#online fundraising platforms USA

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i keep seeing this stupid fucking take propagated

ID: screenshot of a tumblr post. @paraparathecow asked: (a screenshot of text that reads: “desperately need your support. 🙏 Achieved 25500 kr/ 200000 kr, My account was verified by@\gazavetters, @\90-ghost & Voices from Gaza on X.,1100kr=100$.”) @paraparathecow: “Man, I sure do wonder why the poor poor gazans are gathering money using swedish krona of all currencies... At least they got the conversion rate right...” @homochadensistm: “But she was verified!! Bsbshjdhdd” END ID.

if you genuinely think a fundraiser being based outside of palestine is some sort of “gotcha“, that it “proves” that the fundraisers are “scams”, then you are either really dedicated to keeping yourself ignorant or someone who enjoys lying to fuck over people in need.

ID: two screenshots, the first showing that it’s a post @prismatic-bell reblogged, and that the original poster is @bsof-maarav. the second screenshot is a section of the post. @bsof-maarav: “Also reported to gofundme, I'm sure they will be interested in why this campaign is listed as being located in Texas, USA while the campaign narrative places the individual in Gaza. And I'm sure they will be further interested in knowing that I heard about it from an unsolicited spam-type message from an unknown account on social media.” END ID.

is anyone actually claiming that the fundraisers are based in palestine? who is saying that? genuinely who is saying that because i don’t know why this is such a prevalent fucking issue for people.

ID: @luckyletd0wn: “every donation that goes to a scammer is a donation stolen from gaza. gofundme does not even operate in palestine, someone from there cannot set up their own gofundme. i cannot believe the people falling for the constant scam asks. you're handing desperately needed donations to modern age nigerian princes. please i beg of you, learn some media literacy. thousands upon thousands of dollars have gone to scammers "vetted" by other scammers. some even admit to having their accounts banned for scamming and drop their new accounts!!!!” END ID.

i assumed it was common knowledge that the fundraisers were set up by family/friends/organisations/helpful people in one of the countries where gofundme operates.

but don’t take it from me, here’s one of their fellow liberals explaining it

ID: @cardassiangoodreads: “There was one case where a popular anti-scam post got things wrong - or more accurately, was "correct" but missed the point (pointing out that gofundme doesn't operate in Gaza, which is true, but to suggest none of the fundraisers are legit, which is false) and someone reblogged to correct them (that the legit gofundmes are run by relatives and friends in supported countries, not in Gaza itself - that's basically the only way people are getting out of there, having people on the outside send them money in order to do so).” END ID.

but hey don’t take it from some random tumblr liberal either. here’s time magazine explaining it

MARCH 25, 2024. Emphasis mine, plain text at the end of the post, under the cut.

“As a result, more Palestinians have increasingly turned to online crowdfunding platforms such as GoFundMe or JustGiving. A GoFundMe spokesperson told TIME that the platform has seen more than 12,000 active fundraisers for Palestinians in Gaza launched since Oct. 7, collectively raising $77 million to date. In addition to evacuation efforts, these campaigns have also been launched to fund access to humanitarian relief such as medical care and food, particularly as funding to formal aid organizations like UNRWA has been cut in various countries.”

[…]

“Because the platform can only be used in 19 countries, however, many of the Gaza-related campaigns are set up in Europe or North America. While some campaigns, such as Tareq's, are led by friends and relatives who live abroad and want to help on the ground, others have been created by activists or as collaborations between charities who rally a well-established network of donors and friends on social media or via public appeals.

In every crowdfunding case, Palestinians will rely on contacts abroad to help set up the campaign and receive donations on their behalf. In return, the platform benefits from the campaigns by charging donors 30 cents per contribution and keeping 2.9% of the total donation. “As fundraising for Gaza increases, we will continue to dedicate more resources to helping people help each other,” the GoFundMe spokesperson told TIME.”

[…]

“Despite the rising popularity of crowdfunding as a means of aid, many campaigns remain underfunded. 24-year-old Noor Hammad was once a nutritionist in Deir al-Balah, but now, she is desperate to escape Gaza after her home was heavily bombarded and she gave birth to her daughter in Rafah in January. “I lost everything in this war,” she said in a WhatsApp message. “I need to leave because I have a baby now, I need money to buy food for her.” To help Hammad, a Sydney-based journalist set up a GoFundMe campaign earlier this month to raise $27,000, which will be sent to Hammad’s brother in Sweden. So far, the fundraiser has raised just $2,580.

Even when campaigns raise enough funds, other challenges in ensuring Gazans can access and receive the money persist, especially as Western governments have introduced sanctions against Hamas. As a result, GoFundMe and other crowdfunding platforms are now required to comply by asking organizers for extensive information about to whom, and where, the money is going. Any individuals or groups who don’t pass a test screening for money laundering or terrorist financing are likely to be put on government-run lists. “

[…]

“The means through which money is transferred to Gazans is also complicated. A few wire services like Western Union are still operating in the besieged territory, but for many, a more viable option is to have the money sent to someone outside Gaza who can withdraw the cash and travel to Egypt. There, the money is paid to brokers who facilitate evacuations.

In February, Tareq and his family raised $20,000 and were finally able to leave for Egypt, where they are currently seeking refuge. But now, the 16-year-old says he needs to find the money to relocate to Canada, where his family can apply for asylum. Above all, the 11th grader—who was months ago participating in international student competitions—hopes to re-enroll in school to complete his education. He plans to make a new GoFundMe campaign in the coming weeks to raise money for the cost of visa applications, flights, and other expenses.

“The GoFundMe really helped with the evacuation and I am full of hope for the future,” he says. “But the circumstances have led Gazans to crowdfund because they lost a lot, and they continue to lose a lot”.”

Is every blog asking for funds legit? Sadly no. Do the people doing the vetting want you to just donate to each and every person who asks nicely? That’s really easy to check actually, surprising i know.

ID: @\el-shab-hussein on 30/1-2024: “As a rule of thumb, don't reblog donation posts or people asking for donations unless they've been vetted and reblogged by Palestinian bloggers. We usually go to lengths to verify this shit because we know scammers have been faking to get people to send them money, using the urgency of our genocide as bait.” END ID.

The answer is “no”. Imagine that.

hello. it feels nice and cozy under a readmore doesn’t it? like i’m inviting you into my pillow fort. be careful so you don’t rip down any of my blankets, i’m turning on the fairy lights so i can show you the article i was talking about. yk while we’re down here, i might as well post the whole article, right? i’m sure time doesn’t mind.

Palestinians Have Turned to Crowdfunding Platforms for Survival

MARCH 25, 2024.

In December, Tareq watched his entire life in Gaza get reduced to rubble. “The school I attended since first grade, the street I walked on daily, my neighborhood—they all collapsed into memory,” the 16-year-old tells TIME. With a sinking feeling, he realized that no immediate ceasefire would be brokered in the Israel-Hamas war, and the only way he could escape the horror was by evacuating Gaza. “I never imagined being forced to leave home, but it felt inevitable, like a cruel twist of fate,” he says.

U.N.-backed global monitors have issued warnings that “mass death is now imminent” in the besieged territory with acute food shortages exceeding famine levels. For most Palestinians like Tareq (who asked his last name be withheld for safety purposes), fleeing Gaza is seen as the only way to escape Israel’s bombardment, which has now entered into its fifth month.

But evacuation is not an easy or affordable feat. The only official way to cross the Rafah border, the sole crossing point between Egypt and the occupied territories, is with Israeli approval. The border is currently under an Egyptian-Israeli blockade, and evacuation is permitted only to foreign passport holders or seriously wounded patients.

Under a parallel, informal system, however, Palestinians can pay travel brokers in Egypt to get on a list of people approved for permits to leave. The fees for evacuation are often exorbitant sums ranging from $6,000 to $12,000 per person, and those looking to flee must also navigate scammers and misinformation with no guarantee of success, according to sources who spoke with TIME, as well as recent media reports.

As a result, more Palestinians have increasingly turned to online crowdfunding platforms such as GoFundMe or JustGiving. A GoFundMe spokesperson told TIME that the platform has seen more than 12,000 active fundraisers for Palestinians in Gaza launched since Oct. 7, collectively raising $77 million to date. In addition to evacuation efforts, these campaigns have also been launched to fund access to humanitarian relief such as medical care and food, particularly as funding to formal aid organizations like UNRWA has been cut in various countries.

That is how Tareq—who fled his home in November with his parents and three younger siblings after it was destroyed by Israeli airstrikes—found money for his family’s escape. After taking refuge in a U.N. shelter, he launched an online campaign on GoFundMe in December with a fundraising goal of $25,000—enough money to cover his entire family’s entrance fees to Egypt and temporary living expenses. A family friend in New Orleans helped set up the fundraiser; an aunt in Canada became the recipient for the donations to transfer the money to the family directly.

