Cancer Family Care Creates Partnership with echoDonations org(tm) Local Nonprofit Jump-Starts a New Year with Breakthrough Techniques in Fundraising
Released on: March 7, 2008, 7:31 am
Press Release Author: Michelle Matthews
Industry: Non Profit
Press Release Summary: Cancer Family Care, a local nonprofit, has chosen to partner with echoDonations.orgT in order to improve their donation process. The web-based technology used by echoDonations.orgT has been integrated into Cancer Family Care's online donation process.
Press Release Body: CINCINNATI, OH, February 15, 2008 - Cancer Family Care (CFC) and echoDonations.orgT (echo) has kicked off the year with a new and exciting partnership. The web-based technology used by echoDonations.orgT has been integrated into Cancer Family Care's online donation process. Through the use of echo's new technology, those who wish to donate to CFC may now do so with the incentive to receive Lifetime Cash RewardsT for their generosity. Everyday, nonprofit organizations continually seek ways to build a new donor base, sustain loyal donors, and to raise funds needed to deliver their mission. echoDonations.orgT recognizes that incentives are part of the motivations to give to nonprofit organizations. Using this logic, echo's technology allows donors to receive cash rewards as a sign of appreciation for their donations. This reward is not only a wonderful thank you letter, but an incentive to remain loyal to a nonprofit organization you care about as well.
"I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to partner with echoDonations.org. They are unique in providing philanthropists the opportunity to maximize their online giving through a professionally managed Charitable Mutual Fund. To my knowledge, no other online giving tool makes this possible. I suspect many of our supporters will be eager to learn more about this exciting new option," Brent Seelmeyer, Executive Director for Cancer Family Care said.
In an effort to attract new donors and keep loyal donors faithful, Cancer Family Care has taken the first step in entering a new segment of the market through echoDonations.orgT. Online donations to CFC are now channeled through echo. Their donors still have the option to make a traditional, one-time donation that goes immediately to CFC, but they now have new options as well. Donors can choose to invest their donation in a charitable mutual fund, in which the money earns an average interest of 8% each year, growing every year until the donor passes away, at which time the original donation is given to CFC. The donors can choose to give the entire 8% interest earned to CFC each year, or the donor can choose to split the interest 50/50 with CFC each year. Through this simple concept, the power of every donation, big and small, is maximized to its greatest potential.
As awareness of echoDontions.orgT breakthrough technology increases through social media and marketing plans, it hopes to become a part of many nonprofit organizations, aiding them in their financial goals. Two of echo's most important objectives are as follows: 1) allowing individual donors to feel valued and make a difference and 2) planning for the future. Many individuals find it difficult to believe that their $25 can actually help an organization. However, echoDonations.orgT makes this a reality. A gift as small as $25 can grow throughout a donor's lifetime, maximizing the full potential of even the smallest donations. In utilizing this process, not only will donors notice the impact their money has made, but yearly funding is secured for Cancer Family Care, and a strong foundation for their future is built.
About Cancer Family Care Since 1971, Cancer Family Care has served the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community as a nonprofit agency with the mission of strengthening the well-being and alleviating the suffering of children, adults and families coping with cancer. The agency offers a comprehensive array of programs and services that provide support to individuals coping with cancer, as well as their families and friends. www.cancerfamilycare.org
About echodonations.orgT echoDonations.orgT, the nation's leading online charitable mutual fund, is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping charities start or grow their online fundraising programs by offering loyalty building cash rewards for donors to give more. More information is available at www.echoDonations.org.
Web Site: http://www.echodonations.org/index/donor.html
Contact Details: CONTACTS: Cancer Family Care, Lauren Scharf, Director of Development 513.731.3346 lscharf@cancerfamilycare.org
echoDonations.orgT, Michelle Matthews, Social Media & Marketing Strategist 513.276.4332, ext 105. michelle@echodonations.org