Purpose

Like many people, every year I make donations to charity.  For years, I contributed to a well-known charity, until I did some research, and realized that only $0.72 of every dollar I donated actually went to service programs.  So, I switched to a charity that spent $0.87 of every dollar on service programs.  I felt like that was a good decision for me.  However, I soon began receiving mailings, which I didn't need.  I didn't want my donation being spent on printing and postage. 

That's why I started Donoro. 

Donoro's purpose is to help smaller non-profits use digital tools, like email and Facebook, to improve their financial efficiency.  Donoro does this three ways:  lower expenses, improve top-of-mind awareness, and increase small dollar donations.     

People

Hi, I'm Evin Sougstad.  My goal is to help non-profits do better at doing good things.  

My business experience includes securing a patent for automatic fire resistant exterior shutters.  As a graduate of Minnesota Business Ventures, I'm returning this summer to serve as CEO for a company/team of students, who will create a business plan and pitch it to an investor "shark tank."  I'm currently working on earning "Becoming an Entrepreneur" certification, a program designed by MIT and LaunchX.   I've also worked as a soccer referee and a Nordic Waffle maker at the Minnesota State Fair. 

I've been donating to charities for over ten years.  ​I volunteer as a member of the Zephyr crew to help introduce freshman to the high school experience.   I also play tennis on the Mahtomedi varsity tennis team.