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	<title>Firstgiving help and resources &#187; Nonprofit resources</title>
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		<title>Tips for nonprofits: make the most of your FirstGiving nonprofit page</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/tips-for-nonprofits-make-the-most-of-your-firstgiving-nonprofit-page</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/tips-for-nonprofits-make-the-most-of-your-firstgiving-nonprofit-page#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:17:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[branded nonprofit page]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit premium account]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[raise money online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tips for nonprofits]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Once you have a FirstGiving nonprofit page set up for your fundraising campaign or event, what should you put on it?
Here&#8217;s a great example of a nonprofit page with all the essentials from our friends at Outright Vermont:
In addition to putting together a highly creative fundraising event (a fire truck pull competition), the folks at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for nonprofits: show your fundraisers an example email</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/tips-for-nonprofits-show-your-fundraisers-an-example-email</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/tips-for-nonprofits-show-your-fundraisers-an-example-email#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fundraising strategies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[raise money online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resources for fundraisers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[templates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tips for nonprofits]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Imagine, for a moment, that you are a fundraiser.  You&#8217;ve just registered for your nonprofit&#8217;s fundraising event and created a personal fundraising page.  Now it&#8217;s time to send out an email with a link to your fundraising page and ask your friends to donate.  But what should you say?
Nonprofit organizations, this is your time to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for nonprofits: suggest a fundraising minimum or goal</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/tips-for-nonprofits-suggest-a-fundraising-minimum-or-goal</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/tips-for-nonprofits-suggest-a-fundraising-minimum-or-goal#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:13:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fundraising minimum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fundraising strategies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[raise money online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[templates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tips for nonprofits]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Imagine, for a moment, that you are a fundraiser.  You&#8217;ve just registered online for your nonprofit&#8217;s fundraising event and have set up a personal fundraising page for the first time.  At this point, you might find yourself wondering, &#8220;what should I set as my fundraising goal?&#8221;
Suggesting a team or individual fundraising minimum or goal to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for nonprofits: give your fundraisers some ideas</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/tips-for-nonprofits-give-your-fundraisers-some-ideas</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/tips-for-nonprofits-give-your-fundraisers-some-ideas#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:37:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[communication and mobilization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fundraising strategies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tips for nonprofits]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=2007</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Fundraisers often need a little inspiration and encouragement to get the ball rolling on their fundraising efforts.  Our nonprofit partners equip their fundraisers to raise more money online when they give them a few helpful fundraising ideas to get started.
Fundraising ideas might include specific tips about how to ask for donations or more general ideas [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for nonprofits: link FirstGiving to your website</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/tips-for-nonprofits-link-firstgiving-to-your-website</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/tips-for-nonprofits-link-firstgiving-to-your-website#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:55:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fundraising strategies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[raise money online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tips for nonprofits]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=1875</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Your nonprofit&#8217;s website is generally the first place people will go to get information about your organization, your programs and events, and ways they can get involved with your work.
Many nonprofits link their websites to other places on the web where they are interacting with supporters, such as Facebook and Twitter.  Since creating a FirstGiving [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for nonprofits: post fundraising updates to your blog</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/tips-for-nonprofits-post-fundraising-updates-to-your-blog</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/tips-for-nonprofits-post-fundraising-updates-to-your-blog#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:28:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fundraising strategies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[raise money online]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=1850</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Does your nonprofit organization have a blog?  Many of our nonprofit partners post news and updates for their communities of supporters to a blog because it&#8217;s faster and easier to update than a website.
A blog is also great place to post information about progress to your fundraising goals, whether your nonprofit is hosting a fundraising [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Marathons &#8211; raise more money for your nonprofit</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/marathons-raise-more-money-for-your-nonprofit</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/marathons-raise-more-money-for-your-nonprofit#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:58:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethL</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[endurance events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marathons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resources]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=1656</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Through out the years, we’ve seen many marathoners come to FirstGiving and raise extraordinary amounts of money for causes they care about.
About 8 months ago, a group of us that work at FirstGiving and regularly fundraise and compete in endurance events such as marathons, got together to try to find out more.
Specifically &#8211; what’s the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Have a marathon fundraising team? Use these handouts at your kick-off meeting</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/kick-off</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/kick-off#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:49:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethL</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_tips]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=1542</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you organize a marathon fundraising team for your nonprofit? If so, use these handouts to help your team meet and exceed their fundraising goals.

