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News 2008
- February 19, 2008
- Raise Money with eBay Giving Works during Spotlight on the Environment!
- This April and May, eBay Giving Works will shine a Spotlight on the Environment and we’re inviting your nonprofit to take the stage!
- Spotlight on the Environment is an online event designed to raise funds and awareness for organizations that are safeguarding our natural treasures.
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How it Works
- Join Spotlight on the Environment and your nonprofit can benefit in several key ways:
- 1. Enjoy Extra Visibility
Starting April 1st, your organization’s name will be featured on a special list of participating nonprofits at www.ebay.com/environment - 2. Earn Some Green
Targeted outreach will drive eBay sellers to this list so they can learn about organizations they would like to support with their listings — including yours! - 3. Attract New Donors
Do new donors seem as rare as an endangered species? eBay has 248 million registered users, all of whom could be potential donors. Every listing that benefits your nonprofit features your logo and mission statement – the perfect way to spread the word about your work and attract new supporters. -
Get Involved
- Sign Up!
Don’t be left out. Sign up by 11:59PM PST on March 31st, 2008. Space is limited so join now! - Selling
Go wild! If your organization has not started selling on eBay, there is absolutely no better time to get started. eBay has a reputation for being an eco-friendly marketplace that encourages selling items people no longer need instead of sending them to the trash — it’s reuse at its best! - You can also get creative and list items such as your organization’s merchandise, books, and tickets to your events.
- Turn eBay’s shoppers into supporters for your organization! Make sure items are listed to benefit your nonprofit because every time one successfully sells, your nonprofit gets a meaningful donation.
- And don’t forget – the eBay Giving Works Fee Credit Policy
makes it essentially free for your nonprofit to sell. - Currently selling? Solicit for donations to sell directly or better yet, reach out to your supporters and ask them to list on your behalf.
- To join Spotlight on Helping Animals, sign up by 11:59PM PST on April 29th, 2008.
- To join Spotlight on the Environment, sign up by 11:59PM PST on March 31st, 2008.
- Get the Word Out
Shout it from the tree tops! Be sure to tell donors they can use eBay Giving Works to support your work. - You might be surprised at how many of them are already selling on eBay. Make sure your supporters know to select your nonprofit to benefit from the next item they list in the eBay Sell Your Item form. Their listing will be searchable in four separate places for an unparalleled opportunity to attract more bids and higher final sale prices.
- Use our free marketing tools
- Put our pre-made article on your website, in an email to your listserv, your e-newsletter and your blog.
- Add a button to your website that tells the world they fundraise for your mission every time they visit eBay.
- Add an email signature that links to your About My Nonprofit Page.
