The ePhilanthropy Foundation has named 15 fundraising professionals to join its program of online experts as new and renewing Master Trainers. ePhilanthropy is the global leader in providing training for nonprofit organizations for the ethical and efficient use of the Internet for philanthropic purposes through education and advocacy.

Master Trainers are chosen for their expertise in online philanthropy strategy and techniques and for their ability to effectively train others. To receive the designation, applicants must have at least three years experience in the use of the Internet for fundraising and five years in philanthropy. Applicants must also submit documentation showing they are able to educate others, this information is then reviewed by the ePhilanthropy Master Trainer Review Board, Chaired by Kristina Carlson, President of FundraisingINFO.com, which makes decisions regarding ePMT designation.

“The Internet is playing a greater role in every aspect of our lives, including philanthropy,” said Ted Hart, President and CEO of ePhilanthropy Foundation. “More and more nonprofit organizations are looking for practical information and training that’s based on true experience.”

Join us in welcoming the newest ePMTs:

1. Nicci Noble, ePMT, Electronic Fundraising Specialist, The Salvation Army, San Francisco CA
2. Wayne Robbins, ePMT, Director of Sales, eTapestry, Greenfield IN

And join us in congratulating those ePMTs granted renewal:

3.       Kristina Carlson, ePMT, President, FundraisingInfo.com, Atlanta GA

4.       Bob Evans, ePMT, Director of Sales, Convio, Inc., Waxhaw NC

5.       Ted Hart, ACFRE, ePMT, President and CEO, ePhilanthropy Foundation, Washington DC

6.       Nancy Johnson, ePMT, President, Target America, Fairfax, VA

7.       Mike Johnston, ePMT, President, Hewitt and Johnston Consultants, Toronto ON Canada

8.       Philip King, ePMT, President and CEO, Artez, Toronto ON Canada

9.       Jay Love, ePMT, CEO, eTapestry, Green Field, IN

10.   Greg McHale, ePMT, Founder and CEO, Good2gether, Melrose MA

11.   Allan Pressel, ePMT, CEO/Founder, CharityFinders, Redondo Beach, CA

12.   Charlie Riess, ePMT, Managing Director, RSM McGladrey, New York, NY

13.   Shirley Sexton, ePMT, Assistant Vice President, Interactive Marketing, Easter Seals, Inc. Chicago, IL

14.   Charles Schultz, JD, ePMT , President, Crescendo Interactive, Inc., Camarillo, CA

15.   Kristen Schultz, JD, ePMT , Sr. Vice President, Crescendo Interactive, Inc., Camarillo, CA

Please nominate the "Best of the Best" for ePMT designation.

The ePhilanthropy Master Trainer Review Board has set the deadline for November 1, 2007 submissions of NEW AND RENEWAL applications for ePhilanthropy Master Trainer designation. Download the application here: www.ephilanthropy.org/epmt

Charlotte ePhilanthropy Training - June 6

Don't miss this incredible training!

If you would like to host the ePhilanthropy Training Tour in your town this fall, contact our Education Coordinator, Katie Graybeal, today at 877-536-1245 ext 4 or email her at kgraybeal@ephilanthropy.org.

The IRS released a Good Governance Practices Discussion Draft for charitable organizations.  Included in the draft are nine recommendations to help ensure that directors understand their roles and responsibilities and actively promote good governance practices:

1. Mission statement
2. Code of ethics and whistleblower policies
3. Due diligence (consistent with duty of care)
4. Duty of loyalty
5. Transparency
6. Fundraising policy
7. Financial audits
8. Compensation practices
9. Document retention policy

If you missed the Live Teleclasses taught by ePhilanthropy President and Founder, Ted Hart, you can now register to take these exciting courses on-demand.

ePhilanthropy 101: The Power of the Internet for Fundraising, Marketing, Communications and Advocacy

ePhilanthropy 106: 10 Rules of ePhilanthropy

Visit us online to view all of the on-demand classes available at www.ephilanthropy.org/elearning!

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It's time to open your mind. Think beyond your event and imagine your supporters raising money online for your organization throughout the year. How you ask? Join a Firstgiving online webinar. We will show you how to incorporate online fundraising throughout the year, past your athon event, and how non-event fundraising is working for other organizations. For more information, visit www.firstgiving.com or email james@firstgiving.com.

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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.