“Thank you very much for your generosity, solidarity, and kindness, your support is much appreciated and encouraged,” Tareq wrote on his fundraising page. “Your donation will make an essential impact on me and my family to live safely and have a better future.”

Crowdfunding for survival

Over the past two decades, online crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe and JustGiving have become vital sources for mutual aid and charity efforts to raise funds for everything ranging from medical emergencies and hunger relief to small business loans. In the Ukraine war, they have been essential in co-funding Ukraine’s defense campaign against Russia. “Ukrainians elevated crowdfunding’s significance to match the existential threat they face,” wrote Olga Boichak, a senior lecturer in digital cultures at the University of Sydney.

Because the platform can only be used in 19 countries, however, many of the Gaza-related campaigns are set up in Europe or North America. While some campaigns, such as Tareq's, are led by friends and relatives who live abroad and want to help on the ground, others have been created by activists or as collaborations between charities who rally a well-established network of donors and friends on social media or via public appeals.

In every crowdfunding case, Palestinians will rely on contacts abroad to help set up the campaign and receive donations on their behalf. In return, the platform benefits from the campaigns by charging donors 30 cents per contribution and keeping 2.9% of the total donation. “As fundraising for Gaza increases, we will continue to dedicate more resources to helping people help each other,” the GoFundMe spokesperson told TIME.

Just before last Christmas, Mansour Shouman, a Palestinian-Canadian journalist based in Doha, started a crowdfunding campaign with a team to raise $1.2 million for urgent humanitarian needs like food, water, clothing, tents, and hygienic products. The 39-year-old has so far raised just over $1 million in donations toward the goal.

Shouman, who has over 300,000 followers on Instagram, says he began fundraising shortly after making videos about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. “A lot of people responded by asking how they could help,” he says. “So we started slowly creating a way in which people would donate through different means to support different projects in Gaza.”

Much of the money raised by Shouman’s fundraiser has been sent to local charities in Gaza, like the Palestinian Ethan Society for Community Development, who then purchase mattresses, tents, water, food, and redistribute the funds in the form of cash donations. Shouman says the focus has also shifted from the south to northern Gaza, where the famine has grown worse with each day. “We want to ensure that we can feed the starving population there,” he says.

In early February, a group of U.S.-based activists started a grassroots movement called Operation Olive Branch, or OOB, to help with the overwhelming number of crowdfunding requests from Palestinian families. So far, OOB has assisted close to 800 families to reach their fundraising goals.

“The families behind the fundraisers are experiencing acute starvation, illness, and trauma more extreme than any of us can imagine,” the group told TIME, adding that its role was to “center and amplify families’ direct aid requests by tapping the talents of a large and growing network of social media activists.”

But it adds that while fundraising platforms like GoFundMe have been “key to the autonomy and fundraising success of Gazan families” with the help of the diaspora who can act as beneficiaries to assist their affairs remotely, “having direct access to their donations would make a life-saving difference for these families.”

Challenges persist

Despite the rising popularity of crowdfunding as a means of aid, many campaigns remain underfunded. 24-year-old Noor Hammad was once a nutritionist in Deir al-Balah, but now, she is desperate to escape Gaza after her home was heavily bombarded and she gave birth to her daughter in Rafah in January. “I lost everything in this war,” she said in a WhatsApp message. “I need to leave because I have a baby now, I need money to buy food for her.” To help Hammad, a Sydney-based journalist set up a GoFundMe campaign earlier this month to raise $27,000, which will be sent to Hammad’s brother in Sweden. So far, the fundraiser has raised just $2,580.

Even when campaigns raise enough funds, other challenges in ensuring Gazans can access and receive the money persist, especially as Western governments have introduced sanctions against Hamas. As a result, GoFundMe and other crowdfunding platforms are now required to comply by asking organizers for extensive information about to whom, and where, the money is going. Any individuals or groups who don’t pass a test screening for money laundering or terrorist financing are likely to be put on government-run lists.

These processes have slowed aid efforts, according to a report by The Verge, which found that organizers and donors had been dealing with “heavy-handed moderation” and “inconsistent policies.” In response, GoFundMe issued a notice in March explaining how organizers could get around the extra red tape and avoid any delays, adding that it would comply with laws and regulations to “make the flow of funds from donors to beneficiaries as fast as possible.”

The means through which money is transferred to Gazans is also complicated. A few wire services like Western Union are still operating in the besieged territory, but for many, a more viable option is to have the money sent to someone outside Gaza who can withdraw the cash and travel to Egypt. There, the money is paid to brokers who facilitate evacuations.

In February, Tareq and his family raised $20,000 and were finally able to leave for Egypt, where they are currently seeking refuge. But now, the 16-year-old says he needs to find the money to relocate to Canada, where his family can apply for asylum. Above all, the 11th grader—who was months ago participating in international student competitions—hopes to re-enroll in school to complete his education. He plans to make a new GoFundMe campaign in the coming weeks to raise money for the cost of visa applications, flights, and other expenses.

“The GoFundMe really helped with the evacuation and I am full of hope for the future,” he says. “But the circumstances have led Gazans to crowdfund because they lost a lot, and they continue to lose a lot”.

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Empowering Causes: The Role of Non-Profit Marketing Agencies in Florida

Non-profit marketing agencies in Florida serve as the bridge between worthy causes and the communities they aim to serve. Their mission extends beyond traditional marketing objectives; they are driven by a passion for social good and a commitment to driving change. By harnessing the power of strategic communication, digital outreach, and creative storytelling, these agencies help non-profits navigate the complex landscape of advocacy and engagement.

One of the primary functions of a non-profit marketing agency is to craft compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences. Whether it's raising awareness about environmental conservation efforts in the Everglades or advocating for social justice initiatives in urban neighborhoods, storytelling lies at the heart of their strategy. Through captivating visuals, impactful messaging, and authentic storytelling, these agencies capture the essence of a non-profit's mission and evoke empathy and action from the community.

Moreover, non-profit marketing agencies specialize in navigating the digital realm, Non-profit marketing agency in Florida where online platforms serve as powerful tools for advocacy and fundraising. From social media campaigns to email marketing strategies, these agencies utilize cutting-edge digital tactics to expand a non-profit's reach and mobilize support. By leveraging data analytics and audience insights, they tailor their approach to maximize engagement and drive measurable results.

In a state as diverse as Florida, cultural sensitivity and community engagement are paramount. Non-profit marketing agencies recognize the importance of cultural competence and work closely with non-profits to ensure that their messaging resonates with diverse audiences. Whether it's translating materials into different languages or collaborating with local community leaders, these agencies strive to foster inclusivity and amplify marginalized voices.

Collaboration lies at the core of non-profit marketing agency work. By forging partnerships with other organizations, businesses, and influencers, they create synergies that amplify the impact of their campaigns. Whether it's organizing joint events, securing media coverage, or tapping into existing networks, these collaborative efforts extend the reach and influence of non-profits, driving collective action towards shared goals.

Furthermore, non-profit marketing agencies play a vital role in fundraising efforts, Social media marketing agencies in New York USA helping non-profits secure the financial resources needed to sustain their mission. From organizing crowdfunding campaigns to cultivating relationships with donors, these agencies develop comprehensive fundraising strategies tailored to the unique needs of each organization. By effectively communicating the impact of donations and fostering a sense of community ownership, they inspire generosity and support for non-profit causes.

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"PennyAppealUSA.org is the official website of Penny Appeal USA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian and relief assistance to those in need. The website serves as a central hub for information about their charitable initiatives, fundraising campaigns, and how individuals can get involved in supporting their mission.

Key features of PennyAppealUSA.org may include:

Mission Statement: A clear and concise statement outlining the organization's mission and objectives, emphasizing their commitment to alleviating poverty and suffering.

Programs and Initiatives: Detailed descriptions of the various programs and initiatives undertaken by Penny Appeal USA, such as providing food, clean water, education, and healthcare to underserved communities.

Donate and Fundraise: Information on how visitors can make donations to support the organization's work, including options for one-time donations, monthly contributions, and fundraising campaigns. Secure online donation forms should be easily accessible.

Volunteer Opportunities: Information for individuals interested in volunteering their time and skills to support Penny Appeal USA's efforts.

Blog/News: Regularly updated blog or news section that highlights the organization's recent activities, success stories, and news related to their cause.

Impact Reports: Reports or infographics showcasing the impact of donations, including statistics and real-world stories illustrating how contributions are making a difference.

Contact Information: Contact details for reaching out to the organization, including a contact form, email address, and possibly a physical address.

