Start a crowdfunding campaign
Raise money for a personal cause, a project or an emergency, without asking anyone to install an app or create an account. You build the page in minutes, share one link, and contributors give by card in seconds. You keep whatever you raise, whether or not you hit the goal, and the funds reach your bank account in 24 to 48 hours.
Create your campaign
What is Crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding means raising money from many people, each giving a small amount, through a single page rather than one large donor. For personal causes, it is how most people now cover a medical bill, a funeral, a move after a fire, or the launch of a small project.
Create your Crowdfunding Campaign with Tiing means:
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Safe
Our world-renowned partner Stripe ensures all transactions made on our platform are secure and confidential.
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Simple
The interface has been designed to simplify as much as possible the organization of a crowdfunding campaign.
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Community
Tiing makes it easy to share your crowdfunding page with friends and family.
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No hidden fees
Tiing is transparent about the commissions charged.
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Fast
No need to create an account for participants !
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Special events
Group gifts, fundraising, weddings, births, .... for all occasions.
How does online crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding brings together 3 key stakeholders:
The organizer
A person, a group of friends or colleagues, a company, an association, or an organization who wants to fund a project through a fundraiser.
The contributors
Those who are interested in the project and decide to contribute to it. Once again it can be an individual, a company or an organization.
The crowdfunding platform
On this website, the organizer will be able to start his crowdfunding campaign and define the variables (sum, duration of the campaign…), it’s also where people will be able to contribute.
Crowdfunding is a form of donation
The type of crowdfunding we’re referring to here — the one most familiar to the general public — is donation-based crowdfunding, which involves no financial return. It is considered a gift and is not regulated by the AMF(financial markets authority).
When creating a crowdfunding, you can opt for:
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A donation with nothing in return
In this case a tax receipt is not mandatory.
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A donation with a « reward » in return
In exchange for your participation, you receive a reward in the form of a gift.
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A donation in the form of a pre-sale
You pre-purchase a product or service, which is a way to build cash flow to finance a project.
When should you consider using crowdfunding?
There are many opportunities, public or private. There are as many fundraisers as there are individuals, causes, associations or businesses.
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Community
Mobilize and federate a community to support a cause that is dear to you.
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Product
An opportunity to raise funds to help a small business launch.
ArtisticYou have to produce your short film or your EP.
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Humanitarian
Finance your family and humanitarian world tour in a motorhome.
GiftMake the best gift for your parents’s wedding anniversary.
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Personal
Gather your gang of girlfriends for your best friend’s baby shower.
And this list is far from being exhaustive! Crowdfunding can accompany any type of project and can even be a valuable marketing tool. As the African saying goes « If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together » : the success of a crowdfunding campaign relies on this principle. The idea of mobilizing the financial means of a maximum of individuals to achieve your goal.
How to create a crowdfunding campaign online in 5 steps?
As the organiser of a crowdfunding campaign here are a few important steps to follow to achieve your goals :
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Define your fundraising objectives
What is the purpose and who will benefit from the money collected?
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Identify your target
Create a group that could be interested in your project.
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Create your fundraising campaign
Create your fundraising page on Tiing, set a target amount and a collection period.
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Share
Promote your crowdfunding campaign to your friends, on social networks, in the press...
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Thank
Send personalized thank-you messages to your contributors.
Ongoing Crowdfunding Campaigns
What crowdfunding platforms cost in 2 026
Platform pricing falls into three models, and the cheapest one on paper is not always the cheapest in practice.
| Platform | Organizer pays | Contributor pays | Model |
| Tiing | 4 % at withdrawal | $1 per contribution | Flat and predictable |
| GoFundMe | 0 % platform fee | 2.9 % + $0.30, plus an optional tip | Tip-funded |
| Givebutter | 0 % platform fee | Processing + an optional tip | Tip-funded |
| FundRazr | 0 to 5 % depending on plan | Processing fees | Tiered |
| Kickstarter | 5 % if funded, nothing if not | Processing fees | All or nothing |
On tip-funded platforms the money still leaves the campaign, it is simply asked of the contributor at checkout rather than deducted from the total. Tiing takes its share once, at withdrawal, so the amount you see on the page is the amount you raised.
How to run a crowdfunding campaign that works
- Set a specific, dated goal. « $4,000 by October 15 to cover the surgery » raises more than « help us out ».
- Tell the story in the first three sentences. Most contributors decide before they scroll.
- Add a photo of the person or the project, not a stock image.
- Line up the first 48 hours. Ask ten to fifteen people privately before you post publicly: a page already at 20 % convinces, a page at zero does not.
- Post updates, not reminders. A milestone reached or a piece of news travels; a second « please donate » does not.
- Thank publicly. Contributors who feel seen are the ones who reshare, and resharing is what reaches the second circle.
What people crowdfund for
- Medical costs and recovery time not covered by insurance
- Funeral and memorial expenses
- Emergencies: fire, flood, theft, sudden relocation
- Education, training and equipment for a first job
- Community projects: a team, a shelter, a local initiative
- Creative and small business projects at their earliest stage
Frequently asked questions
How do I start a crowdfunding campaign?
Create your page, set a specific goal and deadline, explain the cause in a few sentences, add a photo, and share the link. It takes a few minutes and costs nothing to launch.
What happens if I do not reach my goal?
You keep everything you raised. Tiing has no all-or-nothing rule, unlike Kickstarter.
What are the fees?
$1 per contribution, paid by the contributor, and 4 % deducted when you withdraw. No setup fee and no monthly cost.
Do contributors need an account?
No. They open the link, pay by card and can leave a message. Nothing to install, nothing to sign up for.
How quickly do I receive the money?
24 to 48 hours after withdrawal, straight to your bank account.
Is crowdfunding income taxable?
It depends on the purpose. Contributions to a personal cause are generally treated as gifts, while money raised for a business or in exchange for a reward may be taxable. Check with a tax professional for your situation.
Can I run a campaign for someone else?
Yes, and it is very common. You organize the campaign and designate who receives the funds.