CROWDFUNDING PLATFORM

PROJECT REPORT

Submitted by

MONIKA S (212IT506)
HARITHAA SRII V (202IT140)
VASEEGARAN N (202IT254)

In partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY

in

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BANNARI AMMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
SATHYAMANGALAM-638401

ANNA UNIVERSITY: CHENNAI 600 025

APRIL 2024
 BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE

Certified that this project report “CROWDFUNDING PLATFORM” is

the bonafide work of “MONIKA S (212IT506), VASEEGARAN N
(202IT254) AND HARITHAA SRII V (202IT140)” who carried out
the project work under my supervision.

Dr. ARUN SHALIN L V Dr. PRAVEEN V

HEAD TO THE DEPARTMENT
Department of Information Technology
Bannari Amman Institute of Technology
Assistant Professor Level III
Department of Computer Science and
Engineering
Bannari Amman Institute of Technology

Submitted for Project Viva Voce examination held on ………………

Internal Examiner I Internal Examiner II

 DECLARATION

We affirm that the project work titled “Crowdfunding Platform” being

submitted in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of Bachelor of
Technology in Information Technology is the record of original work
done by us under the guidance of Dr. Praveen V, Assistant Professor Level
III, Department of Computer Science and Engineering. It has not formed a
part of any other project work(s) submitted for the award of any degree or
diploma, either in this or any other University.

MONIKA S VASEEGARAN N HARITHAA SRII V

(212IT506) (202IT254) (202IT140)

I certify that the declaration made above by the candidates is true.

Dr. Praveen V
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to enunciate heartfelt thanks to our esteemed

Chairman Dr. S.V. Balasubramaniam, Trustee Dr. M. P. Vijayakumar, and
the respected Principal Dr. C. Palanisamy for providing excellent facilities
and support during the course of study in this institute.

We are grateful to Dr. Arun Shalin L V, Head of the Department,

Department of Information Technology for his valuable suggestions to
carry out the project work successfully.

We wish to express our sincere thanks to Dr. Praveen V, Assistant

Professor Level III, Department of Computer Science and
Engineering, for her constructive ideas, inspirations, encouragement,
excellent guidance and much needed technical support extended to
complete our project work.

We would like to thank our friends, faculty and non-teaching staff

who have directly and indirectly contributed to the success of this project.

MONIKA S (212IT506)
HARITHAA SRII V (202IT140)
VASEEGARAN N (202IT254)
 ABSTRACT

Crowd funding has evolved as a significant instrument for people and

associations to create assets for a great many purposes, counting ambitious
assignments and social drives. Before long, many individuals of the crowd
funding stages that are as of now being used concentrate principally on monetary
exchanges, much of the time overlooking the chance of different kinds of
commitments also, the support of a few partners. This disregard makes a
significant hole in tending to non-financial necessities and including the bigger
local area. Current stages too have limits, like restricted partner investment, an
absence of straightforwardness, and weakness to deceitful movement. Because of
these constraints, we propose a book crowd funding web application that
reclassifies the traditional model by embracing variety what's more, inclusivity
across the environment.

As well as working with money related gifts, our stage integrates the
essential elements of directors, NGOs, contributors, and calculated organizations.
The capacity to make actual commitments and select among fixed and adaptable
financing decisions enables contributors to broaden the range of their help past
their monetary means. In the in the meantime, non-administrative associations
can send off crusades, search for financing, and work with strategies accomplices
to actually disseminate help. Moving unmistakable gifts and keeping up with
straightforwardness through continuous updates are basic errands performed by
strategies organizations.

By encouraging cooperation among assorted partners, our stage tends to

the limits of current crowd funding models and offers a far-reaching answer for
meet the developing necessities of the local area. Through improved
straightforwardness, responsibility, and inclusivity, we plan to catalyse positive
social effect and drive significant change in the crowd funding scene.

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 Keywords: Crowd funding, Social impacts, Financial donations,
Stakeholders, Campaigns, Funding, Transparency, Policy partners, Contributors,
Collaboration

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER NO. TITLE PAGE NO.

