Fundraising Tips and Advice
Learn how to tell your story, build momentum and keep supporters updated – clearly and respectfully.
Welcome to your fundraising tips resource hub. Explore practical guides designed to help you write your campaign story, choose strong images, share updates, and keep supporters engaged throughout your fundraising journey.
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Stories That Show What Community Support Can Do ๐ฟ๐ฆ
Explore real BackaBuddy campaigns and the practical lessons behind them.
Shovel by Shovel: How Crowdfunding and Pure Grit are Rebuilding Gamkaskloof (Die Hel)
Discover how the Gamkaskloof community is rebuilding the historic Die Hel road by hand after devastating floods, and how crowdfunding made recovery possible.
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 Fuelled 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-Hendrikโs 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, Rachelโs 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.
Read This First: A First-Time Crowdfunding Guide
Start with a clearer mind, understand what to expect and take your first steps with confidence. This free 12-page guide covers honest storytelling, early supporters, safer payouts and what to do when donations start slowly.
Featured Fundraising Tips and Guides
Start here with practical articles that help you plan, write and share your campaign.
Growing Givers. One Story at a Time.
Whether you are launching a new campaign or refreshing an existing one, these guides help you take the next practical step.
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!
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.
Fundraising Tips for Non-profits and Organisations
Practical guidance for organisations building stronger online fundraising systems.
Why More Than 7 500 Organisations Trust BackaBuddy
From registered non-profits and schools to churches and social welfare groups, organisations use BackaBuddy to support their digital fundraising efforts. These guides share practical ways to communicate clearly, build trust and raise funds online.
Making Memories: How to Crowdfund Your Matric Ball
A Matric Ball is so much more than just a high school dance. Ask any South African matric student, and they will tell you; itโs…
Crowdfunding for Mental Health: How Communities Are Funding Access to Care
Mental health challenges affect millions of people, yet access to support remains out of reach for many. Whether it's therapy, counselling, psychiatric care, rehabilitation programmes,…
How to Raise Funds for Animal Shelters: A Step-by-Step Crowdfunding Guide
A practical step-by-step guide for SPCAs and rescue groups on how to raise funds for animal shelters using crowdfunding in South Africa.
How South African Students Can Fund Their Dreams Online
From bursaries to books, discover how South African students are using online crowdfunding to close funding gaps and stay on track to graduate.
School Fundraising Ideas to Help PTAs Crowdfund Big Projects
For many parents, school fundraising can sometimes feel like a second job. From bake sales to raffle tickets and all the civvies day in between,…
Saving Wildlife Together: How Crowdfunding Supports Animal Rehabilitation
Wildlife crowdfunding is becoming a powerful tool for animal rehabilitation and conservation organisations across South Africa.
How to Source Champions to Support your Charity at Events
Crowdfunding in South Africa is evolving, and events like the Two Oceans Marathon present a powerful opportunity for charities to raise funds. Learn how to…
Crowdfunding for Sports: Building the Next Generation of Champions
Discover how crowdfunding helps young athletes raise funds for competitions, training, and travel while building community support for youth sports.
Ramadan Giving: How Crowdfunding Helps Share Blessings Beyond the Mosque
This Ramadan, crowdfunding allows South Africans to share blessings beyond the mosque, supporting urgent needs through transparent, collective giving.
How to raise funds for your favourite charity using events
Planning a race or community event? Learn how to launch a BackaBuddy campaign, tell a compelling story, set a realistic target, create a simple video,…
Donors for Lifeย helps organisations build recurring giving programmes with BackaBuddy technology and hands-on donor stewardship support.
Tools, Tips and Templates for Charities
Access our library of practical tools, checklists, and white-label communication and marketing assets built specifically for the South African non-profit landscape
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