Sunday, February 10, 2008

Micro-profits

The backside of Peace Corps Partnerships (PCP) or other micro-lending agencies is micro-profits.
With PCP, you ask for something to do something, a project or something. Once you get what you need you take off and do it and try to frequently let them know what’s up.

What if things go well and you’re project either makes money or is self-sufficient because it’s supported by the local government. Don’t you think people would be interested in seeing good work? Show them, ask for something back. It’s like the 10% donation after a Kiva donation. An optional button at the bottom asking if they’re interested in giving money to support something that’s so visibly charitable. A reward for good work.

PCP 2.0. Backwards financing. Getting paid for what you do because you do it.

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