As 2018 comes to a close, I want to acknowledge and send a heartfelt thanks for the vital work you do to support and strengthen civil society. We at TechSoup are grateful that you have chosen to engage in our collaborative model to ensure that changemakers at civil society organizations around the world can get the resources they need to create a more equitable planet.
Throughout our country, nonprofits and libraries serve critical roles in their communities. You might be surprised to learn that TechSoup services have benefitted over 300,000 of these organizations, reaching every state and territory of the U.S.
Our reach goes well beyond the United States. Since its inception, TechSoup has helped more than 1 million non-governmental organizations (NGOs), nonprofits, civil society organizations, and libraries in 236 countries and territories grow via its unifying technology platform and its global network of partner organizations, resources, and connections. Together, we've put $11.4 billion worth of resources in the hands of public benefit organizations.
The TechSoup Growth Capital Campaign to Benefit Civil Society
On November 15, 2018, TechSoup launched its Growth Capital Campaign, with the goal of raising $11.5 million in order to scale our services to reach even more organizations worldwide. This investment will allow us to significantly increase our ability to deliver more resources and assistance so that nonprofits can take full advantage of the latest technologies available.
As we scale, we will work to ensure that nonprofit organizations have the access, knowledge, and help they need to be not just relevant, but transformational. For every $100 we raise, we expect to distribute $47,000 more to the sector.
As part of our campaign, we've launched a Direct Public Offering (DPO), which stems from our belief that TechSoup should be financed and guided by people and entities of diverse economic means who care about supporting civil society. This DPO will allow nearly anyone in the U.S. to invest in TechSoup and to receive the financial benefit and the "voice" associated while helping our organization grow its capacity to support even more services for more changemakers worldwide.
Our DPO means that you can now make an impact investment in TechSoup with as little as $50. That investment will have an annual return of 2 to 5 percent over five years. And if you use TechSoup's services, you'll experience improvements in the value we bring to you. If you would prefer to make a donation to the campaign, go to the TechSoup donation page.
Here's to 2019
As we look forward to 2019, I hope you'll consider joining us in our effort to bring new digital strength to the sector and support even more organizations worldwide. Whether it's advocating for refugee rights, supporting those with mental illness, or conserving precious lands, there are many more organizations around the world working hard to improve their communities, civil society in their countries, and our planet. They need our collective help.
Wishing you the happiest of holidays and new year.
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