About
Who we are, who we help, and who we partner with.
Our Philosophy
EJ founded I WON’T WATCH saying, “We’re 100% ministry, 100% Business, 100% of the time. We believe everyone has the internal desire to help those who are in need of rescue. That’s why the “The Stop Watching, Start Doing” mission is so important we believe people are looking for an inherent want to make a significant changes in the lives of the hurting.
Our Mission
To provide opportunities for people to combat the causes, and conditions of poverty around the world, sponsoring water, health, education, and shelter projects on an annual basis. The average person glances at their watch 20 times a day. We see watches as a first entrance into a lifetime of combating and advocating for those who suffer from poverty
Our Partner Compassion International
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In response to the Great Commission, Compassion International exists as an advocate for children, to release them from their spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty and enable them to become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults.
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E.J. is a nationally recognized speaker, who presents powerful messages to almost one hundred thousand students a year. His passion for starting I Won’t Watch was with the idea that students can change the world through their own generosity. E.J. is also the primary voice for I Won’t Watch at camps, conferences, schools and universities!
Abbey Swanson
Fundraising Customer Service
Abbey is our overall detail guru! She handles shipping,customer service and most of our fundraising fulfillment. Abbey has an extensive background in Christian nonprofits, as well as missions and inner-city outreach. She loves the idea of I Won’t Watch because of the impact it has on women around the world.
Ryan Smith
Creative Director
Ryan is a Student Ministry Pastor, event speaker and ministry professional who specializes in strategic online marketing and design at StyleVox.tv. His clients include Starbucks, New York Times Best-selling Authors, and nonprofits. His passion for starting I Won’t Watch was giving students a practical next step to fight injustice in their local communities.
FAQ
Many Questions, with a Few Answers
Where Does the Money Go?
As a for-profit Christ-centered organization, we desire to maintain a high level of accountability. The truth is: each watch sends at least 50% of every purchase towards poverty projects for compassion on an on-going basis (when you exclude the shipping cost $4). We do everything we can do reduce cost by shipping on low volume days for the best rate, and getting the best product possible from our suppliers.
So where does the rest go?
OVERHEAD: Until, we find donors and supporters to help subsidize out design needs and some of our associate cost of business, we are stuck at Only giving 50% of the total watch purchase. There is a longer list of where the remaining $8 per watch goes, and if you are interested, please email us.
We are about 100% ministry, 100% business, 100% of the time! Our goal is to raise as much money as possible towards the projects we are campaigning.
What If My Watch Breaks?
If something happens to watch in the first 60 days, we will replace it. Even if something happens, contact us and we will do everything we can to remedy.
Why Watches?
We all need to know what time it is and most people can wear a watch every single day! When we were planning the mission of our organization, we were looking for people to stop watching. So, we came up with the fancy play on words and a watch seemed to fit. We found some sweet watches online and figure that we would move forward. Using bring vibrant colors and making some bold statements to stop watching and start doing! We hope to offer other lines of products in the future that help us live our Stop Watching Start Doing Mission.
I am super excited, When Will My Watch Arrive?
To cut down on cost, watches take 3-7 business days to get into your hands!
What About Fundraising for our Cause or Organization?
Outside of our partnership with Compassion International, we partner with youth conferences, youth groups, missions organizations to help them raise money for their cause. To get started contact us today!
