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From the lens Grassroots Funding.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. -- Margaret Mead



  • dann7trdro May 22, 2012 @ 1:40 pm | delete
    its a good idea but i never tried it as it never works for me
  • shermanmorrison Feb 4, 2012 @ 6:09 pm | delete
    I'm considering crowdsourced funding for a theatrical production I'd like to put together for MLK Jr. Day 2013, so I was happy to come across this excellent lens that mentions some sites I hadn't heard of before. THANKS!
  • SofiaMann Sep 30, 2010 @ 9:26 pm | delete
    It's great to see the solidarity between people. We remember the best of ourselves. Thanks.
  • Chi-TownChica May 8, 2010 @ 9:32 pm | delete
    Great resource
  • skiesgreen May 1, 2010 @ 6:34 pm | delete
    Blessed and featured on Sprinkled with Stardust and also on Lenses that Shine.
  • MysticTurtle May 1, 2010 @ 6:44 pm | delete
    Yippee! Thank you! Every little boost helps these projects get more exposure.
  • seegreen Apr 9, 2010 @ 1:37 am | delete
    Wonderful ideas and information here. I hadn't known about much of this.
  • CrypticFragments Mar 28, 2010 @ 7:43 pm | delete
    so nice to find that you are supporting these fabulous and worthy projects!
  • LoKackl Mar 24, 2010 @ 8:34 am | delete
    Stopped by to cut and past your url into my advertising widget on voodoo-haiti-quake-victims
    I went to the Kickstart webpage. That is one wonderful and amazing program.
  • LoKackl Mar 22, 2010 @ 9:18 am | delete
    Thank you, indeed, for this lens! I have missed the boat when it came to finding out about grassroots funding through Kickstarter!
  • lasertek Mar 21, 2010 @ 7:47 pm | delete
    Nice! What you have done is very noble. I do hope a lot of people will be benefited. 5* for this lens and for this idea.

    Congratulations on LOTD.
  • awelldressedbullet Mar 16, 2010 @ 8:28 pm | delete
    Congratulations on your LOTD! - Kathy
  • skiesgreen Mar 16, 2010 @ 1:11 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD. Well done project

