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In the past posts we discussed how you can get grants and donations from good people surfing the net. Well, I have come across more sites. The basic idea is good individuals want to help other good individuals. Funding is important and you should take it seriously. So if you are considering to starting a project and need a head start, you might want to consider taking a loan. However, loans are a burden because of the interest that is tied up with it. But, there is a way to lower these expenses. You can also check out the other sites where you can post information about your project and the estimated budget it requires, and then good people can help you out.

Kiva

You can get loans through Kiva. On the Kiva site, you can put up a page for your project. Then good loving people who are interested in your project will give you a loan for a minimum of $25. The money will go to a social Organization in your country and the complete amount will go to you. Once you are able to pay it off you will pay to the social organization and the money will go back to the good loving people. Kiva helped to change the lives of many people throughout the globe, but of course those who have a computer nearby.

MicroGiving

MicroGiving is a true charitable website dedicated to direct online person-to-person giving from the heart to those in need. MicroGiving is completely transparent for both donors and recipients alike and all gifts, large or small, are welcome. All you do is set up a page about your project and estimates cost, and good people will help you out.

ChipIn

Chipin is similar. You fill out information about your cause and how much it will cost and good people will help you out. You can also tuse a specific tool (in this case the ChipIn widget) to put on other sites or blog to promote your fundraiser.

ThePoint

The point is a bit different. Here you will make a pledge, that once you have a certain amount of money or people to help you out, or whatever you need for your project is meet you will carry out the project. The site does a pretty good job of explaining what they do. The good thing if you are a donor your money is not taken until the goal is met. If not the money says in your pocket, but if enough people pledge that they will help then your money is taken. What is good about it you can do a lot of organization work on the site. You should check it out.

PledgeBank

Pledge Bank is the same thing. You make a pledge ounce the requirements are met, and then you can carry it forward.

  I will keep on looking for more sites. I will put up links on the right side of home page for your reference. If you know other sites, let us know.   

Tags: cause, chipin, donations, kiva, lenders, loans, Microgiving, need, pledge bank, Project, social change, thepoint

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