Six marathon fundraising tips
For nonprofits &#8211; follow these steps to build a successful marathon fundraising team
Marathon fundraising tips for runners 
Make copies and pass this out to your runners to help [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fundraising is not a 4-letter word</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/fundraising-is-not-a-4-letter-word</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/fundraising-is-not-a-4-letter-word#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:54:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethL</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_tips]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=1477</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
In January 2009, Firstgiving hosted an expert panel discussion on how to help marathoners raise more money online. The panel consisted of:

Ashley Bronson, Special Events Coordinator, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Beth Schultz, Director of Development, Samaritans
Kristina Sym, Special Events Coordinator, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

While Firstgiving helped facilitate the get-together, our panelists shared their experiences on what [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I recieved a check from FirstGiving, how do I sign in?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/check</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/check#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:14:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sammy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[account]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[check]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[donor details]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[first check]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[login]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npofaq]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_faqs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reporting area]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=1203</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If this is your very first check from FirstGiving, you&#8217;ll need access to your nonprofit account and reporting area where you can access donor, fundraiser and financial information. We&#8217;re happy to send you your sign in details, just be sure to have your FirstGiving check number handy and fill out this form.
Not sure why you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How-to videos for nonprofits</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-to-videos-for-nonprofits</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-to-videos-for-nonprofits#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 21:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_tips]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=1067</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve put together a bunch of videos to help you make the most of your Firstgiving account. Click the link of the area you&#8217;d like to learn more about and watch a short how-to video.
Table of contents

Reports
Find out who is fundraising for and donating to your nonprofit, as well as  information about each payment you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is GuideStar?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/what-is-guidestar</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/what-is-guidestar#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:22:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethL</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[can't find]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[find]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[guidestar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npofaq]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_faqs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[search]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=966</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[GuideStar is a database with information on more than 1.8 million US nonprofits.
In order to use FirstGiving, all nonprofits must be registered with GuideStar, as this is how we vet that it&#8217;s an IRS-recognized nonprofit. If you need to add your nonprofit, please visit https://commerce.guidestar.org/GuideStar/newaccount.aspx or call 800-421-8656 to get set up.
It&#8217;s a free and quick [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Step-by-step guides</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/step-by-step-guides</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/step-by-step-guides#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:41:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethL</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[step by step]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=865</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Help your supporters start fundraising with instructions on how to use your FirstGiving nonprofit page. Copy, paste and edit with your nonprofit&#8217;s information the appropriate &#8220;how to&#8221; guide on to your website or in to an email message.
Step-by-step guides
Creating a fundraising page
Joining a team and creating a fundraising page
Registering for an event, joining a team [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How do I pay my nonprofit account invoice?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/pay</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/pay#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethL</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how do i pay?]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[make payment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npofaq]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_faqs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pay $300]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pay invoice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[premium account payment]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=687</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you work for a nonprofit and have received an invoice, click Pay Now to submit payment online.


 
FirstGiving
48 Grove Street, Suite #106
Somerville, MA 02144
USA
Still have a question? Contact us &#8211; we&#8217;re happy to help.
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		<title>How do I add or change a user for my nonprofit account?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-i-add-or-change-a-user-for-my-nonprofit-account</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-i-add-or-change-a-user-for-my-nonprofit-account#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:15:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethL</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[add user]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[admin user]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[change login]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[change user]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit user]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[log in]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[login]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new login]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new_npoacct]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit login]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npofaq]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_faqs]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=559</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You can add a new user sign in for your organization or remove an existing one in your nonprofit account area, just follow these steps:

Sign in to your nonprofit account (forgot sign in details?)
On the left side, under Account Management click add, modify, or delete users

On the next screen you have the option to add [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How do I edit my nonprofit page?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-i-edit-my-nonprofit-page</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-i-edit-my-nonprofit-page#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:32:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethL</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[add]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[add banner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[add images]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[add links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[banner upload]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[change]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[change banner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[customize]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[customize nonprofit page]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[customize start page]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit banner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit charity page]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit nonprofit page]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit nonprofit start page]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit start page]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new_npoacct]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npofaq]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_faqs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[turn off]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[turn on]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[upload banner]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=538</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As a premium account holder you can customize your nonprofit page. Just sign in to your FirstGiving account and follow these steps:

