tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post7254431136309661940..comments2024-01-14T05:25:06.236-06:00Comments on The Macs: any ideas?the mcclenahanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03669168107355178867noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-78681651743741370952010-03-06T17:17:51.850-06:002010-03-06T17:17:51.850-06:00Duh...forgot the link...
http://www.kickstarter.c...Duh...forgot the link...<br /><br />http://www.kickstarter.com/start<br /><br />They require 5% if the amount is reached or exceeded though. It's a service, so no free lunch.<br /><br />LisaLisa Danielshttp://www.danielsupdate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-86731549691578337692010-03-06T17:13:33.262-06:002010-03-06T17:13:33.262-06:00I was listening to the Kim Komando show, and she b...I was listening to the Kim Komando show, and she brought this issue up. Here is a link to a possible answer to your situation. (You may have found another answer, but I didn't read all the responses)<br />You don't have to be a non-profit, but your "cause" has to be approved. Give it a look. If you haven't found another situation, I hope it works for you!!! :0)<br /><br />Keeping up with your family,<br />Lisa & Daniels' FamilyLisa Danielshttp://www.danielsupdate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-15027141198476309242010-02-25T09:18:45.570-06:002010-02-25T09:18:45.570-06:00Just read this and thought of your predicament wit...Just read this and thought of your predicament with PayPal. I may be really late in the game with this since you already have so many comments!<br /><br />http://mycrazyadoption.org/crazy-fundraiser-for-a-mission-trip?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MyCrazyAdoption+%28My+Crazy+Adoption%29<br /><br />Scroll down to the bottom where she writes about "My Crazy Idea" which is about an ipod giveway. She says that you can write "Donate to enter a giveway." That way you aren't labeled as a gambler. Hope it helps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-89501460923898056532010-02-18T10:22:47.168-06:002010-02-18T10:22:47.168-06:00I think you're probably on top of this but one...I think you're probably on top of this but one more suggestion. <br /><br />I just opened a shop at bigcartel.com. It's quite easy, and faster to list items than etsy. There are no fees! AND people don't have to sign up to purchase. They just click "buy" and it prompts them to pay through paypal, so they don't need to register with a new site or anything. <br /><br />So far I'm loving it. There are record companies, handmade sellers, and lots of others that use it and I think it could work great with Cora's for Calla.Beki - TheRustedChainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15963688700633522730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-81275264969450009832010-02-17T22:34:18.408-06:002010-02-17T22:34:18.408-06:00I dont see how a raffle is gambling when it's ...I dont see how a raffle is gambling when it's going to a charitable cause. I dont' know what you could do. What about people who set up the buckets in stores and stuff. They're not an organization, it's basically the same thing. I don't know what you could do. Wish I could help. I think it's great what you are doing to help calla.KyndraRenaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14167171129145015351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-23776094474688246422010-02-17T18:02:24.723-06:002010-02-17T18:02:24.723-06:00I agree with selling it on etsy, just include the ...I agree with selling it on etsy, just include the price of listing the item and the amount paypal will take in the price that way everything can go to calla.Teresa Peschkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10428787933287413950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-17624480021244100522010-02-17T17:56:34.897-06:002010-02-17T17:56:34.897-06:00What if you were to set up a Calla Shop much like ...What if you were to set up a Calla Shop much like in the beginning for Cora's Playground. Then people would still be buying items and the money would still be going to Calla?Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324862101862219333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-16951534090125331502010-02-17T14:17:18.345-06:002010-02-17T14:17:18.345-06:00I was going to also say auction as a suggestion, I...I was going to also say auction as a suggestion, I know nothing about the legalities but I saw this recently. http://jonahsebauction.blogspot.com/<br />Good luck!Suesanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15742440139581825557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-82756617688080273082010-02-17T13:36:51.474-06:002010-02-17T13:36:51.474-06:00I would absolutely shop like mad at your store if ...I would absolutely shop like mad at your store if you put them there. Would that work? That's how I found you, after all. I bought Etsy stuff that went to fund Cora's playground.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07781670130170417715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-29389698158183427872010-02-17T12:53:20.054-06:002010-02-17T12:53:20.054-06:00hyenacart.com does that! I belong to a cloth diape...hyenacart.com does that! I belong to a cloth diaper board that does some raffles and such for Mamas in need.<br />Check it out?Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242575270258543014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-79306223133507449062010-02-17T12:31:53.864-06:002010-02-17T12:31:53.864-06:00How hard is it to get registered as a non-profit? ...How hard is it to get registered as a non-profit? Cora's could go public as a non-profit support for families of sick children! I'm sure that's way easier said than done though.<br /><br />What about listing them as auctions on Ebay with the additional information always included that all proceeds go to help families of sick kids?Nanhttp://www.shawnanigans.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-4212809613822187842010-02-17T10:10:22.469-06:002010-02-17T10:10:22.469-06:00I've been a part of MANY raffles for good caus...I've been a part of MANY raffles for good causes! We just had each person send the money for a raffle chance to a certain PayPal address. In the comment section, they would list it as "donation" and then YOU just take all the names, and draw them out of a hat. EASY!