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Raising after a setback
Emergency campaigns move fast and carry more scrutiny. How to run one that is clear, honest and does not overpromise.
May 20, 2026
Seasonal fundraising ideas
How to hang a raise on a date people already care about — holidays, anniversaries, reopenings and slow seasons.
May 13, 2026
The week after your campaign ends
Thank-yous, the totals post, the fulfilment list and the one update that earns you the next raise.
May 6, 2026
How campaign review works
Every campaign is read by a person before it appears publicly. Here is what we look for and what gets sent back.
April 29, 2026
Why we ask for documents
What we check, what stays private, and what the verified badge is actually promising.
April 22, 2026
What changes for nonprofits
The reduced rate, the verification step, and the ways a reward campaign differs from the donation appeals your supporters are used to.
April 15, 2026
How to read a campaign page
What the numbers mean, what the badges mean, and the three things worth checking before you back anything.
April 8, 2026
Before you pledge
A pledge is a trade, not a donation and not an investment. Here is exactly what you are agreeing to.
April 1, 2026
Why place matters
Most crowdfunding platforms are global by default. A neighborhood raise works on completely different fuel.
March 25, 2026