cMarket, a leading provider of online fundraising auctions, announced it has signed more than 400 organizations since it began doing business in late 2003, including many at the national and chapter level, and has managed over 400 online fundraising auctions. The company also said former senator Bill Bradley has joined its National Advisory Board in the role of Chairman.

cMarket said nonprofit organizations in all of the major fundraising centers across North America, including Boston, New York, Washington D.C., Miami, Chicago, Seattle, and San Francisco, are using cMarket's services, with strong adoption among organizations in the health and human services, arts and culture, faith-based, animal rights and services, and public service disciplines.

cMarket CEO Jon Carson cited several strategic developments that point to sustained momentum:

• cMarket formed partnership agreements with key fundraising software providers, including Auctionpay, Convio, GetActive, Powers Events and Schoolpop.
• In 2004, cMarket filed seven U.S. and international patent applications for intellectual property associated with online fundraising services. In 2005, the company intends to file seven to eight additional patents.
• Former Senator Bill Bradley, an outspoken advocate for the use of technology in improving the efficiency of non-profit fundraising, has been named Chairman of cMarket's National Advisory Board.

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