ABSTRACT iv
LIST OF FIGURES vi
ABBREVIATIONS AND vii
NOMENCLATURE
1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE 3
APPLICATION
1.2 SCOPE OF THE PROPOSED WORK 3
2 LITERATURE SURVEY 4
3 OBJECTIVES AND METHODOLOGY 9
3.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROPOSED 9
WORK
3.1.1 Work with Consistent Collaboration 9
3.1.2 Improve Straightforwardness and 9
Responsibility
3.1.3 Empower Users Through Reporting 10
Mechanisms
3.1.4 Ensure Credibility and 10
Trustworthiness
3.1.5 Support Feasible Social Effect 10
3.1.6 Admin Control 10
3.2 FLOW DIAGRAM OF THE 11
PROPOSED WORK
3.2.1 Post Creation 11
3.2.2 Moderation and Content Integrity 12
3.2.3 Verification of NGOs and Logistics 13
 3.2.4 Physical donation and tracking 14
3.2.5 Campaigns by NGO 15
3.2.6 Monetary donations 16
3.3 SELECTION OF COMPONENTS,
TOOLS, DATA COLLECTION
TECHNIQUES, PROCEDURES, 18
TESTING METHODS, AND
STANDARDS
3.3.1 Development Tools 18
3.3.2 Database Management 18
3.3.3 User Authentication 18
3.3.4 Verification Process 18
3.3.5 Interactivity 19
3.3.6 User Interface 19
3.3.7 Testing and Quality Assurance 19
3.3.8 Continuous Improvement 20
4 PROPOSED WORK MODULES 21
4.1 USER REGISTRATION 21
4.1.1 Methodology of the proposed work 21
module
4.2 USER VALIDATION 21
4.2.1 Methodology of the proposed work 22
module
4.3 POST CREATION 22
4.3.1 Methodology of the proposed work 22
module
4.4 USER REPORTING 23
 4.4.1 Methodology of the proposed work 23
module
4.5 NGO CAMPAIGN CREATION 23
4.5.1 Methodology of the proposed work 23
module
4.6 PHYSICAL DONATIONS 23
TRACKING
4.6.1 Methodology of the proposed work 24
module
4.7 FEEDBACK 24
4.8 QUERIES 24
5 RESULTS 25
5.1 RESULTS 25
6 CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS 29
FOR FUTUREWORK
6.1 CONCLUSION 29
6.2 SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE 29
WORK
REFERENCES 31
APPENDICES 34
 LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE NO. TITLE PAGE NO.
3.2.1 POST CREATION FLOW DIAGRAM 11
3.2.2 USER REPORT SYSTEM FLOW 12
DIAGRAM
3.2.3 NGO AND LOGISTICS VERIFICATION 13
FLOW DIAGRAM
3.2.4 PHYSICAL DONATION AND 14
TRACKING FLOW DIAGRAM
3.2.5 NGO CAMPAIGNS FLOW DIAGRAM 15
3.2.6 MONETARY DONATIONS FLOW 17
DIAGRAM
5.1 a) HOMEPAGE OF THE APPLICATION 26
5.1 b) HOMEPAGE OF THE APPLICATION 26
5.1 c) NGO ACCOUNT REQUESTS PAGE 27
5.1 d) LOGISTICS ACCOUNT REQUEST 28
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 ABBREVIATIONS AND NOMENCLATURE

NGO – Non-Governmental Organization

UI – User Interface

HTML – Hypertext Markup Language

CSS – Cascading Style Sheets

PHP – Hypertext Preprocessor

MySQL – My Structured Query Language

AJAX - Asynchronous JavaScript and XML

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 CHAPTER - I

INTRODUCTION

A new method of financing that raises money online has emerged in

recent years and extends beyond the conventional financial resources provided
by banks, business angels, and venture capital firms. This type of securing
capital is called crowd funding, and it permits adventures and people to settle on
an immediate decision by means of the web to general society to fund-raise for
imaginative and new ventures. "Crowd funding" describes a method by which
financial backing is solicited from the public over a set timeframe through an
open online request either as a donation with no expected returns or in exchange
for future products or rewards in monetary or other forms.