On the left side of the page, click edit your Start Page
Click the name of the start page you wish to edit
Next to the area you wish to edit click edit or on the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does FirstGiving have any promotional materials nonprofits can use?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/does-firstgiving-have-any-promotional-materials-nonprofits-can-use</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/does-firstgiving-have-any-promotional-materials-nonprofits-can-use#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:28:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maggi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hand outs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[handouts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marathon kick off]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[non-profit start page]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit page]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit start page]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[promotional materials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[videos]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=546</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[To help you spread the word about online fundraising, use these resources below.
Quick video overviews - show them to your executive director or board

What is FirstGiving? (1:12), watch on YouTube or download the slides (PDF)
How does FirstGiving work? (2:22), watch on YouTube or download the slides (PDF)
Five common questions about FirstGiving (2:01), watch on YouTube [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How do I sign in to my nonprofit account?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-i-sig-in-to-my-nonprofit-account</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-i-sig-in-to-my-nonprofit-account#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:28:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethL</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[add events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[add logo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity account]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity log in]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity login]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit emails]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit nonprofit page]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[etapestry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[log in]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[login]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new_npoacct]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit account]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit log in]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit log in details]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit login]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npofaq]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_faqs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[registration details]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[see reports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[who is donating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[who is fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[who's donating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[who's fundraising]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=536</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As your supporters start to fundraise, you&#8217;ll need access to detailed reports about your nonprofit&#8217;s activity and to customize your Firstgiving nonprofit page.
In order to do this, you&#8217;ll need to visit the nonprofit account area and enter your sign in details.
Need your sign in details?
If your nonprofit has a premium account with us, you&#8217;ll get [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How do I add my event?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-i-add-my-event</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-i-add-my-event#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:47:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethL</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[add event]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[change event]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit event]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new_npoacct]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit account]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npofaq]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_faqs]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=470</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you work for a nonprofit and would like to add a new event, you can do so yourself &#8211; just follow these steps:

Sign in to your account, under Account Management click add events to your Start Page
Click Add new under the Start Page you want your event to be  added to
Fill in the information [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I change the banner on my nonprofit page?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-can-i-change-the-banner-on-my-nonprofit-page</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-can-i-change-the-banner-on-my-nonprofit-page#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:42:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maggi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit banner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit images]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit nonprofit start page]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit start page]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new_npoacct]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[non-profit start page]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npofaq]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_faqs]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=263</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[To change your nonprofit page&#8217;s banner, just sign in to your Firstgiving account and follow these steps:

On the left side of the page, click edit your Start Page
Click the name of the start page you wish to edit
Next, select edit next to the Banner Image or just click the banner area of the sample Start [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How do I edit my event?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-i-edit-my-event</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-i-edit-my-event#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:33:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maggi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[add event]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[change event date]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[change event location]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit event]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit event name]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[event]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new_npoacct]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_faqs]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=260</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We can take care of any changes to your event, such as date, name, description. Contact and tell us:

