Article: It's important to have your system set up before you start asking for donations. Otherwise, you will just confuse people and end up turning people off of your organization. If possible, have the donation built into your website, so donors can give right there without having to click somewhere else. Sometimes, organizations get too caught up in flowery language, and it isn't clear to donors exactly what you do. Make sure to lay it out in clear, concise language, so donors will be more willing to support your cause.  In addition, make sure your location is prominent. Many people want to give to charities in their community, and if they can't tell where you are or who you support, they may be less likely to give to you. Just like in person, you need to lay out exactly how donations are used in general terms. Anything too complicated will turn donors away. Also, if you ask for more information than you need, that can also turn donors off, as many people are not willing to give out much information online. You can use social media to build relationships online, but not if you sound like a robot. Try to connect with people online by starting with those you know and asking them to encourage friends to join your page. However, don't be afraid to let loose a little. People want to see that there's a real person on the other side of the computer, not just a robot asking for money. Of course, you still want to be professional, but the definition of professionalism is changing as technology changes. For instance, posting a cat video may not be seen as professional by some in older generations, but it does humanize you and help you connect with younger generations. If you have any endorsements from people or organizations outside of yours, it's a good idea to show those prominently on your website. These can include celebrity endorsements, but they can also include endorsements from watchdog organizations. Websites like Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and GoFundMe offer a way to crowdsource funds more easily if you don't already have a way to take payments on your website. People recognize the names of these platforms, and most people trust them already, which encourages them to donate.  However, these websites do have different rules. For instance, at Kickstarter, your project must be fully funded before you get any money from the people who donated. GoFundMe, on the other hand, isn't an all-or-nothing platform. Indiegogo is in between, as it lets you choose which way you'd like to go.  These platforms are often based on single fundraising campaigns. For instance, they can help get a business or idea off the ground, or they can be used to fund a specific need.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Have a donation system in place. Make it clear what you do. Keep the process simple. Don't be too formal. Show endorsements. Don't be afraid to use donation systems.
Article: Even if you’re pretending to everyone else, have one person you can talk to about how you really feel. It might a trusted friend or family member, or maybe a counselor. Sometimes it is better to stop pretending you're happy and start letting out some of your sadness or anger to someone you trust. Letting your feelings stay bottled up will cause you to feel more unhappy and can harm your overall health in the long run. Maybe you can’t express your feelings while you’re at school or with other people, but make sure you find a way to acknowledge and express your emotions. Don’t hold your emotions in. Look inside yourself and try to name the feelings you feel. Then, find an outlet to help you express it.  Write in a journal, write song lyrics, listen to music, dance, paint, or draw. Whatever you do, it should help you work through your feelings and express them in a meaningful way. If you feel like you have to pretend to be happy in order to manage your sadness or you hate to be a “buzzkill,” it might be time to consider treatment for depression. Notice if you have symptoms of depression and talk them over with a professional. They can help you manage your symptoms, prevent future episodes, and provide a place for you to share your honest feelings. Find a therapist by contacting your insurance provider or a local mental health clinic. You can also get a recommendation from a family member or friend.
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Talk to someone you trust about how you feel. Express how you feel in some way. See a therapist if you feel depressed.
Article: Every time you use your kegerator, you should clean it afterwards. This helps remove all beer residue from the line and faucet. Cleaning after every use helps you avoid messing up other beers. If you don’t clean between kegs, microbial infections may occur in the kegerator that will alter the beer. Before you start cleaning, shut down the kegerator completely. Unplug the kegerator. Make sure you turn off the CO2. Then, you want to close the regulator, disengage the tap, and completely remove the keg. Start by cleaning the outside of the kegerator. Make sure to wipe down the tap, lines, spill tray, regulator, and tank. You also should wipe the inside of the cooling unit. Then, clean the inside surfaces, such as the beer lines, the spigot, and the tap. Use soap without any scent and warm water to wipe down all surfaces. Any spilled beer, puddles, or drops can get in your kegerator and cause problems with future kegs.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Clean your kegerator after each keg. Turn off the kegerator. Wipe down the surfaces with mild soap and warm water.