How to fundraise for your library on Crowdfunder
Whether you're improving facilities, buying new books, or launching a local reading initiative, Crowdfunder supports funding for library projects of all sizes, from fundraising to community-driven public campaigns.
Incentivise donations with exclusive perks for your backers, such as special reading events.
Give your supporters the chance to win unique experiences that bring your community together.
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Raise more for your cause with over £10 million in match funding from regional and national partners.
Library makeover SOS
Downsbrook Primary School wanted to transform their dark, dingy and uninspiring library into a new library space that was light, bright and an inviting sanctuary for reading where all children can see themselves in the pages of a book. They aimed to raise £5,000 to purchase comfy seating, create bespoke and vibrant feature walls and improve book accessibility to help children in their reading journey. They successfully raised £5,290 from 93 supporters and now have a new look for their library.
Tell your story
Be open about your situation, why support matters and set a realistic target. Bring it to life with a short video.
Add exciting rewards
Give people rewards they’ll love: signed books, special memberships, access to special events.
Promote everywhere
Use social media, your mailing list, posters in your venue, and the local press to shout about your campaign.
Get funded
Collect donations, apply for match funding, thank supporters, and build momentum.
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Raising funding for community libraries couldn’t be easier with Crowdfunder. Simply create your profile and let your supporters fund your cause. Our community fundraising platform lets you put your project in front of a bigger crowd, outside of your local network. Promote your campaign to more people, as well as public sector and corporate organisations.
It’s really easy to start crowdfunding for your library with Crowdfunder:
Crowdfunder lets you choose weekly or monthly payouts when you set up your project. If you do not wish to receive funds until a later date, you can choose to manually start payouts from your dashboard after your project goes live. Please note all funds go through a 7 day clearing period before they are eligible to payout.