General question #
What is Kitafund.com? #
Kitafund.com is a crowdfunding platform for medical and humanitarian needs and emergencies.
What is Crowdfunding #
Crowdfunding is a fundraising effort that involves the public. For example, if we were able to convince 10,000 people to donate RM10 each, we would raise RM100,000.
Who created this platform? #
We are a small company registered under the name of Kita Global Group Sdn. Bhd. Our mission is to use technology in addressing social issues.
On starting a campaign #
What is the advantage of using this platform instead of raising funds with a personal bank account? #
Here are some of the benefits of using this platform:
- Avoid fraud/scam cases. Every campaigns on this platform have been verified by our team.
- We are transparent. Everyone who visits a campaign can see how much the campaigner needs and has raised.
- You can share campaigns in our platform easily.
- The donation process is much easier than bank transfer.
How much does it cost to start a campaign on Kitafund.com? #
We do not charge you for starting a campaign on this platform.
However, to cover operating costs, we have to charge 5% to the donors for each transaction
What kind of campaign can I start on Kitafund.com? #
Medical, humanitarian, and emergencies campaigns
Who can start a campaign on Kitafund.com? #
For medical campaigns:
- Patients
- Patient’s family and friends
- Registered organizations
For humanitarian campaigns:
- Individuals who care
- Registered organizations
Everything will go through the verification process.
Optimizing my campaign #
How to Get Donations for My Campaign? #
There are several ways to get donations for your campaign. There are two schemes for maximizing the effectiveness of your crowdfunding campaign. Thus, you always have two options to optimize your campaign: promoting your campaign on your own or getting advertising support from Kitafund. However, Kitafund will always be there to assist you, whether you choose to optimize your campaign with advertisement or not. Begin by sharing your campaign with your friends and family, either through personal conversations or direct messages via various social media. You can also utilize Kitafund’s advertising tools to reach more audience and draw in more donations.
What Should I Do to Attract Donations As A Campaigner? #
To successfully attract donations from your immediate environment, start by leveraging your personal network. This involves reaching out to family, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances who may be interested in supporting your campaign. Personal connections are often the most responsive and probably the ones who are willing to contribute to your campaign. These are things that you can do to attract donations:
- Write a Compelling Message
Clearly communicate the purpose and goals of your fundraising campaign. Ensure your message highlights the importance of the cause and the specific ways donations will make a difference.
- Utilize Social Media
Share your campaign on social media platforms to reach more donors within your network. Regularly post updates, success stories, and the impact of contributions to keep your network engaged.
- Personal Outreach
Reach out to those you know, explaining why the cause is important to you and why you believe they would be interested in supporting it. You can also explain the impacts that they may make and the reason why it is worth it to donate to your campaign.
- Provide Regular Updates
Keep those who make donations to your campaign informed about the progress of your campaign and how their contributions are being used. This may help build trust and encourage continued support.
- Show Appreciation
Always thank your donors for their contributions, no matter the amount. Acknowledging their support and expressing gratitude can strengthen your relationship and encourage donations in the future.
Can I Get My Campaign Promoted with Ads? #
We are dedicated to maximizing our impact by reaching as many people in need as possible through our platform. To assist fundraising for medical needs, we provide multiple fundraising options within the medical category. Campaigners can opt for guided campaigns supported by Kitafund with additional promotional assistance.
What is the Purpose of Fundraising Campaign Promotion with Ads? #
Kitafund offers a fundraising publicity service to help spread awareness about medical-related campaigns using social media advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. Advertising your campaign will help you get donations faster, which leads to quicker treatment and recovery. The advertising service typically runs for around 1 month.
Will The Donation Target Be Reached During The Promotion with Ads Period? #
While this advertising service helps campaigns reach a wider audience, Kitafund does not guarantee that donation targets will be met, as success depends on the clarity of the visuals, storytelling, and how well the campaign resonates with potential donors. Yet we are committed to doing our best to increase the chances of reaching your fundraising donation target through promotion with ads.
How Much Is The Campaign Promotion with Ads Fee? #
Currently, advertising costs for campaigns on Kitafund are covered by donors. We let donors understand how their contributions are utilized and allocated in each campaign. Thus, donors are made aware of this through the budget plan displayed on the campaign page as follows:
Example of budget plan for medical campaign
Example of budget plan for non medical campaign
Can I Still Disburse The Fund If The Donation Target is Not Met? #
Yes. If the donation target isn’t reached during the publicity period, the campaigner can still disburse the funds that have been collected.
What Requirements That Must Be Fulfilled for My Campaign to Be Promoted with Ads? #
To be eligible for our advertising service, there are several requirements:
- If the campaigner is:
- Personal/individual, the campaign must focus on medical or health-related category, and both the campaigner’s account and medical documents need to be verified by Kitafund
- NGO, the campaign can be in both medical and non-medical category, and both the campaigner’s account and medical documents need to be verified by Kitafund
- Willing to be contacted by Kitafund’s Optimization Team and sign the Statement Letter that will be sent if your fundraising campaign meets the criteria.
- Possesses supporting factors that add value to the success of the fundraising publication, such as:
- An informative and inspiring story.
- Has at least 5 (five) high-resolution photos from different angles.
How Can I Apply To Have My Campaign Promoted with Ads?
If your fundraising campaign meets the criteria above and you’re interested in getting your campaign published, please fill out the form below:
We will conduct a review once your fundraising campaign meets the requirements. If it meets our criteria during the review, you will be contacted by our team.
Campaigns That Have Been Promoted with Ads #
https://kitafund.com/campaign/17222
https://kitafund.com/campaign/16238
https://kitafund.com/campaign/15089
On donating #
Why am I being extra charged for my contribution? #
This platform charges 5% (excluding charges incurred by Payment Gateway) for each transaction.
We will use this 5% charge to cover the costs involved in running and expanding this business.
If you have any other suggestions for us to raise funds for this venture, please share it with us! Contact us at [email protected].
How can I donate to a campaign? #
Steps on how to contribute to a campaign on Kitafund.com:
- Open the campaign page
- Click the “Sponsor” button
- Specify the amount you want to give
- Specify your email to receive receipts and updates after donating
- Click the “Sponsor now” button
- You will be taken to another page to make a payment
- After making a payment, you will be returned to our website
