# Social Crowdfunding Platforms The Buzzbnk App Helps Ventures Gather Support and Raise Funds By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-09-06 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzbnk References: [buildingbetterbusiness.org.uk](http://www.buildingbetterbusiness.org.uk/socialenterprise/buzzbnk) & [buzzbnk.org](https://www.buzzbnk.org/) Buzzbnk is a crowdfunding platform that aims to help social startups build a following of supporters and raise funding. Founded in 2009, Buzzbnk offers a chance for positive individuals to become involved in social causes in a more personal well and allow them to give back in more than one way at once. Harnessing the power of the Internet, Buzzbnk supports exciting and promising social ventures while encouraging the spread of such support to the general public through the social networks of those involved. Operating similar to Kickstarter or [Brickstarter](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickstarter), Buzzbnk hopes to connect changemaking individuals with the means and support to make their positive vision of social change possible. **Contact Information** Buzzbnk [website](http://www.buzzbnk.org/) Buzzbnk on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/Buzzbnk/) Buzzbnk on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/buzzbnk) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Social Crowdfunding:** Crowdfunding platforms like Buzzbnk are disrupting traditional fundraising methods and offering a new way for social ventures to gather support and raise funds. - **Internet-based Support:** Harnessing the power of the internet, platforms like Buzzbnk are leveraging social networks to connect individuals with social causes and encourage widespread support. - **Personalized Giving:** Buzzbnk and similar platforms are providing a more personal and engaging way for individuals to give back and contribute to social change. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Crowdfunding:** The rise of social crowdfunding platforms presents opportunities for disrupters in the crowdfunding industry to create innovative platforms that cater specifically to social ventures. - **Social Ventures:** Social ventures and startups can benefit from the emergence of social crowdfunding platforms, as they offer an alternative and effective avenue for raising funds and gathering support. - **Online Fundraising:** The growth of internet-based fundraising platforms like Buzzbnk indicates a shift towards online fundraising as a viable option for charitable organizations and social causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeing-social.md) - [Creative Online Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bf-island.md) - [Connective Non-Profit Funding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingtap.md) - [Digital Sharing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venture-vault.md) - [Upgraded Crowdfunding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kickstarter-late-pledges.md) - [Startup Investor Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/findinvestor.md) - [Consumer Insight Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzabout.md) - [Next-Gen Crowdfunding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indiegogo.md) - [Entrepreneur Support Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hustle-cafe.md)