{"id":30829,"date":"2022-07-25T13:24:42","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T17:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/?p=30829"},"modified":"2022-07-25T13:24:44","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T17:24:44","slug":"gofundme-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/gofundme-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"The Nonprofit’s Guide for Alternatives to GoFundMe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to online fundraising, crowdfunding is a popular choice for people looking to leverage their networks and raise money quickly. However, crowdfunding isn\u2019t always a perfect match for nonprofits. Platforms like GoFundMe don\u2019t offer comprehensive fundraising solutions for nonprofits who want to connect with their donors and engage their supporters on a new level. That\u2019s why peer-to-peer fundraising might just be the crowdfunding alternative your organization is looking for! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crowdfunding vs. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people view crowdfunding and peer-to-peer fundraising as being very similar fundraising methods. While they may share some similarities, there are some core differences<\/a> that set the two apart from each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crowdfunding involves collecting small donations from a large number of people for small projects, campaigns, or programs. It\u2019s a great, simple option for raising money quickly and primarily depends on word of mouth via social media and online sharing for success. Each crowdfunding fundraiser has one online donation form that everyone will use to contribute to the campaign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, crowdfunding is a great option<\/a> for campaigns with smaller fundraising goals and for individuals who want to raise money for personal causes. Basically, it\u2019s an accessible online fundraising option for the general public. However, when it comes to nonprofit fundraising, crowdfunding platforms often lack tools for supporters to get more involved in raising money. You\u2019ll need an active and passionate donor base to ensure that your campaign gets shared online to reach a wider audience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an alternative, peer-to-peer fundraising<\/a> is a great option for nonprofits. While crowdfunding campaigns are generally led by one person or a small group of people looking to leverage their personal networks to raise money, peer-to-peer campaigns invite many participants to fundraise on behalf of the organization. Each participant has their own fundraising page, access to essential fundraising tools, and a dashboard with resources from a nonprofit. It\u2019s an empowering fundraising method for your supporters who want to support your cause on a new level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peer-to-peer fundraising is great for charitable organizations looking to raise any amount of money. It\u2019s an extremely versatile tool for nonprofits big and small, and it\u2019s a perfect fundraising method to tie to an engaging event like a walk<\/a> or bowl-a-thon, or just as part of a general fundraising campaign. <\/p>\n\n\n

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