-- An easy-to-use Content Management System on every page to make it easy to add and edit content, which makes the site more dynamic and current; -- Automated search engine optimization features to make the site more visible to major search engines such as Google and Yahoo; -- Robust e-newsletter functionality to make it easy to create and send e- newsletters to help supporters keep tabs on organization happenings; -- Built-in Really Simple Syndication (RSS) to enable visitors to subscribe to automatically receive updates from the Center as they happen; -- Online volunteer sign-up to quickly and easily engage site visitors who believe in the Center's cause and want to make a difference; and -- Secure online gift processing to make it simple for site visitors to make a donation.In addition to the Center, numerous other nonprofit organizations have chosen Tendenci to power their Web sites, including The Children's Fund, Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment, Houston Technology Center and Neuhaus Education Center, among others. About The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation supports adults with Developmental Disabilities in the greater Houston, Texas area. The Center's two locations, Cullen Residence Hall and Willow River Farms, require the support of 220 employees and more than 250 volunteers to respond to the needs of our clients and the people we serve. These resources enable 600 mentally retarded individuals to build skills and remain active in our community. The Center is a private not-for-profit United Way Agency, which has for more than 60 years served children and adults through educational, residential and work training programs. The philosophy of The Center is that every person has value and worth, is entitled to the highest quality of life, and should be treated with dignity. Additional information about the Center and its ongoing programs is available at www.cri-usa.org. About Schipul - The Web Marketing Company Schipul - The Web Marketing Company developed and builds on the Tendenci® association management application, which has more than 330,000 users worldwide. Schipul is based in Houston, and provides marketing services on the Internet to a variety of service industries in local, national and international markets. Schipul's clients include American Association of Dental Office Managers, National Pharmacy Technician Association, Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations, Wolff Companies and DPK Public Relations. Additional information about Schipul is available at www.schipul.com and www.tendenci.com.
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