100 years ago raising money for a new business, invention, or even a loved one in need was hard. In order to successfully find and raise “real money” you typically had to know the right people… And depending on where you lived and who you were, knowing the right people wasn’t always possible. Luckily, in 2017, the situation isn’t so grim. Ever since the inception of online crowdfunding, it’s become easier than ever before to raise boatloads of cash (for any cause) in a relatively short amount of time. However, with the so many crowdfunding sites to choose from, the task of finding the right cr ..read more

This entry is from our Expert Guest series where funding professionals share their best tips on fundraising tactics. Whether you are looking to raise money for a friend with cancer, pay for your back surgery, or send your grandparents to Fiji for their 50th anniversary, crowdfunding is one of the most effective ways to accomplish your goals. But… You have to do it right. Of the countless campaigns that I see on a daily basis, maybe 1-2% effectively leverage psychology, social media, and storytelling to reach a wide audience and raise the necessary money. In this article, I am going to help you ..read more

This entry is from our Expert Guest series where funding professionals share their best tips on fundraising tactics. Raising money for a good cause online this year? Here is how to use digital tools, great content, and social media to help you take your fundraising game to the next level. Here’s to reaching those fundraising targets in 2017! Set out your fundraising aims Whether you’re an individual with a target to meet, or you are in charge of raising funds for a project – setting out clear goals and targets is step one of online fundraising. Targets make donating more fun – online trackers ..read more

Giving Tuesday is one of my favorite days of the year. I love that it challenges us all to look at the meaning behind the season of giving, and challenge ourselves to find some moments in the busiest time of year to serve others.  In that spirit, here are three easy ways you can dedicate yourself to service today, and beyond. In other words, you can win Giving Tuesday in just 15 minutes today. 1. Make a Difference in a Cause you Care About by Giving to Charity – Five Minutes It doesn’t matter if you have $5, $50 or $500, the act of giving to an organization that does work ..read more

Crowdfunding, or any form of group fundraising, has been around for decades. The term used to refer to startups and entrepreneurs looking for investors (à la Shark Tank). More recently, online crowdfunding sites like Plumfund have erupted in popularity. These fundraising pages allow individuals and organizations to create an online giving campaign where friends and supporters can pay right on the page using the site’s credit card processor. Because of its accessibility and ease of use, online crowdfunding has become popular amongst individuals raising money for personal causes such as medical ..read more

Feature Your Plumfund Campaign on any Blog or Website Powered by Plumfund Do you have your own blog or website where you want to feature your Plumfund campaign? Use this code on any web page! It’s easy: Click the </> button on any Plumfund campaign. Click “Copy code” Paste the code in the HTML of your blog or website. Alternatively, email the code to the blog owner or webmaster. To embed in an online article or news site covering your cause, email the code to the journalist or webmaster. The post Introducing the Plumfund Giving Widget appeared first on Plumfund Blog ..read more

Plumfund offers a wide range of tools to help you make sure that your crowdfunding campaign is successful. One such tool is the wish list. A wish list displays items that you need and then supporters can choose which of those items their donation will directly fund. Supporters love the wish list because it allows them to feel directly connected and know exactly how they are helping you. Learning how to use the wish list tool can help your campaign be even more successful. Here are some tips on how to make the most out of your plumfund’s wish list. Be Very Specific Creating and editing the wis ..read more

His Campaign is still active and you can donate here. Remember when you were little and got your first pet as a present? Or maybe as an adult, you moved into a new apartment on your own, and decided to get a furry companion? It could also be true that you were never allowed to have any pets, but always had a genuine compassion for animals, and so you volunteered at a local animal shelter from time to time. Whatever the case may be, at some point in your life, you or someone you know, have sacrificed space, time and money to aid an animal and assure that it lives a comfortable and safe life. L ..read more

Expecting a baby is one of the most exciting, and overwhelming feelings in the world! I remember when Josh and I were expecting our first child, we were overloaded with the decisions we found ourselves facing. Which crib would be safe? Which stroller would meet all our needs? Will friends and family come visit? How will we save for college? I’m happy to say a lot of these questions can be answered with a babyfund! Here are the top three ways your life as new parents will be a lot easier with a babyfund: You’ll be able to afford the best stuff A babyfund allows baby shower guests to pool funds ..read more

Giving Tuesday is a new tradition! After black Friday and cyber Monday, there’s Giving Tuesday! This December 1st, simply find a way to give back to a cause, to your community, or to someone you love. It’s that simple and makes all the difference! If you aren’t sure where to begin, here are some ideas to get you started: Tell Your Plumfund Story All month long we’ll be sharing inspirational Plumfund stories on the Huffington Post “Giving Tuesday” feed. If you’d like your Plumfund story to be featured on the Huffington Post, contact us here. Open a Plumfund for Your Favorite Charity This holid ..read more