Online Fundraising - Need Incentive?

Do people do something for nothing? Do people donate to online fundraising pages because they support the cause? Period. Probably. We see so many generous people doing amazing things all the time. But what if there were incentives to donate your time or your money? Would more people donate? Would people donate more? Would we see a surge in online fundraising ?

online fundraising at it’s finest can be seen at this site: www.crowdrise.com/wheelchairforaday. This is an event put on by non-profit, NextStep. NextStep was founded by a man named Janne.

Janne was known as a rock and “the General” on the football field at Georgetown. Passing up NFL calls, Janne moved out to California, pursued his love of outdoor adventure, and fell in love. Then, Janne’s life took a major turn when he was paralyzed from the neck down in an accident in the water. Was Janne going to be able to follow any more dreams?

He knew that answer was “yes” after he started Locomotor Training. He wiggled his big toe. It was an incredible moment. There was hope. There would be more. A lot more. For his remarkable story, visit www.nextstepfitness.org, a non-profit started by Janne to provide people living with paralysis the opportunity for health and recovery. Janne and NextStep are helping the 6 million people living with paralysis in America.

And they’ve put together an inspiring event, The Wheelchair for a Day Challenge. Visit the online fundraising site at: www.crowdrise.com/wheelchairforaday. They’re asking you what it would be like to spend a day without the use of your legs? Hard to imagine, right? That’s why they’re launching this campaign and online fundraising site, to ask participants to experience and document their efforts when they spend a full day in a wheelchair. Would you do it? Would you do it for nothing? What if there was a prize at the end? What if there was a prize for signing up? For donating? Is this online fundraising site enough to just say yes, or do you need a push?

I say participate. I say go for it. Get in a wheelchair. Donate to NextStep’s online fundraising page. Period. This is an example of an online fundraising site that’s compelling in and of itself.