How to apply for M-changa Mobile and Online Fundraiser
A. Mobile Fundraisers
A Mobile fundraiser is perfect for individuals without regular internet access. This type of fundraiser is best suited to Harambe type fundraising e.g. medical fees, school fees, weddings & funerals.
3 Simple Steps
Step 1. Register
To create your fundraiser account and begin raising money for your cause:
- Save *483*57#
- Dial *483*57#
Step 2. Share
To share your fundraiser to your supporters via Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter or SMS:
- Dial *483*57#
- Select Share My Fundraiser
Manage your fundraiser
To add treasurer’s, check fundraiser status, view statement, access your fundraiser page, withdraw or end fundraiser simply:
- Dial *483*57#
- Select Manage My Fundraiser
For more click: https://www.changa.co.ke/mobile/
B. Online Fundraisers
The online Fundraisers is the ideal solution for individuals, organizations & businesses seeking to create awareness and collect local & international donations for their fundraiser.
3 Simple Steps
Step 1. Register
- Fill in the online registration form
- Make a test mobile payment towards your fundraiser (minimum KES 10)
- Click the activation link sent to your email
- Receive your login credentials via SMS
Step 2. Share
- Customize your Share page with your story, pictures, videos and targets
- Share your Share page using the link or sharing mobile payment instructions directly
Step 3. Collect
- Mobile payments: Accept payments directly via M-Pesa PayBill, Airtel Money and Equitel
- Online payments: Accept payments Online via Visa, MasterCard, PayPal & SimbaPay
- All contributions are stored securely and transparently by M-Changa
Using the Web Portal
- View My Fundraiser Page– Find the link to your fundraiser page at the top of your fundraiser page.
- Summary– Track and download your Payments, Expenses & Withdrawals.
- My Fundraiser Details– Set your Fundraiser Name, Target, Expiry Date & Appeal Message.
- Share My Story– Write an engaging story that will show up on your public Sharepage.
- Share My Video– Embed a video from Youtube or Vimeo – Click on the share tab and then the Embed tab. You will see the HTML code for embedding the video. Copy it and paste the code.
- Manage Pictures– Upload images from your computer that will show on your public Sharepage.
- Engage My Supporters– Get new supporters & contact existing supporters via SMS, Email, Phone & Social Media.
- Manage Treasurers– Add up to 3 treasurers to make your fundraiser more secure.
- Withdraw– Choose whether to withdraw funds and either continue or end your fundraiser, M-Changa service fee is 4.25% of the amount you are withdrawing. In addition, normal Safaricom, Airtel, Equitel charges apply.
For more information click: https://www.changa.co.ke/online/
Why Choose M-Changa
✔ Best Value
Fundraisers pay 4.25% (KES 425 every KES 10,000 raised). This allows us to keep the platform free for your donors, as well as to sustain & improve the platform to help fundraisers raise more, faster.
✔ Automatic Fundraiser Acceleration
Let the technology assist you! M-Changa will automatically invite your supporters to share and promote your fundraiser be giving rewards such as airtime and recognition.
✔ Local Customer Support
Our team of experts are available to support you 6 days a week through email, phone & social media. For contact information click here.
✔ Mobile & Card Payments
Every fundraiser can easily collect donations through multiple payment channels including Safaricom Paybill, Equitel, Airtel, Visa, MasterCard & PayPal. This means you can raise money both locally and internationally on one platform.
✔ Create Awareness
Fundraiser Share pages are visible online for anyone in the world to see. Share pages can be personalized with stories, pictures, videos & targets. M-Changa makes it easy to promote fundraisers across multiple channels including Facebook, Twitter & WhatsApp.
✔ Security & Trust
We combine technology, human expertise and community to minimize the risk of funds being misused. Security features include treasurers, fundraiser verification and secure banking & reporting systems.
✔ Transparency
Transparency is an important aspect of fundraising since it inspires trust. M-Changa makes it easy for donors to see fundraising goals and updates.
To know more on how to raise and use M-changa, click; https://www.changa.co.ke/
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