Crowd funding and crowd funding stages contrast essentially in their

method of activity. Based on what backers get in return for their contributions,
various crowd funding models have been proposed. For example, value shares,
an item or administration or other non-money related remunerates pretty much
representative or a specific loan fee. These three kinds of crowd funding
highlight altogether different methods of activity and are typically dissected
independently. In this study we centre around only one of these kinds by
especially breaking down non monitory crowd funding.

Non monitory crowd funding contrast in the thought processes of the task
initiators and allies and consequently are much of the time portrayed
independently in the writing. Distinguishing donation-driven efforts from
reward-motivated support proves challenging when put into action. So
frequently in individual lobbies for rather low gifts more modest, more
representative trade merchandise are offered though in similar mission for
rather high reward merchandise with a critical financial worth are advertised.
As a result, donation based exchanges are also covered by the majority of

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reward-based crowd funding platforms and campaigns.
Our group financing stage remains as a signal of straightforwardness and
trust, rethinking the scene of gathering pledges through creative elements
intended to advance responsibility and cultivate certainty among all partners.
Continuous following, straightforward correspondence channels, and hearty
detailing instruments act as points of support, developing a culture of
straightforwardness and trust inside our local area. We accept that by embracing
these standards, we prepare for significant coordinated effort and feasible social
effect.
Through the execution of flexible financing models, smoothed out cycles,
and information driven experiences, our foundation supports advancement in
raising money methodologies. By bringing the donors, NGOs, and Logistics we
make a cooperative environment where thoughts thrive, and assets are
proficiently designated to boost influence. This cooperative energy drives
monetary and non-monetary help as well as works with information trade and
vital organizations, enhancing the adequacy of every drive.
By utilizing the frontend frameworks like HTML, CSS, JavaScript for
user-interface and backend frameworks PHP, and MySQL, for organized
storage of data and authentication purposes we've fabricated a user-friendly
platform that empowers consistent communication and information driven
direction. Utilizing open-source software like Visual Studio Code and Xampp
server has decreased advancement expenses to zero as well as epitomizes our
devotion to availability and local area driven development.
The aim of the idea is not only about raising money but also pave a
medium to facilitate non-monetary form of donations and provide users a
secured experience with diverse user roles.

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1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE APPLICATION
A new era of crowd funding has been made possible by the development
of contemporary communication technologies like smart phones and high-
speed internet. Existing crowd funding platforms have saturated user roles (i.e.
Donor and fund requesters), absence of non-monetary (physical item) donation
facilities lacked the number of supporters and the right to track the donations.
The Crowd funding web application aims to transcend these constraints and
advance a more inclusive and participatory environment for all users.

1.2 SCOPE OF THE PROPOSED WORK

Facilitate diverse community engagement by enabling users to register as
Donors, NGOs, and Logistics. To maintain credibility, access to accounts of
NGOs and Logistics is provided by the administrator after the document
verification. Donors have the facility to choose either fixed or flexible forms of
donations. Fund requests can be streamlined through posts. To maintain
content integrity users can report fake fund request posts with proper details.
The progress of the non-monetary forms of donations can be tracked through
geo-tagged images which must be uploaded by the Logistics. Monetary form
of transactions are carried out securely by using secured payment gateways
like Stripe and Pay pal enhancing user confidence and trust.

