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title: Welcome to PIFster – the Pay It Forward App!
url: https://www.pifster.org/welcome-to-pifster/
date: 2024-09-10T05:24:24+00:00
modified: 2026-09-27T05:30:37+00:00
lang: en_US
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# Welcome to PIFster – the Pay It Forward App!

Welcome to PIFster - the Pay It Forward App! Our platform is designed to connect smaller charities with their communities and boost their fundraising efforts. By harnessing the power of community giving through crowdsourcing, we aim to revolutionize the way charities promote themselves and receive support. With PIFster, it's easier than ever for charities to showcase their missions and engage with potential donors. Join us in creating positive change and lending helping hands to those in need. Start exploring and suggest charities to support today!

![PIFster the Pay It Forward charity mini logo with transparency](https://www.pifster.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped-PIF-Circ-Avatar-Fnl.png)

"With PIFster, it's easier than ever for charities to showcase their missions and engage with potential donors."

## **Zero Cost, Maximum Impact: How PIFster Supports Charities**

At PIFster, we believe in empowering charities to do what they do best – make a positive difference in the world. That's why we've designed our platform to be completely free for participating charities.

We do have a vetting process to ensure that all suggested charities meet our standards for generous and transparent giving. But once a charity is approved, there are **no fees, no hidden costs, and no strings attached**. We want to make it as easy as possible for charities to join our community and benefit from the generosity of our members.

By eliminating financial barriers, we can create a truly inclusive platform where charities of all sizes and causes can thrive. We're committed to maximizing the impact of every donation, ensuring that your contributions go directly towards supporting the causes you care about most.

## **Two Ways to Make a Difference on PIFster**

Our web app is designed to empower both charities and donors:

1. **Suggest a Charity:** If you represent a cause, you can promote it on our platform. This gives you a chance to reach a wider audience and attract potential supporters.
2. **Make a Donation and Vote:** Users can make small donations to support the causes they care about. These donations also give them voting power to help decide which charity receives the monthly PIFster community donation. Remember, a minimum donation is required to vote, as we believe in having a little "skin in the game" when it comes to making decisions.

[Click To Suggest Charity](https://www.pifster.org/suggest-your-charity-for-fundraising/)

[Click To Go To App](https://app.pifster.org)

**Important Reminders:**

- **Past Recipients:** Even after the monthly vote, past recipients remain on our app. You can make direct donations to these pre-vetted charities at any time, and 100% of your donation will ALWAYS go directly to them, regardless of the vote results.
- **Voting:** All voting takes place exclusively on our app, not on the website.

## **Calling All Charity Administrators!** 📣

We'd love to hear from you! Share your organization's story with our community through a guest blog post. Tell us about your mission, the impact you're making, and how PIFster can help you reach your goals.

Ready to get started? Join PIFster today and start connecting with passionate supporters who are eager to make a difference.

[Click To Contact Us](https://www.pifster.org/get-involved/)

We're excited to have you join our community and make a positive impact together!