31 fundraising professionals from around the world have been named ePhilanthropy Master Trainers (ePMT) by the ePhilanthropy Foundation. The ePhilanthropy Foundation (www.ephilanthropy.org), headquartered in Washington, D.C., is the global leader in providing training to nonprofit organizations for the ethical and efficient use the Internet for philanthropic purposes through education and advocacy.
Master Trainers are chosen for their expertise in online philanthropy strategy and techniques and for their ability to effectively train others. To receive the designation, applicants must have at least two years experience in the use of the Internet for fundraising and five years in philanthropy. Applicants must also submit documentation showing they are able to educate others, this information is then reviewed by the ePhilanthropy Master Trainer Review Board, Chaired by Michael Cervino, Vice President and Co-Founder of Beaconfire Consulting, which makes decisions regarding ePMT designation.
“The Internet is playing a greater role in every aspect of our lives, including philanthropy,” said Ted Hart, president and CEO of ePhilanthropy Foundation. “More and more nonprofit organizations are looking for practical information and training that’s based on experience. As an ePhilanthropy Master Trainer, we have identified 31 professionals as experts who is willing to share their wealth of knowledge with others.”
The ePhilanthropy Foundation has published a directory of skilled trainers and lecturers who hold the ePMT designation for the nonprofit community on its web site (www.ephilanthropy.org/ePMT ). The list provides conference and seminar planners and nonprofit organizations a way to identify those who are most skilled in ephilanthropy strategy and techniques.
The ePhilanthropy Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization devoted to fostering the secure, private, and ethical use of the Internet for philanthropic purposes. The major focus of the ePhilanthropy Foundation is nonprofit organizations and the publics they serve, to help foster an online environment in which donors can feel secure about their online transactions with non-profit organizations.
Questions? email us at mastertrainers@ephilanthropy.org
