Guides
Eight guides, each built around one real decision — pick the one that matches yours.
How to Vet a Crowdfunding Campaign Before You Donate
How to vet a crowdfunding campaign before you donate — the concrete checks that separate a legitimate campaign from one you should skip, without valuating any specific cause.
Read the guide →How Crowdfunding Platform Fees Actually Work
How crowdfunding platform fees actually work — platform fees versus payment processing fees, and how GoFundMe, Kickstarter, Indiegogo and Donorbox structures typically differ.
Read the guide →Is Money Raised on GoFundMe Taxable Income?
Is money raised on GoFundMe taxable income — the general US tax treatment of crowdfunding proceeds for personal gifts, businesses and nonprofits, explained plainly and not as tax advice.
Read the guide →How to Plan a Fundraising Campaign Timeline and Goal
How to plan a fundraising campaign timeline and goal that accounts for fees, your real network size, and a realistic pace — not just the number you need.
Read the guide →Recurring Donations vs One-Time Crowdfunding Campaigns
Recurring donations vs one time crowdfunding campaigns — which format fits which kind of need, and how to decide without guessing.
Read the guide →How Employer Donation Matching Works for Fundraisers
How employer donation matching works for fundraisers — a plain look at matching gift programs, what typically qualifies, and how to actually claim one.
Read the guide →What Makes a Crowdfunding Campaign Successful
What makes a crowdfunding campaign successful — story clarity, update cadence and network activation, not gimmicks or reward tiers.
Read the guide →Record Keeping Tips for Donors and Campaign Organizers
Record keeping tips for donors and campaign organizers — a simple system for tracking donations, fund use and receipts that takes minutes to set up.
Read the guide →The Free Crowdfunding Campaign Planner
This free download walks through the same method used across this site: how to size a goal from your actual network, how to choose between platform types, and what to do in the first two weeks after launch.