DonorDrive Software and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Extend Fundraising Relationship for Five Years

CIncinnati, OH, October 06, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Children's Miracle Network Hospitals®, a charity that raises funds and awareness for 170 nonprofit North American children's hospitals, signed a five-year extension of its commitment to DonorDrive® Social Fundraising Software. Children's Miracle Network Hospitals had partnered with DonorDrive for three years previously to fundraise for events like Dance Marathons.

"In the three years since we started fundraising with DonorDrive, it's proven to deliver big results," said Nick Ward, Senior Director of Information Systems at Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. "The flexibility and innovation of DonorDrive unleashes the creativity of our fundraisers to easily amplify support for our hospitals. We're looking forward to five more years of growth."

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals is using DonorDrive for registration, donation, and social promotion of events, including 150 Dance Marathons on campuses across North America. Zac Johnson, Head of Youth Marketing at Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, notes, "By incorporating DonorDrive and their slick, user-friendly approach to peer-to-peer fundraising, we've been able to grow our youth program results by 80% in the past three years. Their customer service and sincere belief in the causes they champion has made a huge impact."

According to Paul Ghiz, Co-Founder of Global Cloud and DonorDrive, "The work and outcomes of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals is absolutely amazing. To be a part of it is incredibly rewarding and is a constant reminder that our fundraising software is making a difference. The participation and giving levels achieved over the last three years has exceeded our collective goals and we look forward to five more successful years FTK (for the kids)."

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds and awareness for 170 nonprofit children’s hospitals across the United States and Canada, which, in turn, use the money where it’s needed the most. When a donation is given it stays in the community, helping local kids. Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $4 billion, most of it $1 at a time. These donations have gone to support research and training, purchase equipment, and pay for uncompensated care, all in support of the mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. Learn more at CMNHospitals.org.

DonorDrive® by Global Cloud is a truly innovative, event-based social fundraising software with an easy-to-use interface for both supporters and non-profits. Facebook, Twitter and other social tools are built right in to maximize donations and engage constituents. Every year, more people are fundraising for great causes like Team JDRF, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Autism Speaks Canada and Team ASPCA through DonorDrive. Learn more at DonorDrive.com.