Quote Originally Posted by Reesha View Post
Well, I figure I have a year to do it. I just helped two friends raise 10k for a documentary in one month's time, so I probably have a bit of an unrealistic view.

If I can convince my work's communications department to do an article on my trip in our school's magazine, I'll be all set for donations.
Oh, I think it's totally doable--at least for some. It just takes some work. I think it helps when you have the backing of a legitimate and widely recognized not-for-profit that has broad "appeal." I'm on the board for a smaller not-for-profit, and it's a lot more challenging to raise money because it doesn't necessarily tug at everyone's heart strings.