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Billhighway Give Mobile Fundraising Application Empowers Nonprofits to Raise More Money Faster

03/05/2013

Fundraisers can process credit and debit cards on the go using a smartphone

Customizable Billhighway Give Donation Screen

Customizable Billhighway Give Donation Screen

Billhighway announces the availability of Billhighway Give, an app that brings together data integration, branding, campaign tracking and motivational tools like no other product on the market.  Give was created exclusively for nonprofit organizations and is now available to download for free on the App StoreSM.

Billhighway allows fundraisers to take credit and debit card payments using their smartphone and a card reader.  Give is currently available on the iOS platform and can be used to bring in more revenue from onsite donations, silent auctions, and event ticket and merchandise sales.  Give can be used at a variety of nonprofit fundraising events including sports tournaments, concerts, run-walk-ride events and more.

“With Billhighway Give, nonprofits can collect payments in minutes, and increase their donor pool to include those who don’t carry cash or checks regularly,” said Tracy-Ann Palmer, Chief Growth Officer at Billhighway.  “Our mission is to help nonprofits reach theirs; and the availability of Give on the App Store puts us on a glidepath to achieving that.”

The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) reported in December 2011 that organizations can raise 180% more funds using mobile technology over traditional methods.  The Nonprofit Fundraising Study, released in April 2012 by the Nonprofit Research Collaborative reported that online and special events were the only fundraising methods that increased by more than 50%, while others like grants, direct mail and major gifts decreased.  With statistics like this, it only makes sense that nonprofits incorporate mobile technology into their fundraising mix.

Billhighway Give highlights include:

  1. Custom branding capability – nonprofits can upload their logo and imagery to present a polished professional look donors will trust
  2. Campaign tracking – create multiple campaigns that can be easily accessed through the app to track a variety of initiatives including ticket or merchandise sales, donations or silent auction checkout
  3. Leaderboard functionality – incentivize your volunteers to compete against each other to raise more money faster, and view real-time statistics through the app
  4. Simple pricing – one low transaction rate regardless of credit card type
  5. Security – data is transferred through a 256-bit encrypted connection, SSL-certified by DigiCert and never stored on the device
  6. Integration – connect the data and dollars from the app to your accounting and donor management system quickly and easily

“Billhighway Give is so unbelievably easy…we talk about the team at Billhighway all the time here in the office and to other clients on how great you are…you are officially our favorites!” – Scott Sarrels, Executives Club of Chicago

Give Brochure

Billhighway will be at 1DevDay Detroit!

11/02/2011

This Saturday Nov 4, Billhighway will be attending and sponsoring 1DevDay Detroit to support the local technology and software development community.

The goal of 1DevDay is to unite the Metro Detroit Software Development community for one day of knowledge sharing, learning and exploration.  This event  is a grassroots undertaking to bring an affordable, accessible, tech conference to the Metro Detroit area.

Billhighway’s own Patrick Wilson-Welsh will be speaking at the event about best practices for Selenium RC in java. Patrick’s talk will begin at 11:30am.

Billhighway is hiring a Senior .NET Developer to add to our team. To full the full job description, visit the Billhighway job openings page at http://www.billhighway.com/careers

1DevDay Detroit will take place downtown at the Compuware Building in the auditorium at 1 Campus Martius. After the event, participants are welcome to head down to the HardRock Detroit on Compuware’s first floor.

For more information about 1DevDay Detroit and to view the schedule, visit http://1devdaydetroit.com.

Billhighway Grows Team, Continues to Strengthen Technology Expertise

08/08/2011

Financial technology platform adds three technology powerhouses to their workforce

TROY, Mich., August 8, 2011 – Billhighway, the leader in Financial Performance Optimization for membership and donor-based organizations, is pleased to welcome three additions to their team over the last two months.

Andy McKeever has been hired as the Director of Channel Partner Development and will be leading efforts to identify and implement channel partnerships opportunities for Billhighway in several markets. McKeever brings with him a great depth of sales and marketing experience from his previous role as VP of Business Development and Marketing at Core3 Solutions.

Bob Anzivino has joined Billhighway as a Director of IT Operations and Infrastructure. Bob will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of all customer and internal-facing computing platforms. Prior to joining Billhighway, Anzivino spent 15 years as a Senior Technology Consultant supporting large enterprise environments in a variety of verticals including finance and automotive.

