Three additional fundraising professionals have joined the society of professionals from around the world as designated 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.

New ePMTs are:
-- Sheeraz Haji, ePMT, President and CEO, GetActive Software
-- David Lawson, ePMT, Vice President and Founder, Prospect Information Network (P!N)
-- Tony Powell, ePMT, Vice President of Consulting Services, Blackbaud, Inc.

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 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 (our new ePMTs will be added to this list within the next 10 days). 

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