On Saturday, August 14 the PMP research foundation is holding its popular fundraiser- the Summer Scurry. PMP foundation, an organization devoted to promoting research to find a cure for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP), a rare cancer, has launched their Summer Scurry Run/Walk using Karma411’s microsite tool!

The Microsite allows registrants to invite friends, family and colleagues online to support the Summer Scurry with a ‘friendraising’ system. All one has to do is click on the register tab, select the event they are interested in participating in and register. Once this step is completed, the registrant will get their own web page where they are able to invite people to support the cause, track supporters, set and track a fundraising goal, write a story as well as learn how to support the event.

The Summer Scurry will take place in Cleveland, Ohio on August 14 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Throughout the 6.2 mile race participants will encounter summer fun in the form of sprinklers, water toys and ice pops – there is even an optional slip n’ slide at the finish line! After scurrying through the race there will be plenty of family activities and entertainment including summer treats, raffles, craft centers and inflatable toys.

PMP’s Summer Scurry has already raised $2,231!  Congratulations to everyone at PMP and all of their supporters. To learn more about creating a successful campaign or building a microsite visit the Karma411 site.

On Monday, June 21 the Karma411 team participated in United Way’s first ever LIVE UNITED Dress Down Day!

This campaign was created not only to raise money, but to inspire companies to celebrate the commencement of summer by going casual at work in LIVE UNITED T-shirts. In exchange for a $10 donation, which includes a T-shirt, a company can show their support for United Way’s efforts to advance our communities in the areas of education, income and health.

To show our support for United Way we created individual pages, as well as a Karma411 team page in the effort to raise money for this great cause. On June 21 all of us showed our team spirit by wearing our LIVE UNITED shirts to work as well as outside of the office to advocate and show support!

Find out more about United Way’s LIVE UNITED Dress Down Day and how your company can support their cause here.

June continues to be a very busy (and exciting) month for Karma411! On June 11 we had the opportunity to both sponsor and share an exhibit booth at Fundraising Day in New York City, held by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). A number of us, including Jules, Eric, Brian and John were all very excited to have the opportunity to participate in this top-notch event.

The team shared a booth with one of our partners, the Hope Process. The partnership, called the Hope Process Connect, is a program that provides nonprofits with a portfolio of recurring donations. Learn more about un-traditional forms of fundraising here.

The Keynote Speaker for this event was Geoffrey Canada of Harlem Children’s Zone. In his time with the Harlem Children’s Zone, Inc., he has become nationally recognized as a passionate educator who has helped many children and families in Harlem.

At the end of the conference, Karma411 was pleased to give away an iPad to one of the guests. Congratulations to our lucky winner!

The team was obliged to have met so many enthusiastic attendees at the event, and look forward to following up with those who were interested in Karma411.