Speramus

Hi, and welcome to Speramus, a small startup run by a few ambitious young souls out of Brown University. We’re developing an online software platform that empowers organizations to establish personal connections with supporters, dramatically reduce the 33% overhead cost of fundraising, and better access the $300 billion donated annually to ensure revenue growth through a tough economy.

Our unique fundraising approach breaks down an organization’s work into small, distinct projects that are shown to high potential donors automatically identified through our HopeRank system, a targeting algorithm developed in conjunction with Decision Science experts at Carnegie Mellon University which considers factors like interest, giving history, and personal context. Speramus’ online service allows organizations to improve the level of service offered to donors at low costs and with minimal additional work, creating a sustainable link that turns one time donors into lifetime partners.

Who are we? For one, we’re the 2nd place finishers in the RI Elevator Pitch Competition, edging out a competitive field of 31 ideas. We’re also semifinalist in both the Dell Social Innovation Competition and Rhode Island Business Plan Competition, and are in submission to a few others. But we’re also students, fundraisers, activists, programmers, and people.

But who are you? Are you a young activist looking to start the next “Kiva for ____”? Are you a current nonprofit development officer looking to increase your online fundraising success? Are you a nonprofit leader looking to redefine the relationship you have with your constituents?

Speramus is looking for beta testers to help us develop software that suits your needs. Your input can help us make Speramus better, helping us make fundraising smarter, easier, and less daunting than ever before. You can take your organization to the very cutting edge of technology, way ahead of those, other guys (We won’t say who, but it rhymes with Shmackbaud and it costs a pretty penny). Oh, did we mention that as a beta tester you get access to Speramus for free, forever?

Let’s talk.