Funding Your Mark On The World

Salt Lake CityYour Mark On The World

$2,745

Raised of $500 USD

Successfully funded on May 15, 2012
32 supporters
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About This Project

Your Mark On The World is the title of my forthcoming book that is the centerpiece of my campaign to help people do more and give more to make the world a better place. I believe that if we all give more there is no problem in this world that can't
be solved. Elimination of poverty, one of the greatest problems on earth, requires that we maintain a healthy economy, which means that most of us--virtually all of us--need to continue to contribute productively to the world economy and make our favorite
cause the purpose for our day-to-day work.

You can help launch this global campaign to empower people to give more and do more by giving to the "Funding Your Mark On The World" campaign here on StartSomeGood.

You Choose What I Write!

More importantly, you can help determine what I write about. I will write one short chapter about each of about 18 different
causes (charity, not-for-profit organization or social venture). The last one will be chosen by the crowd at StartSomeGood. Each person who donates will designate a cause. The most popular cause will get a chapter in the book. Any donation of $5
ore more will generate a vote so contribute $5 for your favorite cause today, tell a friend who shares your cause to do the same and leave your mark on the world!

Timeline:

April 10 - May 15: The campaign begins April 10 and will end about May 15, 2012.

January 2012 through May 2012: I have already begun my travel around Asia and will Make a trip Cambodia in April and, if the capaign is successful, a trip to India in May or June.

May 16 to May 31: Following the end of the campaign, we'll determine which addtional chapter we'll tackle for the most popular cause named by our donors on StartSomeGood. We'll complete the research and writing that last chapter of the book by the end of
May.

June 2012: The month of June will be spent editing and refining the book and getting it ready for digital production.

July 4, 2012: The book goes on sale on Amazon.com. Donors who give $5 or more will get their digital copies about this time.

August 4, 2012: The book goes on sale at BarnesandNoble.com and for Apple iBook.

September 4, 2012: The print book will go on sale. Donors who give at least $20 will receive their books about this time.

Use Of Funds

$500 Tipping Point Goal

The cost of get the book published will be $500, including the cost of editing, cover design, book design and associated publication costs.  By getting me over the $500 tipping point, you help ensure that this book gets published!


Separately, as the last stage of my research, i am tentatively planning a trip to India to visit a charity working with a community of people impacted by the tragic disease leprosy, which most of us think of as being a biblical artifact more than a modern
scourge.  I want to shine a light on this problem and on the people working to address it, along with the others in the book.  Help me get there! 

$2,000 Stretch Goal


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Rewards

Select Reward
$5.00

1) A digital copy of Your Mark On The World
2) Your name listed in the acknowledgements of the book.
3) The name of your chosen cause (charity, not-for-profit organization or social venture) listed with your name.
Support now to help your favorite cause!

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Select Reward
$20.00

All of the rewards above, plus:
1) Physical copy of the book
2) The URL of your chosen cause (charity, not-for-profit organization or social venture) listed with your name (note that the URL will be "live" in the digital book so readers can click to immediately learn more about your cause and make a contribution).
Support now to help your favorite cause!

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Select Reward
$50.00

All of the rewards above, plus:
1) Your copy of the book will be autographed
2) The listing of your cause (charity, not-for-profit organization or social venture) may include a "tweet" length plug telling people about your cause and why they should contribute to the cause.
Support now to help your favorite cause!

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Select Reward
$100.00

All of the rewards above, plus a virtual visit from the author to speak to your group, whether that is you and a date or you and 5,000 supporters of your cause. The virtual visit will be via video conference using Skype (unless I happen to be in the area where your group is, in which case I'll be glad to show up in person).
Support now to help your favorite cause!

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Select Reward
$250.00

All of the rewards rewards above, plus a full page ad for your cause (charity, not-for-profit organization or social venture) inside the book.
Support now to help your favorite cause!

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Sold Out
$500.00

All of the rewards above, plus six square inches on the back cover of the book for a display ad for your cause (charity, not-for-profit organization or social venture).
Support now to help your favorite cause!