Fundraising on LaunchGood has helped people and organizations worldwide bring their visions to life. Some fundraisers surpassed their goals by combining heartfelt storytelling, smart strategy, and consistent engagement.
Here are inspiring examples across different categories, along with practical tips you can apply to your own fundraiser.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- 1. Orphans and Vulnerable Communities
- 2. Mosques and Community Centers
- 3. Emergency and Crisis Response (Peer-to-Peer Fundraising)
- 5. Children With Special Needs
- 6. Creative Projects and Games
- Key Insights From Successful Fundraisers
- Every Fundraiser Can Succeed
1. Orphans and Vulnerable Communities
Fundraiser: Protect Orphans & Vulnerable People from a Deadly Winter
Raised: $26,307 (Goal: $25,000)
Supporters: 587 donors
What Worked:
- A clear giving level of $40 to “Feed 10 children,” claimed 135 times.
- Strong visuals and an emotional story that connected directly to the cause.
- Frequent donor updates that kept supporters engaged.
Tips for You:
- Break down donations into clear giving levels that feel real and impactful.
- Share short progress updates, photos, and thank-yous to keep donors inspired.
2. Mosques and Community Centers
Fundraiser: Shadow Creek Muslim Community Center
Raised: $1,259,965 (Goal: $2,000,000)
Supporters: 1,731 donors
What Worked:
- A clear and detailed breakdown of project needs, showing donors exactly where funds would go.
- Event Mode broadcast live during Ramadan, creating energy inside the masjid. Check out LaunchGood.com/EventMode to learn more.
- Participation in LaunchGood’s Ramadan Leaderboard Challenge, which earned 2nd place and an extra $2,500. Check out : All You Need to Know About Ramadan on LaunchGood (Fundraisers)
- A higher giving level of $1,000 called “Barakah Benefactor” that 40 people chose as the starting amount.
Tips for You:
- Use Event Mode to create a sense of excitement during gatherings.
- Join LaunchGood competitions to win bonus prizes and visibility.
- Offer aspirational high-tier giving levels for donors who want to contribute more.
3. Emergency and Crisis Response (Peer-to-Peer Fundraising)
Fundraiser: Group5KGaza Community Page
Raised: £73,077 across 39 fundraisers
Supporters : 2,600 donors
What Worked:
- A peer-to-peer model where dozens of smaller fundraisers came together under one community page.
- Shared branding and messaging that built credibility and amplified their reach.
Tips for You:
- In urgent situations, create a community page so multiple supporters can start their own linked fundraisers and channel energy into one unified effort.
- Encourage friendly challenges between fundraisers to keep momentum high and raise more collectively.
Pro Tip: In emergencies, speed matters. Launch quickly with a strong core message, then let the wider community rally around it.
4. Personal and Medical Support
Fundraiser: Together for Hafsa: Cancer Treatment & Family Support Fund
Raised: $160,914 (Goal : $160,000)
Supporters : 1,861 donors
What Worked:
- Mobilized the community quickly, raising $70,000 in the first 12 hours.
- Participated in our Flash Support Fund program and received an additional $2,000 in boost. Learn more about this opportunity on LaunchGood.com/PersonalVIP
- Relied on personal appeals that made the cause urgent and relatable.
Tips for You:
- Rally your close friends and family before you go live, then build outward.
- Ask supporters to share personally with their networks for faster reach.
5. Children With Special Needs
Fundraiser: Help Children with Special Needs Thrive
Raised: $224,982 (Goal: $224,655)
Supporters: 13,659 donors
What Worked:
- Consistent momentum during Ramadan, starting with 150–200 daily supporters and growing to over 500 daily by the end of the month.
- Promotion driven primarily through social media, with most support coming from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.
Tips for You:
- Do not underestimate regional power, APAC communities showed that when mobilized effectively they can deliver tremendous daily support.
- Stay consistent with daily posts and reminders, even when it feels repetitive, because small actions compound into big results.
Pro Tip: Wherever you are in the world, your regional community can be a powerful engine of support — lean into it with the right message and steady outreach.
6. Creative Projects and Games
Fundraiser: Dreams on a Pillow – Video Game
Raised: $240,502 (Goal: $194,800)
Supporters: 3,336 donors
What Worked:
- The fundraiser reached and surpassed its target through strong social media promotion and a clear, powerful story.
- The project resonated with a global audience by connecting a creative video game to a wider cultural and historical narrative.
- After the fundraiser’s success, the story was featured in The Guardian, which highlighted LaunchGood as a platform that recognized and supported Palestinian-led creative projects.
Tips for You:
- Focus first on rallying your community and sharing your story authentically. Success itself can attract further attention.
- Media coverage often follows a strong fundraiser, adding credibility and amplifying your message even further.
- If your project has cultural or social significance, frame your story so it resonates beyond your immediate network.
Key Insights From Successful Fundraisers
Looking across these examples, the most successful fundraisers shared a few key elements:
- Clarity: Tangible giving levels and clear goals.
- Community: Early support, peer-to-peer teamwork, or live event energy.
- Consistency: Regular updates and steady promotion over time.
- Amplification: Leveraging competitions, media, or regional networks to expand reach.
Every Fundraiser Can Succeed
These stories show just a handful of the many ways fundraisers succeed on LaunchGood. Whether you are raising money for orphans, building a masjid, responding to an emergency, funding medical care, supporting children with special needs, or bringing a creative idea to life, there are proven strategies you can use to reach your goal.
And remember, there is not only one "right way." Some fundraisers thrive through community pages, others through live events, others through consistent social media, and still others through creative storytelling. What matters most is that your fundraiser is authentic, clear, and consistently shared.
The good news: you already have what it takes. With the right planning and support, every fundraiser has the potential to succeed.
If you would like to dive deeper into strategies or explore more examples, our team is here to help:
- Connect with a fundraising expert at support@launchgood.com
- Explore our blog for tips and inspiration
- Join seasonal programs like Ramadan Challenges, Dhul Hijjah, and Giving Tuesday for extra momentum
You do not have to do it alone. We are here to support you every step of the way. Start now at LaunchGood.com/create