Crowdfunding basics
Crowdfunding is a great way to get funding for a specific project. It takes energy and creativity,…
Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding is an online fundraising campaign for a specific project. It differs from traditional fundraising in a number of ways, but the most significant is the importance of setting a target: the fundraiser sets a target, people pledge an amount – usually in exchange for some form of reward, but sometimes just as a straight donation – and the amount pledged/donated is remitted to the fundraiser only if the target is reached.
It takes energy and creativity, but it can bring in much-needed funding and attract a whole new audience of supporters.
Help sheets
Crowdfunding formulas
To make your P2P crowdfunder a success, there are a few simple formulas you can follow to help you…
Good reasons for people to crowdfund
There are many ways people can get involved in fundraising efforts, which your organisation can…
How to find supporters for your crowdfunder
Fundraisers come in all shapes and sizes, so make sure you cast your net wide when looking for…
How to help your crowdfunding supporters succeed
The success of a peer-to-peer fundraiser relies heavily on the ability of your supporters to ask…
How to motivate your supporters
It’s important to maintain momentum in a crowdfunding campaign. If your supporters need a boost,…
How to reward your crowdfunding supporters
After a huge effort, your supporters should be thanked for their contributions to your cause.
Raising funds for teams & individuals
Raising money to send individuals or teams interstate or overseas requires a different set of…
Reasons to run a crowdfunding campaign
Crowdfunding can seem daunting, but there are lots of good reasons to give it a go. There are only…
The good and the bad of hosting a challenge
A challenge can help mobilise your P2P crowdraiser, but you need to figure out if it’s right for…
The Seven Pillars of Fundraising
To survive and thrive in a changing world, a not-for-profit organisation must develop a fundraising…
Tools
The Big Rethink: Fundraising in the era of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all not-for-profits wherever they are, providing yet another…
Checklists
Top 10 fundraising ideas
In the eternal pursuit for funding, it is tempting for community groups to rely on just one or two…
How to set up a crowdfunding project
Before you launch your project upon the world, think it through, from how you’ll tell your story,…
Promoting your crowdfunding campaign
Campaign time is make-or-break time for a crowdfunding project, and every hour counts as you…
Ten tips for a successful crowdfunding campaign
To maximise your chances of crowdfunding success, be systematic – but be creative too.
Finishing up your crowdfunding campaign
Crowdfunding isn’t over until you’ve delivered the rewards to your supporters and updated them –…