Nearly 9 out of 10 projects succeed on Spacehive. Here's what successful creators say are the keys to hitting your target:
Before you begin
Research similar successful projects for ideas
Test your idea with the local community
Make sure you understand how donating works
Read all our FAQs and crowdfunding guides
Plan your timeline and key activities
Setting up your campaign
Choose a clear project name that tells people what you're doing
Create an engaging project description
Use strong images that bring your idea to life
Get accurate costs and challenge quotes
Set a realistic target based on your community
Launching effectively
Line up friends and family to donate on day one
Focus on getting those first 20-30 small donations
Wait until you have some backing before approaching businesses
Make it easy for people to understand how to donate
Getting the word out
Don't just rely on social media
Meet people face-to-face to talk about your project
Get your story in local media
Network in your community
Run small events to raise awareness
Working with backers
Update your supporters regularly
Share campaign milestones and media coverage
Respond quickly to questions and comments
Post photos and videos of your progress
Thank backers publicly and privately
Keeping momentum
Share the project far and wide
Be creative with fundraising ideas
Keep your team motivated
Delegate tasks to spread the workload
Don't give up - there's usually a surge towards the end
Most importantly, remember that crowdfunding takes work - it's not magical money from the internet. But with good planning and consistent effort, you can join the thousands of successful projects that have raised funds on Spacehive.