I know that people have used paypal for collecting donations, but I have no idea how to set one up. Just know that whatever method you use, I'll be there to help and to signal boost <3 My thoughts are with you and your family. *clings*
I had thought of setting up maybe like one of those fic/art/etc. auction things, but...I feel bad doing that for just one person/family, since they're usually set up as a big effort to help lots of people or a bigger mission.
IDK. I just...really don't know. Hence the asking for help, lol.
Yeah, the problem is I'm not that big...like if people knew I was trying to raise money offering my skills, they'd be like "lol who?" and unwilling to donate 'cause it's not going to some special well-respected cancer treatment place, it's going directly to a family that has no other options.
I know a few people in the iconing community, but I still have this sinking feeling that it wouldn't get off the ground. I'm gonna try, if I don't get a better idea, though.
You could always do an auction type thing like help_japan You know I'd be happy to offer something for people to bid on and to bid on things, and of course, signal boost where I can. Just tell me what I can do and I'd be happy to help.
Yeah, I've looked around at sites we can use for fundraising, but they're pretty expensive. With indiegogo, you lose 9% of whatever is donated, and 9% if you don't make your goal. I'm thinking of, for right now, just getting a paypal button and looking at other sites later, since paypal has the cheapest rate.
Like I mentioned to Luna, I think I'm gonna do something like that, even if I'm terrified of it flopping.
If you need any help with the "help_japan" like community let me know I'd love to help (even though I don't know much about them myself).
And Paypal is always good, definitely post on Tumblr, even if you don't have many followers, those things can take on a life of their own and often a lot of people are willing to donate or sell their art for you. So yeah, you should definitely do something on Tumblr.
Do you have a Twitter? I remember a few of the Supernatural actors retweeting a girl's call for donation that would've ended up on the streets otherwise so you can always try and find donations through that.
I think it would definitely help to set a goal (like I need xy money until this date) but since the amount you need seems to be really high it might overwhelm people.
Just try as many things possible at the same time, at least a bit of money will come in *hugs*
*gives you a giant internet hug* Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you.
I do have a twitter. I mean, I plan on using everything I can, paypal, auctions, tumblr, twitter, FB, etc. because we could really use about at least $30,000, and I know getting even half that much would be monumental. I just have no idea where to start.
Hey hun, So sorry to hear this ((((((HUGS))))) I can't really help with setting something up I'm afraid, but if you need some skills for stuff, I can knit/crochet, write and sing, so if any of those are of any help let me know :-) luv K
One way I helped raise money was to shave my head. Yes, that sounds ridiculous, but it was for cancer research, and we raised over $700 between my and other people's contributions to the cause.
Another way is a car wash. I see people around here do it all the time for funeral expenses and things like that. It probably won't bring in a lot, but it's a thought.
I'm really sorry you're having to go through this. :(
Thank you for those; I honestly hadn't thought about the shaving one...we'll have to see how that goes. Me shaving my head wouldn't be a big deal, since I have, like, three inches of hair as-is, but my sisters might be willing. Car washes are off the table...my church has been doing several over the summer and they've kinda over-saturated the market, lol.
It's hella difficult, but thank you for the support. :)
First of all, love, I'm so sorry for what's happening. I can't even imagine. If you need anything - and I mean ANYTHING -- let me know, okay?
As someone else stated, I think setting up a paypal account is the best way to go, and advertise the he'll out of it. I know if you made a post on Tumblr, I'd reblog the crap out of it. The other thing you could look into would be if other fandom friends would be interested in donating their services to help you. The Smillan Tumblr community is awesome, and I know they'd respond. I can make a post about it if you'd like, and I could donate a short piece or two, and would pay for you to do cover art for my little bang if I ever get close to finishing the fucker.
Anyway, I love ya to the moon and back, sweets. Let me know how I can help, okay?
Yep, got the paypal button. I think I'm gonna wait 'till I've set up the fancy fundraising page before I make a post, but when I do, I'll be sure to let everyone know here so they can go spread it around on their own.
I'm thinking I'm gonna make one of those auction comms too, where people donate creative things and others bid on them. I have a few connections(ish, I think, lol) in the icon community, so I'll be able to fill the sellers slots, I think. But, yeah. I'm starting to get a picture of what I'm gonna do.
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I know that people have used paypal for collecting donations, but I have no idea how to set one up. Just know that whatever method you use, I'll be there to help and to signal boost <3 My thoughts are with you and your family. *clings*
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IDK. I just...really don't know. Hence the asking for help, lol.
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*continues to brainstorm*
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I know a few people in the iconing community, but I still have this sinking feeling that it wouldn't get off the ground. I'm gonna try, if I don't get a better idea, though.
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I am so sorry to hear that about your mom. She, you and your family will be in my prayers.
As for ways to make money, there's always http://www.indiegogo.com/
You could always do an auction type thing like help_japan You know I'd be happy to offer something for people to bid on and to bid on things, and of course, signal boost where I can. Just tell me what I can do and I'd be happy to help.
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Yeah, I've looked around at sites we can use for fundraising, but they're pretty expensive. With indiegogo, you lose 9% of whatever is donated, and 9% if you don't make your goal. I'm thinking of, for right now, just getting a paypal button and looking at other sites later, since paypal has the cheapest rate.
Like I mentioned to Luna, I think I'm gonna do something like that, even if I'm terrified of it flopping.
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And Paypal is always good, definitely post on Tumblr, even if you don't have many followers, those things can take on a life of their own and often a lot of people are willing to donate or sell their art for you. So yeah, you should definitely do something on Tumblr.
Do you have a Twitter? I remember a few of the Supernatural actors retweeting a girl's call for donation that would've ended up on the streets otherwise so you can always try and find donations through that.
I think it would definitely help to set a goal (like I need xy money until this date) but since the amount you need seems to be really high it might overwhelm people.
Just try as many things possible at the same time, at least a bit of money will come in *hugs*
*gives you a giant internet hug* Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you.
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But thank you, seriously, thank you so much.
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So sorry to hear this ((((((HUGS))))) I can't really help with setting something up I'm afraid, but if you need some skills for stuff, I can knit/crochet, write and sing, so if any of those are of any help let me know :-)
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Another way is a car wash. I see people around here do it all the time for funeral expenses and things like that. It probably won't bring in a lot, but it's a thought.
I'm really sorry you're having to go through this. :(
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It's hella difficult, but thank you for the support. :)
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As someone else stated, I think setting up a paypal account is the best way to go, and advertise the he'll out of it. I know if you made a post on Tumblr, I'd reblog the crap out of it. The other thing you could look into would be if other fandom friends would be interested in donating their services to help you. The Smillan Tumblr community is awesome, and I know they'd respond. I can make a post about it if you'd like, and I could donate a short piece or two, and would pay for you to do cover art for my little bang if I ever get close to finishing the fucker.
Anyway, I love ya to the moon and back, sweets. Let me know how I can help, okay?
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Yep, got the paypal button. I think I'm gonna wait 'till I've set up the fancy fundraising page before I make a post, but when I do, I'll be sure to let everyone know here so they can go spread it around on their own.
I'm thinking I'm gonna make one of those auction comms too, where people donate creative things and others bid on them. I have a few connections(ish, I think, lol) in the icon community, so I'll be able to fill the sellers slots, I think. But, yeah. I'm starting to get a picture of what I'm gonna do.
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