Social Media Links: Links to the organization's social media profiles to stay updated on their activities and connect with them on various platforms.

Media Gallery: Photos and videos that provide visual evidence of the organization's work and its impact.

Privacy Policy and Transparency: Information regarding the organization's privacy policy and financial transparency, ensuring trust and accountability.

[activismforhumanity]

My page is all about calls to action, informative ways to take action to solve the current issues. For the issue above, I have two calls of action.

1. Blockout 🚫 2024

Block all celebrities, companies, corporations that aren't discussing the issues around the world and or here in the USA, that aren't making an effort to change through donations of proceeds or personal funds. Who are choosing to stay entirely silent during the tragedies around the globe.

2. Fundraisers

I understand times are hard, we don't all have the ability to donate from our own wallets to the fundraisers we see online to help the issues at hand.

But if you can, no amount is too small. Please do donate.

If you cannot, please boost the every post you see on every platform to get the messages out there to the people who do have the ability to donate.

If you see a creator on tiktok using their creator fund earnings to support Palestine right now, for example, Madeline Gregg she is currently using all of her tiktok creator fund earnings for the month of May to donate to the family she's supporting through Operation Olive Branch.

Please let her videos play, and other creators you may find who are doing the same. Please share the ones you do in the comments of this post.

You can also listen here to Macklemores Hinds Hall on Spotify , all proceeds are being donated to the UNRWA in support of Palestine 🇵🇸.

There are many free ways to raise funds, please don't give up. 🙏 Keep spreading your voices, be loud!

FREE PALESTINE 🍉

I am honestly so disappointed and angry at all these rich celebs, including ones I like, who do absolutely nothing to help Palestine. They could singlehandedly donate enough money to all those people in need to reach enough money to escape, but they don't. And I am here donating the little bit I am able to. It's laughable

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How to Advocate for Physical Disability Support Services in Your Community

As a society, we have come a long way in understanding and supporting people with disabilities. But there is still much work to be done to ensure that people with physical disabilities have access to the resources and services they need to live their lives to the fullest. If you are passionate about advocating for physical disability support services in your community, here are some steps you can take to make a difference.

1.     Start by Educating Yourself

Before you can be an effective advocate, you need to understand the issues facing people with physical disabilities in your community. Start by doing research online or speaking with experts in the field to learn about the challenges faced by people with physical disabilities, as well as the resources and services that are currently available. The more you know, the more informed and effective your advocacy efforts will be.

2.     Connect with Local Disability Organizations

One of the best ways to get involved in disability advocacy is by connecting with local disability organizations. These organizations have a wealth of knowledge and experience advocating for the needs of people with disabilities, and they can help you understand the issues facing your community. Reach out to these organizations to learn more about their work and how you can get involved.

3.     Speak Up and Share Your Story

One of the most powerful tools in disability advocacy is personal experience. If you have a disability or know someone who does, share your story with others. By sharing your experiences, you can help raise awareness about the challenges facing people with disabilities in your community. You can also help break down stereotypes and misconceptions about disability and show others the value of supporting physical disability services provided by different types of caregivers.

4.     Contact Your Elected Representatives

Your elected representatives have the power to create change in your community, and they need to hear from their constituents about the issues that matter to them. Contact your local representatives and share your concerns about the lack of physical disability assistance services in your community. Ask them to support policies and programs that will help people with physical disabilities access the resources and services they need to thrive from the caregivers in the USA.

5.     Get Involved in Advocacy Campaigns

Advocacy campaigns can be a powerful way to create change in your community. Look for local disability advocacy campaigns that align with your values and get involved. You can volunteer your time, donate money, or simply help spread the word about the campaign on social media. By working together with others in your community, you can create real change and make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

6.     Organize a Community Event

Organizing a community event focused on physical disability assistance services is a great way to raise awareness about the issue and bring people together to create change. You could organize a fundraiser for a local disability organization, host a community forum to discuss the issue, or hold a rally to show your support for physical disability assistance services. Be creative and think about what would be most effective in your community.

7.     Use Social Media to Amplify Your Message

Social media is a powerful tool for advocacy and can be a great way to raise awareness about the lack of physical disability services in your community. Use platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to share information about the issue, post updates on advocacy campaigns, and connect with other advocates in your community. By using social media effectively, you can amplify your message and reach a wider audience.

8.     Collaborate with Other Advocates

Collaborating with other disability advocates in your community can be a great way to create a unified voice and increase the impact of your advocacy efforts. Look for local disability organizations, advocacy groups, or grassroots campaigns that share your goals and values. By working together, you can create a more powerful and effective advocacy movement.

9.     Keep Pushing for Change

Advocacy can be a slow and frustrating process, but it's important to keep pushing for change. Even if progress is slow, every small step forward is a victory. Continue to speak up, share your story, and advocate for physical disability support services in your community. With persistence and dedication, you can help create a more inclusive and supportive society for people with disabilities.

Top of Form

FAQs

Q: What types of physical disability assistance services are available in most communities?

A: The types of physical disability assistance services available in a community can vary depending on the location. Some common types of services include post-surgical assistance, accessible transportation, personal care attendants, assistive technology, and home modifications.

Q: What can I do if my community lacks physical disability assistance services?

A: If your community lacks physical disability assistance services, there are several things you can do. Start by contacting local disability organizations to learn more about the issue and get involved in advocacy campaigns. You can also speak up and share your story with others and contact your elected representatives to urge them to support policies and programs that will help people with disabilities.

Q: How can I get involved in disability advocacy if I don't have a disability myself?

A: Even if you don't have a disability yourself, you can still be a powerful advocate for disability rights. Start by educating yourself about the issues facing people with disabilities, and connect with local disability organizations to learn more about their work.

Conclusion

Advocating for physical disability support services in your community can be a challenging but rewarding experience. By taking all of the above-mentioned steps, you can help create a more inclusive and supportive community for people with disabilities. Remember that every small step forward is a victory and that by working together, we can create a better future for all.

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Get Creative With Custom Table Covers: Print Your Way To The Top In The USA!

Marketing is one of the most important aspects of any business, it helps you reach out to potential clients and create brand awareness. These days, more and more companies are investing and focusing on digital marketing through online advertisements, this emphasis on digital marketing has created small yet significant vacancies in other forms of marketing such as physical marketing. Physical marketing involves reaching out to people via banners, newspapers, magazines, etc.

One such medium of physical marketing is custom table covers. These table covers can simply turn the tables for you in marketing by creating a lasting impression on anyone who sees it and they even attract a large number of clients. Clean and lustrous table covers combined with aesthetic graphics and colors can change the way your brand is perceived by people. Visitors will be gravitated towards your business by simply seeing a tablecloth that appeals to their eyes. If you are looking for the best platform to buy custom table covers in USA, look for none other than Banner Sign World. Their wide range of materials and designs is perfect to elevate your brand’s image in the masses. Let us jump in and understand how we can use vibrant table covers to draw exponential traffic.

What Are Tablecloths?

Table clothes, also known as table runners or covers, are simple coverings for tables that can be used to promote businesses at a number of social events. Traditional table covers are usually plain in color and design, however, with customizations, these table covers can be made to bear the logo and crucial details about your business. These table clothes provide all of the necessary information effortlessly, in just one glance of the viewer. You can improve the quality of these covers by combining various elements of design and color.

Now that we know what table clothes are, let us look at how they contribute towards the growth of our business which can help us decide if they’re actually worth it.

1. They attract potential customers subconsciously. The color of your tablecloth plays a key role here. Before visiting a particular stall, people tend to judge all of these stalls on the basis of their appearance to try and understand which one is worth their time. When you pick a table cover with subtle color schemes and graphics, you win the edge over your competitors by simply making your stall more attractive. To further extend this advantage, you and your team can dress in uniforms that resemble the color of the cover, this makes the visitors perceive your brand as professional and amicable.

2. Delivers maximum information in minimum time, effortlessly. Your table cover contains two of the most important representatives of your brand: the logo and a tagline, which can be your vision or purpose. People judge and understand your brand first on the basis of your logo and the tagline and then consider the other details. To create the best first impression, it is important you design an informative and aesthetic logo along with a short but precise tagline.

3. Creates brand awareness. Not everyone who sees or visits your stall will become a customer of your business. But, these same people could pass on the word of your business to their close ones who could be your customers in the future. Basically, table covers reinforce the concept of word of mouth.

Where To Use Your Brand’s Table Covers?

You now have the knowledge of what tablecloths are and how they can help us, but where we use these tablecloths also plays an important role in determining their efficiency.

