We are considering starting an adoption fundraising page. Unfortunately, adoption fees may be up to $32,000, and we hope to not borrow that entire amount.We are NOT sales people. Nor are we marketing-inclined folks. The thought of doing door-to-door knife sales has always paralyzed me with fear.
Reasons TO fundraise online:
1. Our family and friends are spread across the globe. Maybe they can't be here, but they want to help in some way.
2. No one HAS to donate. It's simply an option.
3. We are blessed to be a part of many, generous, adoption-supporting communities of people that want to help.
4. What about interactive fundraisers? Yes, we'd like to do those too, but having Welcome to the Family parties in Grand Rapids, Ontario and Iowa, once the baby has joined our family, sounds more fun.
4. The funds are required BEFORE you bring the baby home. Yowza!
5. Adding up to $32,000 debt is A LOT of moolah!
Reasons NOT to fundraise online:
1. People might wonder why we can't afford it ourselves. (OK, who cares about the haters?)
2. Pride. (Not a valid reason. Pride=evil. :))
3. It could be taken to be very tacky. (Do you think?)
4. I don't know how to create a site with a PayPal donation link. (But I sure could figure it out!) :)
So, what do you think...
I for one am surprised how much money is needed up front? Is that amount normal? I don't know anything about the fees involved. Or is that savings they want the adoptive parents to have for the child?
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If you'd like, I can get you in contact with a friend of mine who fund raised for their adoption. Maybe they can help you out with tips, and maybe even with a fundraising opportunity (their children's book authors). Let me know
ReplyDeleteYes, russ. Unfortunately that is very typical for adoption. It goes to the agency to provide services to potential birth mothers, home study fees to ensure quality of a adoptive families, etc. thanks for reading...and for supporting us!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Angie! I would love your friend's contact info! We could use all of the suggestions and support we could get! I appreciate it.
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