The numbers are in. With The Chesed Fund reaching a new milestone of $30 million dollars in just three years of running, the amount of money it has saved individuals and organizations who run crowdfunding campaigns on the site is staggering. With other crowdfunding services charging between 5% and 12% for their service (before credit card processing […]
We recently encountered the following story and thought it was imperative to share: A individual had raised over $15,000 for a cause with the help of a website they had built themselves. After working hard to raise the funds, they were informed that their actions were against the terms of service of the website and […]
Aishel-Reena’s Place is an organization, the only frum one of its kind in Jerusalem, which provides unconditional support for young women who are struggling. These are girls who might otherwise be roaming the streets, looking for a place to belong. This can often end very badly, as they spiral into bad crowds and street behaviors. […]
You’ve set up your campaign (optimally, we hope) and your Stripe account and you’re ready to accept donations for your campaign. Now comes the important part – sharing your campaign. Very few people visit thechesedfund.com just browsing for campaigns to donate to. Most people only come to the site because they received a link to a […]
Starting a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for yourself or someone else can be pretty daunting, especially if you’ve never done something like this before. It goes without saying that you want the campaign to be successful. In this article, we provide a few tips that you can use to optimize your campaign for success. […]
Wondering about the “Verified Campaign” labels that you’ve seen on our site? Wonder no more! Here is everything you need to know about verified campaigns and the verification process. How does The Chesed Fund verify a campaign? We require the following: Rabbinical or professional endorsements on official letterheads Supporting documents (e.g. wedding hall contract, […]
A year and a half ago, when the Chesed Fund was still in its infancy, a notable campaign was launched on the site. The Ribakow family needed to raise money to help transform their house into a handicapped accessible one for the sake of their 7 year old twin boys, Eli and Nachi. The Ribakows […]
Crowdfunding is a technique that harnesses the power of social sharing and personal networks. Individuals ask for donations from their friends, family members, and peers and can create an online crowdfunding page to tell their story, upload photos, and accept donations. “Fundraising is no simple task to begin with and it’s been my dream to […]
So you’ve decided to organize a Matching Campaign. Now what? Why should you host your campaign on The Chesed Fund? Email Marketing – We will help you prepare an email blast that you can send to your contact lists. Email blasts are an effective way to spread the word about your campaign. You’ll want to […]