Media Releases and Announcement

Dallas, TX – August 28, 2008 Fusion Laboratories, Inc. a leading provider in grant making management software for non-profits, announced today Florida Bar Foundation selected GrantedGE software as its new grant making solution.

The mission of The Florida Bar Foundation, a philanthrop­ic organization established in 1956 by Florida lawyers and the Supreme Court of Florida, is to provide greater access to justice. http://www.flabarfndn.org

Dallas, TX – July 1, 2008 Fusion Laboratories, Inc. a leading provider in grant making management software for non-profits, announced today California Community Foundation selected GrantedGE software as its new grant making solution.

We function as an effective and prudent steward of philanthropic resources in conformity with the highest industry standards for the safe administration and wise disposition of individual philanthropic grants, charitable bequests and cost-effective operations.    http://www.ccf-la.org             

Dallas, TX – July 1, 2008 Fusion Laboratories, Inc. a leading provider in grant making management software for non-profits, announced today Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina selected GrantedGE software as its new grant making solution.

We connect donors in the Lowcountry with the full spectrum of charitable and nonprofit organizations in their communities. From arts or health-related organizations to education programming, conserving the environment, strengthening neighborhoods or satisfying human needs, nonprofit organizations benefit from the connection that we provide between them and our donors. http://www.ccfgives.org

Dallas, TX – April 30, 2008 Fusion Laboratories, Inc. a leading provider in grant making management software for non-profits, announced today Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors has selected GrantedGE software as its new grant making solution.

Our goal at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is to help donors individuals, families, trusts and foundations create thoughtful, effective giving programs. Those programs can focus on solving local community issues, in trying to help the citizens of a country halfway around the globe or anything in between. http://www.rockpa.org

Dallas, TX – April 24, 2008 Fusion Laboratories, Inc. a leading provider in grant making management software for non-profits, announced today Community Foundation of Henderson County has selected GrantedGE software as its new grant making solution.

Since 1983, Community Foundation of Henderson County has been helping people who care make lasting contributions to causes that matter. The Foundation offers donors simple ways to achieve their charitable goals and provides support to nonprofit organizations who offer needed and meaningful services to our community. http://www.cfhcforever.org

Dallas, TX – March 31, 2008 Fusion Laboratories, Inc. a leading provider in grant making management software for non-profits, announced today the Tulsa Community Foundation has selected GrantedGE software as its new grant making solution.

Tulsa Community Foundation vision is to be the recognized, community owned-organization that initiates, teaches, and encourages personal and corporate charitable giving today to ensure that the philanthropic needs of Oklahomans can be met for all generations.  http://www.tulsacf.org

Dallas, TX – March 25, 2008 Fusion Laboratories, Inc. a leading provider in grant making management software for non-profits, announced today the Orange County Community Foundation has selected GrantedGE software as its new grant making solution.

Orange County currently operates in Irvine with Shelley Hoss, President, guiding and directing the Community Foundation in its mission to encourage, support, and facilitate philanthropy in Orange County. Orange County provides dedicated leadership, careful stewardship, and a commitment to the community by serving as the center for charitable giving in Orange County. http://www.oc-cf.org

Dallas, TX – February 29, 2008 Fusion Labs has announced the date for the sixth annual Community Foundation Conference on Technology , Hoe Down VI, April 3-4th in Dallas, Texas.  Please RSVP as soon as you can, we are expecting 40 or more Community Foundations for this years event!  Session Topics are outlined in the following link.  RSVP to Rgaulding@fusionlabs.net     INVITE

Dallas, TX – February 12, 2008 Fusion Laboratories, Inc. a leading provider in grant making management software for non-profits, announced today the New Mexico Community Foundation has selected GrantedGE software as its new grant making solution.

The New Mexico Community Foundation is a statewide endowment building and grant-making organization that serves and invests in New Mexico's communities and their greatest asset - people. http://www.nmcf.org

Dallas, TX – January 31, 2008 Fusion Laboratories, Inc. a leading provider in grant making management software for non-profits, announced today the Dade Community Foundation has selected GrantedGE software as its new grant making solution.