1. Fundraisers

Whenever your company can host or attend a charity fundraiser, table covers will help you attract a large number of people to your table. This increases the chances of you meeting interested visitors who would go on to become your clients. These social events also allow you to take a look at your competitors and understand where you stand against them, such insights can help you improve on a regular basis. Fundraisers are also attended by investors and sponsors who can play a pivotal role in your business’ progress.

2. Exhibitions

These events are well known for their diversity as brands of all sectors are present in these exhibitions. The number of visitors attending these events is significantly larger than those in fundraisers. More brands mean more opportunities for you to gain insights into the latest trends in the industry and how your company can surf the tide of these trends.

3. Pop-up shops

Pop-up shops are similar to exhibitions except they last longer and might not involve multiple stalls placed contiguously. This will allow drawing all the attention toward your stall. Another advantage of this medium is that you can use social media to invite a large number of people who will be interested in your business. These shops allow you to demonstrate the services of your business and create stronger brand awareness.

4. Local fairs

These fairs are small-scale events held in local community grounds or auditoriums. These are usually organized for fun and amusement but you can use the opportunity to spread brand awareness and attract clients by word of mouth. By sponsoring small game stalls, you can maximize your reach among people your brand to the active constituents of the population, young students and people are the most important part of your target audience.

5. Seminars and career events

Various institutes conduct seminars and career counseling events for students from all backgrounds. This allows you to present your brand to the young population. The youth is a crucial part of the target audience of almost all businesses.

How To Get Creative With Your Custom Table Covers?

1. Design

The design of your table cover includes your logo along with the color scheme. You can use simple design theories to use colors that make your logo stand out in the eyes of the people. Visitors perceive attractive as usable, the more attractive your table runner is, the more usable it appears to the people.

2. Size and shape

This is the second most important factor to consider. A cover too long will be very difficult to organize and a short cover can degrade the appearance of your stall. The size and shape of the banner must perfectly fit the dimensions of the table in order for the design on your cover to stand out.

3. Fabric

The fabric has a direct relation with the appearance of your table cover. For example, a silky fabric would reflect more light thereby ruining the appearance but it comes with low maintenance. Cotton or woolen fabrics, on the contrary, have higher costs of maintenance but they drastically magnify the authenticity of the logo and the colors.

4. Price

The price might not be a concern for businesses that are performing well and generating sufficient revenue. But for small-scale businesses and start-ups, managing to get the best cover out of their budget is very important. Thorough research must be done on the various options available and they must invest their money in covers wisely.

5. Maintenance of the table cover

As discussed in the fabrics section, different fabrics require different levels of maintenance. Similarly, large covers or covers with diverse color schemes require more care than those with a small size or fewer colors. If the cloth is maintained properly, it can last longer and compensate for its cost and maintenance.

Different Types of Covers Available

1. Fitted

These table covers are simple and their dimensions are precise to fit perfectly onto the table. They have a simple appearance and are designed with fabrics that do not promote the formation of wrinkles. They are simple to use, low-cost, and hence the most preferred type of table covers.

2.Stretchable

These table covers are similar to the fitted covers but their assembling and disassembling are more convenient. They also provide a better and more modern look to the stall than the traditional fitted ones.

3.Full color

These covers, as the name suggests, are fully colored. These are a great option if you’re wanting to use a monochromatic color scheme and they also make the logo stand out more effectively.

4. Round

These covers are specially designed for round tables. These covers are amazing choices if you have vacant, round side tables lying around. The more visible your brand is, the more reliable it appears.

5.Throws

These are simple, long covers that are thrown over to cover the entire table, from the top, all the way down to the ground. These can be of great use if you are using the space below the table to store extra materials.

Conclusion

In this blog, we have covered everything from their design to their usage and types. Table covers are multipurpose and versatile media for actively communicating with the audience through visuals and graphics. If used and maintained correctly, tablecloths can be a great investment in the long run. Tablecloths deliver your message efficiently and effortlessly.

By implementing psychological effects like The aesthetic-usability effect, which states that your brand is perceived as more usable if it appears more aesthetic, along with various color combination schemes; we get to create covers with the intention of not only attracting visitors but also converting them into clients before they even walk up to our stall.

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3 Philanthropic Trends to Watch in 2022

In the year 2022, the globe will witness three phenomena that will have a significant impact on philanthropy. Social media, impact investing, and donor-assisted funds are examples of these.

Giving USA's 2022 report provides an overview of giving patterns in the United States for the following year. The report provides data on charitable contributions that can be utilized to design nonprofit fundraising tactics.

The data offers a great view of the provided landscape. It is vital to highlight that the research needs to examine philanthropy's cultural and social impact.

According to the research, total charity giving climbed by 9.4% between 2020 and 2021 but stayed flat in eight subsectors. Education experienced the most significant loss, down 2.8%, while human services experienced the most significant rise, up 9.3%. The biggest gain came from a robust stock market, which increased personal discretionary income.

According to the National Philanthropic Trust's Donor-Advised Fund Report, donor-advised funds are among the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicles in the United States (NPT). The report examines information from 995 nonprofit organizations.

A donor-advised fund is a charitable giving vehicle that allows contributors to suggest grants to a nonprofit organization over time. It's a straightforward, tax-advantaged approach to contributing to a charitable cause. A donor can give a DAF cash, securities, or other assets. These contributions represent tax-free growth.

There are no upfront costs or record-keeping requirements with a donor-advised fund. Donors can direct DAF grants to the charity of their choice. Donors, unlike charitable foundations, are not required to return their contributions to the sponsoring organization.

If you're a nonprofit looking to expand your online network, consider developing a social media plan. You must maintain an engaging and consistent presence across social media platforms.

To begin, you must establish your target audience. Not only will you need to interact with them, but you'll also need to learn what things they're seeking.

Having fun is one of the finest methods to engage your online community. Nonprofits should have an enjoyable social media strategy. This will assist you in remaining engaged with your supporters and encourage your audience to participate.

Smartphone users will find connecting to web-based mobile apps easier when 5G infrastructure becomes available. This is a critical component of the digital change that is taking place in our world. It will boost both developer and user productivity. As a result, how we live, work, and play will change.

5G offers faster data transmission rates, lower latency, and better scalability than 4G. Users can use these capabilities to access high-quality video streaming, augmented reality, and virtual reality. Additionally, the technology will cut energy use. While the current generation of smartphones may already experience these advantages, 5G will enable them to scale back in power and mobility.

The younger generation is one of the fastest-expanding philanthropic areas. Younger donors are more eager to contribute to organizations and are more likely to volunteer. As a result, NGOs must tailor their philanthropic giving approach to the interests and needs of young professionals.

Young donors are also more likely than older donors to watch web videos before donating. Nonprofits should therefore explore adding video content to their websites in order to interact with visually inclined donors.

Crowdfunding is another way for young professionals to contribute. These events enable young people to make direct contributions to topics they care about. Crowdfunding is an effective way to make a significant impact, regardless of the size of the donation.

Options for virtual and online attendance at a fundraising or volunteer event Many NGOs understand the importance of virtual and online attendance alternatives. From hybrid fundraising events to virtual fundraisers, this new breed of event is enabling nonprofits to boost their visibility, engage their donors, and increase their revenue, all without the cost or hassle of hosting an in-person event. While technology has been around for some time, many need to be made aware of its possibilities. Having a comprehensive plan in place is key to leveraging these opportunities.

There are several online platforms, mobile apps, and social networks that have been optimized to facilitate fundraising and volunteering. These tools provide a centralized location for donors and volunteers to interact. It's also easy for organizers to manage attendance from anywhere.

Impact investing can be a great way to make financial returns while also doing good. There are many factors to consider when you're making this type of investment.

The first step is to identify a cause area that you're interested in. Choosing the right one can significantly increase your impact. Some rooms include global health, poverty reduction, mental health, and the environment.

You may also want to consider companies with low carbon footprints, companies that employ veterans, and companies that have gender equity in their workforces. Having a solid network can be a helpful way to identify these opportunities. It is also essential to have an effective strategy to communicate your goals.

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How To Get More Online Funding For Your Crowdfunding Projects

Nowadays raising money is getting progressively harder for philanthropies and not revenue driven associations. There is expanded challenge with such huge numbers of foundations doing combating it out for the consideration of givers and obviously the retreat means individuals are taking up some slack. However an ongoing report by NCVO demonstrated that online gifts had expanded more than 2011/2012 by 7%. That figure alone probably won't sound like much - however considering £9.3 billion worth of gifts were portrayed in that year that fills in as a reasonable old wad of cash. Individuals' giving propensities are changing and accordingly philanthropies and not for benefits need to ensure they are remaining in front of the occasions and making it as simple as feasible for their supporters to give on the web.

In this blog entry we feature a portion of the manners in which you can get increasingly online gifts for your philanthropy.

