[Nfbofnc] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind Launches Fundraising Campaign on eBay

[Tim Jones]

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From: Freeh, Jessica <JFreeh at nfb.org>
Date: Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 3:14 PM
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind
Launches Fundraising Campaign on eBay
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



CONTACT:

John G. Paré Jr.
Executive Director for Strategic Initiatives
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2218
(410) 917-1965 (Cell)
jpare at nfb.org

National Federation of the Blind Launches
Fundraising Campaign on eBay

Baltimore, Maryland (February 3, 2011): The National Federation of the
Blind (NFB) announced today that it will be a featured nonprofit on
eBay this month, offering everyone the opportunity to buy, sell, or
donate to support NFB’s job training programs.



Between January 31, and February 6, eBay buyers will be given the
option of adding a $1 to $25 donation to the NFB when they make a
purchase on eBay.  In addition to donating at checkout, supporters can
also go to the "Workin’ It" campaign page to make a direct donation to
the NFB or to buy or sell items that support the NFB.



The NFB has been part of the eBay Giving Works program since 2009.
Since the eBay Giving Works program was created in 2003, eBay buyers
and sellers have raised $230 million for U.S. and U.K charities, and
there are currently 650,000 items listed on the marketplace that
benefit nonprofits, all designated with a blue and yellow ribbon.  The
program offers several easy ways to support a cause on eBay: sellers
can donate a percentage of anything they sell, buyers can add a
donation to anything they buy, anyone can make an immediate cash
donation, and nonprofits can sell directly to raise funds. eBay users
can support the NFB throughout the year whenever they buy and sell on
eBay, simply by saving the NFB as their favorite nonprofit and
donating 10–100% every time they create a listing, or donating as
little as $1 every time they check out.



Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind,
said: “The NFB is pleased with our relationship with eBay, a company
that is demonstrating true vision and leadership by creating exciting
opportunities for blind Americans.  Being featured during the checkout
process of the world’s largest online marketplace is a wonderful
opportunity not only to raise funds to improve the lives of blind
Americans, but also to raise awareness about our organization and
break down misconceptions about the true capacities of the blind.  We
thank eBay for this opportunity and look forward to continuing our
work together.”



In September 2010, the NFB and eBay announced a partnership to
increase employment and business opportunities for blind Americans.
eBay.com now includes enhanced features for users to buy, bid and sell
using the keyboard alone, as well as improved ways to navigate content
using assistive technologies such as screen access software.  The
blind can now more easily connect with eBay’s 92 million users and
shop from 200 million live listings.



For more information about the NFB, please visit www.nfb.org.





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About the National Federation of the Blind

With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is
the largest and most influential membership organization of blind
people in the United States.  The NFB improves blind people’s lives
through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs
encouraging independence and self-confidence.  It is the leading force
in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind.  In
January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind
Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the
United States for the blind led by the blind.



About eBay Giving Works



eBay Giving Works, powered by MissionFish, is a trusted and effective
program for nonprofit fundraising, helping people support their
favorite causes easily and conveniently on eBay.  Sellers can donate
part, or all, of a sale to a participating nonprofit of their choice
and nonprofits can turn in-kind donations into unrestricted funding.
Buyers can easily find opportunities to support nonprofits while
shopping on eBay and anyone with a PayPal account can safely make an
online donation to fund a nonprofit’s extraordinary work.




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