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DIY Video: Raising Funds to Repair the World

by Leah Koenig | July 11, 2011 | 0 comments

Whether you’re starting a new non-profit, or organizing a service project for school, sometimes it feels like the only thing standing in the way of doing world changing work is finding the funds to make it happen. But fundraising doesn’t have to be a barrier – with a bit of know how and a shift in perspective, you can move your fundraising goals to the next level.

Check out this video from Do Something U where Shining Hope for Communities founder, Jessica Posner, shares advice on how to overcome the fear of asking people for donations and get the support you need.

About the Author

Leah Koenig is a freelance writer and editor whose work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Saveur, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Hadassah Magazine, Lilith, Edible Brooklyn and Beliefnet. She contributes a monthly column on food to The Forward and a bi-weekly column to Saveur.com. She is also the former editor of Hazon's award-winning blog, The Jew & The Carrot. Leah joined Repair the World as a contributing editor in late 2009.

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