Internet Marketing Legend Matt Bacak Bribes Over 10 Million People to Donate to Habitat for Humanity: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance

Internet Marketing Legend Matt Bacak Bribes Over 10 Million People to Donate to Habitat for Humanity: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance: "Press Release Source: Frontier Marketing International Inc.

Internet Marketing Legend Matt Bacak Bribes Over 10 Million People to Donate to Habitat for Humanity
Thursday December 29, 8:00 am ET
All Royalties From Bacak's New Book, The Ultimate Lead Generation Plan, to be Donated Directly to Habitat for Humanity by New York Publisher Morgan James. Bacak Offers Ethical 'bribe' of Over $56,000.00 in Free Products From Hundreds of Authors to Encourage People to 'Donate'

SUWANEE, Ga., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- In what is undoubtedly the biggest and boldest move in internet marketing philanthropy, Matt Bacak, known as 'The Powerful Promoter' and owner of Frontier Marketing International Inc., has teamed up with dozens of other marketers to help him launch his book 'The Ultimate Lead Generation Plan' to their combined 10 million plus newsletter subscribers, with a twist."

Charitable Giving by Auto Dealers Hits New Record in 2005

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Charitable Giving by Auto Dealers Hits New Record in 2005: "Charitable Giving by Auto Dealers Hits New Record in 2005
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MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Charitable giving by new car and
light truck dealers reached a record level of more than $4.1 million in 2005,
according to the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation (NADCF),
celebrating its 30th year."

Convio Reports 250 Percent Growth in Online Donations During 2005

Convio Reports 250 Percent Growth in Online Donations During 2005: "Convio Reports 250 Percent Growth in Online Donations During 2005

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 2005--

As Nonprofit Marketplace Matures, Organizations Increasingly Adopt Advanced Internet Tools to Drive Giving and Support


Online donations raised by nonprofit organizations using Convio have increased by 250 percent in 2005 year-to-date compared to all of 2004 -- suggesting that 2005 has been another watershed year for adoption and use of the Internet to accelerate giving, communicate with constituents, build support for their organizations and advance their missions.

Convio is the leading provider of online constituent relationship management solutions (eCRM) for nonprofits. The company's software and services help organizations use the Internet for building strong constituent relationships to drive fundraising, marketing, advocacy and other forms of mission-critical support."

The J. Paul Getty Trust Names Four New Appointments to Its Board of Trustees

The J. Paul Getty Trust Names Four New Appointments to Its Board of Trustees: "The J. Paul Getty Trust Names Four New Appointments to Its Board of Trustees

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2005--The J. Paul Getty Trust announces four new appointments to its Board of Trustees. They are Stewart A. Resnick, William E. B. Siart, Mark S. Siegel, and Peter J. Taylor. Representing a wide range of expertise in business, education, government, the arts, and the nonprofit world, these four new trustees will bring a wealth of experience and energy to the Getty.

'We are honored that these outstanding individuals have agreed to sit on the Getty's board,' says John H. Biggs, chairman of the Getty's Board of Trustees. 'They bring a collective strength to the table, a deep familiarity with our community, and a passion for the arts that support the Getty's varied goals.'"

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility: News Releases

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility: News Releases: "Will Alter Park Landscapes and Sway Policies

Washington, DC — In a quiet but far-reaching change, the National Park Service is poised to adopt a new policy of aggressively seeking corporate sponsorship of park projects and facilities. In return for financial sponsorships, the plan will give corporate donors naming rights, use of National Park symbols and personnel in advertising and much greater influence over park managers, according to public comments filed today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER).

“This starts a slow motion commercialization of the national park system,” stated PEER Executive Director Jeff Ruch. “What will be allowed stops just short of licensing ads for ‘The Official Beer of Yosemite’ or ‘ Old Faithful, Brought to You by Viagara.’”"

''Trading Taxes for Donor Dollars'' Benefits Non-Profits; Senate Tax Bill Has Exciting Implications for Charities, Ketchum President Says

''Trading Taxes for Donor Dollars'' Benefits Non-Profits; Senate Tax Bill Has Exciting Implications for Charities, Ketchum President Says: "Trading Taxes for Donor Dollars'' Benefits Non-Profits; Senate Tax Bill Has Exciting Implications for Charities, Ketchum President Says

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 2005--One of the nation's most recognized names in not-for-profit fundraising, Bob Carter, president of Ketchum, Inc., comments on the impact of the Senate tax bill (S. 2020):

'If the bill becomes law, it will profoundly affect the charitable and faith-based communities. Even more important, it will have a tremendous impact on those who need help, from the indigent to Katrina victims.

'The bill's most significant provision is the second part, which allows tax-free donations directly from IRA accounts."