Crowdfunding Student Loans
Have you ever thought about what life could look like without student loan debt? Maybe you could fulfill your dream of buying a home, launching your own business, or giving a family member the ...
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How to support childhood cancer awareness month
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is an initiative started by President Obama in 2011 with a few simple goals: to increase awareness, rally support, and improve the dismal childhood cancer ...
Financial Help For Teachers
It’ll be a great day when our schools have all the money they need. But teachers today are too often left to bridge the funding gap on their own. A study by the US Department of Education found that ...
Why do fraternity/sorority fundraising?
Fraternity fundraising has been a long-standing tradition. It involves volunteering at soup kitchens in their area or organizing philanthropy events to raise funds for organizations such as Doctors ...
Successful Fundraisering Common Mistakes
Crowdfunding has become one of the most popular ways to raise money for a cause. Donation-based crowdfunding accounts for over 70% of fundraisers in the global crowdfunding market as of 2022. It’s no ...
Volunteer with organizations that help flood victims
In the aftermath of severe flooding, community members face the daunting task of trying to rebuild their lives. It can take months to repair homes and businesses, and many have to cope with complete ...
Polar bear facts you should know
The habitat of polar bears is disappearing rapidly due to the fast-changing climate. Polar bears play a crucial role in balancing the Arctic food chain; the ecosystem would be thrown out of balance ...
How to Help Hurricane Victims
Experiencing the wrath of a hurricane first hand can be a harrowing experience for even the most prepared. And getting through the event is only half the battle. For many, the recovery process can ...
How to Tackle the Financial Cost of Cancer Care
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death and disease in the U.S. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that there will be roughly 1.9 million new cases of cancer in 2018, and 609,000 ...
How much do funerals cost?
A funeral or memorial service is a meaningful way to honor and say goodbye to a loved one. However, planning and managing finances can be overwhelming while grieving a loss.During times of ...
Helping the Homeless
As the housing crisis in the US continues to worsen, more and more individuals and families are faced with financial instability and homelessness. In fact, over 326,000 people are homeless every ...
Suddenly losing a loved one
When Bryan lost his wife Whendi last October to a sudden heart attack, they were miles from their home at an army base for a reunion with his fellow veterans. It was the morning of the last full day ...
What is gender equality? Facts to know
It wasn’t too long ago that women weren’t able to report sexual harassment at work, and employers weren’t even legally required to provide maternity leave until 1993. While we’ve made huge gains in ...
How to pick a charity to help
We all have a cause that we’re passionate about—breast cancer, AIDS research, animal rights, refugee assistance, education assistance—and the list can go on and on. There’s no shortage of causes and ...
Online Fundraising Challenges
You might be reading this article because you’re facing specific fundraising challenges. Or maybe your fundraising fundraiser is going better than you could’ve imagined. In either case, understanding ...
Personal Financial Crisis
Sometimes all it takes is a job layoff, medical crisis, or divorce to cause a personal financial crisis. According to a report by Pew Charitable Trusts, in the past year alone, 60% of households ...
Crowdfunding myths
Crowdfunding has existed for a long time in different cultures and under different names. In African and Caribbean communities, there are money-saving and donation circles called sou-sou. Houses of ...
Tools for writing your fundraiser description
Here is your online fundraising tool kit—your complete source for refreshing your fundraising efforts. This list of resources is overflowing with tools like checklists, apps, and websites you can use ...
How to Ask for Help With Money
Money has always been a taboo topic, so it’s no surprise that many people struggle to talk about their finances. It requires vulnerability to ask for help of any kind, and it can be especially ...
Mental Health Activities for Kids
While being a kid can be fun, there are a lot of daily stressors that they face. Because of this, it’s important for parents, guardians, and even teachers to create safe spaces for children to ...
