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Boy Scouts of America (Orange County Council, Golden Empire Council, and Illowa Council) join iConnectX and run an auction.

iConnectX supported Michigan Council of Women in Technology’s second golf outing of the year. This time on the West side of the state at StoneWater Country Club, 7177 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Caledonia, MI 49316.

Four more auctions running on iConnectX; Kids ‘n Kinship has 2, followed by Project Esperanza and American Concrete Institute.

iConnectX launches “Text-To-Give” for subscribing nonprofits. That’s right! Subscribe to iConnectX and you receive a Text-To-Give number to use for all your marketing of donations. Your supports simply text “DONATE” to that number and they receive a link to enter their credit card info. Once collected, we provide that donation to you!

iConnectX also launches “Text Notifications” for auctions. For all auction participants, simply enter your mobile phone number while making your bids and you will be notified if anyone outbids you, or if you are the winner when the auction is done.

iConnectX supported Michigan Council of Women in Technology at their annual golf outing this year, raising over $25,000 dollars for their auction. The outing was held in Lake Orion, Michigan at Indianwood Golf & Country Club, 1081 Indianwood Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48361. Safety was managed through social distancing and wearing of masks.

iConnectX continues with “No Fees” campaign for nonprofits support victims and families affected by the Coronavirus. We also included new functionality to link any event and auction that nonprofits have running. So the next event you have, include an auction to help generate more funds.

Four auctions running in May! Bailey Park, Let’s Go Detroit, Sauk Rapids-Rice and Be The Star You Are! This goes along with our latest User Interface change in Auctions and Events. From the Admin pages to create the Auction or Event, to the User Interface that makes it easier to participate and bid on auction items or purchase tickets to events.

iConnectX onboarded multiple nonprofits including The Rebuilding Alliance, PS Charities, Inc, East Side Youth Sports Foundation, and more.

iConnectX helps nonprofits by eliminating platform fees for nonprofits with causes that support families and individuals affected by the Coronavirus. Any cause that raises funds on iConnectX, where monies collected are going to victims and families hurt by the current pandemic, will not be charged platform fees for funds raised by donations, auctions, or events. The only charge will be for credit card transactions.

iConnectX has redesigned their User Dashboard! Now get a clear view of all nonprofit activities, posts, and nonprofit news in the iConnectX Feed. You can post info on your favorite nonprofit, or information on events and activities in your local area.

iConnectX onboarded multiple nonprofits including Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Ruth Ellis Center. We also started working on updating our User Journey. Coming in April 2020, you will see a new look to the Auctions and Event process for set up and participation.

iConnectX launches new Fundraising for all 501c registered nonprofits. Any person can now support their favorite IRS registered cause on iConnectX. Not only can a fundraiser collect donations, it can also support the cause with activities in auctions, events, and more.

iConnectX helps support PowerMyLearning during their 2019 Inspire event. iConnectX provided the pre-event online auction, giving an insight to the items and enabling bid activity prior to the event held in Atlanta, Georgia on September 7, 2019.

iConnectX helps support Midnight Golf at their 5th Annual Lionel Jordan/Tommy Longest Memorial Invitational Scholarship event. There were over 200 local executives from the automotive and tier one suppliers. The event was a success and was able to contribute to the continued support for the community of Detroit, to learning golf skills to today with 250 students—the program is a phenomenal success. It has expanded to a 30-week curriculum that has helped hundreds of Detroit’s at-risk high school students enter college and various professional careers.

iConnectX supports MCWT (Michigan Council of Women in Technology) and FAMD (Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit) during their annual golf outings. iConnectX was able to support and help raise over $16,000 for the organizations using their Auction Management technology.

iConnectX exhibits at the MMSDC annual MMPC Conference in Detroit, Michigan. This is the state’s premier business conference that focuses on connecting national and local corporations with the top minority business enterprises (MBE) in Michigan. This three-day event is held annually in Detroit at COBO Center and features an action-packed trade floor with over 400 exhibitors featuring businesses eager to network and collaborate.

iConnectX exhibits at the MCWT Executive Connection Summit at the Suburban Showcase Collection in Novi, Michigan. The Executive Connection Summit (ECS) will bring together more than 900 IT leaders, professionals, students and technologists from a wide range of industries to learn and network. The summit will include keynote speakers, distinguished panelists, moderated commentary from event sponsors, lunch and networking opportunities

iConnectX exhibits at the Annual APACC Conference in Livonia, Michigan. This event showcased companies to more than 350 attendees, comprised of Asian and U.S. businesses and minority business enterprises (MBEs) from across the Midwest and local OEM, Tier 1s, and Corporate Purchasing teams, gathered together by APACC for a global networking event.

iConnectX held their 2018 Online Auction benefitting five local nonprofits; Let’s Go Detroit, MCWT, InsideOut Detroit, United Way for Southeastern Michigan and Winning Futures. Altogether, iConnectX raised over $3,000 for the organizations.

iConnectX spreads their brand awareness by sponsoring and exhibiting at the Annual FAIA (Ford Asian Indian Association) event. The event was attended by over 400 local and national for executives and suppliers.

Autism Society of Oregon joined iConnectX. Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in Oregon – and the world. If you haven’t already, you will meet someone with autism. The Autism Society of Oregon is Oregon’s leading organization providing resources, education, advocacy and support for individuals and families living with autism. To learn more, please visit http://autismsocietyoregon.org/

Tamil Sangam Michigan joined iConnectX. Over the successful past years, the core objective has remained the same - "Preserve and Nurture the Tamil language, culture and arts in Michigan, in a unique social atmosphere". To learn more, please visit https://www.mitamilsangam.org/

iConnectX exhibits in Austin, Texas at the 2018 National Minority Supplier Development Council. Over 400 suppliers and thousands of attendees were at the show.

