Why Start a Campaign? – CiviBuild

Why Start a Community Campaign?

Because your neighbors care, small dollars add up fast, and research shows public‑partnered crowdfunding gets things built.

Explore the Benefits

Five Reasons Communities Choose CiviBuild

Grassroots Power

46% of Millennials and 45% of Gen X already donate via crowdfunding—which means your campaign meets people where they give.

Tangible Local Impact

Playgrounds, parklets, and bus shelters move from idea to ribbon‑cutting in months, not years.

Trust & Transparency

Government partnership lifts perceived transparency and draws first‑time donors that ignore tax‑only drives.

People Prefer Voluntary

In a Portugal study, willingness to pay rose when funding was voluntary crowdfunding vs. compulsory tax.

Amplified Reach

Campaign pages are share‑friendly, turning every backer into a micro‑promoter and building community pride.

Numbers That Back It Up

46%

Millennials who have donated to a crowdfunding campaign

79%

Americans who call infrastructure a major problem