Proposals now being accepted for NP Online Action, a $4.2 million technology product and service program that will improve technology and build networks within US-based nonprofit organizations starting Spring 2005. 

All recipients of the NP Online Action program will receive:

- Professional website to transform ideas into action

- Sustainable funding through online donations

- Shared learning opportunities through active partnerships

- Business software to maximize technical creativity

- Increased networks through online marketing

- Technology consulting from industry experts

Apply now! Advance your organization with a website, donations online, software, and other technology-related products and services over the course of this three-year program. The program is open to 5,000 qualified nonprofit organizations.

Visit our website to learn more and apply for the program: http://www.charityadvantage.com

Online personal fundraising allows your supporters to raise funds for your nonprofit through a fundraising web page created just for them.

Justgiving provides the easiest and most affordable way to help your supporters fundraise online. Your supporters can create fundraising pages for any occasion -- such as marathons, fun runs, other charity events, weddings, or in memory of a loved one. Key features include:

- No or low-cost set-up

- Online event registration for your supporters, if applicable.

- Donations are seamlessly transferred to your organization by EFT or check.

- Automated thank-you emails are sent to donors on your behalf.

- Downloadable reporting data on all donors -- a perfect way to grow your individual donor database.

Learn more at:

http://www.justgiving.com/pfp/design/1/default.asp?/src=ephil41905

Questions? Ready to get started? Contact Justgiving at

inquiries@justgiving.com or 781-863-6166.

Need help devising a strategy for managing your Web site? Heard about
blogs and RSS feeds, but not sure how they apply to your nonprofit?
Join us Tuesday, June 7, as industry experts Andrew Mosawi,
IATS/Ticketmaster, and Shaun Sullivan, Blackbaud, explore these topics
and demonstrate innovative Web solutions that will help drive your
online strategy. Register today!

http://www.blackbaud.com/bb/internetseminar/adol/ephil.aspx

Many nonprofit organizations are enjoying the benefits of using the Internet to supplement or replace traditional methods of inviting and registering guests and donors to fundraising events. Sending save-the-date notifications, invitations and reminders via email are cost-effective ways to reach out to guests. Including a link to your Web site for online registration provides a convenience to your guests, and streamlines the registration process for your organization.

Learn more at www.auctionpay.com/resources. Complementary resources to download include:

• White papers on Best Practices for Benefit Events and 10 Simple Steps to Getting Your Fundraising Online

Tips on auctions, including What to Keep in Mind When Considering Online Tools for Your Event

DonorPerfect enables successful online fundraising and donor relations with:

• Online Donations - Offer secure donations or membership purchases, special event tickets, and more on your website.  Online credit card processing, automated acknowledgements and posting to your database are included!
• E-Marketing - Create and send professional HTML e-mail newsletters, solicitations or constituent alerts and measure the success of these campaigns.
• Auto-Pledge Collection - Automatically track pledge balances and delinquencies, and automate the process of collecting pledges by credit cards or bank draft.

For a FREE trial version, please call (800) 220-8111, or click here:

http://www.softerware.com/asp/referral.asp?id=517