In The Media
The Bonner County Daily Bee
Wednesday, Jul 14, 2010Loopah named chamber’s top ‘rookie’
The successful new company offering positive purpose campaigns and online malls for innovative fundraising solutions was recently honored with “Rookie of the Month” honors by the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce.
The award is bestowed on a new member business who is actively engaged within the business community, and Loopah has been very involved. When first launching their business, they participated in both the Business Fair and Commerce and Community Expo. COO Melissa Compton joined the Nonprofit Development Council, bringing her savvy web and technological expertise to support the development of a nonprofit online forum and will speak at upcoming workshops in a nonprofit development workshop series provided by the council.
With positive purpose campaigns and online malls, Loopah is a provider of innovative fundraising to private organizations.
The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce congratulates the Loopah team on this honor and wishes them continued growth in their venture.
For more information on Loopah, call (208) 946-3867 or visit www.LoopahFundraising.com.
The Bonner County Daily Bee
Friday, June 4, 2010Loopah Provides Innovative Fundraising Platform
SANDPOINT — Taking fundraising from bake sales to positive purpose campaigns and online malls, Loopah supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and other entities with their financial needs through an innovative approach.
Founded by CEO Steve Russo in 2009, Loopah originated when Russo recognized a clear need for innovative fundraising methods after observations as a board member for nonprofit organizations. An online method to raise funds utilizing Positive Purpose Campaigns resulted.
The campaigns gain supporters for a cause through a safe donation platform on the organization’s website.
For example, a sponsor may donate $1 for every hour of reading or $2 for every hour of volunteer work performed; and Loopah provides the platform where donations are collected, tasks tracked, and family and friends can connect in a safe online environment.
Additionally, through partnering with E-Bates, Loopah provides a Loopah Mall. Supporters enter the mall through their own website, where they have access to more than 1,200 online retailers.
Each purchase made through the Loopah Mall earns up to 26 percent cash back for the organization.
With the online platform, Loopah also builds user-friendly websites, and the first 100 nonprofit organization who sign-up will receive a free website.
The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce congratulates Loopah and welcomes them to the business community.
For more information on Loopah, call (208) 946-3867, visit www.LoopahFundraising.com, or stop by their office located in downtown Sandpoint on the Cedar Street Bridge.
The Bonner County Daily Bee
Friday, May 14th, 2010Loopah Offers Websites to Nonprofit Groups
Loopah is a local company specializing in fundraising and technology. Loopah offers free personalized websites to nonprofits and organizations of all shapes and sizes. Through their personal website, an organization can collect direct online donations as well as earn proceeds from the Loopah Mall, an online shopping mall with over 1,200 well-known retailers who give a percentage of every sale back to the Loopah-powered organization.By providing organizations with a free website and a means to raise funds efficiently and effectively, Loopah hopes to enable organizations to grow and, in turn, give back to their own communities. Loopah’s Positive Purpose campaigns are aimed at volunteerism and community service. In exchange for the support they receive, organizations are encouraged to engage in positive purpose activities within their communities.
Loopah will be celebrating their official start of business with a ribbon cutting and open house on Tuesday, May 18th at 12:00pm at the Cedar Street Bridge, Suite 212. We will be signing up groups and organizations at the event. Those who cannot attend the ribbon cutting are invited to visit the Loopah Booth at the Commerce & Community Expo at the Bonner County Fairgrounds on Thursday May 20 from 3:00-7:00pm.
To set up your organization’s website call 1.888.4Loopah or email info@loopah.com.
Radio Interview with Loopah Chief Operations Officer, Melissa Compton
Tuesday, December 10th, 2009
The Bonner County Daily Bee
Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Loopah Offers New Approach to Fundraising
By Kelly Wentz
For the BeeLoopah, Inc. has settled into its home of Sandpoint, Idaho, and is ready to open its virtual doors. A locally owned small business, Loopah provides a safe, efficient and convenient online alternative to traditional, fundraising methods for schools and organizations.
Leaving behind outdated and labor intense methods of fundraising such as wrapping paper or coupon book sales, Loopah adds a new, intriguing twist by helping students and organizations earn money through educational activities and community involvement.
Steve Russo, founder and CEO of Loopah, Inc., recognized the need for a new fundraising method while serving on the Board of Directors for the Sandpoint Christian School. Witnessing parent and volunteer burnout, the hassles of door-to-door selling plus the disappointing low profit margins connected with traditional fundraising campaigns, Russo was inspired to develop a modern, fun and convenient way to bring students and the community together for a mutual purpose.
According to Russo, “Loopah fills a need that truly exists; fundraising through student achievement and accountability.” With a strong commitment to fostering community involvement, Loopah will serve both private and public schools as well as organizations such as youth sports groups, church groups and missions. Through sponsorship from friends and family members, participants will earn money for completing certain tasks such as volunteering or reading during an allotted campaign.
Fundraising campaigns through Loopah are as easy as logging onto the Internet and updating a profile page; something of which many kids are already familiar thanks to the popularity of Facebook and MySpace. In contrast to other social networking structures, Loopah provides a fundraising application that offers additional features which promote open communication with the school, organization, sponsors and local partnerships.
Conscious of the many concerns for child safety in the virtual world, Loopah meets the provisions of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (“COPPA.”) “We provide a secure website for any student organization to track progress during a fundraising campaign,” says Russo.
More information on Loopah can be found by visiting www.loopah.com or calling 1 (888) 4-Loopah.
