Razoo Revolutionizes Charitable Giving with Full-Service Online Platform for Donors

– Philanthropic Service Revitalizes the Act of Giving by Educating and Empowering Donors –

Razoo (www.razoo.com) today announces the public availability of its full-service, donor-driven online platform for charitable giving. By focusing on donors, Razoo transforms charitable giving by empowering donors to fully understand, manage, and embrace their own contributions. With Razoo, donors can find and research over 1.6 million non-profit organizations, donate online with no transaction fees, read articles about the world of giving and activism, and manage their charitable portfolios online.

As the financial crisis takes root in the U.S., it becomes increasingly important to help those in need. By making the donation process easier, more efficient, and more personal, Razoo is ensuring that everyday philanthropists feel connected to and invested in their causes.

“Razoo’s giving portfolio has changed the way that I give to nonprofits,” said Jason Dick, a committed giver and founder of the “A Small Change” fundraising blog (www.asmallchange.net). “By donating through Razoo, it’s easy for me to see where my money is going. They have also enabled me to give larger amounts through monthly gifts and free transactions.”

Razoo represents the future of online giving—allowing users to customize and control their charitable life to ensure that their money is making a difference for the things they care about.

Key benefits of Razoo’s donation platform include:
The World’s Best Nonprofit Search Engine – Featuring the fastest, most powerful and most comprehensive nonprofit search engine, Razoo aggregates 3rd party research, Google news results, nonprofit newsletters, financial ratios, and expert ratings for over 1.6 million US-based non-profit organizations.
Direct Donation Capabilities – Once donors find the nonprofits they would like to support, Razoo handles the transactions securely, passing 100 percent of the money to the intended charities. Online donations typically carry transaction fees that can be up to 10 percent of the total donation, but Razoo absorbs those fees as part of its corporate commitment to help direct more money to charitable projects.
Donation Portfolio Management – Razoo facilitates a strategic approach to giving by providing donors with the resources to control their charitable relationships through a secure and convenient donation dashboard. The dashboard enables donors to track all their donations, plan future donations, consolidate receipts, and even stay updated with third-party news, information, and feedback for all of their favorite charities.
Articles About Charitable Giving and Social Activism – Razoo’s article section includes expert advice on charitable giving, comprehensive overviews of organizations dealing with the most pressing issues of our time, round-ups on social changemakers, and feature stories spotlighting unique and notable nonprofit groups. Razoo’s articles have been featured in sites including The Huffington Post, Divine Caroline, and Yahoo Shine.

“By making it easy to give, by educating and inspiring, and by empowering donors to fully invest in their charitable relationships, Razoo is improving the experience for donors and the efficiency with which money will flow to non-profits,” said Sebastian Traeger, CEO, Razoo. “Our goal is to help everyone, no matter where they are on their giving journey, to become a philanthropist.”

About Razoo

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Razoo is a start-up founded in October 2006. CEO J. Sebastian Traeger leads a team of twelve employees, with the mission to promote social good, and to inspire others to get involved by making giving and serving fun, easy, and meaningful.

Contacts

Razoo
Bryan Owen, 202-657-6364
bryan {at} razoo(.)com
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SHIFT Communications
Matthew Trocchio, 617-779-1848
Razoo {at} shiftcomm(.)com