On 1 December 2020, following the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday & Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season when many individuals focus on their holiday & end-of-year giving. Harnessing the power of social media & collaboration, #GivingTuesdaySA encourages individuals and non-profits alike to reach out to their communities, with the aim of creating meaningful social change […]
Archive | November, 2020
How to create a crowdfunding campaign in South Africa
Crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project online by receiving many small donations from a number of individuals through the use of social media and the press. Through emotive storytelling, imagery and video content, campaign creators are able to present their cause to the public to reach their specified fundraising target. In 2020, BackaBuddy, celebrated R200 Million raised for charitable causes across the […]
Fundraising for medical treatment in South Africa
When faced with a challenging medical diagnosis families often aren’t prepared for the financial burden placed on them at the most vulnerable time in their lives. For this reason, many South Africans are turning to crowdfunding to raise the funds they need to undergo treatment, rehabilitation, and purchase medication and medical equipment. Start a crowdfunding […]