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 CHAPTER-II
LITERATURE SURVEY

Pandey et al. (2019) highlighted the loopholes in the Indian charity

platforms. The platforms are likely to be involved in risks such as corruption. To
solve the security risks and in the view of providing a secured and transparent
platform, the authors decided to design a platform using Blockchain technology.
The resultant application was designed with decentralized storage architecture,
Distributed Ledger Technology and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). [1]

Daventa et al. (2022) studied about the crowdfunding platforms in

Indonesia. They observed that the majority of crowdfunding platforms are used
based on emergency cause or need. To expand the application of crowdfunding,
the authors designed ARtopia, a Mobile Application based crowdfunding
platform to support artists and content creators seek help when they face
copyright and online piracy issues. [2]

Maryani et al. (2020) developed a web-application to facilitate business

investors to search according to their interests. The application was designed
using Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) method and notations
were implemented using Unified Modelling Language (UML) standard. The
preferences of the investors are asked in the form of a survey and the results are
given to the user based on their responses. [3]

Sujaritha.M et al. (2022) highlighted the lack of transparency and money

control in the crowdfunding platform for the investors. There was no proper
guarantee that in the existing platform that the money invested is completely
used for a cause. Keeping assurance as the main key a decentralized blockchain
and smart contract-based application was proposed. [4]

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 Beier and Wagner (2016) studied user behaviour in the well-known
crowdfunding platforms in Switzerland. They observed that the target of the
campaigns is achieved on the first days of the campaign. The tendency to follow
the actions of others, have a notable impact on the success of crowdfunding
campaigns. To optimize these campaigns, researchers and crowdfunding
platforms must understand and utilize user behaviour. [5]

Mora and Palos-Sanchez (2023) studied existing crowdfunding platforms

focusing on the Reward, Equity, and Lending categories to implement a better
idea for future needs. The review identified that crowdfunding platforms as an
alternative for financing are becoming popular. They stressed the importance of
future research into technology factors and decision-making processes in
crowdfunding ecosystems. [6]

Moritz and Block (2014) reviewed the existing crowdfunding literature,

categorizing it according to some important segments such as capital seekers,
providers, and intermediaries. They identified drawbacks in existing research
and proposed solutions for future investigation, stressing the importance of
understanding the roles and interactions of various users within crowdfunding
ecosystems. [7]

Lopez-Golan et al. (2016) looked into the possibility of using charity

donation to help Ecuadorian filmmakers make movies. They came to know that
websites could promote cooperation in the creative arts and increase financing
accessibility. [8]

P.S. Tejashwini et al. (2023) studied the growth of crowdfunding

platforms as other financial source. The study found mistakes in traditional
platforms like high costs and no transparency. The authors came up with
Blockchain technology as the key. They lodged a secured and budget-friendly
crowdfunding platform using Blockchain technology and Smart contracts that

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gave complete control over money along with openness. As a whole, the
literature study emphasized the platform's ability to transform crowdfunding
and encourage people-to-people transactions. [9]

Mehra et al. (2023) studied cryptocurrency and its advantages.

Cryptocurrencies help business people generate money in a decentralized and
secured manner. Crypto currency system are clearer and has full control over
donated money than old crowdsourcing platforms. The authors studied that
cryptocurrencies can help businesses in bringing their capitals at international
levels, improve transparencyand reduce transaction expenses. They also stressed
that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin also have demerits like market state, security
issues and many more. Furthermore, the authors discussed Solidity, a high level
programming language which can be used for creating Smart contracts for
crowdsourcing platform. [10]

Shelke et al. (2022) studied the influence of social media and the internet
on crowdsourcing. They also stressed that Blockchain technology would be a
good option for crowdsourcing because of its segregated and non-changeable
qualities. Blockchain-based crowdfunding applications help gaining more funds
due to their secured design. The main part of crowdfunding is building trust
between investors and stakeholders. The paper also stated that Smart contracts
in crowdsourcing platforms help to make tasks in an automated manner. [11]

Gada et al. (2021) studied the demerits of crowdfunding platforms.

