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Tuesday, April 18, 2006 eZine 6 Issue 16: 9 Steps To Creating a Blog, Nominations Being Accepted, ePMT Deadline, New Book: Raising Thousands   VOLUME 6 ISSUE 16  
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9 Steps to Implementing A Successful Blog
Nominations Are Now Being Accepted - Board of Trustees
MAJOR DONORS BOOK RELEASE PARTIES
TRAINING :: Nonprofit Internet Strategies :: Denver, CO
TRAINING :: Nonprofit Internet Strategies :: Tampa, FL
Plan your campaign strategy in minutes with The Researcher's Edge®!
TRAINING :: Nonprofit Internet Strategies :: New York, NY
Deadline Approaching: May 3, 2006
The Right Fundraising Analysis Helps Raise More Money
Online Fundraising Pages from Firstgiving help you raise more money faster.
Engage all your supporters—not just those who can attend your event.
New Book Heralds the Success of Email Fundraising by U.S. Charities
Job Bank: Add Your Open Position Today! New Positions Posted.
4-Day "ePhilanthropy Training at Sea" in the Western Caribbean from Miami to Key West & Cozumel MX
9 Steps to Implementing A Successful Blog
http://www.marketingprofs.com/print.asp?...
by Bill Comcowich

This article focuses on implementing a successful business blog. It dissects the steps of selecting development tools, working out a content plan for launch, making a debut, developing a style and personality, handling responses, monitoring consumer discussion on your subject, and enjoying the process.

Here are nine valuable tips for implementing and launching a blog.

 


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Nominations Are Now Being Accepted - Board of Trustees
The Foundation's Governance Committee is now accepting outstanding candidate nominees interested in serving on the ePhilanthropy Foundation Board of Trustees

The ePhilanthropy Foundation's Governance Committee announces that it will accept nominations for individuals to serve on the Foundation's Board of Trustees.  All those involved with ePhilanthropy from around the world are invited to submit names for consideration.   Self-nomination is permitted.  Submissions for consideration must be received by the close of business (5 PM Eastern USA) on Thursday June 1, 2006. Nominations are to be sent to candidates@ephilanthropy.org
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MAJOR DONORS BOOK RELEASE PARTIES
www.acteva.com/go/ebook
by ePhilanthropy Foundation



RSVP REQUIRED ~ SPACE IS LIMITED

RSVP for this FREE EVENT:
Online:
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Locations:
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Washington, DC on June 5th (more details to follow)
Dallas TX on June 21th (register now!)



 

           
            

 

Book Highlights:

 

·          Internet Strategy for Major Donor Fundraising

 

·          Prospect Research

 

·          International Strategies

 

·          Performance Measures

 

·          Privacy Principals and Ethical Practice

 

 

Major Donors : Finding Big Gifts in Your Database and Online is designed to help nonprofit managers, staff, and volunteers develop Internet and database prospecting strategies as an integral part of their overall fundraising plans. Citing real-world successes and failures from organizations around the world, this practical manual provides for successful donor communication and major gift solicitation to anyone active in the nonprofit community. This book is a valuable tool applicable to every part of the nonprofit sector. 

 

 Note: these events are not fundraisers

 


 
TRAINING :: Nonprofit Internet Strategies :: Denver, CO
Join us on May 3rd
http://www.ephilanthropy.org/etour_sched...
by ePhilanthropy Foundation

The Adoption Exchange, in conjunction with the ePhilanthropy Foundation, presents the Nonprofit Internet Strategies Seminar on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join the world’s leading experts in ePhilanthropy for this in-depth four-hour seminar. In this seminar, participants will move forward in developing a sound ePhilanthropy strategy while learning from three certified Master Trainers in the field.

 

Register at www.ephilanthropy.org/etour_schedule or call Katie at 877-536-1245 ext. 1.


