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Wednesday, May 16, 2007 eZine 7 Issue 17: Making Search Work, Ted Hart LIVE, Calling on Memphis and Charlotte   VOLUME 7 ISSUE 17  
IN THIS ISSUE
How eRetailer Tripled Conversions With Internal Search Changes
Ted Hart LIVE: Learn from ePhilanthropy President How To Succeed Online
ePhilanthropy Job Bank - New Positions Posted
You Worked Hard On That Campaign, Now Tell The World How Great It Is!
Internet Marketing: Are You Doing Enough?
Join us in Memphis for ePhilanthropy Training
Exciting Charlotte ePhilanthropy Training
Bring ePhilanthropy Training To Your Town
QuickBooks Integration with Fundraising Software
Build strong nonprofits with donated technology products
Online Fundraising for Everybody.
ARTICLES BY TOPIC AREA
Learn Online and On The eTour
eZine Sponsor
News and Reports
Education
People
How eRetailer Tripled Conversions With Internal Search Changes
Might Not Be Sexy But It Works!
by MarketingSherpa, Inc.

Internal search functionality may not be very sexy to marketers, but it is to consumers. According to MarketingSherpa data, consumers turn to a site's search box before any other navigation tool, yet 52% of marketers rated their internal search as a 'D' or an 'F.'

See how one eretailer tripled conversions originating from their onsite search with a simple upgrade to their system. Includes five strategies, intriguing results and creative samples.
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Ted Hart LIVE: Learn from ePhilanthropy President How To Succeed Online
Register Today for Live Online Training Tuesday May 22
www.ephilanthropy.org/elearning

Don't miss this incredible training by ePhilanthropy.org's President and CEO, Ted Hart.

The 10 Rules of ePhilanthropy EVERY Nonprofit Should Know :: May 22nd

Learn concrete tips and examples you can put to work at your organization, to add efficiency and effectiveness to your ePhilanthropy Strategy. Class size is limited. Register Today!


 

ePhilanthropy Job Bank - New Positions Posted
Find a Nonprofit Job or Post a Nonprofit Job - THIS is Your Resource
http://www.ephilanthropy.org/jobbank

The Internet's most helpful nonprofit job search tools are hosted here:

POST A JOB

Post a job by clicking ‘post jobs’ in the navigation at the top of the page.


SEARCH JOBS

The ePhilanthropy Job Bank allows you to search through the most current job postings or do an advanced search. For other areas of employment you can click the “home” button at the top of the new job bank site. 


 

You Worked Hard On That Campaign, Now Tell The World How Great It Is!
Self Nominations Are Encouraged
www.ephilanthropy.org/awards

 

NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS

The 2007 International ePhilanthropy Awards

 

 

These awards honor those individuals, organizations, and companies creating online campaigns to support their cause.

Nominees will have demonstrated extraordinary talent, creativity, and insight in drawing the public's attention to the important use of the Internet for philanthropic purposes and have created services or strategies that support this effort.

 

www.ephilanthropy.org/awards

 

 

Submit your nomination online in one of the following categories (self-nominations encouraged):

* Best Integrated Online and Offline ePhilanthropy Campaign sponsored by 411Karma.com

* Best Online Donations/Fundraising Campaign sponsored by eTapestry

* Best Online Special Event Registration and/or Membership Campaign sponsored by Artez Interactive 

* Best Community Building/ Volunteerism and/or Activism Campaign sponsored by FundraisingInfo.com  

* Best Senior-Friendly Website Design and/or Online Campaign sponsored by Crescendo Interactive

* Finalists in each category will be eligible for the Global People's choice award sponsored by HelpforCharities.com

* 2007 International ePhilanthropy Awards Luncheon sponsored by C.N.Wylie Group Inc.

 

 

 

Internet Marketing: Are You Doing Enough?
eZine Sponsor
Internet Marketing: Are You Doing Enough?
by Blackbaud

The Internet offers unparalleled opportunities for nonprofits to better differentiate themselves, increase involvement of supporters, and operate more efficiently

 

Do you currently use the Internet to:

  • Inform and engage your potential supporters?
  • Build better relationships with your supporters?
  • Increase your donations, event registrations, members, and volunteers?

Click here to take a 25-question Internet Marketing Strategy Assessment to examine how you measure up in using the Internet to its greatest potential.


 

Join us in Memphis for ePhilanthropy Training
www.ephilanthropy.org/etour_schedule

Memphis ePhilanthropy Training :: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on May 31, 2007

HOSTED BY: AFP MEMPHIS & THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MEMPHIS

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Sessions and Speakers:

“Cast your NET, Catch More Fish: Effective Internet Strategy For Your Nonprofit,”
presented by Allan Pressel, CEO and Founder, Charity Finders

 

The Art of the Possible - Internet Strategies for Building Relationships,” presented by Pam Dechert, Regional Account Executive, eTapestry

 

“It All Begins with Strategy: Using the Internet as a Strategic Tool,” presented by Shirley Sexton, Assistant Vice President Internet Marketing, Easter Seals
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Register here: www.ephilanthropy.org/etour_schedule


 

Exciting Charlotte ePhilanthropy Training
www.ephilanthropy.org/etour_schedule

Join us in beautiful Charlotte, NC on June 6th as we present our Nonprofit Internet Strategies training at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte campus.

