Downloads of version 4.6 remain strong, donations trickle in
We’re almost 3 weeks into the release of version 4.6 and, based on today’s stats, it’s been downloaded from http://civicrm.org 1,839 times. We’d break 2,000 downloads easily if we added in those from...
View ArticleOn-line CiviCRM classes in May
Cividesk will be offering several on-line CiviCRM classes (Contacts, Membership, Events and Contributions) during the month of May for new users and those in need of a refresher course. Click here for...
View ArticleiATS Payments and CiviCRM Referral Program
In honour of CiviCon 2015, iATS Payments excited to announce a new referral program to help spread the word about using the iATS Payments extension for CiviCRM! The concept is quite simple. Refer an...
View ArticleUsing Views Bulk Operations to alter CiviCRM data
Views, VBO and CiviCRM Entities modules provide an interface for bulk updating Civi data; updating Participant status for attendees 'at the door', entering 'end dates' for multiple Relationships, etc.
View ArticleDenver Sprint Day 1
We are half way through Sprint Day 1 and everyone seems to be busy at work! This is my first Sprint and so far I am very impressed. The focus at this Sprint is on 4.6 documentation, payment processors,...
View ArticleDenver Sprint - Day 2
So this is the end of the second day of my second CiviCRM code sprint. I've had a very full and exciting time so far. It has been full of laughter, intense discussion and a lot of hard work. I must...
View ArticleFormations en français : Mai et Juin
Cividesk propose régulièrement des sessions de formation en ligne en français, sur les principaux composants de CiviCRM (Contacts, Evénements et Contributions), ainsi que des webinars "Découverte de...
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View from the Denver Sprint
We have just completed the fourth day of the sprint. Progress reports are in from all of the teams and much progress has been made.
View ArticleCiviCon NorthWest Europe 28 May 2015 in Amsterdam
Great to read all the feedback from CiviCon Denver and the sprint in the blogs and on social media. It confirms that CiviCon is THE conference where users, developers, supporters and fans of CiviCRM...
View ArticleCiviCon 2015 Roundup
Now that CiviCon 2015 is over, it is a good time to reflect on the people we met and the great new things we learned. I attended the CiviCon conference as well as two full days of training prior to the...
View ArticleMeet the 2015 Google Summer of Code Team
We've officially kicked off the community bonding period for the 2015 Google Summer of Code (GSoC) this week. This is CiviCRM's second year participating in the program, and Google has increased our...
View ArticleEffect of open source community on Coleman Watts, core team member
For core team member Coleman Watts, it all started while working for an environmental & peace education center that needed a database. Trying out CiviCRM, he soon discovered its power to unite...
View ArticleCivi911: the first 6 months
My colleague Tommy has been leading our response at AGH Strategies for Civi911 calls that come in, and he's noticed a few common themes. I suspect that you may encounter some of these same issues, and...
View ArticleFuture of CiviCRM & Mobile
As we are living in an increasingly mobile-focused world, how can CiviCRM can be integrated with mobile and leverage features native to mobile? During the recent CiviCRM Sprint in Colorado, a group of...
View ArticleSupport the latest version of CiviCRM
"When you donate and download, you make the statement to the entire community that CiviCRM is a vital, open source platform worth supporting. Nearly 10,000 organizations count on CiviCRM & on your...
View Article10 years in, 10,000 active sites
In May of 2013, Michael McAndrew initiated a blog post about the Core Team’s efforts to make CiviCRM sustainable. Two years later, we’re still on that path and sustainability remains our goal. During...
View ArticleToward CiviConnect
CiviCRM sits in the middle -- exchanging data with your CMS, payment processor, email service, SMS service, spreadsheets, ad nauseum. CiviCRM is also extremely flexible -- supporting multiple CMSs,...
View ArticleHandful of contributors make 4.6 drive a success
Version 4.6, the latest release of CiviCRM, has been out for just over a month now and for the first time we tied in a fairly concerted effort to encourage contributions during download. With the goal...
View ArticleCiviSEPA - Direct Debit for Everyone!
On last year's CiviCon in London we presented the first stable release of CiviSEPA 1.0 - a fully integrated solution for direct debit payments in the Single Euro Payments Area.
View ArticleCiviCRM and SMS help MAF Norge to recruit donors for helicopters in Nepal
We received this message yesterday from our friend Steinar at MAF Norge: SMS campaign using CiviCRM is a great sucess! CiviCRM processed approx. €15 000 in 2 hours time, in sms donations to enable...
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