You would like to offer a private dinner as a goodie? Or you would like to offer a special deal for a specific customer? With the function «Private Goodies» you can do this directly via the Crowdify platform. Private goodies do not appear publicly on the project page and can only be purchased if you access the project via a direct special goodie link. Great, eh? Here's how it works: After your project has been approved by Crowdify, go to your project dashboard, navigate to the «Goodies» section, scroll all the way down and click on the « Create another goodie... » button. There you can enter your new goodie and check the little box next to « Send as personal goodie ». Once you did, a text box will appear where you can enter a personal message to your goodie recipient(s). After saving your new goodie it will now appear in your dashboard with a direct link next to it. This link will be active after your project has launched and will lead to a seperate page that displays your...
Have you been sitting on a crowdfunding project idea for a while now? These 10 steps will help you to successfully launch it.
Step 1: Understand the principle of crowdfunding
With Crowdify’s “reward-based crowdfunding”, you decide on the target amount, your crowdfunding’s duration (3 to 50 days) and the goodies you’ll use to reward your boosters. Boosters can also choose to support you without receiving any goodies.
Most crowdfunding platforms use an all or nothing approach. If you reach or exceed the target amount, the money is paid out; if you don’t, the money is returned to the boosters. If you are unsuccessful, you don’t have anything to pay. If you are successful, most platforms charge a commission of around 10%, which also includes any credit card fees.
Generally, project initiators get money from 3 different sources: from family, friends and acquaintances (the crowd), from distant acquaintances and acquaintances of acquaintances (network) and from...
1. NOT SUFFICIENTLY REFLECTING ON IDEAS IN ADVANCE 💡 Every successful crowdfunding project’s driving force is a good idea. That’s why it’s important to reflect on it critically within your network early on. Is your idea really as good as you think it is? Is my idea a potential crowdfunding project? Is there demand and support for my plan? Are the goodies appealing? Does the video make sense? When it comes to crowdfunding, it’s essential that you get your closest circle involved: They are your first supporters, whether through contributions or by sharing and promoting your project. If you can’t convince those closest to you that your idea is a good one, you might need to go back to the drawing board.
2. (TOO LITTLE) PREPARATION ⏱️ “A goal without a plan is just a wish”. Good preparation is indispensable for all crowdfunding projects (including their subsequent implementation). Allow yourself enough time! We recommend at least 2 months of preparation, plus an hour...