Traditional platforms were hazardous and would cause issues such as data leaks,
high transaction fees and fraud risks. The study introduced a model built using
Blockchain technology and decentralization. Furthermore, the review through
Ethereum-based crowdfunding platform vowed transparency in crowd funding.
[12]

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 Patil et al. (2021) highlighted the importance of transparency and security
in crowdfunding platforms, particularly in ensuring trust between backers and
startups. They proposed a blockchain-based crowdfunding web application
designed to provide assurance to backers while maintaining transparency in
project progress. By incorporating smart contracts, the platform aimed to
automate transactions and provide real-time updates to stakeholders. The
authors emphasized the multi-user nature of the application, catering to
administrators, backers, and startups, thereby offering a complete solution for
crowdfunding needs. [13]

Rao et al. (2023) studied blockchain-based crowdfunding platforms,

focused on addressing fraud, enhancing transparency, and improving security.
They discovered the adoption of smart contracts as a key mechanism for
handling fund spending and ensuring contributor protection. The authors
emphasized the importance of a blockchain-based platform that not only allows
for safe and decentralized crowdfunding but also serves as a marketplace for
financed works, emphasizing the ever-changing nature of crowdfunding
ecosystems. [14]

Priya et al. (2021) studied about the cybercrimes held in crowdfunding

platforms. The study introduced a fraud-proof crowdfunding platform by using
Blockchain technology. The platform was developed using Smart contract
protocols and campaigns using Remix software. The campaign has the right of
accepting and denying fund requests, thus it ensures a cybercrime-free
environment. [15]

Teng et al. (2022) studied the mistakes in existing donation platforms

concerning user rights and other benefits. In the view of providing a trusted
atmosphere to users, a Blockchain-based Crowdfunding platform with Smart
contracts was proposed. The application was designed using fungible, non-

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fungible tokens , on-chain governance, abstracting and encapsulating a series of
activities. [16]

Zhao et al. (2020) studied impact of crowdsourcing through social

groups. In a deep study of user behaviour they found that supporting
crowdfunding via groups resulted in an increase in user expenses. The study
shown Person-Organization fit theory and Free-rider theory in combination with
Machine-Learning techniques. The review stressed on finding mistakes in
existing funding models and provide new lending models with better outcomes.
[17]

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 CHAPTER – III
OBJECTIVES AND METHODOLOGY

The general target of the objective is to foster an easy-to-understand

online stage that overcomes any barrier between humanitarian elements and
donors, cultivating straightforward and open correspondence. Focus on an easy
to understand connection point to work with consistent communication among
Donors, NGOs, Logistics, and Administrators, implement constant following of
actual things with geo-labelled photograph updates to furnish contributors with
confirmation and transparency, establish a powerful revealing instrument for
clients to banner and report counterfeit asset demands, guaranteeing the
uprightness of the stage and Guarantee the believability of NGOs, Donors, and
coordinated factors accomplices through thorough record check processes
during enlistment.

3.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROPOSED WORK:

3.1.1 Work with Consistent Collaboration:

Foster an instinctive UI that works with consistent communication among

Donors, NGOs, Administrators, and Logistics. Focus on simplicity of route and
openness to guarantee clients can undoubtedly get to and use the stage's
highlights.

3.1.2 Improve Straightforwardness and Responsibility:

Execute elements like continuous following of actual things and geo-

tagged photograph updates to upgrade straightforwardness and responsibility in
altruistic exercises. Give benefactors clear perceivability into the effect of their
commitments, encouraging trust and trust in the stage.

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3.1.3 Empower Users Through Reporting Mechanisms:

Lay out a vigorous revealing component that engages clients to banner

and report deceitful or dubious exercises, for example, counterfeit asset
demands. Empower quick activity to resolve detailed issues, shielding the
respectability of the stage and safeguarding clients from possible tricks or
abuse.

3.1.4 Ensure Credibility and Trustworthiness:

Execute severe registration confirmation processes for NGOs, and

Logistics accomplices during enlistment. Check the genuineness of members
and guarantee consistence with significant guidelines and principles, upgrading
the believability and reliability of the stage.

3.1.5 Support Feasible Social Effect:

Establish the groundwork for practical social effect by working with

productive raising money, straightforward correspondence, and mind ful
stewardship of assets. Guarantee that altruistic exercises led through the stage
add to long haul positive results and address foundational cultural difficulties
really.

By tending to these targets, the venture expects to make a vigorous and

comprehensive stage that enables people and associations to take part in
significant generous exercises, driving positive change and having an
unmistakable effect in networks all over the planet.

