The Convenience of Multiplexed Microdonations (How to give a little something to everyone)
Let’s say you really like to help. You encounter dozens, or even hundreds, of people, causes, charities, and even for-profit companies that you would like to support. Unfortunately, you’re not yet a billionaire philanthropist, so your budget is limited. Maybe you can afford a couple of hundred dollars a month – maybe just a couple of tens of dollars per month.
You could agonize over your list, decide who is most worthy, and send one of these people a check each month. Over time, you would touch a few, but many more would go unrewarded. Meanwhile, you have to research each time where to send the money and who to make the check to. You have to get around to the post office, buy stamps, and get the envelope in the mail. It shouldn’t be all that complicated, but in your busy life, it never seems to get done. All this effort and to-do items just to send a worthy cause a few dollars.
Or you could just establish a Propits account and Give Props to all the worthy causes. Your money gets divided up into small amounts, maybe even a dollar or less, but it combines with thousands of others who also give these small amounts. It makes a difference. It’s easy, and you never have to worry about the “how” – you just have a good feeling, see the Give Props button, and click it. You know that those folks get a little something for making the world a better place. And, if you want, you can set your Propits account up so that a certain group is always on your list. It’s like having your own private foundation or annuity, giving a little bit every month to keep the cash flowing to groups that need it.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
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