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ChipIn is a Web-based service that simplifies the process of collecting money from groups of people. We make this process quick, easy, and secure, and we provide organizers with numerous ways to get the word out about their ChipIn event. [|Learn more] about ChipIn or [|start your own event] today!

You can learn more about how the service works by reading the ChipIn [|overview] or checking out [|Frequently Asked Questions].

Examples: Responsible Tourism Week and Envia

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Tips from ChipIn
 **1. Invite Your Social Network** Send a personal note to those that you want to contribute and tell them about your cause. Then, make sure that they can contribute easily - by posting a widget (tip #2) or creating a ChipIn Page (tip #3).

 **2. Post a Widget** The ChipIn Widget is a simple application that shows information about your ChipIn on any Web page you place it on. If you have a blog, a social networking profile, or your own Web site, just cut and paste your ChipIn widget code and you can let all of your visitors know about your ChipIn event!

 To create a widget for your event, log in and click the "My Widgets" tab.

 **3. Create a ChipIn Page** If you don't already have an event page or just want a quick and easy way to share your ChipIn event, we can give you your own page at **yourname.chipin.com** that allows you to let your friends, family, and colleagues know more about what you are collecting money for and stay up-to-date on your progress.

 To get your blog started, log in and click the "My Pages" tab.

 **4. Set a Target Amount** Although a target amount is optional, people are always more likely to contribute when a goal has been set. Even if you're not sure how much money you need to raise, we still recommend setting a target amount, as you can always change it later.

 **5. Ask Friends to Help You Promote** You can get other people to help you promote your ChipIn by asking them to copy your widget and post it on their own web sites. Just give them this URL: __[]__