{"id":147293,"date":"2025-02-27T12:07:22","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T20:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myoutdesk.com\/?p=147293"},"modified":"2025-06-18T09:41:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T16:41:22","slug":"mod-movement-the-non-profit-that-serves-the-world-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myoutdesk.com\/blog\/mod-movement-the-non-profit-that-serves-the-world-2\/","title":{"rendered":"MOD Movement: The Non-profit That Serves the World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Recently, someone reached out to us with a thoughtful question: What does MyOutDesk do to support our valued employees overseas? Rather than taking offense, we welcomed the inquiry, as it gave us the opportunity to share something deeply important to us. At MyOutDesk, we believe in using our success as a force for good, which is why we created MOD Movement<\/strong>; a charitable initiative dedicated to making a meaningful impact in underprivileged communities. Giving back isn\u2019t just something we do; it\u2019s a core value that drives us. But how does a business like ours turn that mission into action, and why does it matter? In this case study, we\u2019ll explore the real impact of MOD Movement<\/strong> and how it\u2019s changing lives for the better.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

What is MOD Movement<\/h2>\n\n\n

MOD Movement is a charity organization started by the generous employees of MyOutDesk in 2013<\/a>. It\u2019s a California-based nonprofit corporation made available to the public and backed personally by our CEO Daniel Ramsey. As a provider of the best virtual assistants for any company trying to scale up, serving others is ingrained in our business philosophy. It\u2019s just part of who we are, which means it doesn\u2019t stop at the product we offer. Our efforts to serve others extend beyond our 9-5 hours, beyond state lines, borders, and even oceans. That\u2019s why in addition to 100% of all contributions going directly to our charitable missions, MyOutDesk matches all local donations. So even if you don\u2019t donate directly, by hiring one of our virtual assistants you\u2019re already making an impact on someone’s life. With 130 customers currently contributing, our ongoing mission to create an impact in the world is very much on track.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Your Donation<\/h3>\n\n\n

We offer two different ways to contribute to our charity; single donations or monthly<\/a>. And all contributions are completely tax-deductible. Tax-exempt 501c3 status has been approved for MOD Movement since March of 2018, and donors can deduct contributions under IRC Section 170. Every project we channel our contributions to is verified and disclosed publicly. We also measure a project’s success by the number of lives impacted. Because the two highest priorities associated with MOD Movement are: transparency with our customers about what the money is being used for, as well as the level of impact the chosen project has. We even track and publicly report our hours of contribution each year. These assurances are why we\u2019ve been so successful at rallying involvement from internal employees, vendors, clients, and our virtual assistants themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

What MOD Movement is doing<\/h2>\n\n

BoysTown Orphanage<\/h3>\n\n\n

The MOD Movement participates in an annual day of giving at the <\/span>BoysTown<\/span><\/a> orphanage, a non-profit organization in the Philippines. In 2016 for example, we brought in a carnival for the kids and food and supplies for all of the residents. MOD Movement also paid for renovations to their basketball court and new sports equipment. We continue to work with BoysTown eight years later, matching donations to improve the way of life for over 600 children and families. We have also focused efforts on expanding their senior living facility in Manila, Philippines. It is here that 40+ seniors are living in a tent with medical conditions. Donations to this charity will grant them new housing to keep them healthy and comfortable. And overall improve their basic quality of life. The planning phase for this ambitious project is underway right now.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The HOW Group<\/h3>\n\n\n

Our latest pursuit of community service is in partnership with The <\/span>HOW Group<\/span><\/a> charities organization. Its mission is to help families break the cycle of poverty and participate in the American dream via homeownership and financial freedom. We\u2019re working with them right now to help fund the renovation and construction of eight homes in a West Philadelphia neighborhood. The HOW Group buys dilapidated homes in Philadelphia and then works with reputable contractors and vendors to renovate them. The homes are then sold to low-income families at 30% – 50% below market value, granting them instant equity and a strong foundation to start anew. Donations like ours from the MOD Movement charity make these housing projects not just possible, but necessary. Below is an example of a project house before and after a donation-funded renovation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is an audio clip from a call with one of the families served by the HOW Group, as well as a before and after image of a house renovated by the charity. The positive impact on a family’s life by this organization is immeasurable, and we love having tangible proof like this.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n