3.1.6 Admin Control:

Empower the admin panel to manage users, block unauthorized users,

removing fake posts and verify registration of NGOs and Logistics.

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3.2 FLOW DIAGRAM OF THE PROPOSED WORK

To achieve the vision of seamless communication and collaboration, the

platform's methodology meticulously unfolds. It's designed as a multi-tiered
framework, where frontend interfaces offer intuitive interactions via HTML and
CSS. Backend components handle data processing and storage using PHP and
MySQL.

3.2.1 Post Creation:

Within this module, users are granted the ability to contribute valuable
posts related to Funds. This feature enriches the platform's content with
multimedia elements and location tags, creating a dynamic repository of
insights. The production of posts is fundamental for working with
correspondence, raising support, straightforwardness, responsibility, project
perceivability, local area building, and instruction inside your undertaking. By
utilizing this significant apparatus really, your foundation can amplify its effect
and enable partners to drive positive change in the public eye.

Fig 3.2.1 Post Creation Flow Diagram

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3.2.2 Moderation and Content Integrity:

For a satisfying user experience, content integrity must be maintained.

This module uses a user-reporting system to handle the issue of inappropriate
content. Users can report content that they believe to be improper or that breaks
the community's guidelines. The platform's moderation mechanism then
assesses reported content and takes the appropriate steps to verify that it
complies with community standards, fostering a friendly and safe environment
for all users.

Fig 3.2.2 User Report System Flow Diagram

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3.2.3 Verification of NGOs and Logistics:

In order to maintain integrity of the web application a verification

mechanism has been established for NGOs and Logistics. The respective users
are instructed to submit a document proving they are belonging to an
NGO/Logistics organization. The verification process is undergone by the
Administrator and accessibility to their respective accounts are given only if
they are a valid member of the organization mentioned.

Fig 3.2.3 NGO and Logistics Verification Flow Diagram

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3.2.4 Physical Donation and Tracking:

Ensuring accurate tracking of donated things and facilitating non-

monetary contributions are made possible in large part by the physical donation
feature of the crowd funding platform. In this process, logistical firms play a
crucial role as they are accountable for transferring physical donations from
donors or non-governmental organizations to the designated recipients.
Logistics staff can view and manage donation requests after registering and
having their accounts verified. After confirming pickup times and places with
donors or non-governmental organizations, they go pick up the given goods.
Logistics organizations then add geotagged images to the site, giving users a
visual record of the location and pickup of items. This improves accountability
and transparency in the donation process by guaranteeing real-time updates for
both donors and beneficiaries.

Fig 3.2.4 Physical Donation and Tracking Flow Diagram

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3.2.5 Campaigns by NGO:

NGOs can launch and oversee campaigns for regular funding with the
help of the platform. NGOs are essential in solving societal problems and
carrying out worthwhile projects, which frequently call for ongoing financial
support. NGOs can use the platform to set up targeted campaigns to generate
money for the activities that require continuous financial support. They can
create and monitor campaigns after the verification of their registration by the
administrator. Target audiences, contents, and duration of the campaigns are
customizable.

Fig 3.2.5 NGO Campaigns Flow Diagram

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3.2.6 Monetary Donations:

The crowd funding platform's monetary donation module makes it easy

and safe for donors to contribute money to support the needy. Donors have the
flexibility to opt for either fixed or flexible forms of donation according to their
convenience. To carry out the payment processes in a convenient and secure
manner varieties of payment modes are offered by the platform. Donations can
be carried out through Credit/Debit cards, UPI, net banking, and other
universally available online payment modes in the platform. Secured payment
gateways like Stripe and PayPal are incorporated into the platform to provide
users with a trustworthy space to contribute their money. The information
provided is refrained from unauthorized access. Donors can utilize the fixed
donation facility through donations to campaigns that are run by the NGOs.
Donors can also view their contributions made through the user dashboard.