HOSTED BY: CAPSTONE ADVANCEMENT PARTNERS AND AFP – CHARLOTTE CHAPTER

SESSIONS AND SPEAKERS: 

“eTechnology on a Shoestring!” presented by Kristina Carlson, President, FundraisingINFO.com

 

“An Integrated Approach – The Key to Success Online,” presented by Steve MacLaughlin, Practice Manager, Blackbaud Interactive 
 

“Online Marketing that Gets Results,” presented by Bob Evans, Director of Sales, Convio Inc.

Register here: www.ephilanthropy.org/etour_schedule


 

Bring ePhilanthropy Training To Your Town
The ULTIMATE Nonprofit Seminar Could Come To Your City in 2007
http://www.ephilanthropy.org/etour

Are you interested in bringing this high energy, cutting edge strategy trianing to your city?

If you are interested in exploring what it takes to be an eTour host, please contact the Katie Graybeal in the Education Department at 877-536-1245, ext. 4, or by e-mail at kgraybeal@ephilanthropy.org
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QuickBooks Integration with Fundraising Software
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TechSoup Stock is also home of the Microsoft Software Donation Program. Our administrative fees are as low as 4% of retail value, with no membership fee. Since 2002, over 50,000 nonprofits across the United States and Canada have saved money thanks to donated and discounted software and hardware received through TechSoup Stock (a nonprofit serving nonprofits).

 

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ARCHIVE
eZine 7 Issue 16: To Click or Not To Click?, Web Analytics Tools, Your Campaign Highlighted, Verizon Grants Available
May 1, 2007
Vol. 7 Issue 16
eZine 7 Issue 15: Web Visitors Want Search, Newsletters That Work, Social Networking, Internet Training
April 18, 2007
Vol. 7 Issue 15
eZine 7 Issue 14: Call for Global Award Nominations, Home Web Use Up in UK and France, A Few Good Tools, Clicking with Donors
April 3, 2007
Vol. 7 Issue 14
eZine 7 Issue 13: Email Award Winners, NTEN 2007, 10 Rules Taught, "Citizen Philanthropists" See you in LA, Indy and Detroit
March 21, 2007
Vol. 7 Issue 13
eZine 7 Issue 12: Get More from eMail, Demystifying Credit Card Processing, "New Breed"
March 6, 2007
Vol. 7 Issue 12
eZine 7 Issue 11: Evaluating Vendors, Power of the Internet Training, The Slate 60, User-Generated Websites
February 20, 2007
Vol. 7 Issue 20
eZine 7 Issue 10: Sports for Social Change Network Launched, Marketing Survey Results, Beefed Up Job Bank Available Online!
February 7, 2007
Vol. 7 Issue 10
eZine 7 Issue 9: Drive Web Traffic, Scholarships, Annual Survey, Master Trainer Deadline
January 23, 2007
Vol. 7 Issue 9
eZine 7 Issue 8: Social Networking, 2007 Survey, 3 Things To Boost Online Success, Online and LIVE
January 9, 2007
Vol. 7 Issue 8
eZine 7 Issue 7: 10 Search Engine Resolutions, American Diabetes Endorsement, 3 Tips for Pitching NYT, Three Was To Boost Online Skills
December 27, 2006
Vol. 7 Issue 7
Holiday Greetings 2006
December 22, 2006
eZine 7 Issue 6: 2007 Education Services Survey, 10 Tips for Online Success, Holiday Online Donor Tips, Join Us In Dallas and Naples FL (2007)
December 12, 2006
Vol. 7 Issue 6
eZine 7 Issue 5: Skype Volunteers, Guidestar Nonprofit Economic Survey Results, Join Us In San Francisco and Chicago
November 30, 2006
Vol. 7 Issue 5
eZine 7 Issue 4:ePhilanthropy on MySpace, $100,000 eGift, Online Fundraising Lessons, Apply To Host eTour 2007
November 14, 2006
Vol. 7 Issue 4
eZine 7 Issue 3: Designing Website for Seniors, Verizon Grants Available, Master Trainer Applications Due
November 3, 2006
Vol. 7 Issue 3
eZine 7 Issue 2: Donate or Recycle Old Computers, 10 Ways To Use Blogs, New Online ePhilanthropy Series
October 20, 2006
Vol. 7 Issue 2
eZine 7: Issue 1: Google's Philanthropy, Happy 25th To PC, Learn Online, New Service Launched, Vacouver, Philly, Seattle and Spokane
October 4, 2006
Vol. 7 Issue 1
eZine 6 Issue 26: 2006 Award Winners Announced, New Trustees Elected, Google Grants Apply Now, LA, Vancouver, Philly
September 23, 2006
Vol. 6 Issue 26
eZine 6 Issue 25: Finalists Announced, People's Choice Award Voting, Charities and Terrorism, Join us in NYC, LA and Calgary
September 8, 2006
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eZine 6 Issue 24: Unique Education in NYC, 2006 Awards, Buffett Online Again, Nonprofit Publicity Tips Online
August 24, 2006
Vol. 6 Issue 24

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