Art Bundles for Good
Art Bundles for Good is an innovative fundraising initiative started by artist and activitist John Bardos. The annual Art Bundle is a large collection of online art classes with 25% of the profits donated to worthy charities like The Uganda Partnership. The idea is simple: Get a great deal on art classes while supporting artists and charities around the world! UP has been lucky enough to partner with Art Bundles for Good as the recipient of donations via Art Bundle #9. Contributions through this partnership are going towards the Bitereko Widow's Association microloan program to support entrepreneurial projects of members working to bring themselves out of poverty. ​Learn more about Art Bundles for Good below or click the link to visit their website.​​
How does it work?
​Art Bundles for Good​ brings together top online art courses, resources and tools to bundle them at more than a 95% discount for a limited time. 25% of the gross profits go to a worthy charity. Most of the revenues go to reward contributors for providing their resources and promoting the sale. Each sale only lasts for 5 days and then it is no longer available.
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As the founder, John believes that all businesses and individuals have a responsibility to do good in the world. By donating 25% of the profits from the Art Bundle sales, the initiative is able to support worthy causes AND give great deals on valuable online resources. While a common range with similar projects for donations is 5% to 10%, Art Bundles for Good prioritizes making a bigger impact on the organizations it contributes to by donating 25% of profits. At the same time, this business needs to invest and grow in order to maximize its social impact. Giving away too much of the profits will jeopardize the long-term viability. 25% is a large percentage that still leaves profits to hire staff and reinvest. Over time, this will help Bundles For Good maximize the total contribution.
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By the end of 2024, Art Bundles for Good have now raised US$146,010! With each sale, the initiative inches closer to its $1 million goal. ​
