When I created EnviroCorps and set up a web site, it was very surprising to discover how expensive it can become. I personally fronted over $12,000 to create the web site and hoped members would help cover ongoing expenses. It turns out that most people that donate their time with us were not willing to also contribute money. Some other way of developing an income for the organization was needed.
In searching the Internet I came across "Shop for Charity Day" and decided to join it. It was very similar to a program that a local merchant had successfully run for years in our local community. Each time a member shopped in his store and gave the organization their receipts, the merchant would make a donation to the organization based on a percentage of the sales slips.
EnviroCorps joined and when I or my wife purchased something on line, EnviroCorps received a percentage of the sales amount. However, EnviroCorps did not have many members and when members did shop on line they were not thinking of EnviroCorps or doing it in a way that benefited EnviroCorps.
Other organizations must have had the same problem. Together We Can Change The World, Inc., the owner of Shop for Charity Day, created My Power Mall (MPM). The difference was the organization now shared part of the rebate with shopping member and others that help bring in new members. This is a win for the organization, a win for people working to grow the program and a win for the shopper.
Let me know what you think of this blog. Is it understandable? Do you have suggestions for improving it? I would like to hear from you.
In searching the Internet I came across "Shop for Charity Day" and decided to join it. It was very similar to a program that a local merchant had successfully run for years in our local community. Each time a member shopped in his store and gave the organization their receipts, the merchant would make a donation to the organization based on a percentage of the sales slips.
EnviroCorps joined and when I or my wife purchased something on line, EnviroCorps received a percentage of the sales amount. However, EnviroCorps did not have many members and when members did shop on line they were not thinking of EnviroCorps or doing it in a way that benefited EnviroCorps.
Other organizations must have had the same problem. Together We Can Change The World, Inc., the owner of Shop for Charity Day, created My Power Mall (MPM). The difference was the organization now shared part of the rebate with shopping member and others that help bring in new members. This is a win for the organization, a win for people working to grow the program and a win for the shopper.
Let me know what you think of this blog. Is it understandable? Do you have suggestions for improving it? I would like to hear from you.
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It can be an eye opener. People like to jump up and say yes but when it all comes down to it they just sit there. I liked it.
ReplyDeleteNormally you can get a lot of volunteers until you mention time and money. I am glad you have found a way to finance your venture. Keep doing what you are doing.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog and topic. I love the pictures you have added. It adds to the whole picture.
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