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September 26, 2006
AWF Wins ePhilanthropy People's Choice Award !!!
The African Well Fund is honored to have won ePhilanthropy Foundation's first annual Global People's Choice Award. The award was announced at the 2006 International ePhilanthropy Awards September 21 in New York City. The African Well Fund was selected for the Global People's Choice Award by visitors to the ePhilanthropy Foundation's web site who were asked to vote for their favorite among the Awards finalists. AWF was selected as a finalist for its annual Build a Well for Bono’s Birthday online fundraising event.
The annual International ePhilanthropy Awards honor individuals, organizations and companies working in the ephilanthropy field who have demonstrated extraordinary talent, creativity and insight in drawing the public’s attention to the use of the Internet for philanthropic purposes and/or have created services or strategies that support those efforts. The winners of this year's International ePhilanthropy Awards were announced to a sold-out crowd at the International ePhilanthropy Awards luncheon, presented by Freeman Philanthropic Services, at The Harvard Club in New York City on Thursday, September 21.
Other organizations honored at the luncheon include Greenpeace International, Network for Good and Kids Help Phone. The Awards categories and their sponsors include: Best Integrated Online and Offline ePhilanthropy Campaign, presented by GetActive Software; Best Online Donations/Fundraising Campaign, presented by e-Tapestry; Best Special Event Registration and/or Membership Campaign, presented by Artez Interactive; and Best Community Building/Volunteerism and/or Activism Campaign, presented by Fundraisinginfo.com.
The ePhilanthropy Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, education organization based in Washington, DC. It is the global leader in providing training to charities for the ethical and efficient use of the Internet for philanthropic purposes through education and advocacy.
AWF would like to thank Rob Wanenchak for nominating us, as well as all the supporters who voted for us - your continuing support is much appreciated!
September 09, 2006
AWF ePhilanthropy Award Finalist!! Vote for AWF!!!
The African Well Fund is thrilled to announce that we have been selected as a finalist for the 2006 ePhilanthropy Awards. AWF was selected as a finalist in the Best Online Donations/Fundraising Campaign category for our 4th Annual Build a Well for Bono’s Birthday campaign.
In addition to this award AWF is also eligible for the People’s Choice Award, an award chosen by online voting. Voting is open until 5 p.m. EST on Monday Sept. 18th .
To vote for AWF please visit the survey site and click on the grey circle to the left of our name. You must click done at the bottom to register your vote.
Only one vote per individual is allowed. After you have voted please spread the word to friends and family.
All award winners will be announced at the International ePhilanthropy Awards on September 21st at the Harvard Club in New York, NY.
The AWF is honored to have been selected as a finalist for these prestigious awards. We are also excited at the exposure that our selection will generate, exposure that will translate into increased awareness that will in turn translate into clean water for the people of Africa.
The ePhilanthropy Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, education organization based in Washington, DC. The foundation provides educational services via conferences, live eTour seminars, our eZine newsletter, and in over 50 online eLearning courses. We help large and small nonprofit organizations learn to utilize the best Internet practices and services to build and enhance relationships with supporters, to raise money, and to build trust among donors in their use of the Internet to aid in various philanthropic endeavors.
September 05, 2006
A Wedding Well
Joanne D’Abusco and Ron Sowers were able to turn their recent wedding into something more than a celebration for family and friends; through their generosity, their wedding will provide access to clean water to communities half-way around the world.
As the two Glendale, California educators planned their May 2006 nuptials they decided that they did not need or want traditional wedding gifts. Joanne, an 8th grade science teacher and Ron, an assistant principal both had established homes. They decided instead to request that their guests make a charitable donation in lieu of gifts.
One evening Joanne and her best friend (and maid of honor) rented and watched the film “Millions”. In the movie, two young boys find a sack of money. The younger one is very adamant about ‘doing good’ with it and in the end he sends the money to build wells in Africa. The very next Sunday, while attending services at the Holy Redeemer church in Montrose, California, Joanne saw a bulletin item suggesting donations to charities instead of gift giving. One of the charities mentioned was the African Well Fund. Joanne immediately suggested to Ron that they have “A Wedding Well” and after researching our website, Joanne and Ron decided AWF would be the recipient of the donations.
Joanne and Ron included an insert with their wedding invitation explaining their wishes. Their wedding was held on May 27th at their school. Their friends and family responded positively to the request. Many also work in education and were excited by the prospect of a gift that would not only provide clean water but would also enable young girls to attend school. Because of the generosity of their loved ones, Joanne and Ron’s “Wedding Well” raised $5000 for water projects in Africa!
Check back and in the coming weeks we will bring you more information about how this wonderful donation will be used. AWF thanks Joanne and Ron for their thoughtful, selfless gesture and wishes them much happiness in their life together.
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