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 == FOS Best Practices ==
 === Pre-printed pledge cards ===
+For many years most BSA councils relied on pre-printed pledge cards, a problematic method noted for being time-consuming and draining on volunteers more interested in running their local programs.  Additionally, the council incurred a significant direct expense for mailing and collecting on each pledge, many which were made for small amounts.
 === MobileCause: Digital pledge ===
+In late 2016 a new charity donation program came out from the firm [https://www.mobilecause.com/ MobileCause], "online giving that accelerates social impact".  Many BSA councils have dropped pledge cards to adopt this program with significantly improved results.
+Volunteer coordinators immensely love this new program.  Instead of spending a month or more chasing down individuals and their pledge cards, they can complete their whole quote in just five minutes with a simple presentation where all adults attendees at a scouting function or charter organization meeting can pull out their cell phones and instantaneously pledge and pay their support.
+Live Program online working example. Complete this process for a minimum donation amount of $25. It begins with making a simple text message. Text "sdscout" to the number 41444.  You will quickly get back a blue link to the FOS Webpage for my home council [[San Diego-Imperial Council]].  Click on the link.
 == References ==