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A New Model Of Funding
IIGL isnt your ordinary non-profit organization. Most of our supporters are
in one way or another at the very leading edge of the movement toward a
new consciousness. They are people who think and often live outside the
box. Part of their draw to IIGL is because our work and our curriculum
models new possibilities for leadership and planetary transformation.
It only stands to reason then that our other areas of
endeavor, such as fund raising, should also step outside of the box and
model new ways of being. We have done this with two previous initiatives in
07 & 08 and with the current initiative which we have just launched.
Master Mind Group
The first was the creation of a master mind group as described in
Napoleon Hill book, Keys to Success, in Level One studies. In his
life-long research as to what made people successful, Hill found that having
a Master Mind group was one of the key ingredients. Masterminding involves
bringing people together with different experiences and ideas to
collaborate, brainstorm, and provide support to help the participants
achieve their goals. In his books, Hill offers Henry Ford as one of the best
examples of a person who used the master mind principle to create success.
We had excellent results from our Master Mind experiment which we initiated
in January 07. We had a dozen students and contributors who volunteered to
be a part of the group. Because we were scattered all over the world, we
couldnt meet regularly as the conventional MM groups do. So we each
committed ourselves to holding the daily vision of IIGL being fully funded
for the year. During the first three months we had many pleasant and
sometimes exciting surprises, and by the end of May we had successfully
manifested the necessary funding for the balance of the year.
22 Experiment
The second idea which we implemented in January 08, was the 22
Experiment. This experiment was based on the ancient science of numerology
which developed in Mesopotamia more than 3,000 years ago and was later
refined by classical Hebrew scholars. Some have also attributed it to
Pythagoras, the father of mathematics. It is a system of giving qualitative
value to letters of the alphabet & numbers which a represent the underlying
energetic patterns with certain qualities and attributes. According to
numerology there are several master numbers, one of which is 22, which is
known as the Master Builder. Its attributes include:
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Courage, leadership, force and hard work.
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Far-sighted, intuitive, ahead of it's time and
interested in anything new or visionary.
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High idealism, wanting the best for the world because it
sees the best the world has to offer.
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The ability to perceive something great in the
archetypal world and manifesting it in the 3D.
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The ability to bring together people, ideas & resources
toward the realization of goals.
That seemed in perfect alignment with the principles and
values of IIGL so this was chosen as our number to work with. With this as
our guide-star, we began building a team of donors who were each
contributing $22 per month. Soon we had built a team of 22 contributors and
this became an energetic foundation and what we believe is the cornerstone
for creating a solid base for much greater support. We realize that the
actual income from this is minimal in relation to our overall budget but one
of our intentions here is to create a new model of financing, beginning at
the energetic level. Having said that, it is also good to know that each $22
will cover the cost of one book and shipping and, as we know, one book can
be the key for totally transforming a persons life and thinking.
Dream Team 22
As we begin 2009 we are launching a new idea which blends the two previous
concepts. We are calling it The Dream Team 22. We understand that money is
energy and that to sustain and build IIGL we need a lot of people pouring
their energy into this endeavor on a regular basis. We also know that not
everyone can afford to commit $22 a month especially our students, who
live in countries with economies in which this amount can be equal to a
weeks salary. So we are suggesting two options for those who wish to become
a part of the Dream Team. One can commit to a $22 a month contribution or to
spending 22 seconds each day holding the vision of IIGL receiving abundant
support and being fully funded. For the later we have a few visuals that can
be used as aids. These will be sent to those who commit to being a part of
the Dream Team.
A Special Opportunity
Is there someone who had a major impact on your life, such as parent,
grandparent, favorite aunt or uncle or other loved one? You can honor this
person with a living memorial by contributing in his or her name. What
better way to memorialize a loved one than with an ongoing gift in their
name? There name will be included in our monthly list of contributors.
Our Goal is 220
Will you join the Dream Team and help us create an energetic foundation
to support the transformational work of IIGL? Our goal is to have a team of
220 people who are really committed to making a difference in the world by
making this modest regular contribution. Below is a membership form which
you can complete and submit to become a part of the Dream Team.
If you are still undecided, read these brief comments from
students as to how this program has changed their lives:
Lives Changed
We really need your support to continue to grow. Will you
help?
Yes, I want to be a part of the IIGL Dream Team 22.
____ I am willing to commit a $22 per month contribution by
____ credit card:
https://secure.groundspring.org
____ monthly check (mail to PO Box 18909, Asheville, NC. 28814, USA
____ I am willing to commit to holding the vision 22 seconds
a day of IIGL being fully funded by using my own visual or one of the
visuals you will be sending.
____ I am making my commitment personally in my own name.
____ I am making my commitment in the name of
___________________________
Name:
___________________________________________________________
City, State & Country:
_______________________________________________
Thanks for your commitment. Together we really can make a
difference!
Change You Can Really Believe In
Referring to the one of the campaign themes in the 2008 US presidential
election, one of our contributors recently made the comment that IIGL was
creating the kind of change that she could really believe in. When I asked
her why she felt this way, here is what she had this to say:
Im a working woman with a modest income but I believe
that money is energy that needs to flow. While most of that flow goes to
paying my monthly bills, I am careful to set aside a certain percentage each
month to support various causes that are dedicated to making this a better
world.
I work full time and also have a family, so I dont have much volunteer time
to give. But I can and do share a portion of my modest income with projects
like IIGL that are dedicated to positive planetary transformation.
The two things that have put IIGL at the top of my personal support list are
the student testimonials that I have read which show me in a very concrete
way exactly what my monthly contribution is accomplishing and the fact
that you are one of the few organizations that have your detailed annual
financial statement posted on your website. Not only is it good to see how
my donation is being spent, but more importantly it represents a rare
combination of transparency and integrity that pushes IIGL to the top of my
list.
While I realize that my $22 a month contribution is a tiny drop in the
bucket in relation to IIGLs monthly expenses, I also know that buckets are
filled one drop at a time and I enthusiastically support the building of
this Dream Team 22.
More importantly, from my understanding of how energy works, I believe that
my own financial well being is directly related to my giving. It is said
that it is more blessed to give than to receive and this has certainly
been my experience. When I read about the personal transformatios that the
IIGL students are experiencing as a result of their studies and know that
I am a part of this effort, I am truly blest.
If you arent currently contributing to something monthly that makes a
positive difference in the world or if you are contributing but could
afford a bit more I would urge you to consider IIGL as one of your pet
projects. To quote another recent campaign theme when it comes to making a
positive difference in the world YES WE CAN! |
