Wouldn’t it be great if your nonprofit could fundraise around the clock? What if you could bring in revenue while you’re sleeping and from a whole new demographic? There is a way! And, yes, of course, it has something to do with Blue Fox’s favorite thing, technology. We’re talking about the exciting and growing world of micro-donating or micro-philanthropy. 

According to Tech’s Good, The Power of Micro-Donations, “Micro-donations (between $0.25 and $10) are the latest and most disruptive innovation in the world of giving. As technology in mobile payment methods continues to advance, credit card transaction fees have significantly decreased, making it now possible to donate as little as $0.25.” Wow, anyone can afford that!

Even more interesting, in CrowdRise by GoFundMe’s recent social fundraising data report it says, “We found that Millennials and Gen X generations made up nearly 50% of all GoFundMe donors.” What a great way to tap into a whole new demographic!

Let’s give three cheers for technology as a complement to your nonprofit fundraising efforts! Here is our non-exhaustive list of micro-philanthropy platforms that have collectively raised millions of dollars:

• AmazonSmile - Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization when users shop on the smile.amazon.com web browser.
• Causetap - For profit companies choose which interactions will trigger charitable giving (a purchase, newsletter sign-up, or social sharing) for the charity of their choice.
• CharityMiles – Users record their movement to earn money for a charity of their choice with funds coming from the corporate sponsor pool.
• Cheerful – A mobile app facilitating spare change collection on purchases to be donated to charity of your choice. 
• Give2Charity – Users earn points simply by going about their day to exchange for donations.
• CrowdRise by GoFundMe – Users can create their personal fundraising page to collect donations.
• GoogleOneToday – Provides access to real-world photos and quick summaries for users to follow the impact of a $1 donation.
• Razoo - Donors can search for charities, donate quickly, and set up personal fundraising pages for the cause of their choice.
• Spotfund  - App for micro-donating, also offering event ticketing, live auctions, creative agency, etc.
• SwearJar by Slack – When a team member swears on slack, a donation is made to the charity of the week.

Thinking about utilizing one of these applications for your charity? Check out this advice on starting a micro-philanthropy campaign, courtesy of Accesso, Fundraising in an Era of Micro Philanthropy. 

Thinking about utilizing one of these applications for your charitable giving? Well, good, we did our job! Our team at Blue Fox is super passionate about supporting organizations that shape and create change in their communities, no matter how large or small. Well, we made the connection. Now, you go be the change. Better yet, go give your spare change!

Resources: 
• Accesso, Fundraising in an Era of Micro Philanthropy, by Stephanie Horwath
• NC State University, Why Micro-Donations Are the Future of Fundraising, by Gary Wohlfeill
• Tech’s Good, The Power of Micro-donations by Peter Prix
• Quara, What are similar initiatives to AmazonSmile, by Jason Grad

About: Our team at Blue Fox provides customized, boutique financial and back office services for social impact organizations. Services range from standard bookkeeping and payroll services, to coaching and consulting, to full-blown virtual CFO services. Our mission is to disrupt the traditional accounting model through technology, innovation, and a radically client-focused approach that truly empowers nonprofits and social enterprises. For more information call (321) 233-3311, email hello@yourbluefox.com, and visit www.YourBlueFox.com.

​Hello from an honest to goodness actual human being! I like long walks on the East Coast Florida beaches and I’m a huge numbers nerd! My company, Blue Fox, helps both social impact organizations and the individuals that serve their missions. Blue Fox provides an expert’s eye and personalized service for both organizational and individual tax prep. We now proudly offer discounted tax preparation rates for employees of nonprofits and social impact organizations and nonprofits!
 
Our team of financial gurus deliver the highest quality advice and guidance. We take calls year-round from clients pondering the implications of major purchases, business structure options, when to make major donations, and anything else that’s on people’s minds. Really! We love taking these calls and answering questions in advance. Our only tax time distress is when a client says, “I wish I would have asked you earlier in the year.”
 
If this type of personalized year-round service piques your interest, please give us a call at (321) 233-3311 or email hello@yourbluefox.com.
 
About: Our team at Blue Fox provides customized, boutique financial and back office services for social impact organizations. Services range from standard bookkeeping and payroll services, to coaching and consulting, to full-blown virtual CFO services. Our mission is to disrupt the traditional accounting model through technology, innovation, and a radically client-focused approach that truly empowers nonprofits and social enterprises. For more information call (321) 233-3311, email hello@yourbluefox.com, and visit www.YourBlueFox.com.

