Short Summary
Hi, my name is Andy Evans and my background is in Investment Banking. I am launching the Snowball Effect because I am passionate about the idea that changing the world for the better can be achieved on a huge scale if we break it down into small steps.
The Snowball Effect will enable people to take their own ideas and turn them into reality by freeing them up from the barriers that prevent them, such as worries over paying the bills. We aim to pay participants their normal salary (within reason!) to take a year out to launch their projects.
Projects will be wide-ranging in nature, scale and location. They could be centred on an individual's local area or on another country. They could impact a number of different causes, the common theme being that when the idea becomes reality the world will become a better place. This in turn will inspire others to take action and build momentum, hence the Snowball Effect name.
In order to be chosen, participants will need to convince a panel that they have what it takes to make their project successful, the key requisite being passion for their idea. This is a very exciting opportunity for participants to develop their skills in a number of areas while making a real difference in the world.
What We Need & What You Get
We are looking to raise £100,000 to fund phase 1 of the project. A pilot will be run in Milton Keynes, UK and will be targeted at parents who are planning to return to work soon. The aim is to sponsor 5 people initially. All funds raised here are expected to be channelled directly into participants' salary payments. Other costs will be covered through corporate sponsorship.
If we fail to raise the full £100,000 then we will break it down into increments with one person being sponsored per £20,000 raised. Any excess will be held over to the next funding round.
There are ambitious plans for a book to be written following the progress of the project. Early ideas for a television show are also being brainstormed. Please see the 'perks' section at the top-right for additional benefits available to all contributors!
Other Ways You Can Help
- Other contributions in the form of spreading the word would be most appreciated. Please like and share our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/snowball.effect.projects
- If you would like to volunteer to help on the project we are looking for assistance in several areas especially in the run up to our launch event on January 31st, 2014. Please contact me directly if you would like to get involved.
- And don't forget to use the Indiegogo share tools too!