Our Work with Orgnisations and Charities

Almost 7000 organisations trust BackaBuddy with their mission.

More than 7,500 Organisations Trust BackaBuddy with their Fundraising Goals

Your organisation deserves a predictable baseline of support.

Welcome to the home of people-powered fundraising. Thousands of South African schools, non-profits, and community groups trust BackaBuddy’s secure infrastructure to turn casual onlookers into lifelong financial advocates.

You bring the mission; we’ll help you build the community to sustain it.

Luma on the Road: A Father’s Wish, A Countrywide Journey, and a Classroom Revolution in Motion

From a father’s wish to educate his children to a 5,000km journey across South Africa, Luma Learn took quality education directly to the learners who need it most.

Frank Rautenbach Supports St Luke’s Combined Hospices’ Palliative Care Campaign

St Luke’s Combined Hospices is calling on South Africans to help provide comfort, dignity, and palliative care to over 600 vulnerable patients across the Western Cape.

From a Dying Puppy to a Lifesaving Mission: Johannesburg Couple Turns Recycling Into Rescue Work

What began with one dying puppy on a doorstep has grown into one of the East Rand’s most dedicated grassroots rescues. Today, Recycling for Animal Welfare (RAW) is asking for support to keep their lifesaving work going — and to honour the brave little dog who started it all.

Themba and the Sleep Fairy Project Helps Children Face Surgery with Courage

The Sleep Fairy Project is transforming how children experience surgery in South Africa. With a comforting storybook, a box of crayons, and powerful matched giving from Gift of the Givers, every act of kindness now supports twice as many young patients – bringing calm, dignity, and hope into public hospital wards.

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.

Answering the Call: How Giving to SADAG Is Healing Hearts Across South Africa

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) runs 24-hour Suicide Crisis Helplines that are often the only lifeline for thousands of South Africans in distress. Through their BackaBuddy campaign, “Answer The Call for Help,” every donation helps keep these vital helplines open and ensures no cry for help goes unanswered.

R50 Can Save a Life – SADAG’s Call for Help This Men’s Mental Health Month

SADAG’s counsellors answer over 2,500 calls daily — many from men battling silent struggles. This Men’s Mental Health Month, your R50 donation can help keep their lifeline open.

The Power Of Sport: Cape Town Coach Andrew Russell Is Using Sport to Change Young Lives

Andrew Russell (61) from Cape Town, Western Cape For as long as he can remember, sport has been more than just a game for Andrew Russell – it’s been a language of hope, connection, and opportunity. Today, as the director and co-founder of sport4kids , Andrew has…

Cape Town’s Beloved Kite Festival Is Back, And It’s Bringing Courage to the Skies!

The 31st Cape Town International Kite Festival returns this October, uniting families, artists, and mental health advocates under the theme #CourageToFly. Hosted by Cape Mental Health, the festival raises awareness and funds for free community mental health services across the Western Cape.

Save Guild Cottage and #GrowHope: A Call to Protect Girls’ Mental Health After Trauma

Guild Cottage in Johannesburg is a sanctuary for girls who’ve endured abuse, offering therapy, education, and love. With rising costs, this historic home needs help to continue its life-changing work. Join the #WeGrowGivers movement on BackaBuddy and help keep hope alive.

Build Predictable Recurring Giving with Donors for Life

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, offers a practical, guided solution to this challenge.

We help organisations secure a stable, predictable base of individual monthly donors, allowing teams to shift their focus from fundraising crises to continuous community impact.

Explore Recurring Giving Programmes from Our Donors for Life Cohort Members

Live Recurring Giving Examples

Rally Your Tribe with High-Energy Fundraising Events

Organised, time-sensitive campaigns are the perfect mechanism to drive rapid donor acquisition and give your community a unified deadline to rally behind.

Whether you are hosting a community walk, an online awareness month, or tracking a team of cyclists through a major local event, BackaBuddy handles the technical heavy lifting

Turn Loyal Supporters into Active Fundraisers with Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Your organisation’s biggest hidden asset isn’t your email list, it’s the personal social capital of the people who love your work.

Champion fundraising allows your everyday volunteers, board members, and friends to create personal campaign pages securely anchored to your BackaBuddy profile

Tools, Tips, and Templates for Organisations

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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Platform Features Designed to Help You Raise More for Your Cause

A fundraising platform built for real impact

BackaBuddy helps organisations and nonprofits grow sustainable funding by making it easier for supporters to give, stay engaged, and keep coming back.

Make Giving Simple

Remove friction and increase conversions with a seamless donation experience.

  • Accept donations via card, debit order, EFT, and PayPal
  • Offer a fast, trusted checkout experience
  • Capture both online and offline donations in one place

Build Sustainable Funding with Recurring Giving

Turn once-off donors into long-term supporters.

  • Enable monthly and recurring donations
  • Customise your recurring donation pages with your branding
  • Give donors control with self-service dashboards

Create a Better Donor Experience

Build trust and keep supporters engaged over time.

  • Donor dashboards to manage giving and track impact
  • Simple, intuitive donation flows
  • Trusted and secure payment options

Tell Your Story Powerfully

Inspire action through compelling storytelling.

  • Rich campaign pages with images and content
  • Embed videos to create emotional connection
  • Showcase your mission clearly and convincingly

Build Your Organisation’s Presence

Create a professional home for your cause.

  • Dedicated organisation landing page
  • Showcase all campaigns in one place
  • Branded donation experiences that build credibility

Keep Donors Engaged

Turn updates into ongoing support.

  • Share real-time campaign updates and milestones
  • Show impact and progress directly on your campaign pages
  • Keep supporters informed and connected

Grow Faster with More Ways to Fundraise

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Empower your supporters to raise funds on your behalf.

  • Supporter-led fundraising pages
  • Expand your reach organically

Events & Campaigns

Run flexible fundraising initiatives for any need.

  • Event-based and campaign fundraising tools
  • Live leaderboards to drive participation and competition

Built for Every Type of Organisation

No matter your mission, BackaBuddy gives you the tools to raise more, engage supporters, and grow long-term impact.

Ready to Grow Your Impact? No matter your cause, BackaBuddy helps you turn generosity into lasting change.

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