1. How would I give?

This isn't an inquiry you need your supporters to ever inquire! You need to ensure individuals visiting your site know precisely how they can give to your philanthropy. Your give catch ought to be exceedingly noticeable and show up on each page of your site. Regardless of where your supporters land they ought to have the option to rapidly explore to your give catch and not need to chase around for it. This is on the grounds that the additional time they need to spend searching it out, the more uncertain they are to proceed with making a gift.

Putting the give catch over the overlay implies it is noticeable without looking over.

Partially, this is likewise significant as a result of contributor desires. Guests to your site will expect the give catch to be conspicuous - either in the top route or if nothing else in the top portion of your site.

The Samaritans have an incredible case of a well-put, exceedingly noticeable give catch:

Not exclusively is it situated high up the page, yet it likewise emerges. Regularly give catches can be packed with a bustling page which means they become less unmistakable to guests. By keeping the encompassing zone of the give catch uncluttered it's simpler for potential givers to explore to. What's likewise extraordinary about the Samaritans give catch is the utilization of delineation. It's with regards to the plan of the site but since it's uncommon and diverse it truly emerges. The utilization of the outlined philanthropy tin additionally makes it clear this is the place you can make a gift.

Keeping things straightforward can have a similar impact of making the give catch emerge.

Vitalise do this by utilizing a differentiating shading for their catch yet at the same time utilize a similar rule of keeping the catch clear and uncluttered.

2. Give data on why individuals ought to give

The UK populace would give an additional £665 million every year to philanthropies on the off chance that they were given more data about where their cash was going and what effect it would have.

This was one of the fundamental discoveries in the biggest ever UK think about into the inspirations of benefactors did by NPC not long ago.

Oxfam do this truly well by as a matter of first importance laying out what's going on for example that Syria is in emergency with in excess of a million displaced people escaping brutality and after that featuring what they need for example safe house, nourishment and water.

Above all Oxfam at that point plot what it is they intend to do and how they intend to do it.

It's likewise imperative to layout precisely how the cash raised from gifts will be utilized. This is additionally a decent method to urge potential benefactors to make a normal commitment as opposed to only an irregular gift. Incredible Ormond Street exhibits this well by appearing changed normal gifts can purchase:

The Salvation Army goes above and beyond and utilizes dynamic substance so when the client changes the sum they'd like to give, the substance changes also indicating what that gift could help with.

3. Give individuals the alternative to give to explicit causes or ventures

Once in a while people can be hesitant to give to a philanthropy for dread that their cash isn't generally going to support anybody however essentially subsidize the administrator and running expenses of the philanthropy itself. It is obviously significant that assets are raised to help the running of your philanthropy, however you additionally would prefer not to pass up potential givers who might possibly give in the event that they felt their cash was being spent legitimately on a reason. Featuring individual crusades can be an incredible method for focusing on this specific sort of benefactor. Littler battles regularly have increasingly point by point data and therefore can help urge guests to help a particular reason.

Spare the Children has various battles running without a moment's delay with data on every one of these crusades. This implies their supporters are given a decision and can help bolster a reason they feel emphatically about.

Tree of Hope, despite the fact that an a lot littler philanthropy, likewise do this truly well by setting up explicit intrigue pages for individual kids and sharing their accounts:

4. Give a possibility for coincidental gifts and customary giving

Standard gifts are the favored choice for foundations as it enables you to prepare dependent on income.

Anyway a few people may very well need to give a coincidental installment as it's critical to cook for these supporters as well. For instance at Christmas individuals may be bound to make gifts to destitute foundations yet at the same time probably won't be set up to focus on a normal installment.

Asylum does this truly well by choosing the coincidental installment as the default choice. They additionally recommend set adds up to give yet in addition enable supporters to alter this data to transform it to a gift that suits them:

So as to urge individuals to turn into an ordinary contributor plot what their gift will help accomplish, give data on why this is so significant and demonstrate the effect that normal gifts has had on your philanthropy. Guide Dogs does this phenomenally. On the left hand side of their standard contributors' page they diagram what the gift can do:

In the principle segment of the screen they've implanted a video recounting to the tale of how a little gift of £2 has changed genuine individuals' lives:

They at that point detail precisely what they need the cash for and how a month to month gift could truly help:

5.Recognize the best apparatus for taking on the web gifts

Instead of facilitating on the web gifts yourself which can be expensive as far as improvement work it may be progressively suitable to utilize an outsider apparatus, for example, Just Giving or Virgin Money Giving. These instruments are progressively prominent with philanthropies as they give numerous advantages over keeping your gift structure nearby. Presently over 33% of little philanthropies' absolute gifts are currently gathered online through an outsider device appearing well known they've progressed toward becoming.

Advantages include:

They are anything but difficult to set up and oversee

The entire value-based procedure is overseen for you

There are no powerful forthright expenses

Most apparatuses incorporate with internet based life to help extend your span to the companions of your benefactor

We should take a gander at two instances of outsider apparatuses in more detail:

Simply Giving

Simply Giving is a mainstream decision for philanthropies as it is so outstanding however it additionally offers some extraordinary highlights that make it simple for both your philanthropy and your supporters to utilize.

A Just Giving page can be marked to resemble your site or you can install a "giving" gadget on your site so your supporters don't have to leave your site to donate.Bipolar UK utilize this element on their site:

Simply Giving can be coordinated with a CRM arrangement making it simpler to get to the majority of your supporter information.

The instrument permits social sharing significance givers can impart to their companions on Twitter and Facebook that they have recently made a gift to your philanthropy.

The expenses of utilizing Just Giving is £15 every month in addition to commission of 5% and they take a charge on blessing help gifts

Virgin Money Giving

Virgin Money Giving is a not revenue driven association

They charge £100 in addition to VAT set up expense in addition to 2% on all gifts yet don't take an expense on blessing help or have month to month expenses. They are one of the least expensive outsider instruments accessible.

You can mark your page to resemble your site - including transferring your logo, change text dimension, change shading or content, transfer photographs and can include additional pages. Oxfam is an incredible case of a philanthropy who have done this:

Virgin Money Giving offers announcing including customisable reports

You aren't ready to insert a give structure legitimately on your site

There are numerous outsider instruments accessible and the most ideal approach to pick the one that is directly for your philanthropy is to make a rundown of your needs and what you need the device to do and after that analyze each apparatus against this rundown. You can see a point by point correlation list here.

6. Unmistakably characterize a guest's adventure

Since individuals don't receive anything consequently when making a gift, they are bound to surrender the gift procedure if issues happen than they would in the event that they were just making a buy for themselves. This implies the gift procedure should be consistent, making it as simple and agony free for the benefactor as would be prudent.

Make a point to keep the gift structure negligible and just incorporate fields you truly need as opposed to requesting heaps of data that may be 'pleasant to have'.

It's likewise worth abstaining from having a survey and affirm venture as regularly individuals might suspect this is the affirmation page and consequently surrender the procedure at this stage.

On the off chance that conceivable, attempt and catch all the data you require on one page or if nothing else demonstrate an advancement marker so individuals know what number of pages of the structure they have left. Simply Giving does this well by indicating which stage a giver is on simultaneously:

Regardless of whether you are utilizing an outsider instrument, it is essential to consider the client venture. This can likewise enable you to choose which is the most suitable apparatus to use for your philanthropy.

7. Blessing Aid made simple

One of the incredible rewards of utilizing an outsider instrument is that it makes Gift Aid a lot simpler to process and oversee. On the off chance that you are facilitating your online gift page, at that point you have to get the

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Liabilities Of Crowdfunding That You Should Know About

Throughout the years, there has been a developing focus on the instruction financing hole. The hole has turned out to be to a greater degree an issue for some K-12 school regions with late insights demonstrating an expansion in instructor spending on school supplies.

Numerous schools and locale are finding that conventional raising support can never again spread a portion of the more prominent costs that are required, and because of the mass development in innovation, an expanding number of K-12 individuals are presently mentioning assets through crowdfunding destinations.

These locales are giving significant chances to K-12 staff, associations, and groups to raise assets for extra assets and encounters, while tending to the necessities of our schools and understudies.

Be that as it may, these Crowdfunding destinations were not manufactured explicitly for school locale and do not have the fundamental oversight and control. Each and every internet raising support crusade that is posted postures genuine liabilities for a school locale, and can result in various legitimate and monetary infringement.

Because of the liabilities, a few regions take the simple course by setting arrangements that boycott crowdfunding. In any case, this choice swears off the numerous advantages that crowdfunding brings to the table for school regions, and makes another assignment of policing the enormous number of crowdfunding destinations to guarantee locale individuals aren't utilizing them.

