A microproject is a short-term fundraising campaign designed to support a specific activity or individual. Microprojects help capture donor attention with a focused, actionable goal and an urgent giving deadline.
Here are key details about microprojects:
Duration: Microprojects have 90 days to reach their funding goal. After 90 days, any unfunded microproject will expire.
Budget: Budgets range from $250 to $10,000.
Donations: Unlike standard GlobalGiving projects, microprojects do not include preset donation options. Donors simply enter their preferred amount (GlobalGiving’s $10 minimum still applies).
Parent Project Requirement: Each microproject must be linked to an approved parent project—an existing project already published on GlobalGiving.
Number of Active Microprojects: Organizations may have up to 25 active microprojects on GlobalGiving.org at any time.
Reporting: Only one report is required per microproject, submitted either after it is fully funded or when it expires after 90 days, whichever comes first.
Visibility: Microprojects earn additional points in GlobalGiving’s project ranking system, which can increase visibility to potential donors.
Microprojects are an excellent way to engage donors around specific needs while complementing your organization’s larger, ongoing initiatives.