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    • CommentAuthorFree MemberJayEdgar
    • CommentTimeApr 20th 2008
     
    JayEdgar

    Hi All:

    I've been enjoying reading the entries in this forum. Nice group.

    I'm running my first half-marathon in a few weeks, and it occurred to me that I could use it as a way of getting charitable contributions for a 501(c)(3) organization I'm involved with.

    Can anyone point me in a direction to learn about how to do this type of thing well? As far as the actual money, I can point them to the org's website and have them put "Jay's run" in the comments or some such. So at least I don't have to worry about collecting money.

    Any help is welcomed and appreciated.

    Cheers,

    Jay

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    LadyFingersFred
    Jay:   I believe there are a host of sites that can coordinate solicitation and payments of donations.  I recently opened up two sites at   

    http://www.firstgiving.com

      to collect fundraising for a marathon I was running.  It worked out great.   It was free and easy to set up, though First Giving does take a small admin fee off the donations for managing payment to the ultimate charity. I'm not sure there are any similar sites that don't take such a charge.
    • CommentAuthorFree Membergroberts
    • CommentTimeJun 29th 2008
     
    groberts
    I've had the same question as I'm trying to organize a similar thing only it's a bike ride. Thanks for the info Fred! Cheers, Guy

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