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How to Raise Money for a Nonprofit Organization or Charity

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By jpwriter
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You search. They donate money.
You search. They donate money.

In these sluggish economic times, nonprofits and charities are suffering from lack of donations and falling short of fund raising goals. You can help! This free and easy tool will help your favorite nonprofit organization, charity, or cause to raise money when you search the internet or when you shop.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Computer
  • Internet Connection
  1. Step 1
    You search. They give.
    You search. They give.

    In your internet browser copy and paste or type www.goodsearch.com.

    GoodSearch will donate a penny to the nonprofit organization or charity of your choice every time you search the internet. Those pennies make dollars! GoodSearch is accredited by the Better Business Bureau.

  2. Step 2

    Type in the name of the charity, organization, or school you want to raise funds for, then click the yellow button "verify." There are 63,000+ nonprofit organizations participating with 100 more joining daily!

  3. Step 3
    Add a Charity or Nonprofit Organization
    Add a Charity or Nonprofit Organization

    Search! The search engine is powered by Yahoo. Each search will raise money for your nonprofit or cause. If you want to add an organization or charity that is not listed, it must be registered as a nonprofit. At this time, GoodSearch is limited to U.S. charities and schools, but there are plans to go international.

  4. Step 4
    You Shop. They give up to 30% to your cause.
    You Shop. They give up to 30% to your cause.

    When you need to shop online, use GoodShop by GoodSearch. Enter the name of your charity (see above), then pick from over 500 stores to shop from. Up to 30% of your purchase will go to your charity. Using GoodSearch is an easy way to raise money for charity without much effort.

Tips & Warnings
  • Add a GoodSearch toolbar to your Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Mac)
  • Make GoodSearch your home page.
  • Remember pennies add up.
  • Spread the word about GoodSearch and GoodShop.
  • Before submitting a new organization, make sure it isn't in the database. Try searching with part of the organization's name first.

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on 10/5/2009 great informacion! thanks!

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on 2/1/2009 I never knew this. Thanks.

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on 12/14/2008 Great article! Thanks for letting people know about all these little known resources you write about!

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on 10/26/2008 I never knew this. Great information. 5*****

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on 10/12/2008 Excellent!

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