The document proposes several ideas for nonprofit organizations to connect donors directly with beneficiaries, including an internet browser search tool to find relevant organizations, a standardized summary table on organization websites, and modern-day pen pals through a secure communication platform. A key proposal is "USO: Virtual face-to-face" which would utilize existing technology in developing areas to allow beneficiaries to send personalized thank you notes to donors and potentially engage further through communication platforms, in order to increase donor interest and information about the impact of their contributions. Other complementary ideas include insight trips for donors to visit beneficiaries and utilizing all proposed ideas together.

1. USOVirtual Face-to-FaceTara FlynnCydnee Yamamoto

2. Objective & TheoryCreate opportunities for donors to connect directly with beneficiaries. That direct, personal connection will increase the donor’s desire for information about the organization as well as provide first-hand feedback on the impact of their contribution.

3. Some ideasInternet browser search toolSummary table of all independent party informationModern-day pen palsInsight tripsVirtual face-to-face communication

4. Internet browser search toolCreate an algorithm that results in a ranked list of the best organizations based on criteria enteredTyping in “education, young women, Africa” results in a list of relevant organizations, with the best performers at the top of the list

5. Summary tableStandardized, simple summary table for all organizations to incorporate into the home page of their websiteLaunching point for all external information about the organizationBrings together all the information available on the organization

6. Modern-day pen palsAkin to communication exchanged through Feed the Children’s “Sponsor a Child” programCreate an internet-based platform where donors can communicate directly with beneficiaries via secure email and/or text message

7. Insight tripsCoordinate “insight trips” for donors to visit beneficiariesUse local agents to organize logistics and execute the tourTravel in high-end RVsSafe, sanitary, all-inclusiveExample: As an extension to a Tanzanian safari holiday

8. USO: Virtual face-to-faceUtilizing existing technologyEven rural areas of developing nations have access to internet and mobile phonesInternet kiosksPay-per-use mobile phonesSimply saying thank youA personalized note of thanks can initiate a meaningful connectionOpportunity to engage directlyVirtual face-to-face connection willincrease the donor’s desire for information“USO” is Swahili for “face”

9. USO: Virtual face-to-faceDonors give to charitable organization based on existing personal motivationsCharitable organization facilitates the sending of a thank you note by an end beneficiary In note, end beneficiary explains how they were helped by the organization and requests an opportunity to communicate further through available technology platformsConnection made through Facebook, Skype, email, or text message

10. USO: Engaging donors

11. Beyond USO All other ideas are complementary