Michigan STEM Partnership joins iConnectX. The mission of the Michigan STEM Partnership is to provide statewide connections and communications between employers, educators, students and parents, community and professional organizations, and policy-makers, providing strategic support for the development of resources and programs that provide for the effectiveness and sustainability of STEM education and talent development. To learn more, please visit http://www.mistempartnership.com/

Centro Multicultural La Familia joins iConnectX. We are proud to be able to offer culturally and linguistically competent services in the areas of mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, home-based Early Head Start and Great Parents parenting programs, Integrated Care for patients with a chronic medical condition in collaboration with St. Joseph hospital, support and interpretation for pregnant women at Clinica de la Mujer, and Parent Education workshops. To learn more, please visit https://www.centromulticultural.org/

Detroit Malayalee Association joins iConnectX. The Association provides opportunities and encourages its members to participate. It also provides a forum for the Malayalees residing in Detroit and neighboring areas to meet and exchange views and also to foster their friendship, goodwill, moral, social, educational, literary, artistic and cultural heritage. To learn more, please visit http://www.dmausa.org/home.html

iConnectX exhibits at Winning Futures Golf Outing sponsored by Lear. In Clarkston, Michigan at Indianwood Country Club, iConnectX showcases their new platform during the golf outing event.

Ten Thousand Villages of Huron Valley joins iConnectX. Ten Thousand Villages is more than a store. We're a global maker to market movement. We're a way for you to shop with intention for ethically-sourced wares — and to share in the joy of connecting with makers in ten thousand villages. As a pioneer of fair trade, we do business differently, putting people and planet first. That means you can trust that every handmade purchase you make from us directly impacts the life and community of its maker in a developing country. To learn more, please visit https://www.tenthousandvillages.com/annarbor#fndtn-home

Michigan Council for Women in Technology (MCWT) 12th Annual Golf Classic. iConnectX platform ran the auction items for the golf event including the donated time of five Fortune 100 CIOs and multiple other items, raising over $14,000 for the event. To learn more about MCWT and their organization, please visit https://mcwt.org/

United Way for Southeastern Michigan joins iConnectX. We have the influence and relationships to make sustainable change a reality. By harnessing resources from corporate, nonprofit and public partners, we can provide immediate assistance to our most vulnerable populations while addressing the root causes of our community's longstanding challenges and changing lives for the better. To learn more, please visit https://unitedwaysem.org/

Lets Go Detroit joins iConnectX. Let's Go Detroit is a nonprofit entity which is focused on improving the City of Detroit via volunteering events, donation efforts, and educational ventures. Our events function to help children and those most in need. To learn more, please visit https://letsgodetroit.org/home

Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation joins iConnectX. Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation fuels the passion for music by funding programs and scholarships for students and teachers who possess the desire, but lack the resources or access to achieve their potential within the music industry. Through generous corporate sponsorships by industry powerhouses Ernie Ball Strings, Guitar Center, J&R Adventures, and donors like YOU!, To learn more, please visit https://keepingthebluesalive.org/

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley joins iConnectX. Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley is a source of hope and inspiration for Washtenaw County, the State of Michigan and the entire world. We are a leader in enabling more citizens to have greater opportunities to improve their lives through homeownership. Our impact is seen in revitalized neighborhoods, families achieving financial stability and children who achieve more in school and in life. To learn more, please visit https://www.h4h.org/

iConnectX participated in its second exhibition at the 2018 MMPC (Michigan Minority Procurement Conference) at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan. There among 400 plus suppliers, iConnectX was able to share their story on changing the way professionals support Nonprofits.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation joins iConnectX. Established in 2003, Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation is the state’s largest funder dedicated solely to advancing the health and wellness of the children of Michigan. Through funding and advocacy dedicated to three core pillars – Community Benefit, Pediatric Research and Medical Education – the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation enables researchers and community organizations to identify and implement innovations capable of advancing children’s health. To learn more, please visit http://chmfoundation.org/

The Wishwall Foundation joins iConnectX. We aim to give a voice to the voiceless, as we believe in the fundamental human right of hope. The most meaningful and socially impactful wishes will be helped to come true by The Celebrity Wishmaker Simonetta Lein & The Wishwall Foundation team, under their sole discretion. We particularly committed to helping wishes related to women’s rights. You too can be a part of helping wishes come true. To learn more, please visit http://thewishwall.org/

iConnectX is introduced to the industry at 2018 NTEN Conference in New Orleans. iConnectX held their initial exhibition booth launch in New Orleans amongst 350 of the top Nonprofit partners.

The Kerala Club joins iConnectX. The Kerala Club, a non-profit, non-political and non-religious organization, their mission is to practice and promote the Indian heritage in South East Michigan. To learn more about The Kerala Club, please visit http://www.keralaclub.org/

InsideOut Detroit, immersing students in the joy and power of poetry and literary self-expression, joins iConnectX, promoting their Louder Than a Bomb Event. To learn more about InsideOut Detroit, please visit https://insideoutdetroit.org/

LLEM International joins iConnectX. Lamp & Light Evangelical Ministries Inc. (LLEM International), a Christian Missionary Organization with a mandate of reaching out to the basic needs of men, women and children. To learn more about LLEM, please visit https://lleminternational.com/

Wining Futures partners with iConnectX, onboarding as a charity partner. The award-winning non-profit organization empowers youth to succeed through mentoring, strategic planning, and workforce preparation. To learn more about Winning Futures, please visit https://winningfutures.org/

iConnectX and MCWT partner to use the power of iConnectX auction platform to raise money during their 2017 Golf Classic fund-raising event.