Program Created to Identify Online Philanthropy Experts

September 2003 - Jay Love, President and CEO of eTapestry, is one of 31 fundraising professionals from around the world to be named an ePhilanthropy Master Trainer (ePMT) by the ePhilanthropy Foundation. The ePhilanthropy Foundation (www.ephilanthropy.org), headquartered in Washington, D.C., is the global leader in providing training for nonprofit organizations in the ethical and efficient use 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 two 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 Michael Cervino, Vice President and Co-Founder of Beaconfire Consulting, which makes decisions regarding ePMT designation.

"The Internet is playing a greater role in every aspect of our lives, including philanthropy," said Ted Hart, ePMT, president and CEO of ePhilanthropy Foundation. "More and more nonprofit organizations are looking for practical information and training that's based on experience. As an ePhilanthropy Master Trainer, we have identified Jay Love as an expert who has met our criteria and is willing to share their wealth of knowledge with others."

Jay is a founder of eTapestry and serves as the company's President and CEO. Jay has spent almost 20 years working with nonprofit organizations and providing them with fundraising and donor management software. eTapestry is currently serving over 3000 nonprofits with its web-based software.

The ePhilanthropy Foundation publishes a directory of skilled trainers and lecturers who hold the ePMT designation for the nonprofit community on its web site. The list provides conference and seminar planners and nonprofit organizations a way to identify those who are most skilled in ePhilanthropy strategy and techniques.