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WhyDonate, based in the Netherlands, is a European focused fundraising platform that connects causes with donors through crowdfunding. Whydonate offers individuals, non-profit organizations and corporations a wide platform to gather funds for their needs.

WhyDonate provides products and services for its users, adhering to the necessary corporate social responsibility. Through its platform, people can raise money for various types of events, such as healthcare emergencies, weddings, natural disasters, sports, arts & culture, etc.

History
WhyDonate was founded in 2012 by Niels Corver and Daniel Boham in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The first round of funding for WhyDonate was gathered through crowdfunding and 2 angel investors. In 2015, the company participated in an incubator from the ING bank and won the innovation studio pitch. Later ING bank invested in WhyDonate.

Business Model
WhyDonate enables users to create fundraisers for various causes. Once created, fundraisers can be shared on social media and with WhyDonate's extensive donor network. Donations can be made through preferred payment methods, and communication between fundraisers and donors is facilitated.

WhyDonate operates with a unique fee structure, charging 0% platform fees to users. It supports donations for personal causes and life events and utilizes social media and a dedicated blog to raise awareness.

The platform ensures the security of donations and data through encryption and partnerships with licensed payment institutions. Its servers are optimized for various devices, including desktop, tablet, and mobile.

Key offerings include the Digital Collection Box for donation management, accessible to residents of the Netherlands. WhyDonate also offers a WordPress donation plugin for embedding fundraiser forms on websites, connected to the platform.

Peer-to-peer fundraising options allow users to customize branding and content. The platform supports fundraisers in multiple languages, including Dutch, Italian, German, Spanish, and French.

Employment
WhyDonate operates with a small yet efficient team of 11 dedicated individuals who ensure the uninterrupted delivery of its services. The team includes customer support officials ready to assist users with any questions they may have.

International Presence
WhyDonate extends its services to several European countries, including Germany, France, and the Netherlands, allowing users to initiate campaigns or fundraisers as needed. Additionally, the company's employees are recruited from various parts of the globe, contributing to its diverse and international workforce.

Notable Mentions
WhyDonate participated in ING Bank's Innovation Studio Pitch incubator program in July 2015. Subsequently, several media outlets, including Silicon Canals and the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, highlighted WhyDonate's involvement in this program on their respective platforms. WhyDonate has garnered media attention, frequently in conjunction with ING.

Furthermore, WhyDonate collaborated with the charitable platform Otly, aiming to offer children valuable insights into financial management for educational purposes.