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Goodies- that certain something

Goodies- that certain something

Goodies are your reward for the financial support. They should make you want to support your project and often decide whether the boosters are on board. It is therefore worth investing a little more time here and offering the most attractive and creative goodies possible. Examples: unique experiences, personal invitations, homemade gifts, etc. The more exclusive, the better. Good to know: For each goodie you can set the amount of the availability and also if it should be available for a limited time only A planned delivery time is entered for each goodie.  As the shipping costs vary from country to country, the actual shipping costs can be entered country by country.   If items of clothing are offered as goodies, the boosters can also immediately select the desired size. You can upload a maximum of 3 pictures per goodie (we recommend at least one) Boosters can also boost without selecting a goodie. Goodies with pictures are automatically transferred to...
Crowdfunding vs. Fundraising - what are the differences?

Crowdfunding vs. Fundraising - what are the differences?

While fundraising is for non-profit organisations where the purpose of raising money is to support people in need or community projects, crowdfunding is about launching personal projects or business ideas. Fundraising means nothing other than "collecting donations" and is always based on a charitable purpose. With fundraising, donors can give as much money as they want to the organisation or private person who is asking for financial help. There is no funding target. Fundraising is purpose-driven and there is usually nothing in return for the donor. Donors usually have no personal connection to the organisations or private persons asking for donations. They simply want to do something good and work for something positive. Examples of fundraising: Fundraising for charitable purposes (e.g. aid in war zones) Fundraising for people in need (e.g. helping people in poorer countries - general supplies, building school systems, food, hygiene items, etc.) Fundraising for...
The project video - a proven recipe for success

The project video - a proven recipe for success

A personal video not only shows boosters who you are and what your project is about. It also makes your project much more tangible! In a hectic time like ours, where everything is characterized by speed and efficiency, rarely anyone now takes the time to read a long text. Do not misunderstand this! - Your project description is of course also very important to present your whole project in detail to the boosters. But if you just want to know what it's about and if it's worth supporting your project, you'll also want to find the right information quickly. From years of crowdfunding experience, we therefore know that the project video is an incredibly important part of your crowdfunding campaign! What should my project video contain? First and foremost, your video should be engaging so that people are convinced by you and your project. So think carefully beforehand about what you want to say in your film. Your video should be about 90 seconds and include the following content:...