Become a Nonprofit Crowdfunding Powerhouse

MAPS raised $208,120 

For over 30 years, Maps Canada has been on a mission to change how we understand psychedelics through evidence-based research and public education about the risks - and benefits - of this unique class of drugs. 

They are a true crowdfunding success story that shows the overwhelming public interest in a topic that's often stigmatized. 

Here's how they did it:

✅ Perks and benefits - from $100 for a signed print to $30,000 for an exclusive weekend retreat

✅  Compelling statistics that communicate impact - for example, 50% of participants in a psilocybin mushroom experiment rated it the most important spiritual experience of their life

✅ Detailed information on exactly how donations will be used

✅ Partnerships from sponsors who will match donations

We applaud MAPS Canada on their incredible success! 

Junior Derby raised $19,000

Junior Derby provides opportunities for youth ages 5-17 of all genders to feel confident and capable through Roller Derby. 

In order to continue realizing the level of success they need to raise money to pay for such necessities as: Rent for our advanced roller derby facility, Facility Maintenance, Insurance, Training Equipment and more.

Based in Los Angeles, this nonprofit program has made clever use of crowdfunding since it was created - and this latest fundraiser has brought in @19,000!

Here's what Los Anarchists did well:

✅Perks - different donations will get you fun merch like hoodies and tees

✅Storytelling - learn about how roller derby helps youth through engaging writing

✅Microprojects - the team has multiple campaigns running on an as-needed basis

Truly inspirational! 

Partners for Pets - $2,010,000 

Thousands of dogs are waiting helpless on death row throughout Atlanta, Georgia. In need of a caring owner, they end up in kill shelters where if they aren’t adopted, they may be murdered for the great crime of being unloved. 

Partners for Pets coordinates rescue for dogs in high kill animal control facilities. They launching an individual campaign for each dog they need to save. Their creativity has helped them raise an incredible $1,900,000 across 4009 campaigns!

Here’s how they found crowdfunding success:

✅In each campaign, they create authenticity and connection by including a detailed story about the animal they’re trying to save

✅They make a huge impact with a small team with FundRazr’s ease of use and powerful features

✅They use social media as an integral part of their crowdfunding strategy

✅Through microprojects, they create a seamless donor experience - donors give to, and get updates about, one specific dog.