Success Story:
EmpowHERment
Read more about how this HundredX Causes™ campaign helped open a community center and launch an academy to support female entrepreneurs
EmpowHERment
Nonprofit helps Florida women reach their full potential
EmpowHERment is a nonprofit organization based in Clearwater, Florida that gives women in need the support and community resources they need to flourish. Founded in 2018 by Ambee Stephens, EmpowHERment offers financial, nutritional, wellness, family, and educational programs that bring women together. To date, the group has provided support to more than 800 women and families within its local community.
Searching for a unique way to raise money
As anyone who’s been involved leading nonprofits and other causes knows too well, money doesn’t always flow as generously as their organizations wish it did. When the cash flow river dries up, it becomes exceptionally more difficult, if not impossible, to achieve impact goals.
In early 2020, during the start of the pandemic, EmpowHERment needed a unique way to raise money to finance its operations and fulfill its mission. The EmpowHERment team began looking for a creative solution that would enable them to secure funding in a fun and enjoyable way, without any heavy lifting.
Harnessing the power of an engaged community
After researching their options, EmpowHERment found HundredX Causes™, a unique purpose-built funding solution that supports hundreds of causes nationally.
HundredX Causes harnesses the passion of nonprofit supporters by encouraging them to simply share feedback on the popular brands and products they use every day in exchange for HundredX providing funds to their cause.
With HundredX Causes, nonprofits can receive up to $2 for each piece of qualifying feedback that members of their community share.
How they did it
- EmpowHERment invited supporters to opt in and start providing feedback on businesses they use from a list of over 2,000 companies
- Supporters simply provided feedback on a number of key factors that drive their experiences as customers
- There are over 60 industries to choose from, so each supporter often creates over $100 for their cause
Fundraising with no out-of-pocket cost
The decision to turn to HundredX Causes proved to be a wise one for EmpowHERment. The nonprofit has already completed two campaigns — one in July 2020 and the other in May 2021 — and raised more than $30,000 along the way.
How is EmpowHERment using these funds?
Opening a community center
- Thanks to the funds, the nonprofit was able to open the EmpowHERment Community Center, a shared space in Clearwater where women come together to help each other become the best versions of themselves.
Launching EntreprenuHER Academy
- The nonprofit recently launched the EntreprenuHER Academy, an eight-week program that helps women become successful entrepreneurs and provides a $500 grant to each business.
Creating a feminine product pantry
- EmpowHERment also used some of the funds to create and sustain a feminine product pantry, which supplies women in the Clearwater community who are struggling financially with the items they need to stay healthy.
Supporting the community
- To date, EmpowHERment has delivered 200 holiday meals to families in need in the community. The organization has also provided back-to-school resources to 100 families. Today, more than 180 individuals are involved with EmpowHERment, offering support, resources, and counseling to those who need it.
For more information on how HundredX Causes can help your nonprofit or cause raise the funds it needs to fulfill its mission:
“As a grassroots nonprofit with the commitment to helping women rise, it was such a great opportunity to get the chance to work with HundredX Causes. They gave me a chance that has allowed me to create impact through my purpose.”
Ambee Stephens,
Founder, EmpowHERment
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