AFP in Baltimore a Huge Success

The AFP conference in Baltimore was a huge success. One of the most inspiring speakers was Archbishop Desmond Tutu who told us that fundraising is a noble profession. Ironically I used those same words in the introduction of my newest book, Fundraising as a Career: What, Are You Crazy? You can buy this book beginning May 11. There will be a link on our website starting May 11. If your AFP chapter or other organization would like a presentation on this topic, along with a book signing, let me know Linda@cvfundraising.com.

It was great getting to meet a dozen nonprofit colleagues through our free 30 minute consultations during the two days in Baltimore. In case you were not able to get to Baltimore, see our special offer at the end of this newsletter to get your own free consultation. Our response to this offer was so great that I’ve decided to list my calendar on the website so you can see where I am. If you want to schedule a meeting, invite me to speak at your AFP Chapter, or arrange a board training session for your board while I am in your area, you can save some travel expenses. Check out Linda’s Travel Calendar here.

Capital Venture Website Update

We are pleased to announce two new features on our website:

Our software guide and list of software references is now available on our website. We have a number of people willing to serve as a resource for those contemplating purchasing software. If you would are using one of the popular donor software systems and are interested in serving as a reference for software please let me know Linda@cvfundraising.com and I will add you to our list.

Job Posting Service: If your organization has any nonproft jobs to list, you can list as many jobs you want for the low price of $100 a month. (We have approximately half million hits per month on our website.) Send your job to jobs@cvfundraising.com.

CharityChannel Press Launch

Check out the radio interview with Ted Hart, ACFRE and Stephen Nill, Esq., CEO of CharityChannel for more information on the launch of CharityChannel Press. We are delighted that my new book is the first to be launched in this series. I am currently working on several more books in this series so watch more publications this year.

Webinar Series

We are pleased to announce that beginning July 2010; we will be coordinating a group of Capital Venture/CharityUniversity webinars. We will offer a discount on Capital Venture/CharityUniversity webinars to all members of the Fundraiser’s Private Vault so if you haven’t joined the Vault yet, you might want to sign up now. We have a great lineup for the third quarter of 2010. Watch for a special mailing mid-May with the schedule for the third quarter. If you would like to be a presenter for the Capital Venture /CharityUniversity Webinar Series during the 4th quarter of 2010, please contact me with your ideas. (Linda@cvfundraising.com).

Donor Software Updates:

GiftWorks is pleased to announce two new services. The services are:

GiftWorks Capture
This service will allow organizations to design forms that will collect visitor responses that can be easily downloaded into GiftWorks.  This includes prospect information, newsletter signups, and surveys (and much more).

GiftWorks Remote Backup
This service will allow GiftWorks users to easily backup their GiftWorks database to a safe and secure offsite location.

www.missionresearch.com

eTapestry:

In this economy, more than ever, organizations are asking themselves one question: "How am I really doing?"  Now, eTapestry is helping you answer that question.  Sign up today for a free, personalized industry status report.  You'll see how you compare to other nonprofits in areas like donations, online giving, and more, with no further obligation on your part. Go to www.etapestry.com/freereport for your free, personalized report.

eTapestry   /    888.739.3827 ext.1    /    info@etapestry.com    

New Strategic Alliance Announced

Capital Venture is proud to have become a vendor partner with the Non-Profit Purchasing Group (www.nonprofitpurchasingroup.org). NPPG is committed to lowering the recurring costs of non-profit organizations by providing its members with discounted rates on their most commonly purchased goods and services.  NPPG has negotiated discounts of 15% and more on key items such as office supplies, printing, payroll processing, merchant processing, email marketing, promotional products and more. Because NPPG doesn't accept commissions, rebates or administrative fees from its vendor partners, they pass 100% of the savings directly to their members. Membership starts as low as $19 per year. NPPG is also committed to reinvesting in the non-profit community by donating 10% of its net income to charity.

Special Offers for May:

May 4, 2010
Charity Channel
Marketing Your Nonprofit
Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
Webinar
Click here for details

May 14, 2010
Charity Channel
Get Rid of Your Nominating Committee
Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
Webinar
Click here for details

May 14, 2010
PANO
Donor Cultivation Strategies
Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
Webinar
Click here for details

May 19, 2010
Charity Chanel
Fundraising as a Profession
Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
Webinar
Click here for details

May 20, 2010
Grant Station
Getting Your Development Office in Shape
Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
Webinar
Click here for details

May 21, 2010
PANO
Relationship Fundraising
Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
Webinar
Click here for details

June 10, 2010
PANO
Fundraising as a Profession
Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE
Webinar
Click here for details

Check out our website for other workshops and webinars