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Fig 3.2.6 Monetary Donations Flow Diagram

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3.3 SELECTION OF COMPONENTS, TOOLS, DATA COLLECTION
TECHNIQUES, PROCEDURES, TESTING METHODS, AND
STANDARDS

3.3.1 Development Tools:

We built a dynamic and responsive interface using HTML, CSS, and

JavaScript core languages that allow users to have an outstanding experience on
any device with ease. With Bootstrap for example, we provide smooth
functionality whether one is accessing via a mobile phone or personal computer.
PHP on the other hand acts as our reliable and flexible backend framework that
efficiently processes users’ actions thus making our web application more
effective.

3.3.2 Database Management:

Therefore, we rely on relational databases to effectively manage user

registrations, posts, campaigns, and related data in organized tables. To store
and retrieve data efficiently while maintaining stability even as the amount of
data grows larger, we chose MySQL which is known for scalability.

3.3.3 User Authentication:

User data security and privacy exist at the highest-level possible point of
significance that cannot be compromised at all cost for any reason whatsoever.
To this effect we employ robust authentication strategies which help ensure that
personal information and interactions are kept secret from unauthorized people
thus creating confidence amongst users regarding their privacy.

3.3.4 Verification Process:

Our verification process for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

and Logistics focuses on confirming their true identity. This is done by verifying
the personal details of NGOs, Logistics which had been submitted during

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registration and ensuring that membership is indeed legitimate. By doing this
important step we will be able to reduce the legitimacy of our platform by
limiting only legitimate NGOs and logistics from accessing it.

3.3.5 Interactivity:

Real time interaction is a fundamental part of our application’s user

interface. Our use of Ajax allows for asynchronous communication between
client and server which creates a fluid, responsive experience. These enhance
user satisfaction and engagement which are key in creating lively user
experiences amongst others such as real-time updates and interactions etc. We
make users interact with our application without feeling a pinch through
enabling smooth communication driving higher levels of satisfaction thereby
enhancing user experience.

3.3.6 User Interface:

In order to ensure customer satisfaction, it is important to consider an

intuitive and responsive user interface design and make design decisions that
would combine all levels of technological competence into one user friendly
environment. By designing the interface in such a way will foster ease of use
and make the platform available to a wide variety of users.

3.3.7 Testing and Quality Assurance:

We use stringent testing processes to make sure the application is reliable

and functional. This includes unit testing to verify the functionality of individual
components, integration testing to guarantee seamless interactions between
multiple modules, and user acceptability testing to verify that the application
meets user expectations. This commitment to quality assurance ensures a stable
and reliable platform.

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3.3.8 Continuous Improvement:

We create an ongoing update/enhancement cycle framework upon which

the application can grow. With this framework, it becomes easy to quickly adapt
to changing customer’s needs and technological advancements in the industry at
large .This supports its long-term sustainability thus ensuring that it remains
effective, efficient and capable of meeting new customers’ expectations.

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 CHAPTER - IV
PROPOSED WORK MODULES
This chapter gives a glimpse of the work modules of the Crowd Funding
web application. It highlights the important modules and methodologies for
creating an efficient and effective platform.

4.1 User registration and Authentication

The aim of this module is to provide users with a secure and user-
friendly registration interface. The registration process of each user is tailored
according to their roles. Donors can register themselves by providing their
personal information. NGOs and Logistics are mandated to submit their
identity documents proving they belong to an NGO/Logistics unit. Security
questions are mandated for all users. The answers to the security questions are
used as a key to account recovery in case of incorrect password issues in
addition to multi-factor authentication.

4.1.1 Methodology of the Proposed Work Module

HTML, CSS, and PHP are utilized to design and implement user-
friendly registration forms. The data provided during the registration process
are stored in a database and used for authentication.

4.2 User Validation (NGO and Logistics)

The user validation module is intended to guarantee the believability and
dependability of Non-Legislative Associations (NGOs) and strategies
organizations inside the stage. This module involves a few key parts pointed
toward approving the genuineness of these elements. Right off the bat, NGOs
and coordinated factors organizations will be expected to give thorough
documentation and confirmations during the enrolment interaction to check
their personality and authenticity. This might incorporate authority enrolment
declarations, licenses, and other pertinent reports. Moreover, a careful

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reviewing interaction will be led by the stage chairmen to confirm the data
given by these substances. This might include cross-referring to with true data
sets or leading personal investigations to affirm their status and notoriety.

