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Online tools are a convenient and efficient way to fundraise. Scholars can make use of the many social media web sites (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc.) to let their social networks know about their fundraising efforts and goals. Additionally, you can now create sponsorship and fundraising pages online, where sponsors can contribute directly to your cause. The following web sites are a good place to start:

ChipIn (http://www.chipin.com/overview) is a Web-based service that allows individuals to collect money online. You can also create a ChipIn widget to be posted on your profile on your social networking web site. Money is collected through the individual's personal PayPal account.

Pledgie (http://pledgie.com/site/faq) is a free web site where you can raise funds for a cause. Individuals may place a "badge" on their social networking site that shows their progress and links to their Pledgie account. Transactions are done through PayPal.

Create-a-Fund (http://www.createafund.com/index.php?route=home) allows you to create a free account to raise money for one "fund" or cause.

Kapipal (http://www.kapipal.com/) allows you to raise funds by creating your own web page on the site. You send out your web page to your friends and family, and collect donations through Pay Pal.

PayPal (www.paypal.com) can be used to create a donation button on your personal web site. There are also Facebook applications that can be utilized to collect donations directly through your Facebook profile. The following URLs link to information on how to create a campaign, the fees associated with the service, and the Facebook application. **Please note that PayPal requires transaction fees to process donations.

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