Become A Part of Something Big

My friend Charles Senteio recently forwarded me an announcement from Richard G. Averitt, Co-Founder and CEO of "A Part of Something Big." The company calls itself "a unique and exclusive collection of earth friendly, fair trade, micro-financed and social development goods, that represent a major breakthrough for school and non-profit fundraising."

Before addressing the fundraising possibilities, I found the items on the store intriguing enough to post this blog. If you're a fan of green commerce, this site is worth a visit:
http://www.partofsomethingbig.com/shop.jsp

Here is their announcement:

A Part of Something Big is thrilled to announce we are now offer 40% to all schools and non-profits beginning August 2009!
With our unique and exclusive collection of earth friendly, fair trade, micro-finance and social development goods, this is a major breakthrough for school and non-profit fundraising. Starting in August, every school and non-profit will earn 40% return when executing their fundraiser with an online campaign and 25% on all year round purchases.

Sign your school up now to take advantage of this outstanding opportunity to make a difference for your school and make a difference for our world!
More info here:
http://www.partofsomethingbig.com/

You can also reply to this email or call us at 888-807-5559 if you have questions.
We look forward to you joining our community of parents committed to making our fundraising something to be proud of.

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Phones For Good

Received this email below from Phones For Good a few weeks ago...

PhonesForGood.com is an online retailer of cellular phones dedicated to raising money for nonprofit organizations. By asking your staff and supporters to purchase their next new cellular phone and plan through our website (from AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, Nextel, T-Mobile), your organization will earn $40.00 - $50.00 for each new purchase.

Over 90% of your members and supporters already own a cellular phone and will buy a new one within the next 18-24 months. Why not buy their next phone in a way that benefits Central Dallas Ministries?"

Here's all you need to do to get started:

1. Visit www.phonesforgood.com to sign-up your organization (takes about 2 minutes).

2. Inform your members and supporters (through your email, newsletters, website, flyers, etc).

3. Receive checks quarterly from purchases made by your supporters.

So, yes, I registered -- I'm a sucker for this kind of stuff. I have definitely wasted lots of time on "2 minute" exercises like this.

Like this, for example.

(sigh)

I'll let you know if I ever get a check...

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Baby Onesies for a Better World

And now for something completely different...

As first reported in The Boston Globe's article, "Baby clothes make a political statement," the site BabiesForObama.com is now up and running at full steam. Offering "premium apparel for progressive toddlers and audaciously hopeful babies," the site's owners will donate a portion of any profits earned to Obama's campaign.

FULL DISCLOSURE: I am one of those owners. And I would greatly appreciate it if you would drop by the site at:

www.BabiesForObama.com



Thanks also to Phil Cubeta for citing it on his blog.

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