<br /><br />We've done this many times before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-50535499776528945832010-02-16T23:40:39.860-06:002010-02-16T23:40:39.860-06:00Your church is non profit and they helped you setu...Your church is non profit and they helped you setup a way to donate for the playground. Maybe they can setup a seperate fund and you can continue to help people who need it that way. Maybe they can setup a silent auction for the items and the money goes into that fund.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07945480217664618398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-86287132392155992362010-02-16T19:31:48.026-06:002010-02-16T19:31:48.026-06:00How about a live auction for those of us who are l...How about a live auction for those of us who are local. Pretty sure we could round up more donations, an auctioneer and some cookies and punch. It would give those who are close to them a chance to give items, mingle together and have a good time for a great cause.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-91072277075304244132010-02-16T19:07:22.518-06:002010-02-16T19:07:22.518-06:00i've been trying to find the "clause"...i've been trying to find the "clause" in their policy and it may help others...<br />Lottery tickets – Include the purchase or sale of any opportunity to participate in a raffle, drawing, sweepstake, pool, or any other form of game or contest involving the distribution of prizes or monetary compensation.<br /><br />it is my understanding that you can use chipin but you cannot give any gift/ticket/prize for people contributing. does anyone have another understanding of this?Amy Mazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10051190318438580049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-91557339245261436722010-02-16T15:03:53.373-06:002010-02-16T15:03:53.373-06:00What about Calla's family? Do they have a pay ...What about Calla's family? Do they have a pay pal account? Then people could gift the money directly to them?? <br /> "You could manage the paypal account to help Calla's family to help send out thank yous" ;)and privately send that thank you out. And it would be your new hobby for a while to Post a picture of "whats on the bed in your guest room this week"Cerinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-76238410532102822032010-02-16T12:49:55.583-06:002010-02-16T12:49:55.583-06:00Use a chip in button instead here is the link:
h...Use a chip in button instead here is the link:<br /><br />http://www.chipin.com/overview<br /><br />Good luckThe Evans Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09768962155226271935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-90499889581982103152010-02-16T12:26:18.172-06:002010-02-16T12:26:18.172-06:00Stephanie of A Daily Scoop (http://adailyscoop.blo...Stephanie of A Daily Scoop (http://adailyscoop.blogspot.com/) recently did an auction to benefit a family in need and it seemed to run pretty smoothly. You could contact her to learn more about how she handled it but I'm pretty sure PayPal wasn't involved. Good luck!Sarah Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-54943377678689493222010-02-16T12:14:35.080-06:002010-02-16T12:14:35.080-06:00I did not read all the good suggestions, but one I...I did not read all the good suggestions, but one I thought of is that you put a 'price' on them, but it it more a suggested donation, so someone can 'buy' it and then pay whatever amount they want...L ~ Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18331373189280892595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-3097659379255521562010-02-16T11:14:42.440-06:002010-02-16T11:14:42.440-06:00Have you heard of chipin.com? I used that last yea...Have you heard of chipin.com? I used that last year for a raffle....they can use a credit card or pay pal...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-48722418894120050742010-02-16T10:47:44.823-06:002010-02-16T10:47:44.823-06:00Or, doing what Jen said and having people send the...Or, doing what Jen said and having people send the money straight to you...that is no different than paypal...you are ultimitaley in control of where both goes. I am 100 percent sure Jess, that everybody would be fine with that. You are a strong christian, you proved yourself with cora's place as far as donations, and everybody's knows you have a heart for others. I would have them send it to you and then do the comment. ??Outre Beauty Bistrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13202954731026769955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-87200495438972288752010-02-16T10:43:38.972-06:002010-02-16T10:43:38.972-06:00How about just auctioning the stuff of on ebay and...How about just auctioning the stuff of on ebay and linking your auctions with your blog? Most people have an account on Ebay. After fees, that would be your donation amount. There is always a way! We just have to find it! XOOutre Beauty Bistrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13202954731026769955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-80270728345671453502010-02-16T09:52:51.334-06:002010-02-16T09:52:51.334-06:00PS There is no way to call it something other than...PS There is no way to call it something other than a raffle and still raffle. State and Federal gaming laws are strict and breaking those laws can be a criminal offense. Not everyone has the good intentions of the Macs and the law is the law. Paypal is right.Donna Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04226290371516238782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-44330349865907122642010-02-16T09:46:27.273-06:002010-02-16T09:46:27.273-06:00As someone else mentioned, you can set up a donati...As someone else mentioned, you can set up a donation account at a bank or credit union in the childs name for her needs. People can donate directly to that account. (wink wink :) You would then want to thank everyone who donated and you would get a list of the names of all who donated. You could use the list to put all of those people in a drawing, not a raffle, and GIVE away the clothes. <br /><br />When I saw that you were doing a raffle I was concerned but I don't know the laws in your state. <br /><br />The other option is to set up a foundation in Cora's name and then you can give to whomever you like.<br /><br />It may work out to be something bigger than any of us planned.Donna Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04226290371516238782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-47886153374657356872010-02-16T09:42:27.850-06:002010-02-16T09:42:27.850-06:00There are other paypal-like sites that you can use...There are other paypal-like sites that you can use to send/receive money in a secure manner. Paypal is notorious for this for this sort of goofiness...I'm sorry that you got "caught."Audreynoreply@blogger.com