“Giving is not just about making a donation, it’s about making a difference.”
– Hank Rosso, Founder, Center of Philanthropy
Reach Your Fundraising Goal
Nonprofits
Your mission matters too much to get lost in the crowd. Stand out with the first of its kind Visual Fundraiser and invite your supporters to contribute in a fun, engaging, and interactive way.
Missions
Missions are a community effort. Puzzle Fund allows you to involve supporters in an engaging way, making them a part of your journey and helping you reach your financial goals, so you can focus on the thing that matters most.
Campers
Don’t let high costs prevent you or your child from experiencing some of the best memories being young has to offer. Invite family and friends to help contribute to making lifelong memories without throwing the family budget out the window!
Recently Completed Puzzles
Birthright of Wentzville, MO
Birthright offers love, friendship, and support to women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant.
For Dignity
Join as For Dignity celebrates 12 years of transforming lives and empowering women to rise from cycles of defeat.
This Could Be Yours!
Start your Puzzle Fund today. Create an engaging visual fundraiser that excites donors, lets them have fun, and helps you reach your goals, all in one place.
Puzzle Fund is the first of its kind Visual Fundraiser where donors get to see the progress they’re making toward Your Fundraising Goal in real time.
How Puzzle Fund Works
Set Your Vision
Upload an inspiring photo or image collage representing your specific fundraising goal. Whether it's for a new product, a community project, or a personal endeavor, make it tangible for your supporters.
Craft Your Story
Articulate why your project is special and how contributions will bring it to life. Your narrative is the heartbeat of your campaign—make it compelling and clear.
See Your Puzzle
Once you've set the stage with your image and story, we take over to craft your puzzle, with each piece symbolizing a fragment of your vision.
Share Your Campaign
Launch your campaign to invite the community's support, and watch as every contribution helps complete the picture of your goal.
Puzzle Fund’s Unique Features
Visual Progress
With each donation, a piece of the puzzle becomes visible. The completeness of the image directly represents the campaign’s success—your project's vision materializes as the community rallies behind you.
Public Engagement
Donor comments become part of the project’s story, encouraging a narrative of support and community spirit.
Uncomplicated Generosity
At Puzzle Fund, we embrace the simplicity of support. Contributors engage directly with the causes they care about, free from the distractions of reward tiers, allowing creators to channel all efforts into achieving their objectives.
Your Mission is Our Goal
No Platform Fee, Ever
Puzzle Fund is committed to keeping your generosity uncomplicated. There are no fees for donors. Instead, a standard credit card processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction is applied when the project creator or recipient chooses to withdraw funds, ensuring your entire donation goes towards the cause you support.
Direct Receipts
Creators receive notifications of contributions, enabling personalized gratitude and updates outside the platform.
Secure and Accessible Funds
At Puzzle Fund, we leverage the secure capabilities of Stripe Connect to safeguard your contributions. Project creators have the flexibility to retrieve funds at any time, even before their puzzle reaches completion.
“Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.”
Hank Rosso – Founder, Center of Philanthropy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Puzzle Fund?
Puzzle Fund is a unique crowdfunding platform where specific goals are transformed into collective achievements. We use a puzzle-based model to visualize and achieve fundraising aims.
How do I start a project on Puzzle Fund?
To start a project, click "Start Your Puzzle" on our homepage, enter your project details, upload an image that represents your goal, craft your story, and share your campaign with the community.
What are the fees for using Puzzle Fund?
Each transaction incurs a standard fee of 2.9% + $0.30. This fee contributes to the secure and seamless operation of our platform.
How does the puzzle crowdfunding model work?
In our model, each donation is represented by a puzzle piece. As donations are made, the puzzle pieces fill in, visually representing the progress towards the fundraising goal.
How do I make a donation?
Select a project that inspires you, click on a puzzle piece to support it, enter your donation amount, and finalize your donation. You can also leave a message with your donation.
What are tips at checkout, and where do they go?
Tips added at the checkout page are optional contributions that go directly to support Puzzle Fund. These tips help us cover the costs associated with running the platform and contribute to our mission of providing tools and resources to assist those doing great things in doing them even better. Your support helps us maintain and improve our services for our community.
Are there any guidelines for project creators?
Yes, project creators should provide clear and compelling project details, adhere to legal and ethical standards, and complete KYC verification if they are beneficiaries. No rewards are offered; we focus on pure support.
What is the KYC verification process?
KYC (Know Your Customer) verification through Stripe Connect is required for beneficiaries before withdrawing funds. This process validates the identity of the beneficiaries and ensures transaction security.
Can I get a refund for my donation?
Refunds are available before the funds are withdrawn by the project creator. Post-withdrawal, refunds are generally not possible unless in exceptional circumstances like fraud or gross misrepresentation.
What happens if a project I supported is canceled?
If a project is canceled before its conclusion, all backers will automatically receive a full refund.
How does Puzzle Fund handle security and privacy?
We use trusted payment systems like WooCommerce PayPal Payments and Stripe Connect and employ security measures like reCaptcha to protect our platform. We are committed to user privacy and adhere to strict data protection standards.
What should I do if I encounter accessibility issues on the site?
If you face any accessibility challenges, please contact us at contact@puzzle-fund.com. We are committed to making our website accessible to everyone and welcome your feedback.
How can I contact Puzzle Fund for support?
For any assistance, you can reach out to our support team through the contact form on our website or directly at contact@puzzle-fund.com.