ePhilanthropy eZine

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 11 Tips for Your Nonprofit Blog, New Capacity Resources, Major Gift Development and More   VOLUME 8 ISSUE 26  
IN THIS ISSUE
Network for Good Has Acquired the ePhilanthropy Foundation
Economy Got You Down? It's Time to Call in for Back-up!
11 Tips for Your Nonprofit Blog
On Demand Fundraising Software
Online Donations from CharityAdvantage!
Save Up to 96% on Popular & New Software for Your Nonprofit
Take Five Minutes Now and Generate Additional Revenue All Year.
Enhance Major Gift Development
Make Your Veteran Website a Top “Hit” (Part 3 of 4)
Network for Good Has Acquired the ePhilanthropy Foundation
http://www.fundraising123.org/article/network-good...

Network for Good, a leading provider of online fundraising services and how-to resources for nonprofits, has acquired the ePhilanthropy Foundation. Network for Good will integrate the two organizations’ resources for nonprofits by the end of the summer—thereby bolstering its offering of information, training materials and best-practices education.

To learn more about Network for Good, please visit http://www.networkforgood.org/npo

 

Economy Got You Down? It's Time to Call in for Back-up!
www.fundraising123.org

Budgets are tight. All the news is touting high gas prices and food costs. What's a fundraiser to do? Turn to the Network for Good Learning Center for training and advice! In addition to housing hundreds of articles, tips and strategies, the Learning Center is home to the Nonprofit 911 training series.

To help you navigate the Learning Center, we've done the legwork for you and pulled some of the upcoming training opportunities and most popular articles for you to check out. Here's the free, one-two punch the Learning Center offers to help you weather the storm of an economic downturn, along with some of your top picks for content:


 

11 Tips for Your Nonprofit Blog
www.see3.net
by See3 Communications

1.  Drive traffic. 
We loved "Field of Dreams", but blogs don't work that way-you can build it, but they may not come.  Put your blog's URL in your email signature, put a big link on your website, link to it in your newsletter, get related blogs to put you on their blog roll, and spread the word.   


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On Demand Fundraising Software
eZine Sponsor
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by eTapestry

eTapestry is the leading provider of on demand software and services for nonprofits with over 5000 organizations worldwide.  eTapestry’s web-based solution means:

  • There is no software to purchase, install, maintain, or update.  eTapestry does it all for you saving time and money.
  • You can access your data from any location with just an Internet connection.
  • Your website, online giving, and eTapestry database are fully integrated so data is automatically shared and updated.
  • Additional services, modules and tools can be added when you need them, as you need them.
  • You can focus on your fundraising instead of your fundraising software.

Visit www.etapestry.com for more information or contact us at info@etapestry.com or at 888-739-3827.


 

Online Donations from CharityAdvantage!
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Includes:

 

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·         Customize your donations form & thank you letters

·         Donations database

·         Manage records & transaction history

·         Advanced search features

·         Complete daily, monthly, & yearly statistics

 

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www.CharityAdvantage.com/OnlineDonations.asp


 

Save Up to 96% on Popular & New Software for Your Nonprofit
eZine Sponsor
http://www.techsoup.org/go/ePhil081908
by Techsoup

TechSoup Stock is a nonprofit service that distributes donated and deeply discounted software and technology products to eligible nonprofit organizations and public libraries. You can save 80-96% on brand-new software donated by top companies such as Microsoft, Cisco, Intuit, Adobe, Symantec, and more.

Featured donated software available through TechSoup Stock:

  * Microsoft Office 2007 ($20 admin fee vs. $499 retail value)
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Since 2002, TechSoup Stock has helped more than 78,000 nonprofits across the U.S. and Canada save over $1 billion, enabling them to redirect these savings toward program work.

To learn more and place your request for donated products, visit: http://www.techsoup.org/go/ePhil081908


 

Take Five Minutes Now and Generate Additional Revenue All Year.
eZine Sponsor
www.freelanthropy.com
by Freelanthropy

WHAT IF you could remind donors every day about the importance of your organization?

WHAT IF donors thought of your brand every time they went online?

WHAT IF donors contributed year-round, raising additional revenue outside of your big events?


Freelanthropy leverages Yahoo Search with your brand to keep you connected with supporters while they generate money for you every time they go online. And your branded browser toolbar keeps you connected and always just a click away.

 

Donors have more than a million choices of causes to support. Make sure yours remains top-of-mind – every day.

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Start now www.freelanthropy.com or request info.


 

Enhance Major Gift Development
eZine Sponsor
http://www.softerware.com/asp/referral.asp?id=1142
by DonorPerfect

Many nonprofits have found that 80% of their major gifts come from 20% of their donors. Discover which of your donors and prospects has the capacity to give more with DonorPerfect and its integrated wealth screening from Wealthengine.com

Uncover the secret to major gift development - get a free trial version of DonorPerfect. Call (800) 220-8111 or visit www.donorperfect.com

 

Make Your Veteran Website a Top “Hit” (Part 3 of 4)
30 Days to Improved SEO for Your Nonprofit
www.TicketPrinting.com
by Lance Trebesch and Taylor Robinson

The “secret” to achieving this success for your website is by harnessing the power of search engine optimization. By following this step-by-step guide, you will be well on your way to drastically improving your websites standing in only 30 days.


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