In some ways, fundraising online is not much different than fundraising in the physical world. You still need to be able to effectively communicate your needs, tell stories that illustrate your work, and motivate people to make a donation to your cause. The difference is that while in the physical world you may have time to build a relationship with a potential donor, that isn't always the case online. They may only come across your website once, so you may only have one shot at convincing them to give. Therefore, it's even more important to communicate your message in a compelling way. Here are some ways to do it. The most basic way to raise funds online is to set up a webpage for donations, then let people know to go to that page to make a contribution. Include the link in written and electronic communications you send to your members or constituents. Make sure it's accessible from your home page, and other pages of your website. Keep these tips in mind. Most donations made online are done by credit card transaction. If you are not already set up to accept credit cards, there are a number of companies that provide credit card donation processing services for a fee. Offer the option of recurring donations. Recurring donations can benefit your organization in a few ways. Many donors find it easier to make a larger donation if its split up into quarterly or monthly payments; some very committed donors may want to make an annual donation to you. Make this as easy as possible by setting up recurring payments. Ask your online donation processing service how to offer this to your donors. Some organizations opt to accept online donations through PayPal. Visit PayPal's website to learn more. Fundraising with an affiliate program is a lot like making commissions off sales. An online merchant or shopping portal provides the charity with a unique affiliate link. Shoppers use the link to access the merchant, make purchases, and the charity receives a percentage of the sales. Here are some tips for affiliate fundraising. There are dozens of merchants and portals that offer this fundraising tool. You can sign up for more than one to maximize your potential donations. Consider your constituents. When you select a merchant, consider where your constituents are likely to shop online. It might be a good idea to do a survey or ask a few key players to make sure you're choosing well. Get the word out. Most affiliate programs offer widgets or banners that are easy to drop into your website. Include these on your website and in electronic communications to let your supporters know how they can help. Crowdfunding combines online fundraising with social media to help individuals and organizations raise funds. it's a way for many individuals to pool their resources and donations to get projects funded. Donors can typically contribute as little as $1.00, making it easy for lots of people to participate. There are several websites set up for crowdfunding. Funds-seekers create a campaign page describing their project or organization, and explain how the funds will be used and what, if any, benefit donors will receive for participating. Here are some tips on fundraising using crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is particularly well suited for funding discrete projects. Rather than launch a campaign asking for all the money you need to operate a program, consider how you can break it up a bit. For example, a school music program could launch a campaign to purchase 10 instruments for low income students. Articulate your needs and your project clearly. The clearer you can be about why you need the money and how you will use it, the better. Get creative. Add media to your campaign page to increase readers' interest. Videos, images and success stories are great for telling your story, so use them to your advantage.
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One-sentence summary -- Understand the method. Set up a web page. Sign up with an affiliate program. Consider crowdfunding.

Try to fill 1/3 of your plate with fruits and vegetables, and only eat one or two desserts per day. This will help you stay healthy and energized at school. The "freshman 15" myth has been debunked by research: most first-year students only gain a small amount of weight, and this is normal for their age. Frequent, heavy drinking is the biggest risk for serious weight gain. Whether you hit the gym a few times a week, or you join the aqua fitness class, or enjoy refreshing yoga, staying active is good for your mind as well as your body. The endorphins released during exercise can help you deal with stress. If organized fitness isn't your thing, try walking, jogging, or going to the gym with headphones on. They are addictive and can cause your energy levels to crash after the initial effect has worn off. Most students do best with 8-9 hours of sleep, though it varies by person. Sleep clears toxins from the brain, and it's important for your health. Get enough rest. You will get better grades if you do, and your health will be better. If you don't get enough sleep on one night, get extra sleep to make up for it. Don't try to test your limits. In extreme cases, sleep deprivation can kill people. Routine sleep deprivation may shorten your lifespan. Try to keep a consistent sleep schedule. Students whose sleep schedules are more consistent have higher GPAs. College years are the peak years for eating disorders, which can be deadly. Know the signs of an eating disorder and see a doctor right away, before things get worse. Do you often think about your size, diet, or exercise habits? Do you feel guilty about eating, or keep your eating habits secret? Do you use starvation or exercise to punish yourself? Are you always pushing yourself to lose more and more weight? Everyone gets stressed sometimes. But if your stress is severe or interfering with your life, then you have a problem. Anxiety and depression are on the rise among young people. See a doctor if you experience one or more of the following: You can't focus in class because of stress You miss class because of stress-related headaches, stomachaches, fatigue, or other illnesses You find yourself losing interest in your favorite hobbies or friendships Your eating or sleeping habits (eating/sleeping too much or too little) are harmed by stress You are becoming more and more isolated due to stress or fatigue You think it would be nice to die so you could escape from your problems Your stress is interfering with your ability to have a happy, functional life Find out if you'll need a winter coat or a raincoat ahead of time.
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One-sentence summary -- Eat mindfully. Stay active. Be careful with caffeine and energy drinks. Get enough sleep. Recognize when "healthy habits" become unhealthy and obsessive. Recognize the difference between stress and mental illness. Prepare for weather.

If your dog was infected with either sarcoptic or cheyletiella mange, you will need to treat any dogs or other animals that your pet is in frequent contact with -- otherwise he could be re-infected. Talk to your vet about how to treat your other pets to avoid a recurrence of mange in your dog. If you suspect that a dog (or cat) in your neighborhood may have mange, you should keep your dog as far away from the animal as possible. Talk to the animal's owner to let them know that you think their pet has mange or call animal control if the animal is a stray. Following treatment, you should bring your dog back to the vet for periodic check-ups. The veterinarian can analyze skin scrapings to confirm that the mites have not returned. Do not attempt to treat a recurrence of mange without consulting your veterinarian first because some treatments can be toxic if used more than once in too short of a time period.
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Treat other animals your pet has come in contact with. Keep your dog away from other dogs who may be infected. Take your dog to the vet for regular check-ups.