Frequently Asked Questions
About Initiate Global Foundation
What is Initiate Global Foundation (IGF)?
Initiate Global Foundation (IGF) is a social fintech foundation designed to help individuals and communities create meaningful impact through donation-based and rewards-based crowdfunding. It serves as the foundation arm of Initiate PH, supporting social causes, creators, and community-driven initiatives across the Philippines.
What is the mission of Initiate Global Foundation?
The mission of IGF is to empower Filipinos to help one another by making giving, supporting causes, and funding purpose-driven projects accessible through technology. IGF aims to turn generosity into sustainable action for communities and individuals in need.
What is the vision of Initiate Global Foundation?
IGF envisions a future where every Filipino has the opportunity to give, grow, and uplift others, using transparent digital tools that connect supporters directly with causes, creators, and communities.
How is Initiate Global Foundation different from Initiate PH?
Initiate Global Foundation focuses on social impact initiatives using donation-based and rewards-based crowdfunding. Initiate PH, on the other hand, is a broader all-in-one crowdfunding platform that also includes debt and equity crowdfunding. IGF ensures that community-focused and humanitarian initiatives have a dedicated platform and support system.
Crowdfunding Models
What types of crowdfunding does IGF offer?
IGF supports two primary crowdfunding models:
- Donation-based crowdfunding, where supporters give without expecting financial returns.
- Rewards-based crowdfunding, where supporters receive non-monetary rewards in exchange for their support.
These models allow both donors and creators to participate in social impact efforts.
What is iGive?
iGive is IGF’s donation-based crowdfunding platform. It allows individuals, groups, and organizations to raise funds for causes such as community support, education, health needs, environmental initiatives, and other social missions.
What is iStart?
iStart is IGF’s rewards-based crowdfunding platform for creators, innovators, and social entrepreneurs. Supporters help bring projects to life and receive meaningful rewards in return, such as handcrafted items, creative outputs, or exclusive experiences.
Who Can Use IGF
Who can launch a campaign on Initiate Global Foundation?
IGF is open to:
- Individuals seeking help for legitimate causes.
- Community groups and organizations.
- Creators and social entrepreneurs.
- Advocates working on education, livelihood, environment, and social development.
Campaigns are designed to be inclusive and community-focused.
Who can donate or support campaigns?
Anyone can support campaigns on IGF. Supporters may donate to causes they care about or back rewards-based projects created by Filipinos and social innovators.
Social Impact & Sustainability
How does Initiate Global Foundation support social impact?
IGF supports social impact by enabling direct, transparent funding for causes and projects that uplift communities. It focuses on empowering grassroots initiatives while promoting accountability and trust between campaign creators and supporters.
How does IGF align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Through its long-term commitment known as Initiate 2030, IGF aligns its initiatives with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These include poverty reduction, quality education, decent work, reduced inequalities, and environmental sustainability.
What is Initiate 2030?
Initiate 2030 is IGF’s framework for contributing to national and global development goals by 2030. It guides the foundation’s programs, partnerships, and campaign focus areas to ensure long-term impact.
Trust, Transparency, and Values
What values guide Initiate Global Foundation?
IGF is guided by the I-CREATE values:
- Innovation
- Compassion
- Resillience
- Empowerment
- Accountability
- Transparency
- Excellence
These values shape how IGF evaluates campaigns, builds partnerships, and protects its community.
How does IGF promote transparency?
IGF promotes transparency by providing clear campaign information, structured processes, and a platform that connects supporters directly with campaign creators. The foundation emphasizes responsible use of funds and ethical fundraising practices.
Getting Involved
How can I support Initiate Global Foundation?
You can support IGF by:
- Donating to causes through iGive.
- Backing projects through iStart.
- Sharing campaigns to help increase visibility.
- Launching your own campaign for a cause or project.
Can small donations really make a difference?
Yes. IGF believes that collective action matters. Small contributions, when combined, can create meaningful and lasting impact for individuals and communities.
Where can I learn more about Initiate Global Foundation?
You can explore more about IGF through its official platform, campaign pages, and updates. The foundation continues to expand its initiatives as it works toward its long-term impact goals.