{"id":9966,"date":"2022-03-17T08:02:16","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T08:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colibriwp.com\/blog\/?p=9966"},"modified":"2022-09-05T08:03:46","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T08:03:46","slug":"wordpress-crowdfunding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/colibriwp.com\/blog\/wordpress-crowdfunding\/","title":{"rendered":"WordPress Crowdfunding and Donations: What Your Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re in the nonprofit game, or just need cash to get a killer idea off the ground, attracting donations is a smart strategy. There are a lot of ways to inspire donors to support your cause, from organizing a fundraising event to applying for government grants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The quickest and easiest method of snagging donations? Crowdfunding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The crowdfunding market is growing rapidly. After COVID-19 shifted more work and play online, fundraising horizons expanded to usher in more cutting-edge, tech-based fundraising strategies. Current projections show that crowdfunding will grow by more than USD 196 billion by 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To get a piece of the pie, you can tap into the crowdfunding market to promote, market, grow, and expand your big dream while generating much-needed revenue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are the DIY type, making a crowdfunding website can be quite tricky. You need to safely handle\u00a0 payments and user registrations, create rewards and tiers, follow milestone, and more. But, now worries, there are several plugins that can help you out. On the other hand, you can also rely on external platforms.<\/p>\n

But, let’s take approach this one step at a time.<\/p>\n

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Crowdfunding 101\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

First up, what is crowdfunding? If you\u2019re fuzzy on the term, not to worry. It\u2019s simple: <\/span>crowdfunding<\/span><\/a> is all about raising cash with donations from a diverse group of supporters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike typical fundraising efforts we\u2019re all familiar with\u2014bake sales, canned food drives, and those guys with clipboards that accost you on the street\u2014online crowdfunding campaigns are strictly digital.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sponsors share their projects with stories, pictures, and videos and invite donations on fundraising platforms like <\/span>RallyUp<\/span><\/a> or Kickstarter. What makes crowdfunding so effective is that it has the potential to reach a massive, global audience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Foolproof Strategies for Collecting Donations\"Crowdfunding\"<\/span><\/h2>\n

Whether you need cash to organize an event, expand your school library, or help homeless animals, a crowdfunding campaign can inspire global support for your cause.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, the Save the Children Fund, dedicated to improving children\u2019s lives through education, healthcare, and economic well being, has an extraordinary crowdfunding project called Donate Your Birthday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The basic idea is that instead of receiving gifts on your special day, you ask for donations to Save the Children made in your name. People get the chance to give and receive meaningful gifts, and the organization benefits from increased revenue. It\u2019s truly a win-win.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are our tips to start dreaming up your own crowdfunding campaign:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Timing<\/span><\/h3>\n

Use the unique power of important events, like birthdays, awareness months, or historical dates to help your story go viral.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Black History Month, for instance, is an optimal time to fundraise for your Black-led nonprofit. Your wedding anniversary is the perfect day to kick off your family-run food bank.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Storytelling\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Everyone loves a good story. What makes a story good? We think it all comes down to pathos and heroes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n