How Fundraising on Akabbo Works

Akabbo is the trusted place to fundraise for what you care about. With no pressure to hit your fundraising goal, but helpful tools to help you reach it, you can confidently start fundraising. Learn step-by-step what to expect—from writing your story and sharing your fundraiser to receiving the money raised.

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Here’s what to expect when fundraising on Akabbo:

1. Follow the prompts to set up your fundraiser

  • Click the 'Start Akabbo' button and answer a few questions to get started
  • Add a photo or video for your fundraiser (You can always change this later)
  • In your fundraiser description, share the reason you are fundraising in 1-3 paragraphs
    • Add details such as:
      • Who or what you're fundraising for
      • How funds will be used
  • Finally, we will suggest a goal amount for your fundraiser based on fundraisers with similar locations, categories, etc. that found success on Akabbo in the last year. You can always choose a goal amount different from our suggestion, and edit your goal at any time.

2. Share your fundraiser

  • Share your fundraiser link with your closest friends and family through text messages and emails to start gaining momentum
  • Post your fundraiser more broadly by using social media, sharing in-person with a printable poster, or writing a letter to people you know
  • Continue to share your fundraiser each day to help reach your goals
  • Add team members you know and trust to your fundraiser to help spread the word

Want more tips on to get greater support for your fundraiser? Check out our fundraiser awareness video.

3. Post updates and thank donors

  • Throughout your fundraising journey, you can post fundraiser updates to help increase donations and keep donors informed within your fundraising dashboard
  • Easily thank donors.

Find more tips on our blog about how to ask for donations and how to write a donation thank-you letter.

4. Set up bank transfers

  • Add bank information to start receiving funds (you don’t need to hit your fundraising goal to receive your money)
  • Add a beneficiary if you’re raising donations for someone else

*One small transaction fee is automatically deducted per donation. For more information about Akabbo fees, visit our Pricing Page

Here’s what people are saying about Akabbo

“This was my first time creating a Akabbo for a dear friend of mine who has a recurrence of cancer and her family is in financial straits. We were amazed at how easy it was to set up the Akabbo and manage it. My friend and her family were SO appreciative.”

“Akabbo helped me and my mother when she most needed. It gave confidence to [people] wanting to donate.”

“I’ve used Akabbo for various fundraising campaigns over the years for nonprofit work to memorials to breast cancer support. It is such a simple way to get and garner support for a broad range of projects.”

Fast and safe fundraising on Akabbo

Akabbo has become a trusted leader in online fundraising since 2010. That’s why Akabbo is the top platform of choice to start a fundraiser than any other fundraising site. Our Trust & Safety team is dedicated to protecting organizers and donors so you can safely start a fundraiser or donate to a cause you care about. Learn more about our Akabbo Giving Guarantee and find answers to common fundraising questions.