5 for Fairness

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What we do and how we do it

5 for Fairness is a giving circle dedicated to supporting organizations making the world fair for women and girls. To join, every member of the circle donates a minimum of $5 to our collective grant account.  As the account grows to $5000, we create, evaluate and support Teams for organizations working on behalf of women and girls. When we have $5000, we vote to decide which Team most deserves our grant. We send the winner a $5000 check, and start all over again!  LEARN MORE.

Teams


 

THE WINNER OF OUR ELIZABETH SPENCER GRANT IS....

CAMP VOICE!


THE THIRD TIME WAS INDEED THE CHARM.


BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO TEAM LEADER DEBORAH AND THE WHOLE CAMP VOICE 5FER CONTINGENT!

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Kearney M posted a discussion

5 questions for Allison Gross from Camp VOICE!

What do you think was different about your campaign for the grant this time around from your past two that made it so successful?  This biggest difference this time was that it was our third cycle!  We were thrilled to get over 100 votes in our…See More
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Anna McDonnell replied to Anna McDonnell's discussion 'A group project: What's our anchor? What's our twist?'
"Oh, I see!  That is exactly why these "conversations" are so great. It helps clarify what we think and how we can best explain what we do! thanks, Genny!"
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Genny L replied to Anna McDonnell's discussion 'A group project: What's our anchor? What's our twist?'
"I guess I just meant that you get to be a part of this community for just $5! Oops!"
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Anna McDonnell replied to Anna McDonnell's discussion 'A group project: What's our anchor? What's our twist?'
"One of the unique things about 5 for Fairness, though, is that people don't actually donate the $5 to their favorite charity.  Of course many of us hope our favorite Team will win - and some 5fers work very hard to convince other members…"
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Genny L replied to Anna McDonnell's discussion 'A group project: What's our anchor? What's our twist?'
"It's a website through which you can grant money to your favorite, well-deserving charity for just $5!"
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5 for Fairness replied to Anna McDonnell's discussion 'A group project: What's our anchor? What's our twist?'
"Thanks Sophie!  Seeing all these different approaches just shows how powerful "crowdsourcing" can be!"
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""Sticks in a bundle cannot be broken." Bondei Proverb"
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Sophie K replied to Anna McDonnell's discussion 'A group project: What's our anchor? What's our twist?'
"to take a different approach: It is a social media community. But you save lives. "
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Christa E replied to Anna McDonnell's discussion 'A group project: What's our anchor? What's our twist?'
"I think that the "American Idol" and "lottery" ideas really grasp the idea of 5 for fairness. All these ideas are amazing!"
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"One of our many mottos: “I never failed once. It just happened to be a 2000-step process.” Thomas Alva Edison"
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Anna McDonnell replied to Anna McDonnell's discussion 'A group project: What's our anchor? What's our twist?'
"Good point, Linda. Thanks for bringing that up."
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5 questions for Allison Gross from Camp VOICE!

What do you think was different about your campaign for the grant this time around from your past two that made it so successful?  This biggest difference this time was that it was our third cycle!  We were thrilled to get over 100 votes in our…Continue

Started by Kearney M in Talk it Over yesterday.

A group project: What's our anchor? What's our twist? 20 Replies

I saw a video today ("How to Sell New Innovations without Killing the Excitement") and it reminded me that I have STILL not figured out a good way to explain to people who have never heard of crowdsourcing or giving circles what 5 for Fairness is,…Continue

Started by Anna McDonnell in Talk it Over. Last reply by Anna McDonnell yesterday.

Our Financials 2011

Inquiring minds may want to know about our financials from 2011.  Well, here's the info...Some interesting comparisons between 2010 and 2011:Donations to the Grant Account more than doubled from $7683 in 2010 to $16938 in 2011. Yipee!Grants awarded…Continue

Started by 5 for Fairness in Announcements May 10.

Grantee News! Solar Sister wins big!

We feel like proud parents!  Solar Sister, the winner of our sixth grant, has won one of the top awards for new non-profit social enterprises, a Draper Richards Kaplan Fellowship!  Solar Sister was identified as one of the highest potential new…Continue

Started by 5 for Fairness in Announcements May 9.

My one wish to empower women through Women LEAD has been picked in a Huffington Post competition!! PLEASE PLEASE vote for me to win. 2 Replies

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Started by Claire Charamnac in Talk it Over. Last reply by Claire Charamnac May 3.

"'Equality' is not enough"

Just read this really interesting article on food security, farming and women's rights in rural Africa.The author, Nidhi Tandon, makes a very compelling case for…Continue

Started by Anna McDonnell in Talk it Over May 3.

 
 
 

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