 It can likewise infer an absence of trust in their instructors. Until the instructive subsidizing hole is settled, schools ought to totally gather pledges on the web, anyway it ought to be done in a proper manner. That is the reason it's significant that region chiefs know about the liabilities related with crowdfunding, and utilize the data to assess crowdfunding stages for their region.

Underneath, we've assembled the 5 Liabilities of Crowdfunding that each K-12 District should know:

1. Raising support on the School or District's Behalf: Most Crowdfunding locales will enable anybody inside the area to dispatch gathering pledges crusades. This implies they can utilize the name, logo, or pictures of the school or area with no type of assent. In view of how the crusade is pitched, the battle can consider ineffectively the region, and the consequences of the battle can cause PR bad dreams.

2. Sharing Student Information: Everyone wants to see pictures and know the understudies that are as a rule legitimately affected by their commitment, anyway this can be a to a great extent neglected FERPA infringement. Sharing understudy pictures or names without assent can make tremendous liabilities for a region.

3. Steering Funds through Personal Accounts: Many Crowdfunding in USA locales exchange the singular amounts straightforwardly to the individual who posted the battle, which raises lawful and money related responsibility issues. Much of the time, this is likewise an infringement of area and state approaches that assert that the District Treasurer should be responsible for the assets.

4. Proprietorship: Once finished, who really claims those assets or items that are delivered through that crusade? Was the battle individual or in the interest of the area? Is that the property of an instructor, a school, or the locale? A few educators will disclose to you that all that they raise is for the school, while others will let you know distinctively if arrangements are not set up to blueprint this issue.

5. Existing/Incompliant Resources: It's really a typical event for staff to fund-raise for things that either as of now exist somewhere else, or as of now have financing. It's additionally normal for staff to fund-raise for innovation that isn't affirmed or that the educational programs isn't accessible for.

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Ok, so obviously I should spread more awareness on social issues. So here I am about to do it on BLM:

You may have heard the slogan black lives matter or BLM as a hashtag on twitter, instagram, facebook, or any other social media platform. You might be wondering what that means. In today's article we’ll be talking about that among many more topics about the movement. Black lives matter (or BLM) was started in 2013 by three black women -Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi- in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer, George Zimmerman. This is what happened. Trayvon was walking to his father’s fiance's house after coming out of a convenience store with a bottle of juice and a bag of skittles. George Zimmerman is a insurance fraud investigator and captain of the neighborhood patrol. Thinking that Trayvon looked suspicious. Zimmerman called the police and followed him even though the police said not to. Moments later gunfire was heard, when the officers arrived Trayvon was dead and Zimmerman had a bloody nose and cuts on the back of his head, and wasn’t arrested since he claimed to act in self defense. Trayvon’s parents raised concerns about the fact he never had a criminal record. That sparked the million hoodie march, which demanded justice for Trayvon. On April 11, 2012, following weeks of demonstrations. Zimmerman was charged with second-degree murder and went on trial in June. After 16 hours of debating over the course of two days, Zimmerman was found not guilty by a jury of 6 women. After that BLM was started and has been going on to this day protesting against systemic racism and police brutality. The black lives matter movement is to stop white supremacy, and systemic racism along with other forms of racism for black people. They do this by having PEACEFUL marches, fundraising and spreading awareness on social media. The reason this is so important is because it fights for black people to be treated equally. Black people are twice as likely to be killed by the police then white people. From a 2015 study African americans d/ed from police at a rate of 7.2 pre million, while white people are killed at a 2.9 per million rate. That’s a really big difference. Now you might’ve heard the saying ALM online. That stands for All Lives Matter. Now, you might be wondering why Alm is bad. Saying all lives matter in response to black lives matter is making it sound like black people aren’t getting hurt or killed by the police. Still don’t get it? Here’s an example Semaj Mitchell on twitter used: If you break your arm and go to the doctor, and the doctor says “all bones matter, not just your arm.” You’re gonna look at them stupid because yes, all bones matter but they are fine, your arm needs attention right now. BLM is that arm, saying all lives matter is redundant Police brutality is when a police officer uses more force than necessary or legal. Most of the time police use illegal force simply because of racism. Black people are often killed by the police for no reason other than the fact they have dark skin, and to make matters worse they are often pressed no charges which is absolutely infuriating. In 2019 24% of people killed by police in the USA were black even though they only make up 13% of the population. Yes racism is everywhere but it’s mostly seen in the USA. On June 5th 2020 some parts of Canada and the USA had a march for BLM 10 days after the death of George Floyd. Say their names. Obviously I can’t names every single black person murdered by the police since that’s too many to count and I doubt the US filed every single report of a black person killed by the police. So I’ll be naming only a few people and saying what they were doing. Theses are their names; Rayshard Brooks: fell asleep in drive though. The officers called to the sense attempted to restrain Brooks, a struggle ensued and he fled. He was shot twice in the back. George Floyd: allegedly tried to use a counterfeit $20 bill. He was handcuffed on the ground while an officer knelt on his neck for 8 minutes 46 seconds. Breonna Taylor: While Taylor and her boyfriend were sleeping at home when plain cloth police officers

broke into their home and shot Taylor who was unarmed, eight times Stephon Clark: Clark was standing in his grandmother’s backyard when officers believing he was holding a gun, shot at more than 20 times, Clark was only holding a mobile phone. Tamir Rice: Was at a park playing with a TOY gun. When police arrived they shot him within 2 seconds of coming an officer fatally shot Tamir. Police then tackled and handcuffed his 14 year sister Tajai and put her in the back of a police van. Tamir died the next day in hospital. These are just some of the many victims of that were killed for no reason, most if not all of the police involved in these acts weren’t given jail time. please spread this

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Everything Counts, Everything Matters

Everything Counts, Everything Matters

By Hare in the Moon Astrology

Sunday July 5 2020

“When you focus with soul eyes, you will see home in many, many places.” Clarissa Pinkola Estes

A heads up! Everything Counts, Everything Matters….

The Lord of Time and Karma Saturn retrogrades back into Capricorn to make a wide conjunction with retrograde Pluto and Jupiter from now right through the autumn – the 3 change agents never more than 8 degrees apart from July 1st onwards and all at odds with Disruptor Eris- the engine behind the current social upheaval. Neptune is also retrograde as is Mercury and on July 11th Chiron turns retrograde. On July 19th Eris also turns backwards. The cosmic wheel is in reverse polarity and it will come to a crescendo over the next 10 weeks.

It’s a time for reflection, for unflinchingly reviewing the past. For looking honestly at what has brought us to this crossroads. All of this has enormous personal, private meaning for every one of us. (much more on this to come in my August 2020 5D Report).

July 5 2020 Lunar Eclipse 13 Capricorn:

This is the very last of 9 eclipses across Capricorn/Cancer since 2018. One by one, they have brought home to every single one of us the undeniable reality of the fragility and impermanence of life – as Saturn, Jupiter and Pluto’s transits through Capricorn at the same time have broken apart social frameworks, governments and the economy.

The eclipse falls on the USA Sun, increasing the splits and shifts, revealing truth after truth -a harbinger of the USA’s approaching karmic Pluto Return-the first since the Founding Fathers.

This Capricorn eclipse is a time to be very gentle with yourself – the world will feel harsh and emotions raw. The Capricorn Moon can be hard on those of us who are sensitives. With Sun and Moon square Chiron in Aries and Vesta conjunct the Sun, old childhood wounds and family issues need healing. As this is the very last eclipse across these signs for 9 years, take the time to look back and acknowledge how well you’ve managed to develop an unshakeable inner sense of personal security, even in the midst of relentless harsh reality checks, life shocks and upheavals. You now understand how important creating and offering sanctuary really is.

Take a moment to look back over your life since 2018, noticing where the small and big losses have taken place in your soul then embroider one last symbol on your Scar Coat. Acknowledge that some ways forward were cut off. That some of your hopes and dreams were crushed. Whilst these experiences have deepened your resilience, your individuation, your self-reliance, your awakening, they are also profound losses and need to be grieved as such. Ask yourself: Where are the places that must be remembered, marked and then left behind?

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The ranks of the “alternative right” political movement were decimated in the aftermath of the August 2017 Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Many of its top leaders faced arrest, lawsuits, or were banned from online fundraising and social media platforms.

But after two years in the political wilderness, white nationalist activists have managed to regroup thanks to a new effort to attack the highly lucrative right-wing infotainment industry that has sprung up around conservative think tanks, Fox News, and talk radio.

Unlike the original alt-right, which was mostly driven by lone trolls collaborating ad hoc on social networks, the far-right resurgence is being led by a single figure: Nick Fuentes, a 21-year-old YouTube pundit who originally made a name for himself as a host on the Right Side Broadcasting Network. He was fired from that post in 2017 for saying it was “time to kill the globalists” at CNN for allegedly being unfair to President Donald Trump.