Dade Community Foundation exists to enhance the quality of life for all residents of Miami - Dade County. Our mission is to encourage philanthropy and charitable giving by developing a permanent endowment to meet current and future emerging charitable needs. http://www.dadecommunityfoundation.org

Dallas, TX – December 18, 2007 Fusion Laboratories, Inc. a leading provider in grant making management software for non-profits, announced today the San Antonio Area Foundation has selected GrantedGE software as its new grant making solution.

The San Antonio Area Foundation aspires to significantly enhance the quality of life of our community by providing outstanding service to donors, producing significant asset growth, strengthening community collaboration and managing an exemplary grants program.  http://www.saafdn.org

Dallas, TX – December 14, 2007 Fusion Laboratories, Inc. a leading provider in grant making management software for non-profits, announced today The Community Foundation of Louisville has selected GrantedGE software as its new grant making solution.

The Community Foundation of Louisville is a community-based, independent, nonprofit organization created by the people of Louisville.  http://www.cflouisville.org

Dallas, TX – October 12, 2007 Fusion Laboratories, Inc. a leading provider in grant making management software for non-profits, announced today The Community Foundation in Jacksonville has selected GrantedGE software as its new grant making solution.

The Community Foundation in Jacksonville seeks to help the citizens of Jacksonville and the surrounding region be good stewards taking care of our people, old and young, our environment, our communities and our talents. http://www.jaxcf.org 

Dallas, TX – October 8, 2007 Fusion Laboratories, Inc. a leading provider in grant making management software for non-profits, announced today The Montana Community Foundation has selected GrantedGE software as its new grant making solution.

Montana Community Foundation is a philanthropic support organization offering donor services, endowment building opportunities and philanthropic advocacy. http://www.mtcf.org 

 Dallas, TX – October 4, 2007 Fusion Laboratories, Inc. a leading provider in grant making management software for non-profits, announced today Community First Foundation has selected GrantedGE software as its new grant making solution.

Community First Foundation uses the Power of Philanthropy to enhance the well-being of the metropolitan Denver community.  http://www.communityfirstfoundation.org        

  May 22, 2007 - Fusion Labs and Blackbaud's Community Foundation Summit Focuses on Internet Strategy
Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB), along with Fusion Labs, recently hosted more than 40 nonprofit leaders from across the nation at a three-day meeting focusing on key issues facing community foundations. <MORE>
 

June 15, 2007 - General
GrantedGE V2.8 released into beta-test. V2.8 contains completes the first phase of scholarship functionality. This release also contains basic alert processing, additional workflow processing and user-defined profile data. Version 2.8 will be shipped to the existing beta-test sites for final testing and approval.
 

May 21, 2007 - Hoedown
Fusion Labs, along with Blackbaud, recently hosted more than 40 nonprofit leaders from across the nation at a three-day meeting focusing on key issues facing community foundations. The companies presented a vision for their latest community foundation offerings, including enhanced Internet tools. Among clients who participated in the event were Foundation For The Carolinas (FFTC), The Seattle Foundation, Maine Community Foundation, and Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT). This is the fifth Hoedown hosted by Fusion Labs and the participation of Blackbaud, Inc. added to the successful outcome of the event.
 

May 10, 2007 - Hoedown
The Special Interest Group (SIG) has been an active and effective part of the design of the GrantedGE product. The SIG meets, in general, every 2 weeks. At the beginning of May, the SIG passed a significant milestone - there are now over 100 members of the SIG. Congratulations to everyone, especially those who joined the SIG over 1 year ago.
 

October 31, 2006 - Hoedown
The fourth Hoedown was successfully held in Santa Fe, NM. Special thanks to the Santa Fe Community Foundation for hosting the session. Again the hoedown allowed the GrantedGE user group to get together and discuss ways to improve both business and technology systems.
Significant progress was made and several 'thought-leaders' were assigned to lead the group in the key areas of scholarships, online web applications and community outreach (linking donors with community projects).
 

July 1, 2006 - SIG
Although the Special Interest Group (SIG) has met on a sporadic basis, Fusion Labs is moving the meetings to a regular two-week schedule. The meeting will be conducted using the GoToMeeting 'web meeting' software hosted by Citrix Online.