What is icause? The best crowdfunding in Australia.

The online fundraising landscape has come a long way in the last few years, and if you are looking to raise money online, you might feel spoiled for choice.

This page will give you an introduction to icause and tell you why we believe we’re the best crowdfunding in Australia.

Who is icause

icause is the new kid on the block. We’re a passionate team of fundraisers who want to make raising funds and supporting your favourite causes accessible to everyone, even in the current climate where a lot of people are struggling with the rising costs of living and the pandemic recovery, meaning they simply do not have the spare cash to donate.

On this page

• A crowdfunding site with a twist
• What makes us different?
• Switch and Donate
• More ways to donate
• Who is icause for?
• Get started!

A crowdfunding site with a twist

At icause, we know ALL about every aspect of fundraising! That’s why we know that crowdfunding is one of the most effective ways to raise money for a personal goal or charitable cause.

We also know that Australians love to lend a hand, we’ve seen it time and time again; mates helping mates when they need a hand up or the whole nation coming together for disaster relief. But for some, giving funds just isn’t possible; even when we want to help the most, sometimes we simply don’t have the spare money to do so.

That’s why icause is different. We have created a unique way to donate so that everybody has the chance to help. Read on to find out more about the unique features of an icause campaign.

What makes us different?

We want crowdfunding to be available to EVERYONE who wants to help, even if you don’t have the spare funds to donate right now. We’ve created a simple way to donate with your bill, and you might even make a saving at the same time!

Switch and Donate

It’s so simple to donate with your utility bills. Our unique crowdfunding platform offers you the chance to support a cause or charity and make a saving at the same time, just by switching your utility bill to a new provider. 

We work with a range of service providers, including electricity, gas, mobile, broadband, television, health insurance, and many more. If we can find you a cheaper deal for your bill when you switch providers a donation will be made on your behalf to your nominated campaign.

On average, by choosing to switch for a reason, supporters give between $45 to $300 to their nominated charity fundraiser or crowdfunding campaign, without spending a cent. Find out more about how Switch and Donate works here: Introducing and Donate - the new face of crowdfunding.

More ways to donate

If you don’t want to switch service providers, or you’ve already switched and want to keep raising money for charity, we’ve got you covered! We have a comprehensive range of options for you to lend your support. You can donate directly to a cause via:

• All major credit cards;
• All major debit cards;
• PayPal;
• Apple Pay;
• Google Pay

As with all top fundraising platforms in Australia, we take your online security very seriously – we do not store any of your card details and process payments through Stripe as part of our privacy and security guarantee. 

Read our full privacy policy here.

Who is icause for?

Whether you are looking for fundraising ideas for schools, corporate donations in Australia or an individual crowdfunding campaign, icause can help you reach your goals faster.

Some of our favourite crowdfunding campaigns include:

• School fundraising - such as a school fun run or other fundraising events to raise money for the school community.
• Sports clubs
• Charitable donations in Australia
• Health and Medical campaigns
• Travel
• Environmental campaigns

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. A crowdfunding campaign can be used for anything you need to raise money or awareness for. If you’re passionate about it, icause is too!

Get started

Crowdfunding platforms in Australia are perfect for every fundraising goal, big or small, and it only takes a few minutes to get set up, so why not start making a difference today? 

An icause campaign is completely free to set up and once you have entered your details you can start sharing with your friends and family via SMS and email directly from your icause platform. You can also use our social sharing function to spread your campaign on social media and reach new supporters.

If you are ready to start but you still feel as if you need some support, that’s what we’re here for! Drop us a message and one of our fundraising team will be in touch to help build you a successful campaign,

Further reading

What is Crowdfunding?

Fundraising tips

How do I know if I can trust a crowdfunder?

Crowd funding vs Traditional Fundraising

Introducing Switch and Donate