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  • How do I withdraw the donations my campaign has raised? (Directly to Me/Self-managed)
  • When will my funds be paid out?
  • I need funds urgently, can this be arranged?
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  • How to Resolve Donation Issues
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  • How to Update Your Banking Details on BackaBuddy
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Verification

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  • Finding a Bank Confirmation Letter for Your Campaign on BackaBuddy
  • How to Update Your Banking Details on BackaBuddy
  • How do I verify my Campaign?
  • How do I verify my organisation?
  • Why is verification necessary?
  • How does BackaBuddy ensure the legitimacy of campaigns?
  • How BackaBuddy Handles Complaints: A Commitment to Fairness and Improvement
  • Universal Bank Branch Codes

Crowdfunding

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  • First Time Crowdfunding? Before You Share or Launch – Read This
  • Finding a Bank Confirmation Letter for Your Campaign on BackaBuddy
  • How to Update Your Banking Details on BackaBuddy
  • The beneficiary has sadly passed away – what happens now?
  • Can I fundraise outside of South Africa?
  • What happens if I haven’t reached my target?
  • Can I Run an Anonymous Fundraising Campaign?
  • How does BackaBuddy ensure the legitimacy of campaigns?
  • How do I send campaign updates to my donors?
  • Where do I find my donor list?
  • How can I market my campaign?
  • Can BackaBuddy market my campaign on your social media?
  • Where can I get a reconciliation statement or proof of payment for my campaigns?
  • Why were my funds not paid out?
  • When will my funds be paid out?
  • I need funds urgently, can this be arranged?
  • What are Team Members and how do I add them?
  • How do I withdraw the donations my campaign has raised? (Directly to Me/Self-managed)
  • How do I close my campaign?
  • How do I create a Campaign?
  • Why do I need a Profile?
  • How do I make changes to my campaign?

Donors

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  • What is a Recurring Donation?
  • How do I clear my browser cache and cookies?
  • Where can I view my donation history?
  • How to Resolve Donation Issues
  • Why do I need a Profile?
  • Recurring Donations on BackaBuddy
  • How do I adjust / cancel my recurring donation?

Organisations

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  • How do I register my Organisation on BackaBuddy?
  • How do I withdraw my funds? (Payout Requests)
  • When will my funds be paid out?
  • Why were my funds not paid out?
  • Where can I get a reconciliation statement or proof of payment for my campaigns?
  • Can I get a Section 18A/Tax Certificate?
  • How can I market my campaign?
  • What are Team Members and how do I add them?

Profile

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  • How to Update Your Banking Details on BackaBuddy
  • How do I set up my Profile?
  • When will my profile be activated?
  • Why do I need a Profile?
  • Can BackaBuddy sponsor me?
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How do I create a Campaign?

To create a campaign, follow these steps:

  1. Log in or create your profile.
  2. Click on the “Start Campaign” button located in the header bar. If it’s your first campaign, you can also access it through Profile > My Campaigns.
  3. On this page, you’ll have the option to initiate different types of campaigns: Self-managed, Bluetick, or Organisation crowdfunding campaigns. Each type has distinct features:
    • Self-managed: All funds raised are directly paid out to your supplied bank account.
    • Bluetick: The blue tick icon signifies that all raised funds will be directly disbursed to relevant beneficiary organisations or professionals (where applicable).
    • Organisation: All raised funds are directly paid out to the linked organisation.
  4. Provide comprehensive details about your campaign, including text information, images/videos, and links to your social media profiles.
  5. You can either “Save & Preview” your campaign before it goes live or “Launch” it immediately.

Please note: Funds can only be requested once verification details have been submitted and the first donation has been received.

Check out our video tutorial for a visual walkthrough of these steps.

Congratulations! Your campaign is now live and ready to make an impact.

 

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