The LittleBigFund collects small charitable donations to form a big fund that is then given to one nonprofit determined by donor vote has just launched. Continue Reading…
Hi there!
As you may or may not know, I’ve been working with a nonprofit for the past 6 months. The founder of The LittleBigFund asked me to be on his board and I’ve been serving as the Lead Developer. We’ve just launched and it would mean a lot to me if you’d support my efforts in this endeavor.
So what is The LittleBigFund?
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LittleBigFun]The LittleBigFund gives little actions a big impact by crowd sourcing donations and then allowing the donors to determine which nonprofit the fund they created together goes to. Each month it solicits nominations for organizations to feature, selects a cause to support, and works with three nonprofits to tell their story. Donors read the organizations’ stories as The LittleBigFund raises awareness of their efforts. Donors can then vote for the organization that resonated the most with them to receive the fund. A $10 donation has suddenly become something much, much more powerful and is poised to make a huge impact.
LittleBigFun]The LittleBigFund gives little actions a big impact by crowd sourcing donations and then allowing the donors to determine which nonprofit the fund they created together goes to. Each month it solicits nominations for organizations to feature, selects a cause to support, and works with three nonprofits to tell their story. Donors read the organizations’ stories as The LittleBigFund raises awareness of their efforts. Donors can then vote for the organization that resonated the most with them to receive the fund. A $10 donation has suddenly become something much, much more powerful and is poised to make a huge impact.
Only one winner of the LittleBigFund pool?
Even though only one organization receives the fund (for now) we put new eyes on lesser-known, smaller nonprofits and deliver them story assets to use for their future fundraising efforts.
Whether you contribute to the fund or share the website with friends, I’d appreciate any help you can give. I’m incredibly passionate about The LittleBigFund’s mission and I know that it can be a huge success with your help.
My personal investment… time
I’ve spent a lot of time and put a lot of energy into this effort. I brought my experience creating sites,configuring them as a CMS, creating custom SQL queries, tweaking plugins, jamming out some JQiery to make it all come together. The past evening was spent optimizing (as much as can be now) the layout so that the nonprofits/charities get the highest level of exposure possible. We sincerely hope you join us on this journey.
Let me know if you have any questions and I look forward to your support!
Best,
Paul Spoerry
Please visit The LittleBugFund.org NOW!
By: Planetary Collective
Source: http://vimeo.com/planetarycollective
Check out the trailer for our feature film CONTINUUM: https://vimeo.com/60234866
If you’d like more information about CONTINUUM and how you can support & even pre-order the film, check out: http://www.continuumthemovie.com.
On the 40th anniversary of the famous ‘Blue Marble’ photograph taken of Earth from space, Planetary Collective presents a short film documenting astronauts’ life-changing stories of seeing the Earth from the outside – a perspective-altering experience often described as the Overview Effect.
The Overview Effect, first described by author Frank White in 1987, is an experience that transforms astronauts’ perspective of the planet and mankind’s place upon it. Common features of the experience are a feeling of awe for the planet, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment.
‘Overview’ is a short film that explores this phenomenon through interviews with five astronauts who have experienced the Overview Effect. The film also features insights from commentators and thinkers on the wider implications and importance of this understanding for society, and our relationship to the environment.
CAST
• EDGAR MITCHELL – Apollo 14 astronaut and founder of the Institute of Noetic Sciences
• RON GARAN – ISS astronaut and founder of humanitarian organization Fragile Oasis
• NICOLE STOTT – Shuttle and ISS astronaut and member of Fragile Oasis
• JEFF HOFFMAN – Shuttle astronaut and senior lecturer at MIT
• SHANE KIMBROUGH – Shuttle/ISS astronaut and Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army
• FRANK WHITE – space theorist and author of the book ‘The Overview Effect’
• DAVID LOY- philosopher and author
• DAVID BEAVER – philosopher and co-founder of The Overview Institute
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CREW
Produced by: GUY REID, STEVE KENNEDY, CHRISTOPHER FERSTAD
Director: GUY REID
Editor: STEVE KENNEDY
Director of Photography: CHRISTOPHER FERSTAD
Original Score: HUMAN SUITS
Dubbing Mixer: PATCH MORRISON
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Filmed with Canon 5D Mk ii.
Additional footage from NASA / ESA archives
Duration: 19 minutes
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Planetary Collective: http://www.planetarycollective.com/
Overview Microsite: http://www.overviewthemovie.com/
Human Suits (original score): http://www.humansuits.com/
For more information:
The Overview Institute: http://www.overviewinstitute.org/
Fragile Oasis: http://www.fragileoasis.org/
By: Sam K. Hale
Source: http://vimeo.com/yamasong
With fresh excitement over the making of a new Star Wars movie, three children (and some, ahem, adults) set out to make a trailer for a possible Episode 7. Shooting in beautiful Los Angeles including famous Vasquez Rocks and supplementing with VFX and sounds inspired by Star Wars, this short teaser asks the question what a galaxy far, far away be like with Junior Jedi protecting it. Winner – Best Group Project. Premiered at Encino Charter Elementary School Movie Night on April 27, 2013. Starring Marley Gonzales, Kai Hale and Liam Hale.
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