What is crowdfunding, and how do you do it?

Crowdfunding is a method of fundraising that empowers donors to become advocates for the causes they believe in by sharing fundraising campaigns with their own networks and amplifying their reach. As a small non-profit relying primarily on individual donors, crowdfunding has the potential to make a huge impact on Power for Parkinson’s and our free services for people with Parkinson’s. Starting your own crowdfunding page is a free and fairly easy way to show your support for organizations like Power for Parkinson’s while making a big impact. Follow the steps below to start your own crowdfunding campaign during our Holiday Drive Fundraiser!

Ride the Waves 2024 fundraising webpage for Power for Parkinson's, showing a $105 of $40,000 goal progress bar, participant photo with exercise balls, donor names, and a button to create a fundraising page.

Step 1

CLICK HERE to view our Ride the Waves fundraising page and click on the blue “Create my own fundraising page” button.

Crowdfunding sign-up form overlay on a website with a photo of an exercise class in the background and supporter donation list on side.

Step 2

After clicking the button, you will be prompted to sign up using your name and email. Fill out the form and click “Create my page.”

Screenshot of a fundraising page setup for "Ride the Waves 2024" event with a popup notification stating "Your Page Has Been Created." The popup suggests customizing and sharing the page via email links. Below is an inbox showing emails related to fundraising efforts for "Power For Parkinson’s."

Step 3

Your page has been created! You will receive two emails: one with a link to your page that you can forward to your friends, family, and anyone you would like to participate in the fundraiser, and another email with a link to customize the page.

Email screenshot showing a crowdfunding page creation for Power For Parkinson's titled "Ride the Waves 2024" with an initial goal of $5,000. The page includes an image of people exercising with balloons and a call-to-action button to personalize the page.

Step 4

One of the emails will contain a link to personalize your page. If desired, you can click on this link to edit your crowdfunding page and fundraising goal and add your own photos and messages to the page.

Email message from Power for Parkinson's showing a group exercise class with people holding colorful balls. The email requests donations for "Ride the Waves 2024." A button labeled "Donate to my cause" is visible.

Step 5

After editing your page to your liking, you can share it on social media, email it to your friends and family, and tell all of your friends! We appreciate your help!