Qualifications:

Before earning the ePMT designation, these nine individuals documented at least two years’ experience in using the Internet for fundraising and five years’ experience in philanthropy. They also submitted proof of successful training they conducted to the ePhilanthropy Master Trainer Review Board, chaired by Kristina Carlson, ePMT, President of FundraisingINFO.com, which ultimately decides who receives ePMT designation.

Directory of Experts:

The ePhilanthropy Foundation publishes a directory of skilled trainers and lecturers who hold the ePMT designation on its web site at www.ephilanthropy.org/ePMT . The list included dozens of experts and provides conference, seminar planners and nonprofit organizations a method to identify individuals certified by their colleagues and peers as qualified and successful ePhilanthropy trainers. All conference and seminar planners are urged to restrict their booking of ePhilanthropy trainers to those on this list to insure quality and professional presentations.  

To apply:

Those wishing to explore ePMT designation are urged to submit their application on or before April 12, 2006 for review by the ePhilanthropy Master Trainer Review Board. The application and details are available online by CLICKING HERE or here: http://www.ephilanthropy.org/site/DocServer/ePhilanthropy_Master_Trainer_Application.pdf?docID=241

ePhilanthropy Foundation:

The ePhilanthropy Foundation, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is the global leader in providing training to nonprofit organizations in the ethical and efficient use of the Internet for philanthropic purposes. The foundation provides educational services via conferences and seminars, through publications, fliers and printed articles and over the Internet in eLearning courses. Its website is located at www.ephilanthropy.org .