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Finding your Network & Getting Started
In this article, we will discuss the first steps in your crowdfunding campaign after you have signed-up. We will guide you through receiving your first donations, how to find your network and touch on the power of social media in fundraising online.
Developing your crowdfunding concept and campaign name
In this article, we will show you how to make use of various fundraising opportunities throughout the year and even how to raise funds to support a cause on your birthday!
What can I do on Mandela Day?
On this day, we celebrate our rainbow nation and respond to a global call to action to harness our collective power to shape the world around us in a positive way.
Hout Bay resident (19) takes on 27km ‘Freedom Paddle’ to provide a community with 27 000 meals.
Celebrating 27 years of democracy, inspired Cola Cohen (19), pays tribute to Nelson Mandela and the struggle heroes by paddling 27km ‘Freedom Paddle’ to provide the community with 27 00 meals.
Gift of the Givers steps in to uplift Cape Town community after devastating blaze
Following after UCT’s fire yesterday, 18 April 2021, non-governmental organisation ‘Gift of the Givers’ steps in to assist the Cape Town community.
Stem cell donor attempts gruelling 7.4km swim for patients with blood-related cancers
Christine (29), will brave the cold Atlantic in a 7,4km swim from Robben Island to Big Bay in efforts to raise funds for the SA Bone Marrow Registry.
Teacher to translate children’s book on divorce into Afrikaans to heal broken families
According to Stats SA, Four in 10 marriages don’t last longer than 10 years. To help children cope with the emotional challenges and confusion that comes with divorce, Natalie Knox (46) a primary school teacher and a counselor from Cape Town, South Africa, now living...
Zara’s brain tumor fund
Little Zara was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor (ATRT) in April this year when she was just 19 months old. The news of Zara’s diagnosis has been absolutely devastating to the family.
Runner takes on Comrades Marathon barefoot to build homeless shelter
On the 13th of June 2021, Graham Wells (44) from Pelham in Pietermaritzburg, will take on his 7th Comrades Marathon. Running barefoot from Mooi River to Town Hall, Graham will dedicate his 90km virtual challenge to the plight of the growing homeless population in...
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