Fundraiser Tips
Learn how to connect with donors, build momentum, and turn your fundraiser into a success story.
Fundraiser Tips
Learn how to connect with donors, build momentum, and turn your fundraiser into a success story.
20 Crowdfunding Tips to Blow Past Your Goal
This isn’t “post a link and cross your fingers” crowdfunding!
This is make it happen crowdfunding — the kind that packs your event, builds a community, and keeps your inbox full of “just donated!” notifications.
Here’s how to raise more, faster — Fondae style.
Forget “spray and pray” posting. You want pledges? Talk to people personally. Text them. Call them. DM them. Say their name.
💡 Rule: If you wouldn’t invite them to your birthday, don’t ask for money. If you would, ask directly — and watch the yes rate skyrocket.
Start the buzz early. Drop teasers, post behind-the-scenes pics, hint at the reward. By launch day, they should be refreshing your page waiting for that donate button.
Secure your closest 10–20 backers before you go public. Strangers don’t want to be first — they want to join the party.
Most people don’t ignore you on purpose — they just… forget. Hit them with a friendly reminder. Keep it light, keep it personal, but send it.
“Hey everyone” is background noise. “Hey Marcus, I thought of you when I planned this” makes people feel special — and special people donate.
Your offline experience is already exclusive. Add layers — limited seats, backstage passes, early-bird perks. FOMO is your friend.
That room is full of your biggest fans. Thank them, wow them, then… ask for round two. Future project? Merch? Bigger donation? They’re in the mood.
Yes, your mission matters. But also — they’re getting a night to remember. Sell the fun, the people, the vibe.
No stale scripts. Look into the camera, talk like a human, and tell them why this matters. Keep it under 3 minutes.
Share every win. “We just hit 25%! Thanks to Sarah, David, and Jamal for getting us there!” Momentum is contagious.
New pics. Sneak peeks. Funny moments. Plot twists. Your backers should look forward to campaign updates.
Hit 50%? Make noise. Hit 75%? Go bigger. Ask for help pushing over each hump. People love being part of “the push.”
Find the online and offline spaces where your audience hangs out. Bring value first, then bring your pitch.
Graphics, short vids, and even pre-written captions make it effortless for your backers to spread the word.
Avoid big holidays, national drama, or competing events. Your first 72 hours are gold — give them room to shine.
Share your “why,” your behind-the-scenes chaos, your wins and fails. People back people, not faceless projects.
Offer a special perk for anyone who jumps in during the first 48 hours. Early momentum = big energy.
Ask friends with reach to make personal posts, not just share your link. Their word carries weight.
Once someone’s in, ask them to bring a friend. Your event gets bigger, your campaign gets stronger.
Final 72 hours? Go loud. Post daily. Create urgency. “This is your last chance to be part of it” works wonders.
Bottom Line:
Crowdfunding isn’t about hoping strangers stumble across your page. It’s about creating a wave — one direct ask, one personal connection, one momentum push at a time. Play it right, and you won’t just meet your goal… you’ll leave it in the dust.