First, thanks to everyone who has dropped by Dollar Philanthropy or who forwarded the e-mail I sent out announcing the launch of DP. Please keep coming back and sending your dollar to the causes that touch your heart.
In response to my e-mail, I have gotten a couple of questions about why the focus on small to medium nonprofits. Well.... I suppose the choice is based on my belief that small & medium nonprofits are more nimble than larger ones. I think they are more able to mobilize to meet the immediate needs of the community around them. Also, it is my opinion that a greater percentage of the money goes directly to the cause versus overhead.
I know this is a broad, sweeping generalization and that all nonprofits are not the same. There indeed plenty of schisters out there. I also understand that big nonprofits do good work too. However, those folks have more resources at their command to be able to raise funds and make things happen. I've chosen small and medium organizations because they need the help.
If you know a hard working organization that is worthy of mentioning, please drop me an e-mail.
Tags: philanthropy, word of mouth marketing, dollar philanthropy, nonprofits
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