Nonprofit Technology & Communications Conference - Minnesota ...

Resource ExhibitorsAdvocate Interactive www.advocateinteractive.comWe harness the power of social media to turns ‘tweets’ and ‘likes’into action. Bring grassroots advocacy directly to your Facebookpage, letting supporters contact elected officials, donate, volunteer,friendraise and more.AFPI www.afpi.comAFPI has a long history of managing complex processes leading tothe successful production and distribution of highly regulated andtime-sensitive print and digital communications. Our online storefrontsystem enables marketers to manage their print inventories,customize digital assets, and personalize their communications,while maintaining brand and regulatory compliance.American Metro Point of Sale www.americanmetro.comRenting wireless credit card machines for events, great rates onshort-term credit card accounts and being the #1 cash register rentalcompany in North America is what American Metro is all about! Nocontracts, setup fees or penalty for cancellation. Work locally withus! Based in Shoreview, Minnesota.Backpack Tactics www.backpacktactics.comBackpack Tactics provides IT support services, including cost-savingtechnology consulting. Our mission is to make technology efficientfor you and your nonprofit. We create solutions to fit your specificnonprofit structure, goals and budget. We can help with onetime ITprojects or be your IT department for ongoing support.BidPal, Inc. www.bidpalnetwork.comBidPal improves charitable fundraising by helping nonprofits usetechnology to more efficiently run their events from start to finish.BidPal’s event management solutions, automated mobile auctions,payment processing, online fundraising and consulting services helpmake charitable events more fun and more profitable. Wow yourcrowd with BidPal today!Blanski, Peter, Kronlage & Zoch, P.A. www.bpkz.comBPK&Z is a future-oriented CPA and consulting firm. We consistentlystrive to go beyond what MUST be done, such as audits andtax services, to what CAN be done. We are passionate about workingwith nonprofits - from helping new organizations through thestart up process to consulting with the board on financial issues.Blue Cross Foundation’s Connect for Health Challengewww.incommons.org/connectforhealthThe Connect for Health Challenge is a new grantmaking initiativeof the Blue Cross Foundation, which plans to award up to $500,000to nonprofits, schools, and local units of government to support effortsthat strengthen social connections in Minnesota communities.Strong connections with friends and neighbors mean people aremore likely to be involved in their communities, perform better inschool, and live happier and healthier lives.Blue Moon Productions, Inc. www.bluemoonpro.comBlue Moon specializes in artistic media that is powerful, compassionateand intelligent. We have 25 years of experience partneringwith clients to produce marketing, educational, documentary anddramatic projects. Our services include creative direction, writing,directing, HD video production, video editing, audio recording,music composition, interactive authoring and web-based tools.SPONSORBremer Bank www.bremer.comBremer Financial Corporation is a privately-held, $8 billionregional financial services company jointly owned by its employeesand the Otto Bremer Foundation. Founded in 1943 by OttoBremer, the company is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesotaand provides a comprehensive range of banking, investment,trust and insurance services to locations in Minnesota, NorthDakota and Wisconsin.BrowserMedia www.browsermedia.comBrowserMedia is the leading interactive web development andinternet software company serving the association community.Since 1998, more than 200 nonprofits and associations have chosenBrowserMedia to produce outstanding user experiences, generatenew streams of revenue, and provide internet solutions that betterserve members. Learn more about us at www.browsermedia.com.CLA Community Mailings www.clacommunitymailings.comCLA Community Mailings provides transitional work for underemployedadults. To fulfill our mission we offer bulk mail processingand services, folding, stuffing, sealing, tabbing and limited printing.Per piece pricing, no minimum charges or additional fees andstandard one-day service make us perfect for smaller regular orinfrequent mailings.SPONSORComcast Business Class www.business.comcast.comSince 2006, Comcast has brought its expertise in video, internetand phone products to businesses across the Twin Cities. Thecompany continues to accelerate its Business Class rollout withnew solutions for area nonprofits through the Comcast CommunityPartners Program, as well as larger companies through itsPRI Trunking and Metro-Ethernet fiber solutions.Community Blueprint www.communityblueprint.comCommunity Blueprint is a group passionate professionals whobelieve in harnessing the power of communication to inspire socialchange. We employ innovative strategies to influence behavior andchange norms. From research to creative services, we provide technicalassistance to public service organizations looking to engagecommunities around policy, prevention and advocacy initiatives.Continuing Education and Conference Centerwww.cce.umn.edu/conferencecenter16,500 SF of meeting space (accommodating groups of up to 440),featuring: breakout rooms, A/V technology, videoconferencing,WiFi, dining/beverage service, full program planning staff. Contactus at 612-624-3275 or visit our website to take a virtual tour orrequest a proposal.26