How do I Create a Charity Collection Website?
The Internet has made it easier and faster than ever to meet fundraising goals for a variety of causes. In 2007, Ron Paul broke records by raising $3.5 million online for his presidential campaign in a single day. The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports that the Internet played a key role in raising millions of dollars in the weeks after Hurricane Katrina for the flooding in New Orleans and the Asian tsunamis. A number of website building tools and charity widgets can help you to earn funds for your own charity. Create an account at a free website building service such as WordPress.com, Tumblr or Google Sites. Not only are these services free, but they allow you to add text, photos and widgets without needing to know any programming languages. Choose a web site address that is short, easy to remember and easy to spell. Explain your charity’s mission and how you will spend the funds raised. Include compelling stories and photographs to encourage people to donate to your cause. Create an a