your event name
what you&#8217;d like to edit

We&#8217;ll get back to you within 2-business days.
]]></description>
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		<title>How do I change my nonprofit&#8217;s name on Firstgiving?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-i-change-my-nonprofits-name-on-firstgiving</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-i-change-my-nonprofits-name-on-firstgiving#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:27:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maggi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[account]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[change my name]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[change name]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit name]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[guidestar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit name]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_faqs]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=244</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you work for a nonprofit and need to change your name on Firstgiving, please follow these steps:
1. Update your nonprofit report in Guidestar. Firstgiving uses Guidestar&#8217;s database to vet the nonprofits&#8217; we work with are registered with the IRS. Guidestar&#8217;s and our data need to match to ensure the correct nonprofit receives their donations.
2. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s the difference between a basic and premium account?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-basic-account-and-a-premium-account</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-basic-account-and-a-premium-account#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:09:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maggi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[account]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[account types]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[basic account]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cost]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[difference between premium and basic accounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit account]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_faqs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[premium account]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=239</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Firstgiving has 2 types of nonprofit accounts &#8211; basic and premium.
The premium account offers greater customization, event listings, fundraising teams, and online event registration. Both account types offer Firstgiving&#8217;s ease of use and friendly customer service. Compare the two or take a tour.
See examples of a premium or basic nonprofit pages.
]]></description>
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		<title>How can I edit the &#8216;about my nonprofit&#8217; text that appears on fundraising pages?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-can-i-edit-the-about-my-nonprofit-text-that-appears-on-fundraising-pages</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-can-i-edit-the-about-my-nonprofit-text-that-appears-on-fundraising-pages#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maggi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[about my nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[change copy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[change nonprofit text]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[description about charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[description about nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit about my nonprofit copy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit copy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit mission]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npofaq]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_faqs]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=236</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Firstgiving needs to change that text for you, and we&#8217;re happy to help.
Please send us the following details and we&#8217;ll make the changes: 

your  name
your nonprofit&#8217;s name
the text as you want it to appear on our site

]]></description>
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		<title>I received a check from Firstgiving &#8211; How can I see who made these donations?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/i-just-received-a-check-from-firstgiving-how-can-i-see-who-made-these-donations</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/i-just-received-a-check-from-firstgiving-how-can-i-see-who-made-these-donations#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:54:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maggi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[access account]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[access nonprofit account]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[account]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[check]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[donations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[donor information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new_npoacct]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npofaq]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_faqs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[password]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[payment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[registrant information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[report]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[supporters information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[view who has donated]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[view who is fundraising]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=233</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s quick and easy to access fundraiser and donor information once you&#8217;ve signed into your nonprofit account area.
Need your sign in details?
If your nonprofit has a premium account with us, you’ll get your sign in details in the mail shortly after you sign up with us (typically within a week of joining us). Can’t find [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How do we get older, computer phobic, folks engaged and excited? Do you have any suggestions?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-we-get-older-computer-phobic-folks-engaged-and-excited-do-you-have-any-suggestions</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-we-get-older-computer-phobic-folks-engaged-and-excited-do-you-have-any-suggestions#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maggi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_tips]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=230</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We love this question. From what we’ve observed working with fundraisers of all ages and computer skill levels, the best thing to do is let folks know that online fundraising doesn’t have to replace the ‘old fashioned’ way of doing things.
Many people who consider themselves computer phobic rely on email to keep in touch with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How do we add a Firstgiving button to our nonprofit&#8217;s website?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-we-add-the-firstgiving-button-to-our-nonprofits-website</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-we-add-the-firstgiving-button-to-our-nonprofits-website#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:47:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maggi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[button]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new_npoacct]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_faqs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[promotion]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=226</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Visit our badge page and select one you like best, then follow these steps:

Copy the code for your button and paste it into the editing section of your website or blog.
Replace {insertshortURLhere} with your nonprofit&#8217;s Firstgiving page web address.

