Why it’s time to switch to online fund raising?

Category: Technology

A little over a decade ago, fundraising still depended on how many people you could get to buy your stuff at your yard sale. But by harnessing the power of the web, online fundraising has streamlined the fundraising process, making it easier than ever for individuals to raise money. As technology gets more sophisticated – with faster data transfer speeds, increased sharing capabilities and continued adoption of the Internet by people around the world – the future of fundraising is bright. Can you tell we’re excited? Here are some of the ways online fundraising is currently making your fundraising efforts so much better. 1. You can be easily accessible across work for volunteers, with minimal fees. Every 6th person in India is an internet user. And every 13th person is active in social media. This accounts to 205 million Internet users in India. We know 205 million people matters to you. 2. Your potential reach has seriously expanded. With online presence, your possibility of getting funds increases. Some renowned NGOs have made it big through online presence. Amnesty International, Minds Foundation, Reporters Without Borders, Eklavya etc. are to name a few. 3. You have 24/7 access to your fundraiser. You can access to your donors and fundraiser anytime from anywhere. You now don’t need to schedule meeting for fundraising. 4. You can share your story however you see fit. Share your story with others. Social media users like sharing experience, and if your story trends, you are the next star. 5. You can feel safe about it. Online fundraising is safe and reliable, not only for you but for the donors too. Because, one can feel safe as donations goes directly to the organizations. If you want to know more about online fund raising or if you want assistance in online fund raising sign up to myspark.info. (Anirudha Bhakat Ch is a Senior Content Writer at mySpark)