Americans have given at least $487-million to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

The pace of giving is unprecedented in recent American history. In the 10 days after September 11, Americans donated $239-million to charitable causes, and in the 9 days after the tsunamis hit, major American relief groups raised $163-million.

Of the $196.9-million contributed to the American Red Cross, in Washington, by the end of the day Thursday, $110-million came in through the organization's Web site.

The ePhilanthropy Foundation is proud to announce 23 organizations from around the world have been named finalists in the First Annual International ePhilanthropy Awards competition.

URGENT: Less than 20 seats remain available! Make your plans now to join us on September 22 in NYC to learn who the 2005 International ePhilanthropy Award winners are! Go to http://acteva.com/go/awards

This training is specifically designed for those who wish to catapult their online strategy forward by learning and interacting directly with a broad base of highly-rated ePhilanthropy Master Trainers.

No sales pitches are allowed, this is hands on training in advanced/executive ePhilanthropy techniques and strategy. Each participant will have individual computer and Internet access in a computer lab setting for this training. This is not HTML training, this is advanced fundraising, marketing, communications and advocacy skills training.

Register online at http://acteva.com/go/Advanced  

Registration is strictly limited to the first 25 participants which is why we are contacting you now with this information. Each participant is required to certify that they either have 2+ years ePhilanthropy experience or have attended the general ePhilanthropy Training tour in the past 3 years.

September 11, 2001 was a day of unspeakable tragedy that changed the face of ePhilanthropy. Around the world donors turned to the Internet to learn and support in unprecedented numbers. From 9-11 to Katrina every time people are in need, those who care go to the Internet and give. Since that time the ePhilanthropy Foundation has become the global leader in providing training to charities for the ethical and efficient use of the Internet for philanthropic purposes through education and advocacy.

NYCremembers.org seeks to observe 9/11 as a National Day of Voluntary Service.

One Day's Pay is the principal organizer of "NYC Remembers," the effort specific to the New York City region, to encourage New Yorkers to observe the week of September 11 each year through voluntary service and charitable activities.

One Day's Pay is supported privately through generous contributions made by founders, suppliers, individuals, corporations, foundations and other funding organizations. The organization received Federal and State of California approval of its tax-exempt 501c3 applications in 2003, and has applied for tax-exempt status in the State of New York.

For more information go to http://www.nycremembers.org

Learn how to build stronger relationships online that will lead to increased fundraising, event participation, and advocacy all from one truly integrated online/offline solution. 

Blackbaud NetCommunity offers:

--   Personalized direct mail and eMarketing

--   Advanced online giving options

--   Team fundraising event and a-thon management

--   Advocacy

--   True integration with The Raiser’s Edge®

Click here to learn more!

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

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What if your organization could make it easy for your supporters to help fundraise?

Welcome to the world of online personal fundraising.

Online personal fundraising allows your supporters to raise funds for your nonprofit through fundraising web pages 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.

Features include:

* 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 donor database.

* Online paid event registration for your supporters, if needed.

See examples and learn more at:

http://www.justgiving.com/pfp/design/1/charities.asp?/src=ephil82305

Join over 1,300 emerging nonprofit leaders at Craigslist Foundation’s 2^nd annual Nonprofit Boot Camp, presented by Acteva.  Get educated in all aspects of successfully starting and running a nonprofit, find inspiration and get connected with peers and valuable resources.

Registration is only $50 and includes the conference and evening Networking Reception, as well as breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Register online at www.acteva.com/go/craigslist.

Subscribe between today and Sept. 30 and receive entry into a drawing for a free registration to an ePhilanthropy Foundation eTour in a city near you.

To subscribe, visit our homepage at http://ephilanthropy.org or send an email to subscribe@ephilanthropy.imakenews.net   

Online fundraising isn’t “the next big thing for nonprofits;” it’s here, now. So why are so many organizations hesitant to add the internet to their strategies?