Is it free to start a fundraiser on Yesodi?

Yes. You can create and publish a fundraiser page for free. Yesodi only takes a 15 percent platform fee on a campaign that successfully reaches its goal, and standard payment processing applies on top, so there is no cost to simply launch.

What does all or nothing mean?

It means pledges are only collected if your campaign reaches its funding goal by the deadline. If you hit the goal, the money is charged and released to you. If you fall short, backers are not charged and no money moves.

How much of the money do I keep?

On a successful fundraiser you keep 85 percent of what you raised. Yesodi takes a 15 percent platform fee, and standard payment processing applies as on any platform that handles real money.

Are pledges real money?

Yes. Pledges are real money, not internal points or credits, and fundraisers run on the web. Backers pledge real funds that are only charged if the campaign succeeds.

How big should my fundraising goal be?

Set a goal you can realistically reach with the community you can actually rally. Under all or nothing rules a smaller goal that succeeds releases your funds, while an oversized goal that misses collects nothing, so it is safer to aim for a number you can close and raise it later.

Where do I publish a fundraiser?

You start one from the Yesodi compose surface, write your story, add images or video, set your goal and deadline, and publish the page to share with your community.

How to Launch a Fundraiser and Raise Money from Your Community | Yesodi

Start an online fundraiser for free in a few minutes

To start an online fundraiser for free, you create a campaign page that explains your cause, set a clear funding goal, and share the page with the people who already know and trust you. On Yesodi you open a fundraiser from the compose surface, write your story, add photos or video, and pick the total amount you want to raise. There is nothing to pay to publish the page. Your fundraiser becomes a public page that your community can open, read, and pledge to with real money. The whole point is to turn your existing network into your first wave of backers before you ever reach strangers.

How all or nothing funding works on Yesodi

Yesodi fundraisers use an all or nothing model, which means the money is only collected if you reach your goal by the deadline. If the campaign hits or passes its target, the pledges are charged and the funds are released to you. If the campaign falls short, backers are not charged and no money changes hands. This model is common on major reward crowdfunding sites because it protects backers and pushes you to set a goal you can genuinely reach. Research on crowdfunding found that the all or nothing approach signals real commitment from the creator, which tends to encourage people to pledge larger amounts.

What you keep when your fundraiser succeeds

When your fundraiser reaches its goal, you keep 85 percent of what you raised. Yesodi takes a 15 percent platform fee on a successful campaign, and standard payment processing applies on top as it does on any platform that moves real money. Pledges are real money, not points or internal credits, and fundraisers run on the web. Knowing your take home share up front lets you set a realistic goal, because you can work backward from the amount you actually need and add headroom for the fee. Being honest with yourself about the number is the single biggest factor in whether you finish funded.

Set a goal you can actually reach

A clear and realistic goal is the foundation of a funded campaign. Add up exactly what the money is for, then set a target you believe your community can close rather than a dream figure that scares people off. A smaller goal that succeeds releases your funds and builds momentum, while an oversized goal that misses means nobody is charged and you walk away with nothing under all or nothing rules. Think about how many people you can realistically reach and what an average pledge from them might look like. It is easier to raise the goal later through a stretch than to recover from a public miss.

Tell a story people want to back

People give to stories and to people, not to spreadsheets. Explain in plain words why you are raising money, who it helps, and what a pledge makes possible. Keep the tone honest and personal, and show the cause with real photos or a short video rather than stock imagery. Make the first few lines answer the obvious question of what the money is for, because that is what a new reader scans first. A page that feels genuine and specific converts far better than one full of vague promises.

Rally your own community first

The early hours of a campaign matter more than almost anything else. In a typical modern campaign the opening and closing stretches together can drive more than half of all pledges, so a strong launch from people who already trust you sets the tone. Message close friends, family, and regulars before you go wide, and ask a handful of them to pledge on day one so the page does not sit at zero. On Yesodi your fundraiser lives next to your profile and your other work, so the people following you see it in context. A warm community that shows up early gives later visitors the social proof they need to join in.

Keep backers updated until the finish

Momentum fades if a campaign goes quiet, so treat updates as part of the job. Post progress, celebrate milestones, and thank supporters by name where you can. Respond to comments and questions quickly so the page feels alive and trustworthy. As the deadline nears, remind people that the all or nothing clock is ticking and that nothing is collected unless the goal is met, which gives fence sitters a real reason to act now. A short, honest thank you after the campaign closes turns one time backers into people who support your next project too.