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Michael Stein is a nationally renowned technology writer and new media strategist who empowers nonprofits in areas of communications, fundraising and advocacy. He is the author of three books and numerous articles about nonprofits and technology, including the 1997 groundbreaking book “Fundraising on the Internet: Recruiting and Renewing Donors Online.” Michael has provided strategic support to numerous organizations on Internet strategy covering tactics related to marketing, fundraising and advocacy, with a specific focus on email newsletters, Website content, blogs, and Internet vendor selection. Clients have included: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, United Nations Food Programme, SEIU, Packard Foundation, California Labor Federation, American Lung Association of California, and Children Now. Michael’s opinion and analysis have been featured in numerous media, including The New York Times, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, National Public Radio, Wired News, TechSoup.org, and The Nonprofit Quarterly. He serves on the Boards of the Golden Gate Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Idealware.org. Read his blog online at http://www.michaelstein.net/.