Articles - Financial assistance for hearing aids at any stage of life
11th April 2021

Financial assistance for hearing aids at any stage of life

An estimated 35 million Americans are hearing impaired, and that number is expected to grow to 40 million by 2025. Even more alarming, the vast majori...

Articles - Charity fundraising on your birthday
10th April 2021
Charity fundraising on your birthday

Setting up a birthday fundraising campaign is a popular way to contribute to a good cause or charity you care about, and right on your special day. For example, when you choose a cause or non-profit organization that you want to raise money for, ask your friends and family members to forgo birthday presents and instead donate to your charity. If you want to shake things up this year, this article offers birthday fundraising ideas and explains how...

Articles - Learn how to ask for donations for your first charity campaign.
4th April 2021
Learn how to ask for donations for your first charity campaign.

Most of us have been in a situation where we have had to ask for help. If you have been in such a situation, you can agree that it is a difficult task. People don't want to feel like a burden, and it's easy to experience shame and insecurity when thinking about asking for support. It's no different with asking for donations. People often say that the hardest part of crowdfunding is asking for monetary help. Asking for donations can be daunting i...

Articles - How to help those exonerated get compensation for wrongful conviction
4th April 2021
How to help those exonerated get compensation for wrongful conviction

What happens after someone is released from prison for a crime they did not commit? In recent years, the number of overturned convictions has steadily increased, due in part to technological advances in forensic science. According to the National Registry of Exonerated Persons, since 1989, 2,732 innocent persons who were wrongfully convicted and imprisoned have been exonerated. It is estimated that people who have spent an average of more than 1...

Articles - How to ask for a donation for funeral expenses: three sample templates
4th April 2021

How to ask for a donation for funeral expenses: three sample templates

Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences we can experience in life. In addition to the emotional pain and grief, the organizational and financial aspects of a funeral can also be extremely stressful. Funeral expenses often exceed expectations and can place a significant financial burden on the family. At such times, many turn to their friends, relatives and strangers for help through donations. Requesting a donation for funeral...

Articles - How to raise money for a good cause from a charity walk?
4th April 2021

How to raise money for a good cause from a charity walk?

Charity walk events are a great fundraising tool for any (non-profit) organization, but many organizations may struggle to implement them as part of their arsenal of fundraising events. To make sure your next charity walk brings in the donations you need, I provide you with this list of simple fundraising ideas, tips, and examples to guide your (nonprofit) organization. Don't let the fact that you don't know these types of events hold you back -...

Articles - Tips on how to look after your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic
1st April 2021

Tips on how to look after your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic

Behind the coronavirus pandemic lies an invisible, secondary crisis: millions of people around the world are experiencing distress from the increased isolation, depression, anxiety and financial stress associated with COVID-19. In fact, there has been an increase in reports to crisis centres. Mental health professionals are concerned that the problems people have associated with COVID-19 may affect us for a much longer period of time than the vi...

Articles - How to save bees: seven ways you can help
29th March 2021

How to save bees: seven ways you can help

Bees are one of the main pollinators on our planet and are responsible for the health of a large number of plants. Without bees, we could not support the agriculture needed to feed the Earth's population. Unfortunately, bee colonies are declining in some areas and disappearing completely in others. Learn how to save bees and discover the best ways you can help this unique insect. Striking facts about the collapse of bee colonies Colony collapse...

Articles - What is crowdfunding?
27th March 2021

What is crowdfunding?

Crowdfunding is a revolutionary funding method that democratises the fundraising process and provides new opportunities for innovation and creativity. With the right strategy and commitment, crowdfunding can be a powerful tool to realise dreams and ideas that would otherwise go unrealised. However, it is important to take a careful and informed approach to avoid potential risks. This method of crowdfunding began to develop significantly with the...

Articles - How can you create a charity campaign and raise the money you need in a few easy steps?
27th March 2021

How can you create a charity campaign and raise the money you need in a few easy steps?

If you've decided to dive into the world of charity fundraising, aka crowdfunding, you may be wondering how to create a donation page that will inspire others to donate. Maybe you're looking for help with bills? Or you might be fundraising to help victims of a deadly hurricane recover. Whatever your cause, it's crucial to create a donation page that is compelling and tells your unique story. Since any new endeavor is easier when you have solid g...

Articles - How to help save oceans and seas: Three ways to prevent pollution
26th March 2021

How to help save oceans and seas: Three ways to prevent pollution

Oceans and seas help fight climate change by absorbing more than 90% of the heat and 30% of the CO2 produced by pollution, according to the Ocean Conservancy. Yet the ocean can absorb less and less of these harmful greenhouse gases, meaning climate change is becoming a real problem. If we don't take action now to protect our oceans and seas, the damage to one of the most diverse and mysterious ecosystems,then our world's fish populations could be...

Articles - What is charity and how to do charity?
24th March 2021

What is charity and how to do charity?

Charity is one of the noblest human virtues that unites people in their quest to help those in need and make the world a better place to live. It not only improves the lives of those who receive help, but also enriches the givers themselves by providing them with a sense of satisfaction and meaning. Charity and charities play a key role in society because they help to overcome social inequalities and improve the quality of life for millions of...