Immediate Press Release
DonorsResource.org
Launches
Virtual Warehouse for Donors and Nonprofits
- Donating Goods Goes Online -
Lake Oswego & Portland, Oregon, April 17, 2008 — DonorsResource.org, an online hub that connects donors and nonprofit organizations, today announced the launch of the DonorsResource.org Virtual Warehouse, a website feature that enables donors and nonprofits to give and receive goods online.
Online donations via credit card have gained wide acceptance in recent years among nonprofit organizations and donors. However, online services for donating items such as clothing and furniture have remained less common. DonorsResource.org Virtual Warehouse is designed to meet this growing need.
Convenience: Donors can give goods online
Through DonorsResource.org Virtual Warehouse, individuals can donate goods online to specific nonprofit organizations and causes. Only accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofits can claim posted items. Donors can post goods belonging to 27 different categories including books, clothing, furniture, household goods, and school supplies. By default, postings are anonymous, assuring that the donor's identity is protected.
Quick Matchmaking: Nonprofits can find needed goods online
Nonprofit organizations can browse the virtual warehouse to find goods they need. After a donation is claimed, the donor then has the choice of contacting the nonprofit.
Tax Benefits: Printable summary of donation history
DonorsResource.org Virtual Warehouse includes a function that produces a confidential summary of donation history suitable for tax deduction.
"This online tool gives people the option to direct their donated items to causes and organizations they support," says Della Rosenthal, founder of DonorsResource.org. "With this feature, the donation process is faster and easier for both donors and nonprofits."
Details of the service are available at www.donorsresource.org. Nonprofits in Oregon and Washington are encouraged to sign up for free to use the service.
About DonorsResource.org
Located in Lake Oswego, Oregon, DonorsResource.org is a nonprofit organization that provides a centralized online hub between donors and non profit organizations in need of goods and resources. DonorsResource.org combines a comprehensive listing of nonprofits with a powerful, easy-to-use search function, making it an effective tool to find the organization best suited to utilize contributions. DonorsResource.org is a program of Sisters of the Community, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more information about DonorsResource.org, visit www.donorsresource.org.
Organizational ContactDella RosenthalFounder/Director DonorsResource.org (503) 686.4582 della@donorsresource.org |
Media ContactKiyoshi TeradaMarketing & Communications DonorsResource.org (503) 697. 7062 kiyoshi@donorsresource.org |