fundraising is that it requires an awful lot of time, energy and commitment. And for large-scale events, such as school or hospital fundraising days, steering committees must be formed; often only a handful of people do all of the work. AfteI close my eyes and imagine how free my community would feel if all of its fundraising needs were consistently met. Every child could be adequately clothed, nutritiously fed, and attending a well-equipped school. Local sports teams, the Boy Scouts, etc. could be more affordable – maybe even free -- for struggling families. My hospital could have more beds, staff and equipment which would mean reduced waiting time for scheduled surgeries, or in their emergency waiting rooms. Local cancer clinics, respite care, and health research projects could all improve the quality of life for my whole community, thanks to adequate funding for salaries, research, and maintenance. They could even save more lives.

I could go on and on; the list is endless. But you get the picture. An adequate supply of funds, on a continuing basis, would make everyone’s life more comfortable, and my local community would be a happier place to live.

The problem with conventional fundraising is that it requires an awful lot of time, energy and commitment. And for large-scale events, such as school or hospital fundraising days, steering committees must be formed; often only a handful of people do all of the work. After

the Boy Scouts, etc. could be more affordable – maybe even free -- for struggling families. My hospital could have more beds, staff and equipment which would mean reduced waiting time for scheduled surgeries, or in their emergency waiting rooms. Local cancer clinics, respite care, and health research projects could all improve the quality of life for my whole community, thanks to adequate funding for salaries, research, and maintenance. They could even save more lives.

I could go on and on; the list is endless. But you get the picture. An adequate supply of funds, on a continuing basis, would make everyone’s life more comfortable, and my local community would be a happier place to live.

The problem with conventional fundraising is that it requires an awful lot of time, energy and commitment. And for large-scale events, such as school or hospital fundraising days, steering committees must be formed; often only a handful of people do all of the work. Afte

cancer clinics, respite care, and health research projects could all improve the quality of life for my whole community, thanks to adequate funding for salaries, research, and maintenance. They could even save more lives.

I could go on and on; the list is endless. But you get the picture. An adequate supply of funds, on a continuing basis, would make everyone’s life more comfortable, and my local community would be a happier place to live.

The problem with conventional fundraising is that it requires an awful lot of time, energy and commitment. And for large-scale events, such as school or hospital fundraising days, steering committees must be formed; often only a handful of people do all of the work. Afte

and on; the list is endless. But you get the picture. An adequate supply of funds, on a continuing basis, would make everyone’s life more comfortable, and my local community would be a happier place to live.

The problem with conventional fundraising is that it requires an awful lot of time, energy and commitment. And for large-scale events, such as school or hospital fundraising days, steering committees must be formed; often only a handful of people do all of the work. Afte

fundraising is that it requires an awful lot of time, energy and commitment. And for large-scale events, such as school or hospital fundraising days, steering committees must be formed; often only a handful of people do all of the work. After the event, many people vow to never go through that again, so a whole new committee must be formed for the next time around. That is, if there even is a next time…

But what if there was an effective, local fundraising system where no one carries the burden of the work? What if it was free and effortless? What if the fundraising happened naturally, within the context of my regular shopping? What if I did not have to pay an extra cent for any of it?

I close my eyes and imagine. No more attempts to sell grossly over-priced chocolate on behalf of my child’s school. No more feeling obligated to buy raffle tickets for items I didn’t even want in the first place. No more feeling guilty when I can’t afford to support a worthy cause, when a volunteer promoter stops me on the street.

Impossible, you say? I don’t think so! “I have a dream…” How about you?