Investigating Factors that Influence Donation-Based Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is a new concept and has attracted the attention of many researchers over the past few years. Given the innovative nature of this financing method, most scholars have focused their efforts on the concept of financing, and on the factors and concepts that have shaped it, and the main focus of domestic and foreign research is the recognition of the origin of this kind of financing and its applications. The research main question is “What are the important and influential factors in the donation-based crowdfunding model in the country in accordance with the existing infrastructure?” To answer this question, the initial models and researches carried out in this area have been collected and the donation-based crowdfunding model and the factors affecting it resulting from previous studies have been provided using the Delphi method and an interview with the elite groups. This analysis shows that the wisdom of the crowd, trust, resources, Sharia, population, project and applicant are considered as the most important factors affecting the donation-based crowdfunding model. This research can be utilized by researchers, students, professors, and experts in Iran’s Stock Exchange Organization that are responsible for starting this market. Also, charity organizations and NGOs may benefit from it for financing charity projects.