Evensplit.org is a new nonprofit where independent musicians and e-book writers can sell their work as fundraisers for good causes.
We want to give makers of creative digital content the ability to use their output to support causes they care about. And, we want people who buy the work to feel good about where their money is going. Artists get the choice between all of the money going to the cause or they can "split the difference..."
At evensplit.org, artists can "split the difference," meaning: half the proceeds go the artists' favorite nonprofit ... and the other half, they keep!
We want to see as much money as possible moving to good causes, but we also recognize that good art is valuable and good work deserves compensation. Good for creators, good for good causes. It's what we call a win-win.
Some of the most popular e-book titles out right now are freebies from young writers hoping to make a name for themselves.
We see this as an opportunity to motivate people to support nonprofits and emerging authors. Even though they're not printed and bound, it doesn't mean these new books aren't worth something. We think good causes can make e-books more valuable.
Why should combining music and philanthropy only be for guys like Bono or Will.i.am; dudes in funny sunglasses who don't have last names?
We're trying to make it easy for anyone in the world to support the causes they care about with their creative output. We want to give people a reason to support great causes, not just after a disaster or a celebrity telethon (a sort of disaster in itself...) but anytime!
At evensplit.org, with one click, you can share your music on popular torrent sites.
Pirates may have wooden legs, but they also have warm hearts. Sure, maybe piracy isn't so good for metallica, but it's helped a lot of independent musicians get heard. Evensplit.org allows creators to easily "leak" their own material, but the files are bundled with appeals urging downloaders, if they like the music, to support the cause.
Do you have a new ep you're just finishing up? Write the great American novel? Maybe you have some old recordings in the vault you think your family, friends, and fans might want to check out? Well, go ahead, get your work out there, and while you're at it, help out a cause you care about! We're here to support you in making your work make a difference. We're a nonprofit, so we're not looking for a cut ... we just want to see as many dollars move to as many good causes as possible. What have you got?
We know, we know ... where's the beef? Sorry, but our site is still in production; our team of qualified professionals is working around the clock to serve you! We're expecting a launch of evensplit.org beta sometime in the spring. In the meantime, if you're interested in becoming an early adopter member or would like to help out, please contact us!
We wish you could upload your media right now, but it's just too early! We're expecting a launch of evensplit.org beta sometime in the spring. In the meantime, if you're interested in becoming one of our very first contributors, please contact us! with your name and info, and we'll add you to the list!