Since starting his own YouTube program (called “America First” after Trump’s slogan) shortly after his sacking, Fuentes has amassed a following that is just as dedicated and belligerent as the original alt-right via a re-calibrated message. Rather than using Hitler memes, Germanic sculptures, and mocking religion, Fuentes serves up a steady diet of Christian nationalism and hatred of immigrants, secular people, and Muslims.

Over the past several weeks, Fuentes and his fans—who call themselves “Nickers” and “Groypers” after a cartoon toad that serves as their mascot instead of Pepe the Frog—have been tapping into conservative Christian anxieties and melding them with concerns that President Donald Trump has failed to deliver on his campaign promises of mass deportations and a “big beautiful wall” on the Mexican border. Their preferred mechanism of attack has been to overwhelm question-and-answer sessions following the speeches of mainstream conservative figures.

These appearances are typically organized by groups like Turning Point USA, Young Americans for Freedom, and the College Republicans. Their purpose is to recruit young adults into the conservative movement. It’s not an easy task, however, as surveys increasingly indicate that socialism and pluralism have more appeal to students than unregulated capitalism and Christian nationalism.

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On Young Kapampangan Hip Hop Artist Kego, Quakes, and Unshakable Communities

On April 22, 2019 at around 5:00 in the afternoon, a magnitude-6.1 earthquake upset northern Philippines. The earthquake was tectonic making it larger than the usual volcanic earthquakes.

The earthquake's epicenter was located in Zambales,and because of this, areas in Central Luzon experienced great damage and casualties.

(Photo by Sotshots Creative)

Rising up from to aide fellow Kapampangans was Kego, a young hip hop artist and his friends. Read his story here.

1. How old are you and where in Pampanga are you from?

I'm 26 years old, from the City of Angels, Angeles City, Pampanga.

2. What got you interested in hip hop and what do you do get better at your craft?

There's more than 1 reason why I got hooked with Hip hop both as a fan and as an artist. Music is definitely one of them, second would be the fashion but those are just some of the reasons why Hip hop got my interest.

(Photo by Liel Japzon)

When you say Hip hop, it isn't just music, there's a whole culture and community behind it. Besides its music, hip hop comes with a lot of things such as fashion, attitude, character, language, the sports that are connected to it, street knowledge and street business, those are just some of the many things behind hip hop.

If you live by its music only, you won't really understand much, but if you live by its culture then you'll see the real meaning of hip hop and the culture behind it. Hip hop is a lifestyle and to some, they treat it like its a religion. I live by its culture and I apply it on my everyday life and that's where I mold my craft as an artist/songwriter.

4. Who are your influences?

I grew up listening to Andrew E. and Gloc 9, but as I grew older living in USA and Japan I saw a wide selection of artists that I could listen to. Back in middle school I listened to Kanye West a lot, but moving up to High School and learning new things in life I started listening to various artists such as Kid Cudi, Wiz Khalifa, J. Cole and Mac Miller. Now in my recent years I listen to Asap Rocky, Asap Ferg, Madeintyo, $uicideboy$ and that's just to name a few.

5. Tell us about the relief efforts for the victims of 6.1 magnitude earthquake on April 22.

As soon as I heard the news that the people in Porac,Pampanga were in need of help and assistance, I wanted to help out, but I couldn't do it alone, so I told my crew about it. Jonas, our manager was the first person I talked to, I told him about my plan for Porac and he instantly came up with an idea of raising funds for the victims in Porac.

(Photo from Kego Rivera's phone camera)

Jonas and I went to Porac to check on those who were in need of help. Everyone in the crew agreed to push through with the project. We came up with a fundraising event that consists of musical acts and art exhibits. A number of donors and sponsors and artists reached out to us to help out. The City Hall assigned us to reach out to 75 families, and we managed to come up with 100 packs of relief goods, good for a hundred families.

Everything felt good from the start, from organizing the event to packing to distribution. It was all from the heart. Helping others fulfills my basic needs such as happiness, and stress relief. I make sure that my actions make a positive difference. I think that doing these things will give myself a more meaningful life.

(Photo from Kego Rivera's phone camera)

6. Where can people catch you perform?

I normally perform live in small events with my crew, We've had bigger events but we usually stick within the underground scene in Hip hop here in the Philippines.

7. Any websites, social media channels or events you'd like to promote?

If you guys want to see me perform, you guys should visit Bawal Clan's Pampanga visit on June 1, 2019. I will be performing with my crew, Southeastmob.

To listen to my songs, you can search me up online or on the internet, just type "Kego". My songs are available on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube and other digital music platforms.

You can also follow and connect with me on:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/izzkego Twitter: www.twitter.com/izzkego Facebook: www.facebook.com/izzkego

Discover more Kapampangan hiphop artists and musicians here.

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How To Avoid Scam on Crowdfunding

The ongoing news tale about a New Jersey couple who purportedly plotted with a vagrant to run a GoFundMe trick is a significant notice of the should be mindful of crowdfunding demands.

Internet crowdfunding stages permit for all intents and purposes anybody to set up their very own gathering pledges activity to profit themselves or others. Despite the fact that the occurrences of inside and out misrepresentation are "strikingly little," as per Devin Thorpe, creator of Crowdfunding for Social Good, they can in any case occur.

A crowdfunding effort may state cash is expected to pay hospital expenses or school or memorial service costs. Or on the other hand it could state it will be utilized to enable a family to adapt to work cutback or recoup from aggressive behavior at home. It may go to flooding or flame exploited people or to help somebody beginning a business. It might pay for an individual's excursion, another vehicle, or unhitched male gathering.

A 2016 overview by the Pew Research Center found that one out of five respondents have given to a crowdfunding effort, with about half giving from $11 to $50. Among the individuals who have contributed, 63 percent state they have given to help a companion of a companion or a colleague.

During the Christmas season, individuals are more enticed than expected to open their wallets. Be that as it may, be vigilant about providing for crowdfunding efforts, particularly in the event that you don't have the foggiest idea about the individual requesting money. Likewise consider whether it's smarter to offer cash to a customary philanthropy, where your dollars could go further and help more individuals.

Giving Through Crowdfunding

Best crowdfunding websites make individual gathering pledges simple. You set up a battle utilizing a website's online instruments and afterward advance it through Facebook or other web-based social networking. Gifts can be made web based utilizing a Visa, or, now and again, a charge card or Paypal account.

A main reason crowdfunding has turned out to be so prevalent is that individuals can help others straightforwardly, says Thorpe. "In the event that my neighbor gets malignant growth, I can begin a GoFundMe page," he says. "Individuals love having the option to give straightforwardly."

That is regularly not the situation with philanthropies, which pool their commitments to help various individuals or reserve endeavors like sickness inquire about.

However, crowdfunding has its downsides. For example, endowments to people normally are not assess deductible, says Bennett Weiner, who heads the philanthropy guard dog BBB Wise Giving Alliance.

Furthermore, crowdfunding sites normally take a part of the gifts.

GoFundMe, the biggest individual gathering pledges site, charges a preparing expense equivalent to 2.9 percent of the aggregate sum raised, in addition to 30 pennies of every individual gift. So if 150 individuals contribute $20 each, the site would gather $132 of the $3,000 gave, or in excess of 4 percent.

Facebook charges 2.6 percent handling expense, in addition to 30 pennies of every individual gift, for crowdfunding by people. It doesn't charge an expense for raising support by perceived altruistic associations.

Is It a Scam?

It's frequently hard to tell whether a crowdfunding effort is genuine. In spite of the fact that Thorpe says sham battles are unordinary, there have been other detailed instances of what Daniel Borochoff, leader of the philanthropy guard dog Charity Watch, terms swarm stealing.

While some crowdfunding sites state they look at crusade coordinators, the fine print says you're basically giving at your very own hazard. Regardless of whether a site has an unconditional promise, similar to you'll discover at GoFundMe, WeHelpLife there must be solid proof of a wrongdoing, that contributors were deluded, or that cash being raised for the benefit of another person was never conveyed, says Borochoff.

While there are trick philanthropies also, charities have a lot of oversight, making them moderately simple to look at.

Foundations commonly must be enrolled with the states where they fund-raise, and they should get ready records demonstrating how they spend their commitments, including free review reports and openly available expense forms. 

Also, numerous national not-for-profits, just as some nearby ones, are assessed by philanthropy guard dogs, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, and Charity Watch.

Another serious issue, says Thorpe, is that battles now and then take in unquestionably more than their expressed objective. Regardless of whether a crusade says it will give any abundance to philanthropy, there's no certification they will, he says.

Some stress that crowdfunding is occupying commitments that generally would go to philanthropies that help numerous individuals or whole causes, not simply people.

