Third Sector Systems, a provider of integrated organization-wide software for nonprofits announced today that John Crowl, the former Publisher of the Chronicle of Philanthropy has joined its Board of Directors.

Waterbury, VT April 16, 2004 -– Third Sector Systems, a provider of integrated organization-wide software solutions for nonprofits announced today that John Crowl, the former Publisher of the Chronicle of Philanthropy has joined its Board of Directors.

Mr. Crowl said “I’ve been impressed with Third Sector’s integrated software, which solves a long-standing coordination problem that has plagued non-profit organizations. But I have been equally impressed by the company’s management, its vision, and especially its prospects for the future.”

Mr. Crowl was a founding editor of the Chronicle of Higher Education and served as Managing Editor and Publisher. He was also the Publisher of the Chronicle of Philanthropy, and retired as Vice President and Director of the Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. which publishes both newspapers. Mr. Crowl has served as a board member for non-profit arts, media and health organizations. He is the Publisher of Thistle Hill Publications, Inc. and a freelance journalist.

Third Sector Systems,http://www.thirdsectorsystems.com, provides integrated organization-wide software solutions that connect all departments of nonprofit organizations. Third Sector Systems also provides free fundraising software to nonprofits at http://www.firstchair.com. Third Sector Systems has offices in Waterbury, VT and New York, NY.