So you’ve heard about the World Race! And you want to help me out? You want to help some people out by helping me out?
Excellent! I’ve compiled this blog to (hopefully) go over all the financial information you might want to know. (Also, if you’ve already read my FAQ, then know that this is mostly covering the same information but is also slightly different).
If my questions don’t get at everything, then you can also check out AIMs donation info page: http://www.adventures.org/policies/policies.pdf
First, how much is this whole thing going to cost?
The total amount needed will be $16,254.35. Why is that number so high/exact? Well, because 1) AIM is a non-profit organization and aren’t able to pay us for our work, and 2) AIM knows what it takes to travel to 11 countries in 11 months–they’ve sent out over 100,000 missionaries! Also, if you think about your salary for a year, how much is it? It’s probably more than $16,000. And in that light, the cost doesn’t seem quite so outstanding if you think about raising a yearly salary.
How does that $16,254.35 break down?
As a World Racer, the $16,254.35 is broken down into these categories…
- Training Camp–$320
- Field Support–$620
- WR Development Program–$1,860
- Administration Fees–$2,635
- World Racer–$10,075
- Travel Insurance–$754.35
My budget is broken down into these categories [and yes, it will cover everything!]…
- Intercontinental Travel–$4,235.00
- Food–$1,256.25
- Lodging–$1,758.75
- Transportation–$1,005.00
- Long Distance Travel & Misc. Supplies–$1,115.55
[now in chart form!]
When do you need to actually have this money in your AIM account? Do you need to have the full amount before you leave?
Brilliant question! I do not need to have the full amount before I leave, but I would definitely like to have the full amount before I leave. It can be difficult trying to continue to fundraise in a 3rd world country with no internet access. And so, here’s the breakdown of money that is due and when:
- $3,500 2 weeks prior to Training Camp [July 1, 2014]*
- $7,500 2 weeks prior to Launch [August 27, 2014]
- $11,000 End of 3 months on the field [December 1st, 2014]
- $16,254 End of 6 months on the field [March 1st, 2014]
*If you want to donate, please don’t put it off! My first fundraising deadline is quickly approaching 
How can I keep track of how much you’ve raised?
Right here! At the top of my blog I’ll continually updated how much funding I’ve received. Also, if you’re donating monthly those funds won’t show up at one time.
Okay, all that’s well and good, but how do I actually give?
1) DONATE BY CHECK!
- Checks must be made payable to Adventures in Missions. Write (verbatim) on the memo line of every check: For Breein Rossi
- Do NOT postdate checks (stuff messes up if you do).
- Please do not put multiple checks in the same envelope (not sure why you would, but just in case)
- Checks may take up to two weeks to be processed.
- It is BEST if a donor sends in a Fundraising Card with each donation (email me if you want me to send you one!)
- SEND CHECKS TO:
Adventures In Missions
P.O. Box 742570
Atlanta, GA 30374-2570
2) You can make an ONLINE DONATION by clicking on the SUPPORT ME tab to the left of this post!
- Donate securely online
- This is a good method to use for one time donations
- Donations by credit/debit card will be subject to a 3% processing fee and can take 3-5 days to process. Online donations by credit/debit card will be subject to a 3% processing fee. Bank drafts will be subject to a 2% processing fee.
3) You can make a MONTHLY donation using Dynapay (without the processing fees)!
Can’t afford to give $500 right now? Want to set up a monthly donation system instead with no added processing fee? Then you can donate monthly with Dynapay (cannot do onetime donations on Dynapay).
Here’s how it’s done:
- Visit https://www.adventures.org/dynapay
- Donations can be withdrawn monthly from your account on either the 3rd or the 18th of every month, and you can select whatever works better for you.
- I have to be fully funded by month 6 on the field (March 1st, 2015), so set up your end date for the donations to be sometime before that month. You can start them as early as right now!
- In the “Which Purpose or Person to Support” segment, just put: Breein Rossi
4) Aside from giving financially, here are the other ways that you can help!
a. Prayer. This is invaluable and something I can never, ever have enough of. I’ll keep you updated here with my prayer requests, and I would appreciate so much if you would keep me and my teammates in mind.
b. Spread the word! Know a business that would like to get involved or donate? Please, let me know! Tell people at your church or community group and pass on my contact information as I’d be more than happy to get in touch with them and let them know what I’ll be up to in the next year
c. Are you talented/creative/good at making things or doing things? Then I could also use your help. If you want to make something that I could sell to help cover some of the cost, then I would gladly partner with you in that.
d. Do you have supplies that I might need for the race? Any and all camping equipment could be really useful and also help save me a lot of $$$.
So if I donate, that’s going to be tax deductible, right?
Yes, yes, and yes! As per AIM,”Donations are irrevocable when made. Tax deductible contributions must be irrevocable; therefore, all donations are non-refundable and non-transferable.”
…So that also means I can’t get a refund?
Alas, it does. Adventures in Missions policy states that donations made are non-refundable and non-transferable. This keeps the non-profit status in compliance with IRS and Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability guidelines. For more information go to www.adventures.org/policies.
OKAY! So I think that’s everything. If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Love you all!
