SEATTLE, September 15 /PRNewswire/ --

Christian Aid, the largest grant giving organization in the UK, has awarded leading interactive marketing and technology consultancy, Ascentium Corporation, with a contract to manage its business process re-engineering project. Using Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0, MOSS 2007 and Office 2003, Ascentium will create "The Promise Solution," an innovative new program that will enable Christian Aid to compete for funding and demonstrate returns on donations, rather than merely save cost.

One of the largest projects underway in the not-for-profit sector, The Promise Solution is meant to focus on and improve the charity's grant management activities for projects and work programs undertaken by Christian Aid, as well as by its partners worldwide. The project will ensure that Christian Aid works with Partner organizations in a more consistent, efficient and effective way.

"The Promise Solution is a crucial component to the future of Christian Aid," said Martin Kyndt, Director of Corporate Affairs at Christian Aid. "We feel that Ascentium, their expertise and strong partnership with Microsoft makes them the right company to meet our goals."

Ascentium is one of the top Microsoft partners in the world for MOSS and CRM. When used in conjunction with one another, the two products prove to be innovative in the field of software development. As the company who maintains the largest dedicated CRM practice in the world, Ascentium has also led the effort for the world-wide training of ISVs on CRM 4.0 and holds seven Microsoft Gold Competencies.

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For additional information on Ascentium please contact Jacqueline Platt at Corbin & Associates, LTD. at +1-646-233-0465 or Jacqueline@corbinpr.com.

ABOUT ASCENTIUM

Ascentium is a leading, multi-faceted Digital Agency with a focus on technological services, Web design and digital marketing. The award-winning company provides customer loyalty and branding through innovative creative and technical solutions. Ascentium is ranked as the 27th largest digital agency in the nation according to Advertising Age's Top 50 Digital Agencies annual list. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Ascentium has offices across the U.S. and in the U.K. Clients include Amazon, Boeing, Dell, Expedia, InfoSpace, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola, Nintendo and Providence Health Systems. For more information, please visit www.ascentium.com.

ABOUT CHRISTIAN AID

Christian Aid works in some of the world's poorest communities in more than 50 countries. We act where the need is greatest, regardless of religion, helping people build the life they deserve. http://www.christianaid.org.uk

Web site: http://www.ascentium.com http://www.christianaid.org.uk

Jacqueline Platt, Corbin & Associates, LTD. for Ascentium, +1-646-233-0465 or Jacqueline@corbinpr.com