Want to see an example? See how Scleroderma Foundation did it

]]></description>
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		<item>
		<title>What makes a fundraising page successful?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/what-makes-a-fundraising-page-successful</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/what-makes-a-fundraising-page-successful#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:26:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Creating or editing a fundraising page]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fundraisers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fundraising plan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fundraising success]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[NPOs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[page personalization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media fundraising]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://help.firstgiving.com/?p=52</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The most successful fundraisers personalize their page with photos and compelling personal stories of why they&#8217;re fundraising. They send their page to everyone in their address book, not just family and friends.
We also suggest sending updates &#8211; email donors and potential donors on your fundraising and training progress. Don&#8217;t forget about including your fundraising efforts [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>How do I edit my thank-you email and matching-gift message?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-i-edit-my-thank-you-email</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-i-edit-my-thank-you-email#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:46:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethL</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA["thank you"]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[deductible]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[donations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit thank you]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[edit thank you email]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new_npoacct]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit account]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_faqs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tax]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tax deductible]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://teamfirstgiving.com/help/?p=38</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If donations made to your nonprofit are tax deductible, then contributions made to your nonprofit through the Firstgiving site are, too.  
However, be sure to to communicate this to your donors by customizing the thank-you copy with the &#8220;tax deductible&#8221; verbiage that makes it legal to claim donations on taxes. Not sure what this means?  Please see [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When does my nonprofit receive funds raised on FirstGiving?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/when-does-my-nonprofit-receive-funds-raised-on-firstgiving</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/when-does-my-nonprofit-receive-funds-raised-on-firstgiving#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:46:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethL</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[check]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eft]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how do you pay nonprofits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[monthly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit receive funds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_faqs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[payment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[when are checks sent]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://teamfirstgiving.com/help/?p=36</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We send the first payment via check to your nonprofit in the middle of the month and include the previous month’s donations (for example, in June, you&#8217;ll receive a check for donations made in May).
Once you receive this check, you can opt to sign up for weekly Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for all payments we [...]]]></description>
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		<item>
		<title>Is this site secure?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/is-this-site-secure</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/is-this-site-secure#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:57:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethL</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Creating or editing a fundraising page]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Donating to a page or organization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Registering for an event]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[128-bit SSL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BBB]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BBB online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Better Business Bureau]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fundraisers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_faqs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pci]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PCI Compliant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[registrants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reputation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[secure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[security policy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[site security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trust]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trustwave]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trustworthy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Verisign]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://teamfirstgiving.com/help/?p=28</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We’re committed to providing the best fundraising and donating experiences for you. This includes ensuring the security and privacy of your information. Learn more
Firstgiving is

Using 128-bit SSL certificates from VeriSign

Endorsed by the Better Business Bureau

Certified PCI compliant by Trustwave
]]></description>
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		<title>How do I look at my reports?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-i-look-at-my-reports</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-do-i-look-at-my-reports#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:36:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethL</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[access data]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[access donor data]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[access donor details]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[access fundraiser data]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[access registration data]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[access registration details]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_faqs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reporting area]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reports]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://teamfirstgiving.com/help/?p=13</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You can view your reports at anytime. Sign in to your account and on the left side, under Reporting, click the report you&#8217;d like to see.
Click below to take a quick tour of the reporting area:

Here&#8217;s a brief summary of all the reports

Fundraising page results &#8211; find out who&#8217;s fundraising for you, their contact information, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can my nonprofit get the most out of FirstGiving?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-can-my-nonprofit-get-the-most-out-of-firstgiving</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/how-can-my-nonprofit-get-the-most-out-of-firstgiving#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethL</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new_npoacct]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Firstgiving is the no-risk, easy way for you to make the most of the internet. Here are some helpful tips to get the most out of using our service.

Talk about FirstGiving at your board meetings. Encourage your staff and board members to make their own fundraising pages and email them to all their contacts. Support [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What are the costs to my nonprofit?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/what-are-the-costs-to-my-nonprofit</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/what-are-the-costs-to-my-nonprofit#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethL</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cost]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[credit card fee]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[direct donation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[direct donation fee]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[donation cost]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[fundraising page cost]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[registration fee]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Firstgiving is transparent with all fees associated with our service. See below for details:

Each donation made to a fundraising page is charged a total fee of 7.5%. Learn more
When a person makes a general donation to a nonprofit page, we charge a total fee of 4.5%
For event registration, there&#8217;s a total fee of 3.3%. If [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for getting started with FirstGiving</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/tips-for-getting-started-with-firstgiving</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/tips-for-getting-started-with-firstgiving#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethL</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[npo_tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Our goal is to help people raise as much as they can for the causes they care about, by providing an excellent service to as many people as possible.
To help you support your fundraisers, we recommend following these 3 tips:
1. Lead by example. Make your own fundraising page &#8211; it doesn&#8217;t take long. Just visit your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Twitter and what should I Tweet?</title>
		<link>http://help.firstgiving.com/what-is-twitter-and-what-should-i-tweet</link>
		<comments>http://help.firstgiving.com/what-is-twitter-and-what-should-i-tweet#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:47:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BethP</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[raise money online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media for nonprofits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tweet]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service. With a Twitter account, you can send and receive posts of up to 140 characters, called Tweets, to people you follow or who follow you.
When it comes to fundraising, you can use Twitter to do things like:

publicize your fundraising event or campaign
gather supporters and fundraisers to [...]]]></description>
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