Crowdfunding for Nonprofits
Launch a crowdfunding campaign that catches fire and hits its goal.
For: Nonprofit fundraisers and development staff
What you’ll learn
- Set a realistic crowdfunding goal and timeline
- Craft a story and video that motivate sharing
- Drive early momentum through a quiet phase and launch
- Build a promotion plan and use matching gifts to multiply impact
Screen your volunteers for $5
VolunteerBadge runs FCRA-compliant background checks for just $5 — with identity verification built in. No monthly fees, no contracts.
Create a free account →Course outline
- 1
What crowdfunding is — and isn’t
5 min
- 2
Picking a platform & understanding fees
6 min
- 3
The campaign arc: quiet phase to final push
6 min
- 4
The early-momentum rule
5 min
- 5
The story & the video
6 min
- 6
Rewards, perks & matching gifts
5 min
- 7
The promotion plan
5 min
- 8
After the campaign: stewardship
4 min
Sources & further reading
- Double the Donation — Nonprofit Fundraising Statistics (crowdfunding, updates, video)
- Nonprofits Source — Online Crowdfunding Statistics for Nonprofits
- CauseVox — How To Soft Launch Your Fundraising Campaign + Raise More
- Startups.com — Key Crowdfunding Statistics (success rates, first/last days)
- Indiegogo (Learn) — Prepping for Your Crowdfunding Launch — Essential Guide
This course is educational and provides general information about the Fair Credit Reporting Act and volunteer-screening best practices. It is not legal advice. Laws vary by state and change over time — consult a qualified attorney about your organization’s specific obligations.