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Jumpstarter is a registered Non-Profit Organisation (NPO 153-319) funding platform through creative projects for individuals, charities and businesses.

The notion of crowdfunding has actually existed for centuries as crowds gathered to hear and support pitches, but digital technology and social media have catapulted that notion to new heights and expanded the playing field and the playbook.

We believe that:

• A good idea, communicated well, can spread fast and wide.
• A large group of people can be a tremendous source of money and encouragement.

Jumpstarter is powered by a unique 100%-or-nothing funding method where projects must be fully-funded or no money changes hands.

Directors are Derek Whitehead (Cape Town, South Africa), Neil Whitehead (Cape Town, South Africa), Yaseen Kriel (Cape Town, South Africa), Zaid Kriel (Cape Town, South Africa).

We are lovingly advised by a team of Online specialists.

Home base is Cape Town, South Africa.

RAISING FUND

We are a non-profit too!

GivenGain is the global leader in online fundraising.

We started GivenGain in 2001 with a simple idea: to enable global philanthropy by empowering individuals and non-profits to break down the barriers between and within ourselves.

Online Fundraising Pages for South Africa

We helped people from all over South Africa crowdfund the things that matter to them most. From personal fundraisers to acts of kindness, generosity and more. Create your campaign for free! 

 YOUR SOUTH AFRICAN FUNDRAISING SERVICE

BackaBuddy is a South African crowdfunding platform that is designed to help you create online campaigns to raise funds for causes you are passionate about.

What sort of campaigns can be created on BackaBuddy?

You can create campaigns for anything that has a positive impact on individuals, communities, and the environment.

These campaigns can raise funds for registered non-profit organisations or for individuals who need donations for a variety of reasons, including medical procedures, sporting opportunities, or for studies. You can even create campaigns in loving memory of a special person to raise funds for his or her favourite cause.

We love campaigns that make use of our ‘champion’ model – raising funds on behalf of a charity or an individual in need. While you are welcome to fundraise for yourself, campaigns that help others, friends or strangers, are powerful reminders of all the good there is in the world.

Take a look at our news & views page for some crowdfunding inspiration.

How does it work?

You can quickly and easily create a fundraiser on the BackaBuddy site, then share your campaign link with your friends, family, and colleagues – your crowd - to invite monetary donations. Creating a campaign is free and there are no charges if you don’t raise funds.

There are no time limits imposed on campaigns and no penalties if you don’t reach your target. You can also carry on receiving donations after you’ve met your target.

Simply put, your campaign can continue for as long as you like. You do not have to reach your target or a certain amount to received your donations. BackaBuddy makes payment on a monthly basis – funds raised from the 1st to the 30th of the month are paid out on the 10th of the following month. We retain a 5% administrative fee of all funds raised via the platform. Read more about our fees here.

Charity Registrations:

If you are a charity, crowdfunding is a transparent and effective a way to fundraise for specific needs within your organisation. First you simply register by completing this form. We’ll create your charity profile page, and then you (and your supporters) can create as many fundraising campaigns as you’d like!

What makes BackaBuddy different from other crowdfunding platforms?

BackaBuddy takes integrity really seriously, which is why we like to ‘vet’ individual campaigns and charity registrations before they are activated on the site. This way, our site users and donors can be assured that we take steps to protect them to the best of our ability.

Having your campaign activated on the platform means that you’ve met the criteria in place and we consider your fundraiser to be authentic. We even extend the offer to have funds raised for individual causes transferred directly to the relevant organisation, medical professional, or educational institution. This is a wonderful way to build trust with your donors.

This extra effort, our ‘vetting’ sets up apart from other crowdfunding platforms.

Ready to start crowdfunding? Choose from one of these options to get started:

I want to create a fundraiser for a Charity

I want to create a fundraiser for an Individual

VUK`UZENZELE

Funding for small business development

The department’s mandate is the promotion and development of sustainable and competitive entrepreneurs, small businesses and co-operatives that contribute to job creation and economic growth.

As long as your business or co-operative meets the criteria, you can access funding or grants through the DSBD or one of its agencies. Bear in mind, public sector funding involves a thorough and careful process, so be patient and plan for longer timelines.

SEFA

Established in 2012, the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA) helps start-ups and small businesses. They will either fund grants or loans or help entrepreneurs access funding from other sources. SEFA services are designed to help micro, small and medium-sized business enterprises. Co-operatives and survivalist enterprises that need help to grow are especially encouraged to seek assistance.

Loans from SEFA can range from as little as R500 up to R3 million, with the loans paid directly to owners. This direct payment is important in a business sector that is often not part of the traditional banking system. 

Micro, small and medium enterprises and co-operatives with a viable business plan can apply for a loan. SEFA staff will evaluate the application to determine the viability of the loan, and at what rate it can be repaid without damaging the company.

E-mail: helpline@sefa.org.za

Call centre: 086 000 7332

Website: http://www.sefa.org.za/

SEDA

The Small Enterprise Development Agency – an initiative of the Department of Trade and Industry – is available to give guidelines and training to entrepreneurs and assist with the processes needed to access funds, such as the drawing up of business plans.

E-mail: info@seda.org.za

Call centre: 0860 103 703

Website: www.seda.org.za

How to access services

Eligibility for assistance is based on:

• A completed application form and business plan by owner or manager
• Ability to repay loan
• Business must be registered
• The business must operate in South Africa
• Assessment of application will be done at a regional office closest to the business.

After due diligence is done, a committee decides on approval.

Upon approval, before funds are transferred, applicants will be required to sign a contract acknowledging debt.