Ever heard of ‘crowdfunding’? It’s a social way to raise money online so that you can tap into your social network to reach more people and raise more money. You can literally use it to raise money for anything from school, charitable and religious fundraising, to raising money for friends in need. Deposit a Gift, an easy-to-use platform for both personal and organizational fundraising, makes it simple to create, give and share campaigns. Whether you’re trying to raise money for the PTO, set up a memorial fund, start a business, pay for fertility treatments, adopt a baby, do a service project, or pay for pediatric medical care, you can have a site set up in minutes to help you achieve your goals. Deposit a Gift offers many features to create a unique campaign, including options to sell tickets to an event, over 200 designs, personalized email receipts, and more.
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
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