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Fundraising guidance, practical tools and impact stories from BackaBuddy.

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We Grow Givers

128 000+

Campaigns Funded

R800M+

Given to Causes

825 000+

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What to Expect

from The Giving Lab

The Giving Lab is your home for practical fundraising guidance, campaign resources, impact stories and support tools from BackaBuddy.

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Success Stories

fuelled by giving

53 Donors Helped Riana

Gqeberha

119% Funded

R23 840 was raised
119% of the goal was reached
53 donors

8 Donors Helped get Caitlin to the Commonwealth games

Gqeberha

138% Funded

R137 652 was raised
138% of the goal was reached
8 donors

39 Stepped in for the Papillon Organic Farm Flood Relief

Jeffreys Bay

116% Funded

R115 875 was raised
116% of the goal was reached
39 donors

Resource & Support Directory

Find the right guide, tool or support article for your next step.

Crowdfunding Tips

Practical guidance to help you with your campaign story and updates.

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Platform Guides

Step-by-step help, from setup to payouts and updates.

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The Resource Hub

Tools, templates and checklists for campaign creators and organisations.

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Latest Fundraising Stories and Insights

Fresh guidance, campaign lessons, and good news from the BackaBuddy community.

Before you launch, learn from campaigns that worked.

From emergency medical interventions to local community breakthroughs, explore the dreams that South Africans are making a reality right now. Every win is proof that when we activate the collective, the target is always within reach.

Growing Givers. One Story at a Time.

Every life-changing movement starts with a single, courageous spark. Whether you are gearing up to launch a brand-new campaign or looking to inject some fresh energy into an existing one, our curated guides are designed to help you take your fundraising idea to a fully funded reality.

The Launch Lab

We’ve got the frameworks to help you craft a compelling narrative, select powerful imagery, and set a realistic fundraising goal. From your first draft to your first donation, we’ll help you build the structure and confidence to share your story with the world and spark support from your community.

Before You Launch

The Campaign Clinic

A strategic resource for overcoming plateaus and regaining momentum. Get the tools you need to diagnose engagement gaps, refresh your social messaging, and implement proven strategies. If your progress has slowed, let’s re-energize your campaign and get you to the finish line.

Revive Your Campaign

Over 7,500 organisations trust BackaBuddy with their fundraising goals.

From schools and non-profits to social welfare groups and community initiatives, organisations use BackaBuddy to raise funds, build trust and grow supporter participation.

Our Work with Organisations

Build Predictable Recurring Giving with Donors for Life

Scaling your mission requires more than just passion, it requires a reliable fundraising engine.

BackaBuddy partners with NGOs and Organisations to move beyond crisis fundraising and toward sustainable growth. We provide the purpose-built tools and secure payment infrastructure you need to turn your supporters into a powerful movement of givers.

Build sustainable income and grow recurring giving with

Nonprofits in South Africa are struggling under the pressure of shrinking international funding and unpredictable, one-off donations.

Donors for Life, a partnership between BackaBuddy and Paysoft Impact, helps organisations build a stable base of monthly supporters through practical guidance, donor communication and BackaBuddy-backed giving tools.

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Recurring Giving in Action

50+ organisations and 500+ collective recurring donors across cohort activity

See what organisations are saying about the Donors for Life cohort.

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Lorraine – Afrika Burns Creative Projects

The game changer was amount of attention and dedication by the team, having so many of you each week genuinely showing up to incubate, engage and cheerlead us on.

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Glynne Wolman – The Angel Network

One of the best cohorts I’ve ever been part of. The team’s commitment was incredible, we were guided step by step, and it had a real impact on our organisation.

Events and Champion Fundraising with BackaBuddy

Explore Event Fundraising

Turn Physical Momentum into Social Impact

Spark a friendly competition within your community.

Use our real-time leaderboards to highlight your top fundraisers and create a sense of healthy competition that drives higher donation volumes.

Empower your supporters to Run for a Cause.

Our platform makes it easy for individuals to create personal sub-campaigns linked to your main event. They do the running; we handle the tracking, so your organization can focus on the finish line.

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BackaBuddy Event Fundraising Leaderboard

The Newsroom

As the heartbeat of South African crowdfunding, our stories have been featured in the nation’s leading publications. Visit our Newsroom to read our latest press releases and see how BackaBuddy is growing givers and making headlines.

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