Crowdfunding hints and tips

Our crowdfunding top tips!

Our crowdfunding tips will help you reach more people and raise more money.

Tell your story: This can be tricky, but being honest and open is always best. Find out how to write the perfect story here.
Pick an image: A picture tells a thousand words, add pictures or videos to help tell your story. If you’re doing an event, you can livestream directly on to your page.
Set a target: Choose a realistic target to work towards. Having a target motivates people to help you reach it. You can change this at any time.
Get sharing: Get your JustGiving page out there by sharing it on social media and with friends and family on WhatsApp. Check out our sharing tips
Don’t forget about email: Social posts can easily get lost, email is way more personal. Remember to send an email to your colleagues too.
Say thanks: Thank your supporters and turn them in to true supporters by showing them how their donation has made a difference.
Keep it updated: Post regular progress updates to keep your supporters engaged. It may inspire them to share your page or donate again!
Posters: Create a poster to put up in your local area. Add a QR code to direct people straight to your JustGiving page.
Pitch to the media: Get more supporters by reaching out to your local newspaper and getting your page in the headlines. Here’s our tips for hitting the press.

What can I use JustGiving Crowdfunding for: Crowdfunding is a great method of raising money for a personal cause you care about, that isn't covered by a charity: What can I use Crowdfunding for
Crowdfunding Guidelines: We share guidelines to help our community understand the kinds of campaigns that belong on JustGiving: Guidelines
Other ways to reach your target: Struggling to hit your target? Need some creative ways to help boost your fundraising? Here are some ways you can encourage people to donate: Tips to boost your fundraising
Crowdfunding safety tips: We’ve put together some tips to answer your questions about safety and security when crowdfunding with us: JustGiving safety tips