In this interview with Dana Ostomel, the founder of the Deposit a Gift crowdfunding platform, we talk about what it takes to launch a successful online fundraising campaign for your non-profit or for a personal cause, whether that is to help pay for medical bills or tuition costs.
You can listen to the interview on iTunes or on YouTube. I’ve provided the audio below, along with a timeline overview of the interview and some of the key points we talked about.
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Interview Topic/Time Breakdown
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00:30 – 4:00 – How did Deposit a Gift start? Why did you get into crowdfunding?
4:00 – 8:08 – What is the difference between online fundraising and crowdfunding? Which does your website cater to?
8:08 – 10:18 -What categories are most popular on your fundraising platform?
10:18 – 16:25 – Do strangers donate to personal crowdfunding campaigns? How should you go about getting supporters for your personal fundraising campaign?
16:25 – 22:03 – How should nonprofit organizations approach crowdfunding?
22:05 – 28:48 – How does Deposit a Gift differ from other crowdfunding platforms?
28:48 – End – How can nonprofits or individuals can find out more about Deposit a Gift?
Key Takeaways
– Deposit a Gift is different from other nonprofit and personal fundraising platforms because it lets users customize the look and feel of their campaign, it integrates with offline fundraising events (ticket sale functionality), and the team is very hands-on with new users.
– The most popular categories for personal fundraising are memorial funds and medical expenses. The most popular categories for organizations are under-resourced nonprofits, schools, and religious organizations.
– Most personal fundraising campaigns secure funds from the individual’s social or local network. “Crowdfunding is a tool to work your network.”
– Organizations need to take advantage of the soft launch process to help curb the fear of failure. You need to line up donors beforehand. Nonprofits must educate themselves before hand and get supporters before officially launching.
– You must create a support of urgency or hook as to why people must pledge to your campaign now, especially if you are trying to start a nonprofit venture via crowdfunding.
About Dana Ostomel
Dana Ostomel is the founder and Chief Gifting Officer of Deposit a Gift, the crowdfunding platform that lets you raise money for anything that matters to you. Use it to raise money for any organizational or personal need, from charity to school fundraising, memorial funds, help with medical bills, disaster relief, pet rescue or crowdfunding a personal project.
Deposit a Gift’s interface is the easiest to use for both campaign organizer and giver, and they offer the lowest fees in the crowdfunding space. Learn more about their all-in-one platform for donations, sponsorships and ticket sales and start your campaign today.
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I’ve put together a new GUIDE that’s packed with science-backed nonprofit fundraising methods, resources, strategies, and killer marketing methods.
You should check it out if you want to get more donations and you want to fast-track the entire process.
Conclusion
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