With recent cyber chatter concerning the impact of Web 2.0 and Cloud Applications for the Internet, a small Los Angeles Non-Profit has rolled out a suite of software that has the potential to save each charity up to $100,000.00 per year.
“GiftBerry provides its software to Charities for free”, says Barb Castleman, who co-founded the www.GiftBerry.org system, “and everyone wins”.
“The first question people ask is ‘How do you do it?”, laughs Castleman, “We explain that GiftBerry.org is supported solely through Corporate Grants and Business Donations, and the Charity Directors are just amazed and excited”.
“The average individual donation cycle uses about 26 pieces of paper, reports Ms. Castleman, “but at GiftBerry, you can run all Charity functions online, with virtual records, IRS compliance, and utter security”.
GiftBerry’s software application, eGala, is a godsend for Charities that routinely spend $30-100,000 per year on event management, specialized custom software running pledge drives, contacting donors, and endless day to day transactions.
“GiftBerry has created a paperless format for all transactions, which will comply not only with ‘Green’ objectives of the Charity, but also fits in nicely with Corporate and Business donors who can now give cash, products, services online directly, in seconds”. GiftBerry even allows special promotions and discounts to be offered to Charities and their patrons.
www.GiftBerry.org was featured at the recent CAPSO Convention in Long Beach, and will be presenting at the upcoming national conference for independent schools in Denver Colorado this January 15-17.
For more information contact:
Barb Castleman
(877) 736-6243
Barb@Giftberry.org
www.Giftberry.org
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Web 2.0 Rocks

WEB 2.0 is FREE products and services on the web.
GIFTBERRY is a Non-Profit.
GiftBerry is FREE software for Charities and Schools.
Duh!
Why should Charities and Schools pay thousands per
year to a for profit software company?
They shouldn't.
GiftBerry provides FREE services like School Enrollment,
Charity Fundraising, Auctions all in a simple to use
format.
No Tricks, No Joke.
Non-Profits can even hook-up their bank account to the
GiftBerry system for DIRECT payments.
Friday, November 7, 2008
LANDFILLS SUCK!
It is far wiser to avoid the landfill at all costs.PAPERLESS is the future of Giving, and all
Philanthropy for that matter. Why not give
the free way at GiftBerry.org. The only place
that let's 100% of your donation go directly
to the Charity or School bank account of your
choice. Yes, of course you can donate money,
but better than that, you can donate new or used
products & merchandise, services, volunteer time
and almost anything else you can think of ONLINE
without some middleman getting a cut.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Green-up your personal giving
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Hey- this Giving thing is crazy. Giving is absolutely emotional, and makes you feel good, but did you know that corporations only give 3% of the pie. Yes indeedy, 85% of giving is by individuals like you and me. That is big. Why don't corporations give more??? It simply is not in their budget, nor in their interest. They portion a certain budget for the corporate foundation arm of their company, then make it almost impossible for anyone other than the Red Cross, Unicef, The United Way (who routinely waste 80% or more), to get their already limited donations. Some corporations don't even allow non-profits to apply, but instead give to only one or two large Charities (that they may be board members of). Wait a minute, I love the Red Cross, don't get me wrong...but these large farm animals of the 70's are so lazy. If you are a Charity, your best bet is to go directly to the people. That is where your donations will materialize. The more people you contact, the better your results.
If you want to give, then give to Charities that really need your help. The small and medium size Charities are in need. Community giving rocks. With GiftBerry.org, donations go directly to the Charity Bank account, no middleman. GiftBerry also gives Award points when you give.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
GiftBerry.org Scolpak

Provide a complete online green platform
to improve the charitable giving experience.
AT NO COST TO THE CHARITY OR SCHOOL!
Charities locate donations, organize fundraising, and run events ONLINE.
Schools run pledge drives, online applications, hot lunches, day care +
Individuals donate, sponsor charities, connect with giving the goal.
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