    Norma
  • prosperity66 Mar 16, 2010 @ 1:04 pm | delete
    Congratulations on your LOTD!
    Blessed by a SquidAngel by the way :)
    Dom.
  • MysticTurtle Mar 18, 2010 @ 6:30 am | delete
    Thank you for the blessing! And thanks to all for stopping by to visit.
  • ie2216 Mar 16, 2010 @ 12:43 pm | delete
    What a great lens! The world need more good people like you. Thanks for sharing and congrats on LOTD!
  • Income4life Mar 16, 2010 @ 11:55 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD
  • HorseAndPony Mar 16, 2010 @ 11:35 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD! I think creative funding ideas are great. I loved reading this. Thanks for all the info.
  • Joan4 Mar 16, 2010 @ 11:34 am | delete
    Congratulations on Lens of the Day! This is great information for all of us!
  • 3sonsstudio Mar 16, 2010 @ 11:34 am | delete
    great lens!
  • OhMe Mar 16, 2010 @ 11:19 am | delete
    This is great information. I am very involved in coming up with creative funding ideas and presently am working on our Friends of the Park fundraising campaign for the Ball Fields at our Veterans Park in Pendleton SC. The name of our campaign is "Step Up To The Plate". Lensrolling this lens to our Friends of the Park. Thanks
  • kimmanleyort Mar 16, 2010 @ 11:14 am | delete
    Fantastic! Only problem - I want to fund everyone! I am really glad this is LOTD.
  • BarbaraCasey Mar 16, 2010 @ 10:31 am | delete
    Wow, thanks for this info. I've already passed it along to some folks with projects.
  • Heather Mar 16, 2010 @ 10:16 am | delete
    Love the lens, love the idea of creative funding...congrats on LOTD!
  • Tipi Mar 16, 2010 @ 10:11 am | delete
    This is cool! ~ Congratulations on LOTD...
    Best wishes with Grassroots Funding!
    Susie
  • littleblackvintagedress Mar 16, 2010 @ 6:45 am | delete
    thank you so much for this lense. I've been having a non-motivated morning, and you've inspired me to carry on with what I'm doing, so thanks again!
  • JMc62377 Mar 16, 2010 @ 3:01 am | delete
    Very informative lens. Congrats on lens of the day!
  • ndasika Mar 15, 2010 @ 11:55 pm | delete
    I like the work you are doing out there. This lens is great and it deserves to be the lens of the day. Keep up the great work, both in lens and in charity.
  • Mart903 Mar 15, 2010 @ 11:42 pm | delete
    Way to go, Mystic!..Congratulations on this wonderful Lens of the Day! 5 stars
  • unikstyle Mar 15, 2010 @ 9:30 pm | delete
    I think it is a fantastic idea...keep up the good work
  • rms Mar 15, 2010 @ 9:23 pm | delete
    Congrats on LotD!
  • johnsmythelinks Mar 15, 2010 @ 9:01 pm | delete
    Hi, This really a great move taking care of the social causes. I truly appreciate!
  • johnsmythelinks Mar 15, 2010 @ 8:58 pm | delete
    It is really a qualitative one with a great social cause
  • MysticTurtle Mar 15, 2010 @ 7:46 pm | delete
    Thank you, everyone! I really wanted to give Ramkitten a boost. But the lens will still be here when her project is closed. I'll keep updating it with new projects.
  • good4us_all Mar 15, 2010 @ 6:11 pm | delete
    What a fantastic discovery! I've had so many ideas for projects that could help people, but have never really known what to do with them. This information is truly a blessing.
    Congrats on LOTD - really nice work here! "5*&fav"
    ;-) karin
  • d-artist Mar 15, 2010 @ 5:46 pm | delete
    congrats on LOTD! great lens...great information
  • partybuzz Mar 15, 2010 @ 5:45 pm | delete
    Interesting lens and well done! Congratulations on LotD!!!
  • kitty222 Mar 15, 2010 @ 5:40 pm | delete
    Hello--
    I'm pretty sure I saw this Lens once before. At least, I know for sure I learned about Kickstarter on Squidoo. Thanks a ton! I've started my own "grassroots" fundraising effort to 1) commission a cover art piece for the book I intend to self-publish and 2) use any remaining money to promote the book once I have it ready to publish. If I can find the support for it, I'll "pay it forward" when I get the chance. Here's the URL: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1733819807/i-need-help-to-commission-cover-art-for-my-e-book
  • squidluck Mar 15, 2010 @ 5:01 pm | delete
    Very noble cause. I hope and pray you will reach the pledges you need.
  • mysticmama Mar 6, 2010 @ 4:17 pm | delete
    Wonderful & Blessed by a Squid Angel!
  • MysticTurtle Mar 6, 2010 @ 4:24 pm | delete
    Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm so happy for everyone's help in getting this noticed...Ramkitten's project only has 32 more days to be fully funded.
  • theraggededge Mar 6, 2010 @ 1:40 pm | delete
    Fabulous lens. Hope all these worthwhile projects receive the funding they need.
  • Ramkitten Mar 6, 2010 @ 12:57 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for your support, Nancy! This is great! I don't know if the fundraiser will be successful, but I won't forget what you've done for me. It means a LOT. One way or another, I'm going to Nepal and will see the project through. Of course, I lensrolled, Stumbled, Digg(ed), Tweeted, etc. :)
  • MysticTurtle Mar 6, 2010 @ 2:33 pm | delete
    LOL, I went to Digg it, and it already was....first time that's ever happened! And this one was indexed in Google overnight...another first.
  • Wednesday_Elf Mar 6, 2010 @ 10:19 am | delete
    Creative grassroots funding is a very clever and helpful way to raise money for worthy causes and projects. Ramkitten's Himalaya Rescue Dog Squad in Nepal book will be a fantastic way to enlighten people around the world of the wonderful volunteer work these rescue dogs and their trainers and handlers do in Nepal. I wish Deb well in meeting her financial goals so she can complete this worthy project. MysticTurtle, you are doing a great service featuring these grassroots funding projects.
  • MysticTurtle Mar 6, 2010 @ 10:37 am | delete
    Thanks, W_Elf. I believe we are all connected, so it's important to support one another in this world. I try to do what little I can from my little corner. I'm thrilled that Squidoo gives me a platform that I can afford (Free!).
  • pkmcr Mar 6, 2010 @ 5:08 am | delete
    A really wonderful lens and a great way of paying tribute to the amazing Deb (Ramkitten) - Well done!
  • MysticTurtle Mar 6, 2010 @ 5:18 am | delete
    Thank you. I've always wanted to help people get projects off the ground, but never had money to donate. This is one small thing I can do. Of course, now I'll be forever updating this lens as projects close.

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I had a normal childhood, but somewhere along the way I took off on my own path. I backpacked the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail in 2001 and the 700-mile... more »

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