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A 12-Step Process for Successful Online Fundraising

I recently gave an update on a charity: water project I started in 2010 that raised over $5,000 to help build three wells in Africa.

Some of you may wonder how it happened. Outside of a lot of prayer and generosity, it was a simply telling a compelling story (over and over again) that people wanted to be a part of. Below are the 12 steps I took to create a successful online fundraising campaign.

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Some of these steps may be out of your control, some may need tweaked for your campaign, and some may need thrown out all together. Nonetheless, best of luck on your exciting adventure.  Continue reading →

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charity: water Project Update + Infographic

I was recently reminded what a blessing it is when you take an opportunity to change lives.

In 2010, I traded my birthday for a chance to build a clean-water well. I created a charity: water campaign to raise $5,000 and thanks to the generosity of many, over $5,000 was raised and a total of 3 wells were built with funds from my campaign and a few others.

Here are a few exciting facts about the projects:

  • Location: two wells in Malawi and one in Ethiopia
  • People: 546 people served in Africa
  • Raised: $5,004 from my project.
  • Funding Breakdown:
    • $2,828.17 went to the Adi Arbea Village in northern Ethiopia helping 350 people.
    • $2,063.24 with an additional $852.21 coming from the Causing Life by Catherine Holloway campaign went to the Kamputeni Village in western Malawi serving 39 people as a hand-dug well.
    • $112.59 went to the Kamtambo Village, also a hand-dug well in western Malawi, with $470.50 from Dirk Maas’ campaign and $2,332.36 from Tim & Maureen’s 30th birthday party campaign. Continue reading →
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