It is that time of year again when we are eager to learn what you think of the eZine, the eTour, and the many programs the ePhilanthropy Foundation offers the nonprofit community.  Your input is extremely valuable to us as you are who we work to support with new and better programs, as well as useful and informative resources. 

Please donate a few moments of your time and take what we promise to be our very brief evaluation survey!  More importantly, please tell us who you are!  We are interested to know about you and your work so that we can ensure that our programs are meeting your needs.

2007 ePhilanthropy Foundation Annual Survey

To thank you for your participation we are excited to offer 3 lucky participants a COMPLETE SET OF ePHILANTHROPY BOOKS!  Don’t forget to enter the book drawing at the end of the survey.  This set of books cover all your ePhilanthropy needs:  Fundraising on the Internet, Major Donors, and Nonprofit Internet Strategies.  Don’t miss out on your chance to win.  

Thank you in advance!  We truly appreciate your participation in this annual evaluation.  Your feedback makes all the difference!

* From the Desk of a Master Trainer: A new series from the ePhilanthropy Foundation; bringing you tips and advice directly from the minds of our ePhilanthropy Master Trainers *

For better or worse, the nonprofit sector has experienced as much scandal as the for-profit world. Executive directors with outrageous incomes. Millions of dollars diverted to causes specifically forbidden by their endowments. Misuse of funds earmarked for families of 9/11 victims. The past five years has seen increased attention on mismanagement at nonprofit agencies.

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Host a classroom training in 2008, and offer the nonprofits in your community a in-depth seminar on the latest tools and techniques to succeed online.

Give us a call or send us an email to learn about the valuable benefits this training offers. Contact Katie or Katja at etour@ephilanthropy.org or by calling 877-536-1245 ext. 1.

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