Firespring Acquires Nonprofit-Focused Crowdfunding Platform Deposit a Gift

Firespring (www.firespring.com) has acquired Deposit a Gift, a crowdfunding platform focused on helping small- and medium-sized nonprofit organizations plan and execute successful crowdfunding campaigns. Firespring Founder and CEO Jay Wilkinson says the acquisition positions Firespring as a leading provider of crowdfunding services for those organizations.

“Nonprofit groups are exploring crowdfunding as a source of revenue, but many don’t know how to go about it,” Wilkinson said. “Deposit a Gift provides our clients with easy access and expert assistance in crowdfunding. It’s a perfect fit with our mission to help nonprofits make the most of their limited resources.”

Deposit a Gift is different from other nonprofit and individual fundraising platforms because it offers hands-on support and coaching, lets users customize the look and feel of their campaign, and offers integrated ticket sales. Founder Dana Ostomel started the business in 2010 and will serve on the Firespring management team, providing vision and thought leadership to the nonprofit sector. Details about Deposit a Gift are available online at depositagift.com.

Wilkinson says the acquisition is an important step in continuing Firespring’s (www.firespring.com) recent growth trend through mergers and acquisitions. “We’re always looking for ways to better serve our clients by adding the capabilities they need to be successful, whether they be in the for-profit or nonprofit arena.”