Thanks for taking the time to visit us and comment! It’s a really interesting (though complicated to read) study. If you’re interested in the full version, send me an email (community@fundchange.com) and I’ll hook you up.

Cynthia

Thanks for posting this and glad that you enjoyed our blog post! Great insights into breaking down those three points with your own experience.

The study that pointed out about local funders makes sense as a lot of your personal networks are close to where your project usually resides.

We also have a free eBook that details more of these points — you can view it here: http://ebook.causevox.com/7habits

-Rob

As a donor, I want to know where my money is going, we all do. But what’s even more important is HOW that money is making a difference (read: impact). That may sound like the same thing, but it isn’t. Let me give you an example to clarify.

I donated $60 to an organization. I directed it to a specific program.

Here is the difference between Where and How:
Where: I know that they money is being used for that program (to provide housing for children).

How: I have absolutely no idea the impact that specific program is having. How are the kids doing? TELL ME! TELL US! We’re dying to find out the IMPACT that our dollars are having.

Fundchange provides the ideal space for this conversation to take place.

If you tell me how my money is making a difference, I will give again, and again, and again. At the end of the day, all I want to do is make a difference in this world.