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Raising Funds on GiveSendGo for Creative Projects

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Looking to bring your creative endeavors to life but don't have the funds to do it? On GiveSendGo there are people from all around the world raising funds for their ideas, dreams, and projects. Let's take a look at some examples of what you could be raising funds for on GiveSendGo.

Film Project - Lights, camera, action! Whether it's a short film or a full-length feature, a film project can be an expensive endeavor. But don't let that stop you from pursuing your passion. With GiveSendGo, you can raise the funds you need to make your movie dreams come true, whether it’s for a school project or you’re fulfilling a lifelong dream. So, grab your popcorn, and let's make this a blockbuster campaign!

Music Album - Are you a musician looking to record your first or next album? Maybe you have all the ideas, but no money to make them a reality. Use GiveSendGo and with the help of your fans and loved ones, you can raise the funds needed to hit the studio and create your next masterpiece. So, strike a chord with your supporters, and let's make some sweet music together.

Art Exhibition - From paintings to sculptures, showcasing your art in an exhibition can be a dream come true for any artist. But setting up an exhibition can be a costly affair, not to mention the cost of art supplies themselves. GiveSendGo is here to help you raise the funds needed to showcase your talent. So, let's brush up on our fundraising skills and paint a successful campaign.

Creative Writing Project - Do you have a great idea for a novel or a collection of short stories, but lack the financial resources to bring it to life? Don’t let money be what stops you! With GiveSendGo, you can raise the funds you need to bring the stories swimming in your head to the page. So, let's pen a successful campaign and write ourselves a bestseller.

Podcast - Are you a natural-born storyteller? Do you have a unique perspective on a particular topic? Maybe you love discussing a wide range of topics or conversing with new people. Then a podcast might be the perfect platform for you to share your voice with the world. But creating a successful podcast can be a challenge. With GiveSendGo, you can raise the funds needed to get your podcast off the ground and promote it to the world. So, let's turn up the volume and make our campaign a podcast party!

GiveSendGo is the perfect platform to raise funds for all sorts of creative projects. And when you use GiveSendGo you’re not only receiving funds from various givers, but you’re introducing them to your newest project. Funds and fans! So, the next time inspiration strikes and a great 
idea comes to mind, launch your campaign on GiveSendGo!
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Why We Believe Hope is More Important Than Money

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If you’ve been around GiveSendGo long enough you’ve probably heard us say, “help and hope go hand-in-hand”, but what does that mean exactly, and why do we put such a high emphasis on hope? Aren’t we a crowdfunding platform that allows people to raise money for their needs, wants, and dreams? Well, yes. We are. But, we’ve come to realize that crowdfunding is SO much more than just raising money. It’s about the hope shared with people in times of need. 

But it’s not the hope that a person’s bills get paid for the month or that they’re able to now pay for their loved ’s funeral expenses. Money DOES relieve a heavy weight from people’s shoulders, but there’s a hope far greater and more powerful that everyone in the world needs - the hope of Jesus. 

See, everyone has material needs, but we all also have spiritual and emotional needs that must be met as well. Money can help pay for a team to Africa to share the gospel, but without hope and the Holy Spirit at work, no may ever hear or understand the good news being shared with them. Raising funds to help parents pay for their child's funeral certainly helps fill a real need they have, but it doesn’t take away the pain of loss they’re feeling or bring their child back. 

Meeting material needs are important, but they can go so far. It’s hope, specifically the ultimate hope Jesus offers, that can help carry someone through even the most painful and uncertain times. This is why we do our best to share Jesus with anyone who comes across our platform.

While 1 Timothy 6:17-19 is directed towards the wealthy of that time, these instructions are important for all of us to hear and follow. It says “Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God who richly provides us with all things to enjoy. Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and willing to share, storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of what is truly life.”

When we do things for God’s glory, like sharing hope and being generous with those around us for the purpose of His kingdom, we store up real treasure in heaven that will not fade away. This is a promise that far surpasses anything that money can provide.

And speaking of promises, Hebrews 10:23 reminds us of the unwavering character of God. It says, “Let us hold on to the confession of our hope without wavering since he who promised is faithful.” God has given us many promises throughout His word, and we can trust that He will always be faithful to fulfill them. Unlike paychecks or donations, we don’t have to worry or doubt whether or not God's hope will come through for us. He’s faithful, and He will never stop being faithful.

So, while money is important, it is not the most important thing in life. It can’t buy the kind of hope that Jesus provides - a hope, for all those who believe in Him, that can sustain us through life's toughest moments. At GiveSendGo, we believe in the power of hope and strive to share it with everyone who comes across our platform. By sharing this hope with you and others, while offering a platform for people to use for fundraising when they need it, we show that help and hope really do go hand-in-hand. We encourage everyone to hold on to the hope that Jesus provides and share it with the people you know! 

 
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What Does the Giver Army and How Can I Join?

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Often times people want to be generous but simply aren’t sure where to start! We’ve made it easy for you and others to make a powerful impact with your desired generosity through GiveSendGo’s Giver Army! Starting at $5, so even those with tighter budgets can give AND from the comforts of their own home. 

The Giver Army is a community of like-minded individuals who engage in micro-philanthropy by pledging to donate generously for a year to of GiveSendGo Charities' supported causes. By contributing as little as $5 per month, members of the Giver Army can significantly impact people’s lives on GiveSendGo who require significant assistance.

The way it works is simple: choose of our ten charitable causes to invest in, determine your monthly donation, and then watch and pray for the quarterly update showcasing the different campaigns your donation has impacted.

On top of giving back, being part of the Giver Army also comes with some great perks! Members will receive a RightNow Media subscription, an end-of-year tax-deductible receipt, an exclusive invitation to our annual Giver Gala, quarterly impact reports showcasing campaigns that received grants associated with our causes, and more! 

So, what are you waiting for? Join the Giver Army and be a part of bringing positive change to the world. With your help, we can make a difference in the lives of those who need it most! Click the following link to join the Giver Army  https://www.givesendgo.com/site/gsg-army or visit www.GiveSendGo.org to sign up!

 
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