Crowdfunding is the process of gathering a community to provide financial support for a project within a set period of time. Our crowdfunding platform specializes in community-based projects that empower communities to transform and invest in themselves. Communities identify local projects and are supported through community buy-in at the grassroots level. We believe in crowdfunding because it’s accessible, decentralized, a great storytelling tool, and facilitates community engagement.
We have worked with thousands of communities across the United States to raise funds for place-based projects. Whether you are launching a placemaking, climate justice, or small business project, our crowdfunding platform can cater to your organization or community needs.
We believe in crowdfunding because:
It’s accessible.
Anyone can easily create a crowdfunding campaign to champion their cause, initiative, or idea. These changemakers can be individuals, entrepreneurs, student groups, nonprofit organizations, or even a municipality!
It’s decentralized.
Through organic and grassroots support, crowdfunding provides the freedom to not be solely dependent on a bank loan, a grant, or a few investors to make an idea happen. Instead, the risk is shared across a community, lessening the financial pressure by engaging more people.
It’s a great storytelling tool.
Crowdfunding is about publicity and is an incredible tool to generate positive stories, narratives, and new ideas. With enough sharing and repetition, you can inspire communities!
It facilitates community engagement.
The crowd serves as a strong vetting mechanism. The crowd will typically support the ideas or projects they value most. Naturally, the best ideas will rise to the top.
The Patronicity Difference
High Rate of Success
In 2023, our crowdfunding campaigns had an 89% success rate.
Free to Launch
It’s free to launch your campaign!
One-On-One Project Coaching
Our Project Coaches are with you from beginning to end.
Two Models, One Price
We offer All-Or-Nothing and Partial Funding Models at a 5% flat fee.
On and Offline Donations
Offline donations can be added to your LIVE campaign.
Grow Your Network and Volunteer Base
Use our Volunteer feature to grow your volunteer base around a community-based project that speaks to them.
Security and Trust
We use Stripe for credit card processing to ensure your money is safe and secure.
Download the Crowdfunding Strategy Guide
The Crowdfunding Strategy Guide is designed to help you plan a successful crowdfunding campaign. The guide walks you step-by-step through the crowdfunding campaign process from building your team to budgeting for your project. You’ll also receive a campaign timeline and checklist to keep you on track throughout your campaign. The guide was developed and inspired by the many successful campaigns launched on Patronicity, providing helpful examples and showcasing features unique to our platform.