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Trust Before Urgency: What the Good News Drop Proved
December is the noisiest month of the year. It’s also the month when trust matters most.
Looking back at December 2025, one thing became clear very quickly: when urgency rises, scepticism rises with it. Fundraising, marketing, and media all compete for attention, and audiences don’t automatically become more generous — they become more discerning.
Gift of the Givers Announces ‘Team Gift’, a New Global Initiative Bringing Monthly Donors Closer to the Frontlines of Aid
Gift of the Givers has launched Team Gift, a monthly giving programme powered by BackaBuddy, to provide sustainable support for life-saving humanitarian work in South Africa and beyond, ensuring rapid, ongoing response when crises strike.
0% Fees at BackaBuddy Crowdfunding Powers Millions in Donations Across Africa
South Africans are giving more — and making an even bigger impact — thanks to a major change on Africa's most trusted crowdfunding platform. As of June 2025, BackaBuddy now charges 0% platform fees on all campaigns, meaning every rand raised goes directly to the...
From the Heart of BackaBuddy: CGO Catherine du Plooy Leads by Example
In the quiet corridors of generosity, some stories shine not only because of their emotional weight, but because of the extraordinary people who choose to act with compassion. One such person is Catherine du Plooy, Chief Growth Officer at BackaBuddy, and one of our...
Celebrating Workers’ Day – A Cycle of Compassion with BackaBuddy
On this Workers’ Day, we pause to celebrate not only the importance of labour and the rights of workers across the globe, but also the passion and purpose that drives us at BackaBuddy. Every member of our team plays a vital role in building a more compassionate South...
BackaBuddy Unwraps Kindness This Festive Season with 0% Platform Fees for December 2024
South Africa – December 2024: BackaBuddy, South Africa’s leading donations-based crowdfunding platform, is spreading joy this festive season with an exciting announcement: 0% platform fees on all crowdfunding campaigns launched between 1–31 December 2024. ...
BackaBuddy Celebrates International Day of Charity with 0% Platform Fee for Charities
This International Day of Charity, we at BackaBuddy are happy to announce a transformative opportunity that will significantly boost your fundraising efforts. Previously, charity crowdfunding campaigns on our platform incurred a 5.75% fee, but in our commitment to...
When People Come Together, Amazing Things Happen
At BackaBuddy, we believe in the profound impact of collective generosity to transform lives and uplift communities. As South Africa’s leading crowdfunding platform, we are honored to support countless individuals and causes, providing a reliable foundation for heroes...
Join the Movement: Catalyst 2030
In the midst of global challenges, from climate change to social inequality, there arises a need for collective action. It's about individuals and organizations uniting their efforts to tackle the world's most pressing issues. One such movement making waves in this...
BackaBuddy Redefines Online Giving: Introduces 0% Platform Fees for Non-Profits in South Africa
BackaBuddy is reshaping the landscape of online fundraising with an announcement that promises to elevate the efforts of registered non-profit organizations nationwide. Effective immediately, BackaBuddy is launching a 0% platform fee for registered non-profit...
BackaBuddy, SA’s number #1 trusted, supportive crowdfunding platform
As a crowdfunding platform, BackaBuddy has gained trust and recognition for its ability to raise substantial funds, commitment to vetting campaigns, and unwavering support for individuals and charitable causes. With over R427 million raised for 54,023 causes...