Start Your Fundraising Campaign
Whether you’re a business, side hustle, charity, or community project, we’ll guide you to the right place.
FundCommunityFirst.ca is a crowdfunding platform only, built to help communities raise funds transparently with 0% platform fees.
To keep fundraising simple and protect donors, the next step depends on how your campaign will operate.
Please choose the option that best describes your campaign.
Will Your Campaign Offer Commercial or Redeemable Value to Supporters?
Some campaigns simply collect donations for a cause.
Others provide something of value in return that can be redeemed or used later.
This distinction helps us route your campaign correctly and keep FundCommunityFirst focused solely on crowdfunding.
Commercial or redeemable value includes:
- Products sold at scale
- Services or experiences
- Gift cards or store credits
- Vouchers, discounts, or prepaid value
This does not include:
- Symbolic thank-you gifts
- Appreciation items (e.g. shirts, bracelets, handmade items)
- Donor recognition perks
✅ No — My Campaign Is Donation-Only
This includes:
- Community causes
- Families and individuals
- Schools, teams, and nonprofits
- Campaigns offering only symbolic or appreciation-based rewards
You’ll be guided to create or manage your fundraising campaign directly on FundCommunityFirst.ca with 0% platform fees.
🛒 Yes — My Campaign Will Offer Commercial or Redeemable Value
If your campaign offers products, services, gift cards, credits, or other redeemable value, it is set up through NexusMart
NexusMart is our self-service commercial campaign platform, providing the tools and structure needed to manage commercial rewards responsibly while keeping Fund Community First fee-free and community-focused
You’ll be guided to NexusMart to set up your commercial campaign using its reward, redemption, and reporting tools.
Not Sure Which Option Applies?
If you’re unsure, choose the option that best fits your plan.
You can also contact our team for guidance before continuing.