Crowdfunding Blog from GoodCrowd.org

Your neighbour's washing machine has broken down and she is raising her kids alone. There was a fire in the building across the street. The playground around the corner needs new benches. Often it is the people next door who want to help first. A fundraiser quickly turns that goodwill into real support. You don't need a big organisation to make it work. A clear plan and open communication are usually enough. In this article, we show you how to set up a fundraiser for your neighbourhood in five steps.

On August 26, 2026, a flash flood of mud and debris tore through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli valleys. More than 1,400 people have lost their lives and thousands are still missing. On GoodCrowd.org, private individuals with direct ties to Nepal are raising money so that help reaches the places where it is needed most.

Are you an individual looking to raise funds – for yourself, someone else, or a social project – and not a nonprofit organization? If so, this comparison of the leading crowdfunding platforms will help you.

On 10 August 2026, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia. More than 265 people have died and entire neighbourhoods lie in ruins. On GoodCrowd.org, private individuals with direct ties on the ground are raising funds so that help reaches the places where it is needed.

A double earthquake has devastated northern Venezuela, with the coastal city of La Guaira. among the worst affected. There is an urgent need for water, food and medicine. Find current donation campaigns here and help directly.

Im Februar 2026 lehnten hunderte deutsche Synchronsprecher*innen neue Vertragsbedingungen eines Streaminganbieters ab. Parallel dazu startete der Verband Deutscher Sprecherinnen (VDS) eine Crowdfunding-Kampagne auf GoodCrowd.org, um ein juristisches Gutachten zu finanzieren.

Ohne Strom kann Leoni nicht überleben. Als die Krankenkasse ablehnte, startete ein Nachbar eine Crowdfunding-Kampagne – mit überwältigendem Erfolg.

Financial dependence and a lack of financial ressources keep people in abusive relationships. Here's how to start a fundraiser and support them in leaving. Guide with text template.