27. How To Write Great Projects 1. Make the project title clear, concise, and descriptive Good Title: Restore eyesight to 500 Nepalese villagers Bad Title: Protect the CBB biosphere 2. Tell donors how they can help Three donation options less than $100 Provide a range—You never know! 3. Be the eyes for your potential donors 4. Have a clear, concise summary of your project 5. Make sure your project description is easy to understand 6. Set a realistic funding goal Pictures: Faces Choose main photo with care Appears on top of page & in search results Donors: Most important info on GG Clear description of project activities & the impact donations will have Donors respond to smaller goals ($3,000, $5,000, $10,000) If you get fully funded, you can always post another project(s)
40. The “Critical Exposure” Approach “ The GlobalGiving Challenge has been a great way for Critical Exposure to engage and expand our circle of supporters while raising vital funds…” $15,600 from 614 donors $4,000 in prize money from GG
41. The next Open Access Challenge is March 25-April 26 Due diligence documents are due February 22
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46. An exemplary project update “ The violence that has erupted in Kenya following the disputed Presidential Election has resulted in tragic loss of life and a massive problem of internal displacement. More than 250,000 innocent Kenyans have had to flee their homes - simply because of their tribal origins. All the Alive & Kicking balls that you are currently purchasing are being sent to the camps that have been set up to provide shelter for the displaced. Kenya Red Cross, who are overseeing the camps, have been given 200 balls so far, and 70 balls have been sent independently - 20 to a camp alongside Kibera in Nairobi, and 50 and a larger camp in Kitale. According to our friends at the Red Cross, until the balls arrived, there was little else for the children to do to help pass the long hours in their temporary homes. So thank you all for making this possible.” A donor’s comment: Martin, thank you SO much for providing this update. With the unrest you are experiencing, it is good to know both how the funds are being used and also that the soccer balls are making a truly tragic situation even a little bit better for the kids. Problem
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Notas del editor
Specific to GG, but many tips applicable to all online interactions and fundraising
Special process for for-profit orgs
May sound like no one’s donating, but not much longer for those who donate
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Title: Who is benefiting, how are they benefiting and where are they?
May sound like no one’s donating, but not much longer for those who donate