BE A HERO PROJECTS FAQ
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What is a “Project”?
A “project” is what we call a specific planned undertaking, usually a capital-cost building or venture, such as construction of a children’s home, school, medical clinic, or water system.
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What percentage of funds donated for a project actually go to the project, and what percentage is used for administration?
Be A HERO sends 100% of the funds donated for a project directly to the project, and keeps nothing for administration. We are able to do this because we have donors that support us with gifts specifically designated for administration through our Hero Partnership Program, and our Pillar Program.
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How do you ensure that the money sent for a project gets spent on that project?
We have signed legal agreements and stringent reporting and accounting procedures in place to ensure compliance and satisfactory completion. The funds are not sent all at once, but in draws. Once we have received the required receipts, accounting, and photos of one stage, we then advance the funds for the next stage. We also send North American Be A HERO staff or Be A HERO representatives to visit each project site.
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Will I receive a tax receipt?
Be A HERO is a registered charity in Canada and USA. We will issue you a tax receipt early in the following year of your donation. We are in the process of obtaining tax deductibility in Australia.
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Do I need to raise the entire amount for a project to participate?
Absolutely not! Every dollar helps. You or your group may choose a segment of the project, and make that your fund-raising goal eg: the beds and bedding.
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I’ve chosen the project I would like to support – what do I do now?
To donate using your credit card click here.
To donate by cheque, make your cheque payable to “Be A HERO”, enclose a note designating which project you would like to support, and mail both to:
In Canada:
Be A HERO, Box 25077 Mission Park, Kelowna, BC V1W 3Y7
In USA:
Be A HERO, 2504 W. Main St, Ste K, Bozeman, MT 59718
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Can I go to visit my project?
Yes, you would be most welcome to visit your project. We will assist you in making arrangements for your trip. We recommend that you allow at least three months for planning, as the requirements differ from country to country.
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How do you choose the Be A HERO projects?
We work with what we refer to as our Field partners. These are organizations that have been working in their area for many years, and have proven their excellence, integrity and fiscal responsibility to us. They submit to us their requests for capital cost projects. We try to have a variety of countries, projects, and sizes of projects available to match donor’s interests and capabilities.
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I have a question about Projects that wasn’t answered here…
Send us an email to info@beahero.org and we will do our best to answer it!
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