Let’s face it, when it comes to personal money management there is often a disconnect between knowledge and action. You know the importance of having a safety fund. You understand the long-term impact of consistent retirement contributions. You know it’s vital to spend less than you make. So, why are 70% of people failing at financial health (MarketWatch)? It might be that failure comes from not knowing where to get started.

Enter Dave Ramsey. Have you heard of him? You might have heard his name but have you read one of his books or listened to his podcast? He’s one of the most well-known personal financial experts and speakers. Popular since the 90’s, Dave coined the “7 Baby Steps” method to reaching personal financial peace. While some financial independence experts disagree with a few of the finer points in his plan, they are a great guidepost for getting your finances in order.
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Dave Ramsey's 7 Baby Steps

1. Save $1,000 for your starter emergency fund
2. Pay off all debt (except the house) using the debt snowball
3. Save 3-6 months of expenses in a fully funded emergency fund
4. Invest 15% of your household income in retirement
5. Save for your child’s college fund
6. Pay off your home early
7. Build wealth & give back

His advice is actionable, simple, and measurable. Our team at Blue Fox can appreciate that! We strive to embody those same principles in the financial services we provide to our nonprofit and social impact clients, and their employees. In fact, Blue Fox recently choose to extend discounts to nonprofit employees for their 2019 tax preparation and filing. For more information, call (321) 233-3311

About: Our team at Blue Fox provides customized, boutique financial and back office services for social impact organizations. Services range from standard bookkeeping and payroll services, to coaching and consulting, to full-blown virtual CFO services. Our mission is to disrupt the traditional accounting model through technology, innovation, and a radically client-focused approach that truly empowers nonprofits and social enterprises. For more information call (321) 233-3311, email hello@yourbluefox.com, and visit www.YourBlueFox.com. 

Resources:

• MarketWatch, The ‘true state’ of Americans’ financial lives: only 3 in 10 are ‘financially healthy’
• Dave Ramsey, Dave Ramsey's 7 Baby Steps

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                 Contact: Chantal Sheehan, CEO
                                                                                                                                                 Phone: +1 (321) 233-3311
                                                                                                                                                 Email: Chantal@YourBlueFox.com
 
BLUE FOX LAUNCHES PROTECTED BY LOGO
A Symbol of Financial Stability and Credibility for Accounting Clients
 
Melbourne, FL (February 4, 2019) -- Virtual accounting firm Blue Fox recently announced the launch of the Protected by Logo, a symbol of financial stability and credibility for their social impact accounting clients. The Blue Fox team encourages their clients to include the logo on their website and printed financial statements that are shared with management and boards of directors.
 
Founder & CEO of Blue Fox, Chantal Sheehan said, “Our team at Blue Fox excels at helping our clients become true stewards of the resources they have. Now, it’s time to help them communicate their high-level of financial excellence with their constituents. The Protected by Logo does just that.”
 
The Blue Fox brand is fairly new to the social impact accounting scene. In 2018 they rebranded from the name With Balance and began to offer a wider breadth of services beyond consulting, education, and coaching. New services offered include bookkeeping, payroll, consulting, tax preparation and full-service virtual CFO. Following the company’s rebranding, their revenue tripled confirming the need for this unique combination of services in the social impact (nonprofit and social enterprise) industry.
 
“As our company continues to grow, my personal goal is maintaining our consistent high-touch, high quality client care. We will continue to innovate, challenge the status quo, and encourage and empower our clients, through tools like the Protected By Logo, to help them lead positive change in their communities,” said Sheehan.  
 
Blue Fox is currently accepting new clients for onboarding early summer 2019. Onboarding typically includes one month of high-touch communication and is reserved for one or two clients per month.
 
For more information call (321) 233-3311, email hello@yourbluefox.com, and visit www.YourBlueFox.com.
 
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ABOUT: Blue Fox provides customized, boutique financial and back office services for social impact organizations. Services range from standard bookkeeping and payroll services, to coaching and consulting, to full-blown virtual CFO services. The Blue Fox mission is to disrupt the traditional accounting model through technology, innovation, and a radically client-focused approach that truly empowers nonprofits and social enterprises. For more information call (321) 233-3311, email hello@yourbluefox.com, and visit www.YourBlueFox.com.