November 4, 2014 – This week, crowdfunding platform, Deposit a Gift, announces it’s #GivingTuesday Give Back program to inspire users to engage in the 3rd annual global day of giving on December 2nd. Deposit a Gift joins the ranks of businesses, charities, communities, religious organizations and individuals who are transforming the holidays with this powerhouse day of giving.

In the spirit of the season, Deposit a Gift will be giving back too. The site is happy to announce that it will waive its platform fee and donate it back to participating campaigns.They will also be offering a free webinar prep course, extra marketing support and special social media spotlights. Founder and CEO, Dana Ostomel, is thrilled to offer this to our customers, “One of the greatest joys of running Deposit a Gift is our ability to help people on a mass scale. It’s our pleasure to take this opportunity to galvanize our community to give back and offer our support on #GivingTuesday.”

Deposit a Gift and #GivingTuesday are a natural fit. #GivingTuesday is practically built for crowdfunding and who better to lead the charitable charge than Deposit a Gift, a company who’s name is based in giving. Deposit a Gift is dedicated to making the process of getting involved with #GivingTuesday as simple as possible. It’s perfect for kicking off a year-end appeal or fundraising for a specific need.

To learn more about how it works, please visit: http://www.depositagift.com/raise-money-for-a-cause

About Deposit a Gift
DepositaGift.com is the most flexible funding platform for organizational and personal fundraising. The all-in-one platform for donations, sponsorships and ticket sales is built to leverage social networks and viral sharing! For anyone looking to raise money and rally supporters, Deposit a Gift offers the perfect way to showcase exactly what you want money for and incite people to contribute. Launched in 2010, Deposit a Gift serves the growing need to raise money online for anything from charitable organizations and disaster relief, to school fundraising, help with medical bills, memorial funds, pet rescue or crowdfunding a personal project. To learn more and start your fundraiser today, visit: http://www.depositagift.com

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Here are a few amazing projects on Deposit a Gift to get you inspired to start your own!

School Fundraising

Goal: $20,000 – “…Coney Island Prep wants to make sure our scholars are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in these fields.”

Contributions go to: experiment fund, supply fund, technology fund and more. 

Memorial Funds

Goal: $12,000 – “While no one can take away the pain of their loss, we can help alleviate some of life’s financial burdens and allow his family to focus on celebrating the too-short time they did have with him and begin to mend the hole in their hearts.” 

Pediatric Medical Expenses

Goal: $25,000 – “They are little miracles and fighters; they amaze us each and every day.” 

Nonprofit Fundraising

Goal: $60,000 – “The funds raised from this campaign help to bridge the gap between the cost of running ECDC and it’s ability to provide services to the entire CCHP community.” 

Fertility Expenses

Goal: $6,000 – “Yet we still have a lot of hope that a child is in our future, that our hearts’ desire to be parents will be fulfilled!”

Contributions go to: Intrauterine Insemination, ultrasounds, medication and more.

Teacher Appreciation 

Goal: $12,000 – “Let’s Give Them Something They Can Actually Use. Let’s Give a Gift That Truly Shows How Much They Mean To Us.” 

Paying Adoption Fees

Goal: $30,000 – “We are so excited for this journey in front of us and are also excited that we get to share this journey with you.”

Contributions go to: application fees, attorney and legal fees, social worker travel expenses, agency placement fees, home study and more.

Community Organizing

Goal: $10,000 – “New York City can be a brutal place for homeless youth and tragically, many young lives have been destroyed. At the Ali Forney Center (AFC), we are making a difference by rescuing kids from the dangers of the streets and placing them into our safe, homelike environments.” 

Medical Event Fundraiser

Goal: $20,000 – “With your help and with the efforts of the Newton Firefighters, family and friends, we raised enough funds to get the first floor addition project rolling!” 

Animal Rescue Fundraising 

Goal: $2,487 – “Sofie suffers from kennel cough and teeth issues, and needs artificial tears, as well as treatment for a severe ear infection. We are eager to get Sofie in tip-top shape so she can be adopted to the perfect home for this senior lady.”

Contributions go to: kennel care, dental extraction, dental cleaning, antibiotics and more. 

Business Startup Fundraising

Goal: $15,000 – “Once we open our doors we hope to be much more than a regular 9-5 business.”

Mission Trips

Goal: $10,000 – “… now I have a wonderful opportunity to bring these critical skills to civic leaders in Liberia in partnership with Youth Action International…”

Contributions go to: clean water systems, empowerment workshops, Becky Firestone School and more.

Dana Ostomel is the founder and Chief Gifting Officer of Deposit a Gift, the crowdfunding platform that lets you raise money for anything that matters to you. Use it to raise money for any organizational or personal need, from charity to school fundraising, memorial funds, help with medical bills, disaster relief, pet rescue or crowdfunding a personal project. Deposit a Gift’s interface is the easiest to use for both campaign organizer and giver, and they offer the lowest fees in the crowdfunding space. Learn more about their all-in-one platform for donations, sponsorships and ticket sales and start your campaign today: http://www.depositagift.com

Follow Dana and the Deposit a Gift team on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube!

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