Patrick Wilson-Welsh has joined the software development team as a Senior Tester/Developer responsible for programming, testing, and coaching programming and testing best practices. Prior to joining Billhighway, Wilson-Welsh worked as a programmer, tester, trainer, conference presenter, and consultant for Pillar Technology as an independent consultant and for numerous software development companies all over North America. Patrick is an internationally-known thought-leader in Agile software development and in software development best practices.

“I couldn’t be more pleased with this announcement,” says Vince Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of Billhighway. “These qualified new team members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to Billhighway and will all contribute greatly to support our growth and mission to best serve the needs of our clients.”

Billhighway is the pioneer in Financial Performance Optimization and the platform enabling organizations to spend more time advancing their mission rather than managing finances. This improved operational efficiency and financial performance has delivered results for professional, faith-based, political, youth-focused, athletic and fraternal organizations across North America.  Founded in 1999, the company is on track to process $1.2 billion in client transactions in 2011 and has a 100% client retention rate in over eleven years in business. To learn more about Billhighway, visit http://www.billhighway.com.

Which prize would you rather win?

10/06/2010

We’re working on a fall promotion and want to know what YOU would want to win. Tell us here!

Billhighway at TEDx Detroit

09/29/2010

Today, our very own CIO, Steve Robert, attended TEDx Detroit, an annual conference series bringing positive ideas to the world from Detroit in the industries of technology, entertainment and design. TEDx events are held in cities throughout the US promoting innovation and creativity to local communities.

Billhighway is proud to be supporting these efforts in the Metro Detroit area. If you’d like to connect with our growing tech company on Twitter, please click here.

New Features: Released today!

09/02/2010

Just released this morning, there are several new features available to users to enhance your overall Billhighway experience:

Budget Variance Report

Your budget variance report will be accessed in 2 places, from your homepage and from the Reports tab.  The report will be displayed in a simple bar graph, which can be changed to a table format if preferred.  The report can be exported to Excel so that you can easily share it.  Click here for a video tutorial of the new budget variance report: Budget Variance Tutorial

Member Balance Report

The improved Member Balance report will replace the former Monthly Balances and Billing Period Balances reports. You’ll get to the Member Balance report from either the Billing and Payment section of your homepage or from the Reports tab.  Member balances will be sorted by Billing Type, and you can customize the report results to your preferences.  Click here for a video tutorial of the new Member Balance Report: Member Balance Tutorial

Account History

You will be able to get to the Account History report by clicking the View Details link, located under any of the cash accounts balances on your homepage. The report will display all cash activity in chronological order, and you can sort by specific transactions and date ranges.  Click here for a video tutorial of the new Account History report: Account History Tutorial

Change Username and/or Password

We’ve made it more convenient for members to update their username and password.  Starting September 2nd, members will be able to reset the username and/or password from the Related Links section.  Members must be logged in to Billhighway to access this feature.

Please leave your thoughts in the comments below. We would love to hear from you!

New features: Enhanced homepages for all users!

08/04/2010

Starting Thursday, August 5, all users who login to Billhighway will see an new homepage with exciting features to enhance their user experience. The new charts and graphs available allow you to:

  • see a snapshot of all the bills created & payments made when you first sign in
  • view recent activity to see a breakdown of last month’s transactions
  • ensure administrators always know where they are at by viewing a budget summary on the homepage

Welcome home to your new homepage!

CSI and Billhighway Collaborate to Integrate Two Powerful Systems

06/21/2010

Computer System Innovations (CSI), the leading provider of technology services to the fraternal market, and Billhighway, the leader in Financial Performance Optimization for membership-based groups, have worked together to integrate the iMIS membership system, used by the most successful fraternity and sorority headquarters, with Billhighway’s award-winning membership finance and accounting system.  The integration is in place for four mutual clients, with additional clients – fraternal and associations alike – currently in process.

Streamlined Member Experience

Although both systems are designed to operate independently from each other, the integration of iMIS and Billhighway provides for a better member experience. Members now update their contact information in their national organization’s member website, and that information automatically updates their billing information in Billhighway.  In addition, the integration adds new members automatically, updates existing member statuses related to graduation or other changes in standing, and sets user permissions based on officer roles.

Managing the user experience in one member portal is a benefit to members, chapters, and the national headquarters.  Members have a single place to make updates such as address or contact information changes.  At the same time, the chapters and national headquarters capture the most up to date information about their members, allowing them to drive members to their websites and encouraging them to provide more information in their profiles.  This facilitates a better, more personalized member experience, in addition to establishing the vital link between membership data and the financial and accounting operations of the organization. This streamlined approach also offers significant operational efficiency gains through the entire organization.