"I figure it can control generosity off course," says Borochoff. "Shouldn't something be said about the 70 million individuals in close starvation in Africa? Possibly the most ideal method for causing is to fabricate a street, assemble a school, manufacture a sewer."

Weiner concurs that providing for people isn't in every case best.

"Would you rather offer $50 to a vagrant in the city or would you like to offer it to an asylum?" he inquires.

What to Do

This is what you should know whether you're considering providing for a crowdfunding effort.

Consider providing for individuals you know. Adding to battles to support your family or companions builds the odds your cash will be utilized for its expected reason, says Borochoff.

Try not to be the first to give. The general population who at first provide for a crusade frequently are relatives or companions of the individual who stands to profit, says Thorpe. They, in actuality, approve the authenticity of the crusade for every other person. On the off chance that you don't have a clue about the individual and there are not many or no gifts, give somewhere else, he says.

Think about providing for crusades kept running by outsiders. Crusades that are set up for another person's sake rather than by the person who will profit have an additional layer of oversight, says Thorpe.

Keep away from over-subsidizing. On the off chance that a battle has achieved its objective, accept it needn't bother with more and give somewhere else, he says.

Peruse remarks. Crowdfunding stages regularly enable individuals to make remarks on the battle. Discover what others are stating.

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Online Fundraising Platforms USA: Genuine Ways To Make Crowdfunding Campaign Big Hit

Crowdfunding locales like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have been a help to new companies and entrepreneurs hoping to fund-raise, and enthusiasm, for new items. Kickstarter alone has raised over $2.5 billion for in excess of 110,000 tasks from over 11.3 million patrons – and Indiegogo isn't a long ways behind.

Be that as it may, as any individual who has had a go at crowdfunding will let you know, for each fruitful battle there are numerous that come up short.

So what steps would you be able to take to help guarantee your Kickstarter or Indiegogo venture is a triumph, even after the battle closes? Following are 10 hints from crowdfunding specialists.

Distinguish your intended interest group

"Before you dispatch your [project] page, do some exploration to discover what groups of onlookers will be most responsive to your classification," says David M. Tunnels, fellow benefactor, Martin+Michael Agency. "Is it true that they are gamers? Engineers? Small house enthusiasts? Housewives? Discover who your undertaking's gathering of people and clients will be and target them ahead of time by means of bloggers, online networking and [media outreach]."

 Make a convincing video

"Make an extremely awesome Kickstarter [or Indiegogo] video that distils down your center message – for what reason should your group of onlookers care about your Kickstarter?" says Lindsey Handley, COO, ThoughtSTEM, whose latest, best Kickstarter crusade, for an instructive computer game, CodeSpells, raised $164,000.

"Individuals like to put resources into stories," says Heather McCarthy of Someone Special Uniquely Personalized Books, which ran a Kickstarter battle with an objective of $15,000 and raised $18,785. So don't make an exhausting item video. Rather, recount to a story, and have the originator or maker show up in the video, to give it an increasingly close to home or legitimate feel. Likewise, "keep recordings short and to the point. Recordings that are too long ought to be broken into numerous recordings," she says.

"We invested a lot of energy assembling a video: story boarding, working with an executive and shooting an entire day with expert cameramen and hardware," says Garrett Gustafson, author, edlee, which makes bamboo and wood shades. "We had the option to bring in a ton of favors to complete it at a generally modest cost," and it was well justified, despite all the trouble, he reports. The undertaking brought $50,000 up in only five weeks.

Ensure your profile page tends to financial specialists' key inquiries

"The best crusades all make them thing in like manner: an expert, very much considered profile page sketching out explicitly what they are endeavoring to achieve, why they need assistance and why it will be hit," says Burrows. "The components incorporate a brief however convincing pitch video, pictures or potentially illustrations of the thing you're crowdfunding [and] great duplicate that recounts to a story."

Keep in mind an image is worth 1,000 words – and a huge number of dollars

"Individuals are careful about … paying ahead of time for an item that isn't even underway yet," says Avi Goldstein, CEO, StatGear, which sells salvage and survival gear. "Give whatever number close-up and way of life pictures as would be prudent so individuals will truly comprehend what you've made and incorporate illustrations recognizing the careful specs and subtleties."

Set practical (preservationist) satisfaction objectives

"On the off chance that you figure your item will take four months to create and ship to your sponsor, at that point leave space for the surprising and put five months down as the normal ship date," Goldstein says. "Nobody appreciates getting a reward transported late, however they'll cherish accepting one early."

Guarantee your assembling and delivering forms are watertight

"Such a large number of subsidized undertakings unhinge when issues with transportation or assembling postpone the procedure," says David Kiriakidis, advanced advertising official, Fleximize, which gives adaptable business credits. By guaranteeing that your satisfaction procedure is nailed down before dispatch, "you'll be compensated with a drew in client base, and, stunningly better, [happy clients and] referrals.

Advance your task like insane – previously, amid and after your dispatch

"Online crowdfunding advancement is the impetus that [can] have the effect among progress and disappointment," says Howard Sherman, overseeing part, CrowdFundBuzz. "You can get everything right – the ideal item at the ideal cost combined with a Hollywood-quality pitch video and a wide range of certifications of conveying on schedule – however the majority of that is unimportant if no one realizes your battle exists.

"Crowdfunders need to dump the 'fabricate it and they will come' attitude," he says. "It's not possible for anyone to go to your Kickstarter or Indiegogo on the off chance that they have no chance to get of realizing it exists."

"It's basic to have a procedure that can initiate however many systems as could be expected under the circumstances preceding the crusade's dispatch to help drive deals," says Neil D'Souza, CEO, Mass Fidelity, which raised over $1.5 million amid its crowdfunding effort for its remote speaker, The Core. "Request that loved ones resolve to buy the item on Day 1; feature the item to the media under ban so their articles direct people to the crusade in the main week; and bother the dispatch [on your] informal organizations so as to energize your following."

"Crowdfunding accomplishment on day 1 to a great extent relies upon structure a strong email list," says Gabe Grifoni, prime supporter and CEO, Rufus Labs, whose Rufus Cuff, a sans hands, wearable gadget, raised about a large portion of a million dollars through Indiegogo. "Drive your objective buyer to a basic item presentation page utilizing Facebook, Instagram and Google Ads to instruct your gathering of people and urge them to agree to accept news about your battle. Email records measurably have the most astounding change rates, 3 to 5 percent, so the greater the rundown, the greater the dispatch day commitments." 

Work on your crusade normally, even after it's closed

"From responding to inquiries to answering to remarks to posting refreshes and including extra substance (media, extend objectives, and so forth.), genuine crowdfunders develop their crowdfunding effort each and every day similarly and for a similar reason a rancher works his property," says Sherman.

"Since numerous equipment crowdfunding ventures in the previous couple of years transformed into vaporware, killing supporters, we needed to be exceptionally straightforward about the dangers and our advancement," says Anthony Pu, establishing accomplice and CRO, Mighty, a music gushing gadget. "Benefactors acknowledge straightforwardness. We were additionally amazingly receptive to remarks and messages, which benefactors likewise appreciate. Indeed, even to the inconsiderate, negative remarks, we stayed proficient and positive in our reactions. After the crusade finished, we've kept on refreshing our benefactors at any rate once per month to keep them energized and insider savvy on our advancement."

Make extend objectives, yet ensure they are possible

"Since Kickstarter ventures don't simply stop when they hit their objective, it is essential to get ready for your objective being surpassed," says Kiriakidis. "Make [or in any event think about] extend objectives previously, which will empower you to keep your current sponsor (and potential patrons) intrigued once your objective has been come to."

"A major error we found in the past were ventures hitting objectives and offering unattainable stretch objectives," says Pu. "While we needed to do truly cool stuff, we were reasonable and ensured the stretch objective we declared was conceivable and financially savvy. Rather than including insane highlights, we included a second shading wave, which individuals had been mentioning and was not a gigantic expense for us," he includes. "Our sponsor were content with the declaration and we hit our stretch objective and will almost certainly satisfy it."

Expand your crusade by means of Indiegogo InDemand

"We chose to expand our crusade by means of Indiegogo InDemand to satisfy the craving of early adopters who cherished our item, yet didn't get an opportunity to back Bagel Labs amid our Kickstarter activity," said Soohong Park, CEO of Bagel Labs. "Before propelling on Indiegogo InDemand, we got a few messages from clients asking where they could purchase a Bagel [billed as 'the world's most brilliant tape measure'] since they botched the opportunity to give on Kickstarter. We needed to use Indiegogo's people group pool to address the issues of however many buyers as could be expected under the circumstances in a brief timeframe."