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Tuesday, May 17, 2005 eZine 5 Issue 17: Energize Your Newsletter, United Way e-Success, Nonprofit Internet Strategies   VOLUME 1 ISSUE 151  
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CONTENTS
Five Ways to Energize Your Newsletter
eZine True Story: What Happened When United Way of Massachusetts Bay Launched Its First e-Newsletter?
ePhilanthropy Training In Madison WI - June 10
Job Bank: Add Your Open Position Today! New Position Posted.
Nonprofit Internet Strategies
ePhilanthropy Training In Chicago - June 16
$4.2 Million Technology Program: Websites, Donations Online, Software, and more...
FUNDRAISING TREND ALERT: ONLINE PERSONAL FUNDRAISING
FREE Online Seminar: “Nonprofit Internet Strategy: The Ten Rules of ePhilanthropy
ePhilanthropy Training In San Francisco - June 23
ePhilanthropy Training In Washington DC - June 28
eZine Surpasses 18,900 Subscribers: Enter To Win A Free eTour 2005 Registration
TREND ALERT: USING ONLINE TOOLS FOR LIVE EVENTS
Online Fundraising Made Easy!
Five Ways to Energize Your Newsletter
Keep Readers Engaged On Budget
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Whether distributed via email or printed and snail-mailed, newsletters are a cost-effective way for businesses or other organizations to keep in touch with employees, customers, prospects or members. The trick, however, is to come up with a strategy to keep readers engaged and the publication's production and editorial adjustments in line with current budgets.
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eZine True Story: What Happened When United Way of Massachusetts Bay Launched Its First e-Newsletter?
"This gift was unexpected but very welcome"
by Jenny Mirken, United Way of Massachusetts Bay

With these new tools, we were able to split our recipients into two broad groups - donor and non-donor.  In total, we sent almost 47,000 emails to a house file that was built from internal records as well as from registrations to our web site.


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ePhilanthropy Training In Madison WI - June 10
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Wisconsin Public Radio
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For additional information, please call 877-536-1245 with any questions or send an e-mail to jobbank@ephilanthropy.org


 
Nonprofit Internet Strategies
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As a reader of the ePhilanthropy eZine, we are providing you with notice of deep discount for our new book Nonprofit Internet Strategies .

 

You can order your copy today by clicking here and receive a 34% discount off the $39.95 list price.

 
This book offers every charitable organization the opportunity to analyze their options and select the appropriate strategy to integrate traditional marketing, communications, and fundraising practices with their online efforts.

It is an excellent how-to guide--a practical manual for nonprofit staff written in non-technical language--prepared by experts in the field based on real-life experiences and case studies.

Click on "Full Story" link below to see the cover, first chapter, table of contents, index, back cover and other sample material from this new book.


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ePhilanthropy Training In Chicago - June 16
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management
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$4.2 Million Technology Program: Websites, Donations Online, Software, and more...
Sponsor of This Issue of the ePhilanthropy eZine
http://www.charityadvantage.com

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


 
FUNDRAISING TREND ALERT: ONLINE PERSONAL FUNDRAISING
Sponsor of This Issue of the ePhilanthropy eZine
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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.

 

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Questions? Ready to get started? Contact Justgiving at

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FREE Online Seminar: “Nonprofit Internet Strategy: The Ten Rules of ePhilanthropy
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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!

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ePhilanthropy Training In San Francisco - June 23
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
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ePhilanthropy Training In Washington DC - June 28
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Omni Shoreham Hotel
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eZine Surpasses 18,900 Subscribers: Enter To Win A Free eTour 2005 Registration
All Those Who Subscribe Between May 3 and June 3, 205 Are Entered To Win

The ePhilanthropy eZine has had amazing growth in subscribers over the past two years. Soaring from 9700 to over 18,900 today. Who will be the 19,000th subscriber? Forward this message on to friends and colleagues. If they subscribe (FREE) between May 3 and June 3, 2005 they will be entered into a drawing for a complimentary 2005 ePhilanthropy Training Tour registration.

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TREND ALERT: USING ONLINE TOOLS FOR LIVE EVENTS
Sponsor of This Issue of the ePhilanthropy eZine
www.auctionpay.com/resources

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


 
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