What is crowdfunding, and how does it work?
Crowdfunding is a fundraising method where supporters contribute to a specific project or cause, often through a dedicated online platform. iRaiser’s crowdfunding solution helps nonprofits create customised campaign pages to engage their communities and raise funds efficiently.
Can I create a dedicated crowdfunding website for my campaign?
Yes! With iRaiser, you can build a fully branded, dedicated crowdfunding website featuring unlimited pages and crowdfunding projects. Each page and project can be customised with your organisation’s colours, fonts, images, and videos.
Do I need coding skills to set up a crowdfunding campaign?
No coding skills are required. iRaiser’s FlexEditor is a drag-and-drop page builder that makes it easy to design and customise every aspect of your crowdfunding campaign without any technical expertise.
Can I run multiple crowdfunding campaigns at once?
Yes, you can manage multiple campaigns simultaneously on iRaiser’s platform. Each campaign can have its own goals, branding, and messaging, all accessible through your dashboard.
How do I track the performance of my crowdfunding campaigns?
You can monitor campaign performance with iRaiser’s advanced analytics tools, providing you with detailed reports on supporter activity, transaction data, and campaign success.
Can I accept corporate donations or matching gifts?
Yes, iRaiser’s crowdfunding platform allows you to set up company matching programmes, enabling corporate sponsors to match employee donations, boosting the total amount raised.
How can I engage my donors during a crowdfunding campaign?
iRaiser provides tools like automatic thank-you emails, personalised updates, and dynamic progress bars to keep your donors informed and engaged throughout the campaign.
Is the platform optimised for mobile devices?
Absolutely. iRaiser’s crowdfunding pages are fully mobile-optimised, allowing supporters to contribute seamlessly from any device, with one-click payments to enhance the donor experience.
Can supporters create their own crowdfunding pages for my campaign?
Yes, with iRaiser’s platform, you can enable the peer-to-peer module for your crowdfunding campaign. This allows supporters, partners, or sympathisers to create their own personal fundraising pages to support your crowdfunding project. Each peer-to-peer page is linked directly to your central campaign, expanding your reach and encouraging more contributions through their networks.
How does the project submission system work?
iRaiser’s platform allows partners, local entities, and sympathisers to submit project ideas through your crowdfunding website. You can review, validate or refuse these submissions to ensure they align with your organisation’s goals.
Can I offer rewards for donations?
Yes, you can incentivise donations by offering rewards or gifts, which can be customised based on donation amounts, helping to motivate supporters to contribute more.
How secure is the crowdfunding platform?
iRaiser takes security seriously with 256-bit encryption, GDPR compliance, and fraud prevention systems, ensuring all transactions and supporter data are fully protected.
Can I integrate my crowdfunding platform with my CRM?
Yes, iRaiser offers an API for synchronisation with your CRM and other external tools, enabling seamless data management and improved efficiency in handling supporter relationships.
How fast can I launch a crowdfunding campaign?
You can set up and launch a campaign within minutes using iRaiser’s intuitive tools, allowing you to quickly respond to fundraising needs and opportunities.
Can I test different campaign elements to optimise performance?
Yes, iRaiser’s platform supports A/B testing. You can test different donation grids to see what resonates best with your supporters.
What payment methods are supported?
iRaiser integrates with over 30 payment methods, including credit/debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, SEPA direct debit, and many local options. We adjust the available payment methods based on your country, ensuring maximum flexibility and convenience for your donors wherever they are located.
Can I customise the donation process for each campaign?
Yes, each crowdfunding campaign can have its own custom donation flow, allowing you to personalise the donor journey based on the project or initiative.
How do I manage communication with my supporters?
iRaiser offers automatic and customisable email tools, enabling you to send thank-you notes, updates, and progress reports to keep supporters engaged throughout the campaign.
Can I track individual supporter activity?
Yes, the iRaiser Dashboard provides detailed insights into supporter-level reporting, allowing you to track individual donations, engagement, and overall impact on the campaign.
How much does the iRaiser crowdfunding solution cost?
iRaiser offers flexible pricing plans depending on your organisation’s needs. Contact us for more information on how to get started with your crowdfunding campaign.
