Donations & Grants

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The doGoodr Fund

What is the doGoodr Fund?

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The doGoodr Fund, Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) U.S. nonprofit organization.

The doGoodr Fund's charitable mission is to strengthen the charitable and philanthropic community, increase the public participation in new initiatives to do good, and to maximize the public benefits for those most in need.

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Where does the money come from for doGoodr grants ?

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Using doGoodr creates shared wealth.

As more people use doGoodr, revenues generated by advertising and click-throughs increase the wealth of The doGoodr Fund.

Micro-donations made by doGoodr members are also a very important source of funds.   Please donate now.

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Why should I donate to the doGoodr Fund?

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Although ad revenues provide some support, The doGoodr Fund's grantmaking ability will largely depend on the widespread public support and generosity of individuals using doGoodr.

Please go to our Donate page to make donations on a weekly, monthly or annual basis.  Just a few dollars a year is all it takes to make it work for all of us.

People in need will appreciate your support.

Grants

How can I qualify for a grant?

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Post a Need on doGoodr.  If other members rate your post as one of the best and top favorite you may become eligible for consideration as a nominee.

The Board of Directors and its Nominating Advisory Committee will review all potential nominees to ensure that their requests are bona fide before advancing them for member voting.

How does The doGoodr Fund decide who gets a grant?

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You help us decide.

The doGoodr Fund is committed to sharing its wealth with those who helped create it, the members of the doGoodr web site.

Member ratings, page views, favorites and comments will provide a list of nominees.  doGoodr members vote for the Posts they feel are the most deserving.

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How does voting work?

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All doGoodr members who've created a user name and password account will be eligible to vote.  Special electronic ballots will be emailed to each member with instructions on how to cast a vote.

Members will be notified of voting dates, which we anticipate will take place quarterly once there are sufficient funds avaiable.

The rules are simple.  One person, one vote.  You just can't vote for yourself!

(* Please note: voting has not been implemented yet on the web site.)