How TYSM Campaigns Work

Every TYSM campaign seamlessly integrates cause promotion, crowdfunding, and contributor appreciation into one powerful experience.

The future of gratitude-powered crowdfunding

The Unified TYSM Campaign Approach

Unlike traditional crowdfunding that focuses only on money, every TYSM campaign creates a complete ecosystem of cause, community, and appreciation.

1. Promote Your Cause

Share your mission and why it matters to the community

What You Include:

  • • Your cause and mission statement
  • • Why this issue matters now
  • • Who will benefit from success
  • • Your personal connection to the cause

2. Raise Funds

Set clear goals and track progress toward meaningful impact

Funding Features:

  • • Flexible funding goals and timelines
  • • Real-time progress tracking
  • • Multiple payment options
  • • Transparent fund usage

3. Thank Contributors

Show genuine appreciation for every supporter

Appreciation Tools:

  • • Personal thank you messages
  • • Impact updates and reports
  • • Community recognition
  • • Ongoing relationship building

The Complete Campaign Journey

Phase 1: Campaign Setup

1

Define Cause

Articulate your mission and impact goals

2

Set Funding

Establish financial goals and timeline

3

Plan Appreciation

Design how you'll thank supporters

4

Launch

Go live and start building community

Phase 2: Community Building

Share Your Story

Spread awareness about your cause across platforms

Build Community

Contributors become invested community members

Track Progress

Monitor funding and engagement in real-time

Phase 3: Creating Impact

Achieve Goals

Use funds to create the intended impact

Appreciate Community

Thank supporters with updates and recognition

Inspire Others

Success stories motivate more campaigns

Unified Campaign in Action

"Gratitude Education Initiative - Transforming Schools"

by @alex-gratitude-edu • Chicago, IL

The Cause

Mission: Improve student mental health through gratitude education

Problem: 40% of students report anxiety and depression

Solution: Gratitude practices proven to improve wellbeing

Impact: 15 schools, 3,000 students reached

The Funding

Goal: $25,000 for program expansion

Raised: $14,300 from 203 supporters

Usage: Curriculum, training, materials

Timeline: 45 days to reach goal

The Gratitude

Personal thanks: Message to each contributor

Impact updates: Monthly progress reports

Recognition: Supporter wall and certificates

Community: Private updates group access

Result: 203 contributors didn't just fund a program - they became part of a gratitude education movement, receiving ongoing appreciation and seeing direct impact from their support.

TYSM vs Traditional Crowdfunding

Traditional Crowdfunding

Campaign Focus

Money-focused with basic project description

Contributor Experience

Transactional - donate and forget

Post-Campaign

Contributors forgotten after funding goal

Relationship

One-time transaction, no ongoing connection

TYSM Campaigns

Campaign Focus

Cause + funding + appreciation integrated from start

Contributor Experience

Relational - support cause and receive appreciation

Post-Campaign

Ongoing updates, thanks, and community engagement

Relationship

Long-term community building and mutual appreciation

Why the Unified Approach Works Better

3x
Higher Engagement
Contributors stay involved vs one-time donation
85%
Success Rate
vs 65% for traditional crowdfunding
2.5x
Repeat Support
Contributors support multiple campaigns
95%
Satisfaction
Contributors feel appreciated and valued

Ready to Start Your TYSM Campaign?

Join the gratitude-powered crowdfunding revolution. Create campaigns that don't just raise money - they build communities.

Perfect for Causes

  • • Community projects and initiatives
  • • Healthcare and medical support
  • • Education and student programs
  • • Environmental and social causes
  • • Creative projects with impact
  • • Open source and innovation

Perfect for Appreciation

  • • Recognizing unsung heroes
  • • Supporting dedicated professionals
  • • Appreciating community volunteers
  • • Thanking healthcare workers
  • • Celebrating teachers and educators
  • • Honoring service providers