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📢 How VIATEC raised $70,000 to feed 1700 families (Peer-to-Peer Crowdfunding)

Tessa Bousfield, VIATEC Foundation

About the Food Bank Challenge and why they set a $70,000 goal

How Tessa and VIATEC enrolled 77 fundraisers and 28 teams (+ tips)

Keeping campaign participants engaged and active

Why VIATEC chose FundRazr and functionality that helped them to succeed

Conscious Crowdfunding and Future of Philanthropy

FundRazr's CEO Daryl Hatton's panel discussion about conscious crowdfunding and future of philanthropy at Bloomberg Conference

Philanthropy as Entertainment: Binge-watching for good

When we make a donation, we actually buy an experience of generosity and the good feelings that go with it.

How to get a crowd if you are a charity?

One of the most common questions we're being asked is "If I am new to crowdfunding or a new nonprofit, how do I get a crowd?"

Why some nonprofits succeed and some fail at crowdfunding

How showing your passion about the cause to your donors influence your chances for a successful online fundraising campaign?

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of COVID-19 Fundraising

2020-2021 season fundraising looks different than previous seasons. In our latest webinar we are brainstorming together on how we can help fill some of the revenue gaps created from the event and gala cancellations.

What should a nonprofit do to stand out from the crowd?

How nonprofits can differentiate, compete and select the right communication channels to successfully raise money online.

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Happy #GivingTuesday to our community of caring fundraisers, donors, nonprofit professionals, and people who care about making the world a better place!
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For us, Giving Tuesday is a counterpoint to the consumerism of the holiday season, but it can be more than that, too.
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#GivingTuesday2021 is the perfect way to kick off #GivingSeason, and inspire your donors' generosity so you can go into the new year well-equipped to keep spreading kindness and changing the world!
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That's why we provide state-of-the-art crowdfunding technology without the learning curve so you can easily and quickly launch the causes you care about in minutes. Stand out from the crowd with our Giving Season guidelines, tutorials, ready-to-use email templates, and get 1-on-1 help with our crowdfunding strategists.
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Across Vancouver's North Shore, families are facing a holiday season in the throes of family break-down, illness, job loss and poverty. The Harvest Project is raising funds to help them, providing financial assistance with rent, food, clothing, coaching, and counselling.
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Their campaign has been a resounding success — so far, they're raised $7,760! Here's how they did it:
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✅Participatory campaign that gets the community involved
✅Clear explanation of what beneficiaries will receive
✅Detailed, engaging backstory
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Get the full story at 'Find Campaigns' at the link in our bio.
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How are you sharing the giving spirit at this special time of year?

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Every year, New Bethany Ministries sells Luminaria kits, and its congregation lights up their homes with a beautiful, candlelit glow.
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But it's not just about celebrating Winter. The proceeds from these kits go directly to helping and supporting people in their community experiencing poverty, hunger, and homelessness.
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This seasonal campaign was an inspirational success. This year, they've raised $54,200, and they aren't done yet!
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Here's how they did it:
✅Offered a fun seasonal perk instead of just asking for donations
✅Explained exactly how donations will help the community
✅The church leveraged the goodwill of their strong, existing community
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Well done, New Bethany Ministries! Learn more under 'Find Campaigns' at the link in our bio.
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#GivingTuesday is just 8 days away! If you haven't created your campaign yet, now's the time. It's not too late to stay ahead of the game and kick off your Giving Season now.
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With a little care and planning, you can combine your Giving Tuesday and Year-End fundraising efforts and make these next few weeks the most powerful time of your fundraising year.
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Start your campaign now, or speak 1-on-1 with a crowdfunding strategist at the link in our bio.
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The parents of St. Anthony's Day School are invested in their children's education. They know that to provide their children with a nurturing learning environment, they need to highest quality educators and caretakers.
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That's why every year, they hold a fundraising drive to buy classroom supplies and provide their hardworking teachers with well-deserved gifts, scholarships, and bonuses.
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They chose FundRazr for this important campaign, and brought in an incredible $21,250!
Here's how they did it:
✅Explained exactly what donations will buy
✅Leveraged their caring, existing parent network
✅Pictures of St. Anthony's teachers hard at work
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Amazing work, parents! Get the full story and donate under 'Find Campaigns' at the link in our bio.
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When we're dedicated to a cause greater than ourselves, it's easier to forget our own struggles.
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Hosted by @CharityVillage, join us tomorrow for a free webinar to learn how you can stop overthinking and start raising more money online. Daryl Hatton, our CEO, along with Mary Barroll will be discussing the widespread myths of crowdfunding. Grab your seats before they are gone. Link in bio!

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#GivingTuesday is a no-brainer for charities — but where does it fit in if you're already planning a busy holiday fundraising season?
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Julie Jehry, FundRazr's Director of Fiscal Sponsorship Collaborations, has some ideas.
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In our newest blog post, Julie draws on her decades of experience to share how nonprofits can combine their Year-End and Giving Tuesday efforts for their most successful holiday season yet, as well as what makes this post-COVID Giving Season different from years before.
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Read it now at the link in our bio.
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$@thelifecentre was London's first yoga and wellness centre — but the pandemic presented them with an unprecedented challenge. 🧘 These yogis got creative, providing free classes to NHS and frontline workers, and offering free weekly restorative classes on Facebook. But with attendance still just a fraction of pre-pandemic levels, they realized it was time to turn back to their community for support. 🧘 After launching their FundRazr campaign, @thelifecentre has raised an incredible £26,188 — and they're not done yet! 🧘 Here's what this campaign did right: ✅Donor perks like free yoga and custom artwork ✅Background on what makes their centre so special ✅Picture and video content featuring students and teachers 🧘 Amazing work, @thelifecentre! We're so inspired by your hard work and dedication. Donate and get the full story under 'find campaigns' at the link in our bio. . . . . #crowdfunding #nonprofit #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitdevelopment #nonprofitsustainability #nonprofitcrowdfunding #nonprofitsofinstagram #yoga #yogisofinstagram$

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