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TRAINING :: Nonprofit Internet Strategies :: Tampa, FL
Join us on April 28th
http://www.ephilanthropy.org/etour_sched...
by ePhilanthropy Foundation

The ePhilanthropy Foundation, presents the Nonprofit Internet Strategies Seminar on Friday, April 28, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Tampa, FL. Join the world’s leading experts in ePhilanthropy for this in-depth four-hour seminar. In this seminar, participants will move forward in developing a sound ePhilanthropy strategy while learning from three certified Master Trainers in the field.

 

Register at www.ephilanthropy.org/etour_schedule or call Katie at 877-536-1245 ext. 1.


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TRAINING :: Nonprofit Internet Strategies :: New York, NY
Join us on May 11th
www.ephilanthropy.org/etour_schedule
by ePhilanthropy Foundation

RSM McGladrey, in conjunction with the ePhilanthropy Foundation, presents the Nonprofit Internet Strategies Seminar on Thursday, May 11, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in New York, NY. Join four of the world’s leading experts in ePhilanthropy for this in-depth four-hour seminar. In this seminar, participants will move forward in developing a sound ePhilanthropy strategy while learning from three certified Master Trainers in the field.

 

See speaker topics and register at www.ephilanthropy.org/etour_schedule or call Katie at 877-536-1245 ext. 1.


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Deadline Approaching: May 3, 2006
All ePhilanthropy Experts Urged to Submit Credentials for Review
http://ephilanthropy.org/ePMT

Those wishing to explore ePhilanthropy Master Trainer- ePMT designation are urged to submit their application on or before May 3 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

Complete details including a directory of current "Best of the Best in ePhilanthropy" is available at:
http://ephilanthropy.org/ePMT


 
The Right Fundraising Analysis Helps Raise More Money
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Online Fundraising Pages from Firstgiving help you raise more money faster.
Sponsor of This Issue of the ePhilanthropy eZine
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by Firstgiving

Firstgiving's online fundraising pages help you raise more money with less hassle.

Your fundraisers set up simple online pages for your event, email them to family and friends and collect online donations that are sent straight to you. Perfect for walks, runs and bike rides, Firstgiving pages are also great for grassroots fundraising efforts and can be used alongside your current online service.   Fundraisers who use our pages have been shown to raise 3x more on average than those who don't. 

We also provide online event registration.  Firstgiving's service is incredibly easy to use and is affordable for organizations of all sizes. .  Let us show you how we can help you:
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Engage all your supporters—not just those who can attend your event.
Sponsor of This Issue of the ePhilanthropy eZine
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by cMarket

An online auction gives your entire constituency a unique and fun way to support your mission. More than 1,100 nonprofits are finding new sources of revenue with cMarket, the leading provider of branded online auctions for non-profits. 

 

cMarket can help you:

Ø       Run an online auction, alone or in advance of your live event

Ø       Get great items for your auction catalog—at no risk

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Learn more. Visit us at http://www.cmarket.com/home/seminars.htm?city=all&s=8 to register for our free seminar, “Online Auctions:  Fundamental Fundraising Tools” when we come to a city near you.  Or, email us at seminars@cmarket.com to sign up for our free Webinar.


 
New Book Heralds the Success of Email Fundraising by U.S. Charities
Book Review of "Raising Thousands (if Not Tens of Thousands) of Dollars with Email
www.emersonandchurch.com

The publication of this new book about email fundraising by Madeline Stanionis should be welcome news for nonprofits of all sizes that are trying to harness the Internet to grow their lists, engage constituents and raise money.

Exclusive for ePhilanthropy eZine readers: Five (5) copies of "Raising Thousands (If Not Tens of Thousands) of Dollars with Email" will be given away.

How can you win?
All you have to do is send an email to raisingthousands@ephilanthropy.org , the winners will be drawn at random.
If you are a winner, the book will be mailed to you.
Winners will be chosen on May 1 from all enteries received by April 30th.
Good luck and thanks for reading!


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Job Bank: Add Your Open Position Today! New Positions Posted.
Reach 21,200+ Subscribers to the eZine
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For additional information, please call 877-536-1245 with any questions or send an e-mail to jobbank@ephilanthropy.org


 
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