by Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~.
Member since:
November 12, 2007

Goodsearch, helping your charity without spending a dime

July 07, 2008 12:19 AM UTC
views: 0 | comments: 42

Recently Michelle (Is trying to gain weight) C  published an article called "Who do you goodsearch for?"  Shortly after that I got some individuals asking me if Baby James Foundation is on goodsearch?  Some even told us they added us as their charity.  I want to personally thank you for doing this for us. 

Now you can support any organization you would like that is on their list but I am going to describe with Baby James Foundation here.

What if Baby James Foundation earned a penny every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our cause? Well, now it can!

GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!

GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you'll be supporting your favorite cause.

Just go to http://goodsearch.com and be sure to enter your charity of your choice as the charity you want to support.   Of course we will be thrilled to death if you support Baby James Foundation.  And, be sure to spread the word!

Here's an example of how much Baby James Foundation can earn:


<th>Charity or School Size</th><th>Number of Supporters</th><th>Average Searches Per Day</th><th>Estimated Revenue/Year from Search</th><th>Amount Purchased Per Person/Year via GoodShop</th><th>Average % of Sale Donated</th><th>Estimated Revenue from Shopping</th><th>Total Donation/Year</th>
Small1002$730$5003%$1,500$2,230
Medium1,0002$7,300$5003%$15,000$22,300
Large10,0002$73,000$5003%$150,000$223,000


 I was also asked if they can support two different charities?  The answer is yes however just one at a time.  You just clear the one of your choice and add the next one. 

Comments: 42

Jan S. Jul 7, 2008, 12:25am UTC
I think this is a great idea. It requires no payment, work or effort and will do such good work!
Barbara S. Jul 7, 2008, 12:28am UTC
Renee,
I'm trilled to hear someone is finally coming on board to help us.
I don't do much shopping online, but I will check this out and use it if applicable.
Just pray more people get on board.
Barbara S.
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Jul 7, 2008, 12:30am UTC
Thank you Jan

Barbara actually you don't have to shop online you just use their search engine with the charity of choice listed for you.
Bethany C. Jul 7, 2008, 12:35am UTC
That is so cool! I did this a while back, somebody told me about it or something. But I may have selected a random charity, so my heart wasn't in it and I forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder and the suggestion of a charity I know.
Andrea C. Jul 7, 2008, 12:48am UTC
Thanks Renee for the great info. I'll be checking this out ASAP
Kimber F. Jul 7, 2008, 1:20am UTC
Thanks for the great information. I hope you get lots of support from the wonderful people here at gather. Take care and peace.
Shannon W Jul 7, 2008, 1:37am UTC
I think it is a wonderful way to do internet searches.
Patty H. Jul 7, 2008, 2:35am UTC
Thanks for the info. I do it for a baby who was born very sick, for his on going medical care. I have been following his family blog for along time now and I do the search to help. Its about all I have been able to do. In the end it all adds up.
Wanda H. Jul 7, 2008, 3:00am UTC
Thank for this info. The Universe always provides a way. Blessings to you all.
Angel W. Jul 7, 2008, 3:55am UTC
What a great idea.....

Angel
Rebecca P. Jul 7, 2008, 6:38am UTC
I wasn't aware of these, but this is a great idea. I'll definatly keep this in mind in the future and when I do online shopping. Thanks for the information.
Cori Anders Jul 7, 2008, 6:39am UTC
Good idea! I need to investigate this more! Thanks for the extra info!
Anne W. Jul 7, 2008, 8:38am UTC
This is great! I will check it out later in the day. I have it bookmarked!
Anne W. Jul 7, 2008, 8:38am UTC
Thank you for posting to Pointwhore! Wishing you a stress-free Monday!
pamela r. Jul 7, 2008, 9:04am UTC
this is pretty cool
Jeanie C. Jul 7, 2008, 10:12am UTC
This is great news for you and I'm so glad you posted it here. I will check it out, I haven't shopped on line lately because I have been out of work since Dec. and shopping on line was always for the "not necessary items" so when I get a job, I will use this site and make sure I use Baby James Foundation.

Good luck I hope this brings in lots for you.
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Jul 7, 2008, 11:15am UTC
Patty you are so right every little bit helps. I pray the little one gets all his medical needs.

Thank you to everyone else
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Jul 7, 2008, 11:22am UTC
Hi Renee.
I Good search for a local charity!It does help;)
hugs- DN
**AngelEyez** a. Jul 7, 2008, 11:23am UTC
this is a great idea.
Ginny H. Jul 7, 2008, 11:29am UTC
I use GoodSearch sometimes so I wish you luck in being able to get the fund you need.
Patricia J. Jul 7, 2008, 11:34am UTC
Thanks for the information, I will check it out right now.
Kushal Poddar Jul 7, 2008, 11:55am UTC
great idea
Bob B. Jul 7, 2008, 12:31pm UTC
This is such an innovative program.
Kerrell Goolsby Jul 7, 2008, 1:02pm UTC
Good info!
A N. Jul 7, 2008, 2:37pm UTC
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Bonnie S. Jul 7, 2008, 4:12pm UTC
Renee, this is good. Thank you. I do have an organization designed for people with the rare communicative disorder called spasmodic dysphonia.
Marie J. R. Jul 7, 2008, 6:12pm UTC
Well done Renee,,, I shop Barnes and Noble and, a couple of other places,,, sounds like a good deal,,, too bad I couldn't get people to my children's web site,,, I would donate a dollar for every book sold,,,
http://www.grannyriechildrenstories.com

I get about 1/4 of book sale,,, but,,, at least the book would get out there and enjoyed,,, it's at Barnes and Noble,,, good luck,,, Bless you,,,
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Jul 7, 2008, 6:22pm UTC
This sounds like a great way to help others.
amy s. Jul 7, 2008, 8:21pm UTC
Unfortunatly all i can do is pray and hope that you recieve the money that you need to help those less fortunate. I myself am a struggling artist who barely gets paid to work as an artist.
Sharon B. Jul 7, 2008, 8:21pm UTC
great idea
Amy I think you missunderstood, as a few others did that I received messages from. All you have to do is use the search engine and put the charity of your choice in so when you search that charity gets the donations. The only time anything costs if you shop through them but you don't have to. So actually you are helping charity of your choice free.
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Jul 7, 2008, 8:54pm UTC
cool
Cheryl B. Jul 7, 2008, 10:59pm UTC
That's great news!
Ann Weaver Hart Jul 8, 2008, 1:26pm UTC
Thanks for sharing.
Janie E. Jul 8, 2008, 3:04pm UTC
Renee, I hadn't heard of this search engine!!! It's very cool and thanks for the info!!!
Austin Cushing Jul 9, 2008, 1:31pm UTC
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Sarah (I want points) Jul 9, 2008, 2:02pm UTC
That's neat that it's on there...
Angela A. Jul 11, 2008, 8:05pm UTC
On facebook, I have a few applications that all I have to do is use it every day to send certain things back and forth to my friends and the company donates to help a certain cause.
Like I have an app that saves one square inch of rainforest every time I use the application. And, I have one that supports breast cancer research. As well as one that helps cleans out our nation's oceans.
I am glad that you have put forth yourself to help other charities and as well as your own. That's very commendable.
I wish you much luck.
Risa G. Aug 29, 2008, 9:57pm UTC
It is a wonderful idea. I will have to use it. I keep forgetting and just use google. I love the concept. Thanks for reminding us of it.
Nick Howes Jan 23, 2009, 11:17am UTC
Good suggestion.

I'm giving you a 10 and a click towards your next cash-out.

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