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- 1. “ Helping others... one adventure at a time.”
- 2. What is a Contribuventure? Simply stated a Contribuventure combines an adventure with a contribution to a worthy cause resulting in a 'win-win-win' scenario. “ We're integrating the passion for both adventure and giving which exists across our society. Contribuventurists win when they expand their own boundaries while simultaneously making a direct and positive impact on the lives of others.” “ I know there are a lot of people just like me, approaching middle age and seeking BOTH adventure and a way to give-back to others. Our foundation exists to promote these projects and to remove obstacles.” Jake Allen Co-Founder Phil Dwyer Co-Founder
- 4. Birth of entirely new “Adventure Travel” Industry
- 5. More marathoners, bikers, triathletes, adventure racers... etc, etc, etc...
- 7. >$13 million in benefit could be achieved with as few as 1 in 10,000 participating
- 10. Make Direct Impact on Specific Causes
- 13. Time – A way to quickly conceptualize and managing a complete project.
- 14. Money – A platform that leverages the power of internet and social media to accelerate fund raising via personal networks and crowd-sourcing.
- 15. Complexity – A 501(c)(3) mechanism which facilitates direct personal action through issuance of specific grants.
- 17. Contributors
- 21. Gaining the satisfaction of knowing that they inspired action
- 22. The satisfaction of having directly helped someone else.
- 24. Infuse money, goods, time, expertise
- 26. Actual or vicarious adventure
- 27. Personal tokens, mementos, souvenirs in appreciation of their contribution
- 29. Has a Specific/Immediate Need
- 30. Is Nominated by a 3 rd party
- 31. Is Selected and Approved by the Foundation
- 33. Do You Have What It Takes To Contribuventure?
- 34. www.contribuventure.org “ Helping others... one adventure at a time.”
Editor's Notes
- Popularity of Ecotourism has exploded Beginning in 1990s, ecotourism has been growing 20% - 34% per year. Top ecotourist destinations include Ghana, Palau, Costa Rica, and Norway Adventure Travel industry grows significantly As of 2005 the Travel Industry Association of America has estimated that about 10 percent of Americans have taken an adventure-travel trip, and that it's growing by about 10 percent a year. 68.6% of travelers surveyed at travel trade shows indicated they are planning an “adventure vacation” in the future. More people are doing adventurous things Everest summits, polar expeditions, solo circumnavigations, skydiving, adventure racing, ultra-marathons, etc, etc...
- The “Adventure Segment” of the population is defined as the upper middle class, middle lifers Upper Middle class = annual income of >$58K Middle Life population segment is aged 34yrs to 54yrs Number of households in this range = 25,721,000 . Realistic contribution capacity for The Contribuventure Foundation can realize: . If we can inspire 1 in 10,000 households to run a Contribuventure that = 2,572 events. Assuming each event raises an average of $5k that would equate to approximately $13 million in total donations.
- Contributors increasingly prefer to donate online Web sites that offer project identification, enable monitoring, and regular reporting are attracting donors of the future The ePhilanthropy Foundation estimates that total online giving in the U.S. in 2006 reached approx. $6.87 Billion, a 51% increase over the previous year Contributors want to make a specific impact They will be increasingly attracted to self-formed learning and giving communities or gatherings, that fosters connectivity This sense of community will enable contributors to have a better understanding of their specific contribution and how it relates to the rest of the community Contributors increasingly want to connect on a direct, personal level
- Desire and capacity exist. It's a matter of creating an environment that leverages the trends in contribution and removing the obstacles which hinder action: Awareness : Provide a platform to showcases individual projects which will in turn inspire action on the part of others. Time – Provide a platform for quickly conceptualizing and managing a complete project Money – Provide a platform that leverages the power of the internet and social media to accelerate fund raising via personal networks and crowd-sourcing. Complexity – Provide a 501(c)(3) mechanism which facilitates direct personal action through specific contributions. By removing obstacles and providing inspiration we will turn capacity into personal achievement and real contribution.
- Contribuventurists are part organizer, part adventurist, part ambassador, part fund raiser and will: Plan an adventure and integrate giveback Seek resources/donations from Contributors Inspire others to act and contribute Communicate and ultimately execute the Contribuventure The Win : The Contribuventurist wins by: Fulfilling their sense of adventure. Gain the satisfaction of knowing that they inspired action and contribution of others. Have the satisfaction of knowing that they have truly helped someone else.
- Contributors, also known as sponsors, backers or more traditionally as donors Are vital to the success of a Contribuventure Provide the necessary resources: money, goods, equipment, time, expertise... Directly or indirectly involved in some or all of the project The Win : Contributors receive: The satisfaction of knowing making a specific impact. Meaningful personal tokens, momentos, souvenirs or other items which allow them to feel like they were 'along for the ride'
- The Recipient is the primary beneficiary of the Contribuventure. Usually nominated by 3 rd party Selected and approved by the foundation Recipients typically meet the following criteria: Are U.S. Citizens or other U.S. based 501(c)(3) non-profits which directly help people Have a specific and immediate or short term need The need can reasonably be met by the foundation The Win : The recipient gets help they need!
- The Recipient is the primary beneficiary of the Contribuventure. Usually nominated by 3 rd party Selected and approved by the foundation Recipients typically meet the following criteria: Are U.S. Citizens or other U.S. based 501(c)(3) non-profits which directly help people Have a specific and immediate or short term need The need can reasonably be met by the foundation The Win : The recipient gets help they need!