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Monday, November 28, 2005 eZine 6 Issue 6: Improve Your Site Navigation, Digital Book Available, 2006 Education Survey, Try Another Search Engine   VOLUME 6 ISSUE 6  
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The Best Experts in ePhilanthropy Are Named
Is Your Site Easy to Navigate?
Nonprofit Internet Strategies [DIGITAL BOOK VERSION]
The Great Fall ON DEMAND Learning Event Has Begun
Taking Control of Your Annual Fund
2006 ePhilanthropy Education Services Survey
Trend Alert: Using Online Tools for Live Events
Capital Campaigns Made Easy!
ONLINE TOOLS FOR YOUR SUPPORTERS
If At First You Don't Succeed Try Another Search Engine
Job Bank: Add Your Open Position Today! New Position Posted.
The Best Experts in ePhilanthropy Are Named
6 New Experts Receive ePhilanthropy Master Trainers (ePMT) Designation
http://ephilanthropy.org/ePMT

The ePhilanthropy Master Trainer Review Board has recently granted professionals the ePhilanthropy Master Trainer (ePMT) designation and renewed others in recognition of their demonstrated expertise in educating others in online philanthropic strategy and techniques. 

For a complete list of all the Best Experts go to our directory at http://ephilanthropy.org/ePMT
 

The newly designated ePhilanthropy Master Trainers (ePMTs) are:

  • Jordan Dossett, ePMT - Creative Director, Antharia
  • Jeff Jetton, ePMT - CEO, Auctionpay, Inc.
  • Laura Kalick, ePMT - Exempt Organization Tax Consulting
  • Andrew Mosawi, ePMT - Director, IATS Ticketmaster
  • Richard Newman, ePMT - Member, Arent Fox
  • Liz Nielson, ePMT - Assistant Director, Internet Marketing, Easter Seals National Headquarters

The following ePMTs have successfully renewed their designation (having been previously designated two years ago):

  • Jeff Gignac, ePMT - President, JMG Solutions, Inc.
  • Betsy Harman, ePMT - President, Harman Interactive, LLC
  • Marcelo Iniarra, ePMT - Regional Fundraising Manager - Latin America/ Spain, Greenpeace International

     

  • Qualifications:

    Before earning the ePMT designation, these nine individuals documented at least two years’ experience in using the Internet for fundraising and five years’ experience in philanthropy. They also submitted proof of successful training they conducted to the ePhilanthropy Master Trainer Review Board, chaired by Kristina Carlson, ePMT, President of FundraisingINFO.com, which ultimately decides who receives ePMT designation.

    Directory of Experts:

    The ePhilanthropy Foundation publishes a directory of skilled trainers and lecturers who hold the ePMT designation on its web site at
    www.ephilanthropy.org/ePMT . The list included dozens of experts and provides conference, seminar planners and nonprofit organizations a method to identify individuals certified by their colleagues and peers as qualified and successful ePhilanthropy trainers. All conference and seminar planners are urged to restrict their booking of ePhilanthropy trainers to those on this list to insure quality and professional presentations.  

    To apply:

    Those wishing to explore ePMT designation are urged to submit their application on or before April 12, 2006 for review by the ePhilanthropy Master Trainer Review Board. The application and details are available online by CLICKING HERE or here: http://www.ephilanthropy.org/site/DocServer/ePhilanthropy_Master_Trainer_Application.pdf?docID=241

    ePhilanthropy Foundation:

    The ePhilanthropy Foundation, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is the global leader in providing training to nonprofit organizations in the ethical and efficient use of the Internet for philanthropic purposes. The foundation provides educational services via conferences and seminars, through publications, fliers and printed articles and over the Internet in eLearning courses. Its website is located at www.ephilanthropy.org .


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    Is Your Site Easy to Navigate?
    If it's not, you could be losing more supporters--and donations--than you can imagine.
    http://www.Entrepreneur.com/article/0,46...
    by Corey Rudl

    Usability isn't the same as design. Just because you've hired a talented designer to craft your site and make it look great doesn't mean it's easy to use. Looking good is a completely different matter from working well! After all, plenty of beautiful sites have won design awards while losing customers by the thousands.
    [FULL STORY]
     
    Nonprofit Internet Strategies [DIGITAL BOOK VERSION]
    You can order yours today, order yours online and download too!
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    As a reader of the ePhilanthropy eZine, we are providing you with notice of deep discount and availability of a DIGITAL and DOWNLOADABLE version 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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    The Great Fall ON DEMAND Learning Event Has Begun
    Online classes available 24/7 for only $79 through December 31
    https://charitychannel.com/cu/2/epf/regi...

    The ePhilanthropy Foundation offers you 54 courses all available for you and your staff to take online at anytime for just $79. This is the lowest rate of the year and will be in effect through December 31.

    So if you want to brush up on skills related to Grant Writing, Research, Board Development, ePhilanthropy, Annual appeals, Planned Giving, Special Events or most any development topics,

    Click below, register for the class of your choice and learn at your pace on your schedule with NO TRAVEL.

    http://ephilanthropy.org/eLearning 
    or directly to the registration page


     
    Taking Control of Your Annual Fund
    Sponsor of This Issue of the ePhilanthropy eZine
    http://www.blackbaud.com/bb/bba/annualfu...
    by Blackbaud

    An annual fund can be the cornerstone of a successful fundraising program. If developed correctly, your annual fund solicitations can improve your annual fundraising results and help to identify those who are most likely to become your best planned and major gift prospects. Download this free white paper, Taking Control of Your Annual Fund, to  begin the process of building donor loyalty today!

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    2006 ePhilanthropy Education Services Survey
    Complete before November 30th (Wednesday)
    http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=1942...

    Thanksgiving (USA) is right around the corner and a good time for people to reflect on all for which they’re thankful.

    Here at the ePhilanthropy Foundation we have many reasons to give thanks for this past year. As our reflection turns to planning for the new year, we would appreciate you taking a few moments to complete this ANONYMOUS survey that will aid in planning for our 2006 ePhilanthropy Foundation educational programming. 

    It would be particularly helpful if you would complete this survey BEFORE November 30, 2005


    Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey.

    http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=194251539275

     
    Trend Alert: Using Online Tools for Live Events
    Sponsor of This Issue of the ePhilanthropy eZine
    www.auctionpay.com/resources
    by AuctionPay

    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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    Thousands of nonprofits use DonorPerfect fundraising software to successfully manage capital campaigns. 

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

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    ONLINE TOOLS FOR YOUR SUPPORTERS
    Sponsor of This Issue of the ePhilanthropy eZine
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    by Justgiving

    Let Justgiving's tools work for your pledge-based event.  We provide online event registration and online personal fundraising pages , making it easy for your supporters to raise more money for your organization. 

     

    A recent case study showed that fundraisers who use our pages raise 2.5 times more than those who don't.  Our pages make it easy for fundraisers to ask for donations, and easy for donors to give.

     

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    .

    See examples and learn more at:

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    If At First You Don't Succeed Try Another Search Engine
    http://comparesearchengines.dogpile.com/...
    by Heather Fignar

    Most people believe search results across engines are the same, when, in fact, the vast majority of the results from each engine are different. 12,570 random queries run on MSN Search, Google, Yahoo and Ask Jeeves found only 1.1 percent of the first page results are the same across all four engines.
    [FULL STORY]
     
    Job Bank: Add Your Open Position Today! New Position Posted.
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