Four National Sororities Already on Board

Zeta Tau Alpha, Chi Omega, Alpha Chi Omega, and Delta Delta Delta already have the iMIS-to-Billhighway integration running.  The implementation process is simple and can be installed, configured, and running in just a few weeks.

Elizabeth Wojcik, Director of Information Systems at Chi Omega, reports “The CSI and Billhighway teams worked together to get the integration up quickly, with minimal time required from our staff.  I was very pleased at how seamless the process was and I can already see the benefits gained by the integration to our database.”

About Computer System Innovations and iMIS

CSI is the most experienced Authorized iMIS Solution Provider, founded in 1992, and has provided services to the fraternal marketplace since 1999.  CSI sells and supports the iMIS membership relationship management system from Advanced Solutions International and Ektron CMS 400.net content management solution from Ektron.  CSI’s clients include Alpha Chi Omega, Beta Theta Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Sigma Theta, Delta Zeta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Chi, Sigma Kappa, Zeta Tau Alpha and over 50 other membership based organizations.

iMIS is the leading system for membership-based organizations, with nearly 3,000 organizations and over 20,000 staff users worldwide.

About Billhighway

Billhighway is the leader in Financial Performance Optimization for membership-based groups, providing the web-based system that helps organizations enjoy improved financial health, operate more efficiently, and reduce the risk of fraud.  The company’s proprietary, all-in-one system comprehensively manages group finances and accounting – offering a powerful combination that helps enable organizations to spend more time advancing their mission rather than managing finances.  This improved operational efficiency and financial performance can be achieved in organizations of nearly any size and type, including professional associations, community-based organizations, athletic leagues, and Greek organizations.

Since forming in 1999, Billhighway has processed over $2.4 billion in transactions for thousands of membership-based organizations.

New features: June 23

06/18/2010

Our new feature designs makes things simple!

We redesigned the following pages to a new step by step process guiding you through each step.

Create Other Fees, Enter Deposit & Create Check

Featuring:

-Step by Step process so you always know what you need to do

-Easy way to search and choose as many budget categories needed for each transaction

-Standard design makes all pages easy to use

All new transactional reports!

Each transactional report has been revamped! No check boxes, no restrictions!

Featuring:

-Easy way to customize and view as little or as much information needed

-Save your custom settings for future use

-Ability to choose the template for each report for your chapters

-Sort and filter the information you need

-Export your results

Other Updates

Apply to Balance Reimbursements has moved!  You can now find this feature under Cash In > Billing Credits along with the other credit options.

The new Member Charges transactional report now lists Billhighway Fees allowing you to view all late fees and bank returns assessed to your members.

Enjoy the new features!

How real-time technology is improving your online experience

05/28/2010

Recently, ReadWriteWeb wrote a post about the 5 use cases for the real-time web, including information on registering for the Real-Time Web Summit in New York City in on June 11 if you are particularly interested in the subject.

The reason this post interested me is because of the value I see in applications that use real-time reporting. Real-time information is one of the fastest-growing concepts on the web today. We live in a world where people can’t and shouldn’t wait for information to be delivered through a long, drawn out approval process. People need information at their fingertips an hour ago, not in 2 hours.

At Billhighway, we understand people’s need for instant information, which is why our data is updated in real-time.  Your organization’s financial information is sitting pretty in your Billhighway account at nearly the moment it’s produced, whether you’re asking for it or not.

What does this mean for you?

This means that you no longer have to wait for monthly balance and income statements. Have a last minute meeting? No worries- login to our system from anywhere with internet access to see your latest standings. You are able to pull up-to-date financial information at any time, which leaves you more time to spend advancing your organization’s missions.

Create your own agenda, rather than sticking to ours.


What do you think? How has using real-time web systems improved your online experience?

Billhighway…search away

05/27/2010

Billhighway wins Corp! Magazine Business of Science and Technology Award

04/26/2010

Corp! Magazine acknowledges Billhighway as an innovator in Science and Technology.

TROY, Mich., April 26, 2010 – Corp! magazine, one of Michigan’s premier business magazines, today recognized Billhighway as a winner of the 2010 Business of Science and Technology Award for excellence in technology. Over the past decade, Billhighway has made significant technological advancements in providing leading Financial Performance Optimization solutions to membership-based organizations to help improve their financial health and operational efficiency.

“We are extremely proud to be a part of the technological community in metro Detroit and will continue to make strides to better our product to ultimately help our clients achieve transformational results they have come to expect from us,” says Vincent Thomas, CEO of Billhighway.

