Fundraising Tips
Browse our list of articles for everything you need to know about launching and marketing a successful crowdfunding campaign.
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Welcome to your ultimate fundraising tips resource hub. We’ve looked at thousands of successful BackaBuddy campaigns to figure out what works. Explore practical guides that help you tell your story, build momentum, and keep supporters updated, clearly and respectfully.
We’re ready to help you turn your story into impact.
7 Elements for an Effective Crowdfunding Video
In this guide, we have compiled a list of 7 essential elements to consider when creating a powerful video for an online fundraising appeal.
Your First 14 Days on BackaBuddy: How to Start Strong
Get our practical, 14-day launch roadmap built on what we’ve seen work best across thousands of successful BackaBuddy campaigns.
Finding your Network and Getting Started
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After an Unexpected Accident: This Little Boy’s Story Shows the Power of Collective Kindness
After a devastating accident left 5-year-old Roland with a fractured skull, hundreds of supporters helped his family access urgent medical care.
More Than R133 000 Raised to Help Caroline Heal and Return to the Music She Loves
After a colon cancer diagnosis, musician and teacher Caroline Blundell received overwhelming support from her community through BackaBuddy.
How Donors Helped Johan Access Life-Saving Cancer Treatment
After advanced colon cancer returned, donor support helped Johan access critical treatment and eased the burden on his family.
A Fire Couldn’t Wash Away What Dutchie Surf Means to the Surf Community
After a fire destroyed Dutchie Surf Designs, supporters rallied behind a small business crowdfunding campaign to help Josh rebuild.
How a Medical Crowdfunding Campaign Fueled Benjamin’s Journey Towards Walking
Born three months premature, Benjamin faces neurological challenges. Thanks to donor support, he is now one step closer to walking.
After Devastating House Fire, Over R263 000 Raised to Help Port Alfred Family Rebuild
After a devastating house fire destroyed their Port Alfred home, the Coville-Reeves family received overwhelming support through BackaBuddy.
32 Donors Helped Sambulo Celebrate His Degree at Home
After studying in Hungary, first-generation graduate Sambulo Maphumulo raised over R21,000 through a BackaBuddy graduation fundraiser to return home for his graduation ceremony.
How Hundreds of Donors Helped Support Jan-Hendrik’s Cancer Fight
Hundreds of donors helped Jan-Hendrik Truter and his young family raise over R690,000 through a BackaBuddy cancer crowdfunding campaign.
After 14 Years of Fighting Cancer, Rachel’s Crowdfunding Campaign Helped Fund Critical Radiation Treatment
After 14 years of battling cancer, Rachel McDonald raised over R292,000 through a BackaBuddy crowdfunding campaign for critical treatment.
Julie de Beer’s Crowdfunding Recovery Campaign
A medical crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy helped Julie de Beer raise over R51,000 after unexpected post-birth complications — with just 16 donors.
Before You Launch Your Campaign, Get Inspired with Success Stories and Tips
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.
The Campaign Clinic
If your campaign started strong and then went completely quiet, take a deep breath. Many crowdfunding campaigns hit a plateau; it is a completely normal part of the process.
Our Campaign Clinic is designed to help you refresh your approach so you can raise more and reach further.
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The Launch Lab
Staring at a blank campaign page can feel a bit like standing on a diving board; you know you want to jump, but the first step is the hardest.
Visit our Launch Lab to get all the tools and crowdfunding tips you need to ensure a successful start!
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10 Elements for Writing a Great Backabuddy Crowdfunding Story →
Messages, Tips & Templates for Your Launch →
Fundraising Tips for Nonprofits and Organisations
Why 6,900+ Organisations Trust BackaBuddy
From registered non-profits and schools to churches and social welfare groups, over 6,900 organisations trust BackaBuddy to power their digital fundraising strategy. We share the data-driven insights and non-profit crowdfunding tips you need to scale your mission.
Donors for Life helps nonprofits build and manage high-performing recurring donor programmes by combining BackaBuddy’s technology with hands-on donor stewardship support.
Advanced Crowdfunding Tips for Nonprofits
Running a non-profit is hard work, and constantly chasing one-off donations is exhausting.
Use our dedicated Organisation Resource Hub to learn more about how to turn one-time donors into monthly supporters, crowdfunding strategies that work, events, and peer-to-peer fundraising playbooks, and how to keep your donors engaged for the long run.
Explore How South African NGOs Are Using BackaBuddy to Fund Their Mission
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.
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.
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