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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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Best Links of the Week: January 11

Sometimes the Internet features pretty neat things. I sift through all the junk and leave you with the weekly gold, right here. Enjoy.

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charity: water Project Photos and Stories

In November 2010, I started a charity: water project in the hopes of raising $5,000 for clean water. Thanks to the generosity of people who care, (just) over $5,000 was raised. This week I (and many of you) received a report detailing the three projects between Ethiopia and Malawi.

116 donations changed the lives of 534 people.

Here’s a great shot of the plaque on the well in Ethiopia, lest we forget how it all happened. Continue reading →

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6 Things You Must Do When Asking for Help

Over the past month and a half, I’ve been contacting just about everyone I know in an effort to raise $5,000 for charity: water, an organization that donates 100% of its proceeds to building wells in developing nations.

I’ve talked [to a great extent] about the need for clean water across the world [and you can check out all the posts by clicking here].

Photo provided by Egilshay on stock.xchng

To be honest, it hasn’t been easy, but it’s been incredible to see people give generously and abundantly.

I think a lot of us have trouble asking for help. It’s difficult. It’s uncomfortable. It requires a leap of faith.

But let me share a little secret with you. Continue reading →

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22 Years for $22: The Web’s Best Opportunity

I’m not comfortable asking people for money. I’m especially uncomfortable when I’m offering something of little value.

When I was growing up, I hated pushing candy bars. I hated book orders. I hated “selling” anything in fundraising form.

I could never quite nail the approach of the sale…

“Would you like to buy a [fill in the blank with crappy product] for only [an unreasonable price] so our school doesn’t shut down?”

Continue reading →

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