What Harness Is All About
In 2016, Miraj Patel and Andrew Scarborough co-founded Harness—a financial technology platform that serves as the missing link between how funds are spent and what organizations believe in. This is more than just fundraising software; it is a full creative and marketing team rolled into one platform. With a mission to empower nonprofits and financial institutions alike, Harness helps shape purpose-driven campaigns while providing a seamless integration of technology and human expertise… The platform’s unique approach is designed to bring clarity and confidence to every fundraising journey.
Main Benefits of Harness
- Easily create branded donation pages and forms
- Integrated tools for comprehensive text messaging, event support, and reporting
- Manage all donor relationships in one convenient place
- Hands-on campaign planning, launch assistance, and growth strategies
- A full creative and marketing team to optimize campaign pages and personalize donor outreach
Innovative Fundraising Tools
Integrated tools form the heart of the Harness fundraising platform. The technology allows users to design and launch donation pages with ease, handling everything from text messaging support to comprehensive reporting and event coordination. It is a platform that streamlines donor management; every feature is thoughtfully integrated to ensure that every nonprofit can launch donation pages, accept online donations securely, and build a reliable source of funding. This innovative arrangement means that donor engagement and campaign strategy merge in a dynamic way… ensuring that no detail is overlooked.
Expert Support in Campaign Design
Harness is about getting more than just a software solution. It’s a partnership where experienced fundraising specialists work alongside organizations to build better campaigns. With expert guidance, nonprofits can refine their online fundraising platform strategy and turn data into actionable insights. Their specialists help run smarter campaigns, set better fundraising goals, and maximize every opportunity for growth. The approach is practical and hands-on, making it easier for teams to navigate challenges without feeling overwhelmed… as every step of the campaign journey is supported by dedicated professionals.
Customized Strategies for Nonprofits
Every nonprofit’s journey is unique—and so is the methodology behind Harness. The strategies are tailored to distinct organizational goals, following a clear, three-step process: Design + build the brand foundation, Strategize + develop a fundraising campaign, and Promote + drive mission engagement. This method is simple yet effective, ensuring that every campaign is not only aligned with the nonprofit’s core values but also flexible enough to adapt to changing circumstances. These deliberate steps have been put in place to guarantee that every fundraising campaign will resonate with donors while remaining true to the organization’s mission.
Project Impact on Global Goals
- SDG 1: No Poverty – By facilitating accessible funding, Harness bolsters initiatives aimed at reducing poverty.
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – The platform supports sustainable economic development through strategic fundraising.
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Harness enables nonprofits to reach a broader audience, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunity.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Through its collaborative approach, Harness fosters impactful partnerships between nonprofits and financial institutions.
Sustainable Growth and Future Prospects
Harness gives nonprofits and financial institutions the fundraising tools, donor engagement strategies, and expert support needed for sustainable, long-term growth. It is more than a platform; it is a fundraising partner that ensures every donation page is optimized, every campaign is executed with precision, and every opportunity is explored to the fullest potential. With a strong emphasis on personalized donor outreach, the platform allows organizations to focus on their mission while enjoying a streamlined operational experience. This refined process, punctuated by moments of thoughtful pause, keeps organizations agile and ready to adapt in a fast-changing fundraising landscape… Every service offered by Harness is geared toward turning donor data into actionable insights, ensuring that every campaign is built on a foundation of solid strategy and innovative execution.
