fundraising tips
Browse our list of articles for everything you need to know about launching and marketing a successful crowdfunding campaign.
How to Share Your Crowdfunding Campaign in the Media
Getting your crowdfunding campaign noticed by the media can significantly increase your reach and donations. This guide provides step-by-step tips for sharing your campaign with the media, from crafting an engaging story and creating a press kit to connecting with South African media contacts and using free press release platforms.
Effortless Giving: How to Navigate and Resolve Donation Issues
This guide helps you resolve common donation hiccups on BackaBuddy—from cache errors and billing mismatches to pending charges and VPN alerts—ensuring your contribution is processed successfully.
7 Must-Have Elements for Creating an Effective BackaBuddy Crowdfunding Video!
Discover how to craft a 20-second to 3-minute crowdfunding video that builds trust, sparks emotion, and drives donations—plus free editing apps and storytelling hacks.
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, and share on WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram to inspire donations.
The Ultimate BackaBuddy Launch Guide: Messages, Tips & Templates
Plug-and-play messages and simple tips to launch your BackaBuddy campaign, rally your close network, build social proof, and start raising donations fast.
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Fundraising for medical treatment in South Africa
When faced with a challenging medical diagnosis families often aren’t prepared for the financial burden placed on them at the most vulnerable time in their lives.
Crowdfunding 101: The importance of your first donations and how to reach potential donors.
Welcome to BackaBuddy - the home of crowdfunding. If you have arrived on this page, you may need help finding your donors before setting up your first crowdfunding campaign. Where can I find my donors? https://youtu.be/PkNoWuE1SnE 1. Reach out to family...
BackaBuddy’s Top Tips for a successful crowdfunding campaign
Welcome to BackaBuddy, the home of crowdfunding. We understand that raising funds for a cause can be difficult and sometimes intimidating, which is why our team has put together our best advice for a successful crowdfunding campaign. If you have any questions...
Start your campaign!
Now that you’re all clued up on fundraising tips, it’s time to start your very own crowdfunding campaign for a person or charity that is close to your heart.
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