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Turn Your Cause Into a Movement

Create compelling fundraiser campaigns that inspire supporters to share their stories, donate, and spread the word โ€” all in one beautiful, shareable page

Create Your Story

Your Mission Deserves More Than Just a Donation Link

Picture this: Your supporters don't just donate โ€” they share why your cause matters to them. Friends contribute photos from volunteer events. Beneficiaries add voice messages of gratitude. Your campaign becomes a living story of impact, complete with a reveal countdown that builds excitement toward your fundraising deadline. When the moment arrives, confetti falls and your community celebrates together.

Ready-Made Fundraiser Templates

Start with proven templates designed for maximum impact and engagement

Fundraiser Campaign

A campaign page for your charity or fundraiser โ€” share your mission, show impact, collect donations, and build a community of supporters.

Features That Fuel Your Fundraiser

No-Friction Sharing

Send one link, supporters click and contribute instantly โ€” no accounts, no apps, no barriers to participation

WhatsApp Contributions

Supporters can add messages, photos, and voice notes by simply texting your campaign WhatsApp number

Countdown Reveals

Hide contributions behind a countdown timer, then reveal everything with confetti at your campaign launch or goal celebration

Smart Prompts

200+ guided prompts help supporters share meaningful messages: 'Why this cause matters to me', 'How this organization changed my life'

Rich Content Types

Collect text, photos, videos, voice messages, GIFs, and music to create a multimedia impact story

Campaign Control

Set character limits, allow anonymous donations, limit contributions per person, and control exactly what supporters can share

Your Grandma Can Contribute Too

WhatsApp contributions mean everyone can participate, regardless of tech comfort level

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Hey! ๐Ÿ‘‹ Someone special is collecting messages for a story. Want to add yours? Just type it here!

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This is such a lovely idea! Here's my message โ€” I hope it makes them smile ๐Ÿ˜Šโค๏ธ

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Your message has been added! ๐ŸŽ‰ Want to add a photo or voice note too?

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๐Ÿ“ท Yes! Let me send a photo

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Photo added! The story now has 12 messages โค๏ธ

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No app needed โ€” just WhatsApp

From Campaign Launch to Community Celebration

Watch your fundraiser transform from idea to movement as supporters rally around your cause

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Choose Fundraiser Campaign Template

Select from cause-focused templates and upload your campaign hero image

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Set Your Fundraising Goal

Add target amount, reveal countdown date, and configure WhatsApp contribution settings

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Rally Your Community

Share the campaign link โ€” supporters contribute stories and donations without any login required

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Supporters Share Their Stories

Community members add inspiring messages, photos, and personal reasons for supporting your cause

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Celebrate Your Impact Together

Reveal all heartfelt contributions in a spectacular moment โ€” watch your community's love unfold!

Your Campaign Becomes a Living Story

See how your fundraiser page showcases impact, builds community, and inspires action

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A Story for You โœจ

28 messages from friends & family

Revealed on March 20, 2026
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Sarah

Friend ยท 2 days ago

You mean the world to me. Here's to many more memories together! โค๏ธ

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Tom

Family ยท 1 week ago

An audio hug for your day.

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Lisa

Friend ยท 1 week ago

Our favorite snapshots together. Every frame feels like a time capsule!

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Alex

Colleague ยท 3 days ago

This is you every birthday morning ๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸŽ‚

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Happy Dance GIF

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Mia

Friend ยท 5 days ago

This song is literally you. Happy birthday legend! ๐ŸŽต

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Because I'm happy, clap along...

+ 20 more messages

Built for Fundraising Success

200+

Guided prompts for supporters

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Content types to share impact

30 sec

To contribute and spread the word

Perfect for Every Type of Fundraiser

  • Medical expense campaigns with personal impact stories
  • School fundraisers featuring student and parent messages
  • Animal rescue campaigns with adoption success photos
  • Community project fundraisers showcasing local support
  • Disaster relief campaigns with survivor testimonials
  • Charity event campaigns building excitement and momentum
  • Memorial fundraisers celebrating life through shared memories

Why Fundraisers Choose Ownstory

More than crowdfunding โ€” we help you build lasting community around your cause with stories that inspire action

Private & Permanent

This isn't social media. No public feeds, no algorithms, no strangers. Your story stays private โ€” only people you invite can see it. And it lasts forever, not just 24 hours.

Private link โ€” only invited people can access
Hidden until reveal โ€” surprise stays safe
Kept forever as a digital memory

Not like Instagram stories that vanish, or Facebook posts anyone can see.

Group Gift Built In

Pool money from the group, and let the birthday person pick the gift card they actually want. No more guessing, no more duplicate gifts. Delivered straight to their mobile wallet.

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Friends chip in any amount

$5, $10, $50 โ€” every bit counts

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Recipient picks their gift card

Amazon, Uber Eats, Apple, Spotify & more

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Added to mobile wallet instantly

Apple Wallet or Google Wallet โ€” tap to use

Messages + gift card together in one beautiful story. No separate apps needed.

โ€œWe raised 40% more than our goal! Contributors didn't just donate โ€” they shared why clean water mattered to them. When we revealed all 89 messages at our gala, there wasn't a dry eye in the room. The story page is now our most powerful recruitment tool.โ€

โ€” Sarah M., Nonprofit Director

Attach Your Fundraiser Campaign to a QR Code

Print your QR code and attach it to physical materials to connect supporters with your digital campaign story instantly.

Sample dynamic QR code

Your custom QR code

Scan to open the story โ€” works on any phone

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Donation Table Sign

Place the QR code on your fundraising booth display so visitors can scan to learn your full story and donate on the spot.

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Thank You Card

Include the QR code on donor thank you cards so supporters can revisit your campaign and share it with their networks.

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Event T-Shirt

Print the QR code on volunteer shirts or race bibs so anyone can scan to discover your cause and join the movement.

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Flyer Insert

Add the QR code to printed flyers and brochures so people can instantly access your full campaign story and donation page.

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Care Package Label

Attach the QR code to donation boxes or care packages to show recipients the full story behind the generosity they received.

Customise your QR code โ€” choose colours, add your logo, and download in print-ready formats. Attach it to anything and turn a physical gift into a digital experience.

Fundraiser Campaign Questions

No! Supporters click your link and contribute immediately โ€” no signup, no app download, no login required. They can also contribute via WhatsApp without any accounts.
Yes! Reveal Mode lets you hide all messages behind a countdown timer. Set your reveal date (like your gala or campaign deadline) and everyone can watch the countdown, then celebrate together when all contributions are unveiled with confetti.
Supporters can add text messages, photos, videos, voice recordings, GIFs, and music. You control which content types to allow and can set character limits or other rules.
Absolutely! Contributors can send messages, photos, and voice notes directly via WhatsApp โ€” perfect for older supporters or anyone who prefers texting over websites.
Your campaign page is private by default. Only people with your invite link can view and contribute. You control who sees your campaign and can make it public if you choose.
Your Ownstory campaign page works alongside any fundraising platform. Use it to collect impact stories and build community, while donations flow through your preferred payment processor.
Our 200+ prompts eliminate blank page anxiety with suggestions like 'How this cause changed my perspective' or 'What I hope this campaign achieves.' Contributors write more meaningful, compelling messages.

Ready to Rally Your Community?

Create a fundraiser campaign that goes beyond donations to build lasting connections and inspire real change