Looking for a way to get the word out about your nonprofit? Maybe you heard that press releases can help your Google ranking.

PRLog is a free online press release service. You can submit your press releases at no charge. All of their services are free:

Online Press Release Submission:

• HTML links in the press release body.
• Search engine optimized dedicated web page & PDF version.
• Multiple categories & keywords.
• Spam protection on your email address.
• Edit/delete press releases.
• Free press release account.
• Press release scheduling.

Press Release Distribution:

• Distribution to Google News.
• Distribution to numerous search engines.
• Numerous javascript, html & RSS feeds.
• Customizable Daily newsletter.
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• Your own Press Room.

Get all the details and info on how to submit and write a news release at: http://www.prlog.org/.

Are you in need of a few "branded" T-shirts or other clothing to use for a special event for your nonprofit?

I know, creating just a handful of shirts, aprons, or bandanas can be an expensive proposition. Graphics work and printing costs can make it prohibitive. But there is an economical way if you're handy on the computer.

Avery, the 800 pound gorilla in the label industry, has a desktop computer solution. Using their T-shirt transfer paper, an ink jet printer, and either your favorite software (MS Word or others) or their handy free Avery software, you can create great looking inexpensive "branded" clothing for your nonprofit.

Check it all out on the Avery website: Avery T-shirt Demo Video. They also have links to an iron-on transfer tip sheet, Avery software and templates, and their iron-on transfers.

A publicity expert is offering a free resource for nonprofit leaders looking to generate more excitement for their special events.

"6 Tips for Generating Publicity for Your Special Event" is a free, nine-page special report offering foolproof - yet practical - ideas nonprofits can use to get the most publicity for events ranging from fundraising dinners to conferences to walkathons. The free report was written by Sandra Beckwith, a former award-winning publicist and the author of "Publicity for Nonprofits: Generating Media Exposure That Leads to Awareness, Growth, and Contributions."

To get the free special report, go to http://www.nonprofitpublicity.com and enter your name and e-mail address at the bottom of the screen.

Auction Seminars Coming to the MidWest: June 2008

We are in the planning stages of a seminar tour featuring the following cities:

• Minneapolis-St Paul
• Indianapolis
• Milwaukee
• Chicago

Our topic is "10 Steps to a Successful Charity Auction" and the entire outline can be found on our website: http://www.charityauctionhelp.com/seminers.php

Our target is either the first or second week in June 2008 and we are actively seeking hosts for each of these seminars.

Seminars are regularly held on a week day from 9:30-1:30 and the host must provide:

• Seminar style meeting room to accommodate at least 30 attendees, no audio visuals required
• Continental breakfast with coffee, tea, soft drinks and water

In return the host recieves valued in excess of $700

• Complimentary attendance for 4 members of their organizatio
• Copy of our books, "Going.Going.Gone" and "The Winning Bidder Is."
• Copy of our auction software management program: AuctionCheckout Pro

If you are interested in being a host, please send us an email to: targetfunding@bellsouth.net detailing which dates would be most convenient for your organization