These awards honor those individuals, organizations and companies working in the ePhilanthropy field who have demonstrated extraordinary talent, creativity and insight in drawing the public’s attention to the important use of the Internet for Philanthropic purposes and/or have created services or strategies that support this effort. Nominations will be accepted online from May 16 - July 15 2006 for projects/programs and campaigns taking place or concluded between May 1, 2005 and May 1 2006. All nominations must be submitted online: http://www.ephilanthropy.org/awards Judging will take place in July and August with the awards being presented at the Harvard Club of New York on Thursday, September 21, 2006. A special thank you to the sponsors of the 2006 International ePhilanthropy Awards:

ORDER YOUR TICKETS FOR AWARDS LUNCHEON BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!  Tickets for the awards ceremony are now available: http://acteva.com/go/awards Seating is limited. Purchase luncheon/ceremony tickets early to secure your seat. Questions (and for luncheon sponsorship details): awards@ephilanthropy.org

If all that has ever been said and written about the art and science of fundraising could be distilled down to just what really matters—what fundraisers everywhere need to know—there would be only a small number of true gems deserving of the description, “nuggets of information.”

Leading international fundraiser Ken Burnett, author of the classic Relationship Fundraising, has identified and defined 89 such nuggets which he presents here as The Zen of Fundraising, a fun read, one-of-a-kind look into what makes donors tick and–more importantly–what makes them give.

Click below for Adrian Sargeant's review of this book. Mr. Sargeant is Professor of Nonprofit Marketinga nd Fundraising Bristol Business School UK.

Join 450 emerging nonprofit leaders at Craigslist Foundation's first annual New York Nonprofit Boot Camp, presented by Mission Research, Makers of Giftworks. Get inspired and energized to take your nonprofit to the next level! 

This action-packed day will coach you in key aspects of starting and running a nonprofit or social enterprise and link you with innovative ideas, tools, people and organizations. Just $50 gets you access to all seminars and workshops, meals, an Exhibit Hall filled with organizations that serve the nonprofit community, a Networking Reception and a range of high profile speakers. Tracks will feature Nonprofit Basics, Fundraising, Social Entrepreneurship and IT/Technology. 

ePhilanthropy Foundation CEO and President Ted Hart will be speaking at the New York Boot Camp!!
 

For more information and to register visit www.craigslistfoundation.org/ny

RENO, NV :: NONPROFIT INTERNET STRATEGIES eTOUR

Nevada Association of Nonprofits (NANO), in conjunction with the ePhilanthropy Foundation, presents the Nonprofit Internet Strategies Seminar on Thursday, June 1, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Reno, NV. In this seminar, participants will move forward in developing a sound ePhilanthropy strategy while learning from three certified Master Trainers in the field:   ·         "ePhilanthropy 101 & e-Technology on a Shoestring!" ·         "Cast your NET, Catch More Fish: Effective Internet Strategy For Your Nonprofit" ·         "From Identification to Stewardship - How the Internet Has Changed the Game"   Register today at www.ephilanthropy.org/etour_schedule or call Patrick at 877-536-1245 ext.1

AUSTIN, TX :: NONPROFIT INTERNET STRATEGIES eTOUR

Convio, in conjunction with the ePhilanthropy Foundation, presents the Nonprofit Internet Strategies Seminar on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Austin, TX. In this seminar, participants will move forward in developing a sound ePhilanthropy strategy while learning the following from three certified Master Trainers in the field:   ·        “Understanding the Differences Between Online and Offline Fundraising” ·        “e-Technology on a Shoestring!” ·        “Cast your NET, Catch More Fish: Effective Internet Strategy For Your Nonprofit”   ~ Register today at www.ephilanthropy.org/etour_schedule or call Patrick at 877-536-1245 ext.1

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:

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

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

§         Deliver more value to your sponsor and donors

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.

• Learn how other nonprofits are faring in this competitive funding environment
• Find out what your peers think are today’s most pressing nonprofit issues
• Benchmark your organization against other nonprofits

Start by taking Blackbaud’s 3^rd annual “State of the Nonprofit Industry" survey, and enter for a chance to win a new computer!

Firstgiving's online fundraising pages are a fast, simple way for your supporters to raise more money

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.  Firstgiving pages are perfect for any event and 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:

Visit us at www.firstgiving.com or contact our sales team at inquiries@firstgiving.com or 781-863-6166 x103. 

Tap into the power of the Web! Donations via your web site are processed, posted and acknowledged automatically with DonorPerfect fundraising software! Offer memberships, special events tickets, fundraising items, information requests and more. All transactions are completely secure!

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

http://www.softerware.com/asp/referral.asp?id=694

View positions posted to the ePhilanthropy Job Bank at:
http://www.imakenews.com/ephilanthropy/index000033520.cfm

To place your job announcement in the next issue, please use the online form at:
http://acteva.com/go/jobbank

For additional information, please call 877-536-1245 with any questions or send an e-mail to jobbank@ephilanthropy.org