • For more information, visit www.classy.org or follow Classy on Twitter @Classy.

Classy Launches Its First-Ever Virtual Conference for Nonprofit Professionals

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
Economy, Classy, Social finance, Economic systems, Social economy, Fundraising, Pat Walsh

SAN DIEGO, April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Classy , creator of world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, announced today the launch of its first-ever virtual conference, the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions .

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  • SAN DIEGO, April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Classy , creator of world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, announced today the launch of its first-ever virtual conference, the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions .
  • In response to COVID-19, Classy made the decision to cancel the in-person Collaborative, a conference designed exclusively for nonprofit professionals and social impact leaders.
  • The Collaborative: Virtual Sessionsis an online conference designed exclusively for nonprofit professionals to gain insights, strategies, and inspiration.
  • Classy also hosts the Collaborative conference, a three-day immersive experience designed exclusively for nonprofit professionals and social impact leaders to learn, share, and get inspired.

Pat Walsh Brings Global Perspective to Alliant’s Northeast Team

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Professional services, Consulting, Finance, Insurance, Pat Walsh, Walsh, Alliant

Pat Walsh is bringing his global reach and longstanding risk management expertise to Alliant .

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  • Pat Walsh is bringing his global reach and longstanding risk management expertise to Alliant .
  • For more than three decades, Pat Walsh has been directly associated with excellence in service and technical execution, said Bob Bennetsen, Executive Vice President and Senior Managing Director with Alliant.
  • He brings a global perspective to our organization and a long, proven history of results.
  • Walsh is highly regarded among clients from a breadth of industries for building and placing complex structured programs.

The Salvation Army Selects Classy as Its Online Fundraising Platform to Help More People in Need

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Economy, Social entrepreneurs, Finance, Social economy, Classy, Crowdsourcing, Social finance, Scot Chisholm, The Salvation Army, Fundraising, Nonprofit organization, Pat Walsh

Classy was first successfully leveraged by various Salvation Army territories before being selected to power the organization's national online fundraising efforts.

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  • Classy was first successfully leveraged by various Salvation Army territories before being selected to power the organization's national online fundraising efforts.
  • Additionally, the team surpassed their fundraising goal by 75 percent, an uptick signifying the modern giving experience they're now offering supporters.
  • "The Salvation Army recognized the need for a truly modern giving experience," said Scot Chisholm, Classy CEO and Co-Founder.
  • Classy also hosts the Collaborative conference and the Classy Awards to spotlight the innovative work nonprofits are implementing around the globe.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Selects Classy as Preferred Digital Fundraising Platform

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Monday, June 25, 2018
Economy, Finance, Money, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Big Sister, Classy, Drive, Fundraising, Big Brother, Pat Walsh

SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Classy and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America are teaming up to offer the most beautiful, flexible, and performance-driven online fundraising software for nonprofits to all Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates in the United States.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Classy and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America are teaming up to offer the most beautiful, flexible, and performance-driven online fundraising software for nonprofits to all Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates in the United States.
  • By selecting Classy as its preferred digital fundraising provider, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is now able to offer the Classy Fundraising Suite at a special rate to all Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates, enabling them to raise more money online and lower their cost of fundraising through Classy's array of world-class fundraising products.
  • "At Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, one of our goals is to provide our affiliates with the latest technology to help them scale their impact, reach more donors, and ultimately serve more children," said Pam Iorio, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
  • Several Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates already on the Classy platform have reported major success, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Miami Valley.

Classy Unveils Its Powerful, Next-Generation Online Fundraising Suite for Nonprofits

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Economy, Money, Finance, Classy, Crowdsourcing, Social finance, Fundraising, Crowdfunding, Nonprofit organization, Pat Walsh

BOSTON, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Classy, a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, today announced its completely redesigned, next-generation fundraising suitethe company's most important release to date.

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  • BOSTON, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Classy, a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, today announced its completely redesigned, next-generation fundraising suitethe company's most important release to date.
  • With an increased focus on design, flexibility, and scale, the n ew Classy Fundraising Suite features extensive architectural updates across the platform, plus major upgrades to all of Classy's core productsClassy Peer-to-Peer, Classy Crowdfunding, Classy Donations, Classy Events, and Classy Passport.
  • Classy is a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world.
  • Since 2011, fundraising on the Classy platform has doubled each yearresulting in thousands of nonprofits collectively raising over half a billion dollars.