Thoughtful.org is a Free Crowdfunding Platform for Expensive Emergencies
Alyson Wyers — November 3, 2014 — Social Good
References: thoughtful.org & techcrunch
While sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo are great for startups trying to get financing for their entrepreneurial endeavors and unusual projects, this free crowdfunding platform is intended for medical costs and emergencies. Throughtful.org enables people to fundraise with dignity when trying to address costly medical expenses.
Founded by Derek Rey, Thoughtful.org is a social enterprise that keeps families exhausting their resources in the midst of an already stressful and traumatic time in mind. The free crowdfunding site ensures your effort to raise finances appears alongside appropriate content, and not a potato salad plea.
The platform does not charge fees, but asks donors to give an 'optional gift' on top of their payments. Users also don't need to reach their goal in order to receive donations.
Founded by Derek Rey, Thoughtful.org is a social enterprise that keeps families exhausting their resources in the midst of an already stressful and traumatic time in mind. The free crowdfunding site ensures your effort to raise finances appears alongside appropriate content, and not a potato salad plea.
The platform does not charge fees, but asks donors to give an 'optional gift' on top of their payments. Users also don't need to reach their goal in order to receive donations.
Trend Themes
1. Medical Crowdfunding - The rise of free crowdfunding platforms specifically tailored for medical costs and emergencies presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry.
2. Dignified Fundraising - The focus on fundraising with dignity allows for disruptive innovation in the nonprofit sector, providing a solution for individuals and families facing costly medical expenses.
3. Optional Fee Models - The adoption of optional gift fees instead of charging fixed fees opens avenues for disruptive innovation in the crowdfunding industry, allowing for flexible and personalized fundraising experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The emergence of medical crowdfunding platforms presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in healthcare financing and accessibility.
2. Nonprofit - The availability of free crowdfunding platforms designed for medical emergencies presents disruptive innovation opportunities for nonprofit organizations focused on health and wellbeing.
3. Crowdfunding - The introduction of optional fee models in crowdfunding platforms creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the crowdfunding industry, enabling more tailored and financially sustainable fundraising approaches.
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