Billhighway’s online approach to member-based finances is unique because it offers real time integration of cash management, accounting, reporting tools and membership management into one system. Billhighway is the only system of its kind to offer this type of web-based service.

“This is an important time to recognize the innovations occurring within the state as an indicator of a brighter future,” says Jennifer Kluge, Corp! Magazine publisher.

The Corp! Business of Science and Technology Awards were created in 2010 to recognize companies and educational organizations that are leading the way in the Detroit technology community. The awards are sponsored by Mitechnews.com and presented in cooperation with the Michigan Business and Professional Association, and the Michigan Food and Beverage Association. To read more about this year’s winners, visit http://www.corpmagazine.com.

Billhighway is the leader in Financial Performance Optimization for membership-based groups, providing the web-based system that helps organizations enjoy improved financial health, operate more efficiently, and reduce the risk of fraud. The company’s proprietary, all-in-one system comprehensively manages group finances and accounting – offering a powerful combination that helps enable organizations to spend more time advancing their mission rather than managing finances. This improved operational efficiency and financial performance can be achieved in organizations of nearly any size and type, including professional associations, social clubs, athletic and Greek organizations.

Since forming in 1999, Billhighway has managed over $2.3 billion in transactions.

View a full list of the winners and read more about the Corp! Science and Technology awards here.

Billhighway attends Corp! Award banquet

04/20/2010

On Tuesday, April 20, Billhighway accepted an award to acknowledge our innovation in Science and Technology in the metro Detroit area at the Corp! Magazine sponsored breakfast banquet. One of our own, Vince Thomas, also participated in a panel discussion with Randal Charlton of Techtown and Dr. Marcos Dantus of BioPhotonic Solutions to discuss how technology enables our local business development and how it will continue to impact our lives in the future.

Fifty-seven organizations, ranging from software companies to research and development firms, consultants and academic institutions, were honored for their contributions throughout the state of  Michigan. Congratulations to all of the winners! The full list of winners can be viewed here.

Billhighway Adds 3-D Secure to Payment Process

04/05/2010

New partnership enables authentication solutions within Billhighway.

 

TROY, Mich., April 5, 2010 – Billhighway, a leading provider of web-based financial solutions for membership-based organizations, announced today its partnership with CardinalCommerce, a global leader in enabling authenticated payments, secure transactions and alternative payment brands for both eCommerce and mobile commerce.  As a result of this new alliance, CardinalCommerce will enable 3-D Secure authentication services for Billhighway users’ online transactions.

Billhighway is the leader in Financial Performance Optimization for membership groups, providing the web-based system that helps organizations operate more efficiently, enjoy improved financial health, and reduce the risk of fraud.  The company’s proprietary online system creates a streamlined process for billing, collecting and tracking group finances, resulting in an organization’s ability to spend more time advancing its mission rather than managing finances.  This improved operational efficiency and financial performance can be achieved in organizations of nearly any size and type, including professional associations, community-based organizations, athletic and Greek groups. Since forming in 1999, Billhighway has managed over $2.3 billion in transactions.

“Our ability to securely process payments and prevent fraudulent activity is imperative to the success of the organizations we serve,” says Steven Robert, Chief Information Officer of Billhighway. “Our PCI-compliant platform with the addition of 3-D Secure helps us further implement industry best-practices, building upon the confidence and peace-of-mind our customers have come to expect.”

Billhighway joins a roster of companies around the world that rely on CardinalCommerce’s Universal Merchant Platform, Cardinal Centinel®, to securely facilitate and manage their online transactions.  The Cardinal Centinel technology is a unique, patented, ASP platform that allows merchants to accept authentication programs and alternative payment brands independent of gateways, shopping carts, and processors. Centinel’s all-in-one solution enables online businesses to reap the benefits of multiple authentication and alternative payment brands through one fast, simple and easy integration.
CardinalCommerce Corporation is the global leader in enabling authenticated payments, secure transactions and alternative payment brands for both eCommerce and mobile commerce. The mobile commerce platform, Cardinal MAX™, makes it simple for retailers to sell and market products through the mobile channel. Cardinal’s proprietary and easily deployable technology provides consumers, merchants, credit/debit card issuers, and processors the ability to conduct authenticated Internet, wireless and mobile transactions safely and securely. For more information, visit www.cardinalcommerce.com.

To learn more about Billhighway visit www.billhighway.com or call 1.866.BILLHWY


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