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February, 2005 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ......... Welcome to Grassroots Client News! As a client of Grassroots.org you are receiving this monthly newsletter to keep you informed of the latest news with Grassroots Client Services and other issues related to operating your nonprofit organization. We also publish a consumer-oriented newsletter called Grassroots News. You can sign up for Grassroots News at http://www.grassroots.org.
The Millennium Project The United Nation's Millennium Project is an attempt to help erase many global social problems by the year 2015, including poverty, hunger, disease, gender discrimination, and the lack of infrastructure and shelter. Many of the goals will depend on the work of nonprofit organizations around the world to accomplish these goals. For more information also see these two pages: 10 Key Recommendations International Actions	IN THIS ISSUE: Millennium Project Online Giving Trends Grassroots.org Goes Blogging Grants.gov Discussion Forums Free Legal Consulting Grassroots Banner Your Feedback About Grassroots.org
Online Giving Trends The recent tsunamis is South Asia showed an increasing reliance on Internet fundraising by relief agencies around the world. Rather than having to conduct massive mailings or purchase advertising in newspapers, television or radio these agencies were able to get the word out and collect money using the Internet. This allowed the organizations to collect money more quickly and to run their operations more effectively and efficiently. This article highlights some of the recent trends that have emerged out of this recent crisis.
Grassroots.org goes Blogging Our newsletters are an important tool to bring you news and information about various social issues and the nonprofit world as well as Grassroots.org itself. However, there are times when we would like to be able to deliver news and opinions to you more quickly. So, we are proud to introduce our blog, Grassroots News and Views The blog will be updated several times a week. To access the blog, you can go to http://www.grassroots.org/blog
Grants.gov - Access to Federal Government Grant Opportunities If your organization's fundraising includes grant seeking, you will want to check out Grants.gov. The site is a clearinghouse for federal grant opportunities and provides access to information on more than 900 grant programs from 26 different agencies.
Discussion Forums Exercise your freedom of speech !!! Our forums are a great way for you to help and encourage others, to allow others to learn more about you and your organization, and to build relationships with others in the same field of interest. You can access all of the Grassroots discussion forums by clicking here We encourage you to visit the forums, register, and participate. Let your voice be heard!
Free Legal Consulting Grassroots.org offers legal consulting services to nonprofit organizations at no cost. To apply, complete this form
Grassroots.org Banner As part of your service agreement with Grassroots it is necessary to place the Grassroots banner near the top of your home page. If you need another copy of the banner you can download it here.
Your Feedback Drop us a line and let us know what you want to see in future issues. E-mail your comments to newsletter@grassroots.org To get a text version of this newsletter to be sent to you in the future, send an email to address@grassroots.org
About Grassroots.org Grassroots.org is a nonprofit organization that is looking to change the world slowly but surely via the Internet at local, national, and international levels. This is done is through the development of sites dedicated to specific issues and by offering free services to other nonprofit organizations.

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