4.2.1 Methodology of the Proposed Work Module

In the system of user validation module, the cycle starts with the
improvement of easy to use enrolment structures using HTML, CSS, and PHP.
These structures are intended to gather exhaustive documentation and
verifications from NGOs and planned operations organizations during the
enrolment interaction. Upon accommodation, the information given by these
substances are safely put away in a MySQL data set.

4. 3 Post Creation
The Post Creation module assumes a urgent part in empowering clients to
share updates, stories, and declarations inside the crowd funding stage. This
module gives an easy to understand interface where clients, including NGOs,
contributors, and different partners, can make and distribute presents on impart
significant data, progress updates, and examples of overcoming adversity
connected with their missions or undertakings.

Besides, the module incorporates highlights for clients to arrange their

posts, label important missions or ventures, and timetable distribution dates,
guaranteeing convenient and coordinated correspondence with their crowd.

4.3.1 Methodology of the Proposed Work Module

Using HTML, CSS, and PHP, the module offers instinctive structures and
word processors that permit clients to form drawing in and outwardly engaging
posts.

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4.4 User Reporting

The user reporting module is a basic part inside the crowd funding stage,
intended to work with straightforward correspondence, address concerns, and
guarantee responsibility among clients. This module enables stage clients to
report any dubious exercises, improper substance, or infringement of stage rules,
subsequently defending the honesty and reliability of the local area.

4.4.1 Methodology of the Proposed Work Module

Using HTML, CSS, and PHP, the module offers an easy to use detailing
point of interaction where clients can submit reports effectively and proficiently.
The revealing structure is intended to catch applicable subtleties like the idea of
the issue, supporting proof, and any extra data that might help with the
examination cycle.

4.5 NGO Campaign Creation

The NGO campaign creation module fills in as a critical part in enabling

Non-Legislative Associations (NGOs) to really raise assets and gather support
for their causes inside the crowd funding stage.

4.5.1 Methodology of the Proposed Work Module

This module offers an easy to understand interface where NGOs can make
convincing efforts customized to their particular drives and main interest groups.
Using HTML, CSS, and PHP, instinctive structures are intended to work with
the making of drawing in crusade pages, permitting NGOs to exhibit their main
goal, targets, and effect stories through sight and sound substance like
recordings, pictures, and text.

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4.6 Physical Donations Tracking

An innovative feature was introduced to track physical donations

through geo-tagged photos, enhancing transparency and accountability in the
crowd funding process.

4.6.1 Methodology of the Proposed Work Module

Geo-labeled photographs will be safely transferred to a focal server

utilizing encoded correspondence conventions. A backend framework, created
utilizing PHP and MySQL, will deal with the capacity and handling of these
photographs. To guarantee straightforwardness, contributors will approach a
committed entrance where they can see the geo-labeled photographs of their
gifts alongside continuous updates on their status.

4.7 Feedback

Moreover, the module incorporates highlights for clients to follow the

situation with their criticism entries, giving straightforwardness and
responsibility in the input taking care of cycle. Clients get notices and updates
on the goal of their criticism, showing the stage's responsiveness to client
input.

4.8 Queries
In queries inside the setting of a crowd funding stage regularly allude to
questions or demands for data that clients might have with respect to different
parts of the stage.

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 CHAPTER - V
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

In the out comes and conversation segment of the undertaking,

discoveries relating to client commitment, gift measurements, confirmation
cycles, and venture influence are introduced and broke down. Client
commitment measurements, including the quantity of enlisted clients and their
movement levels, give experiences into the stage's reception and prevalence
among clients. Examination of gift measurements uncovers designs in raising
support endeavors, revealing insight into effective gathering pledges
methodologies and benefactor inclinations. The adequacy of the check
interaction for NGOs, business visionaries, and operations accomplices is
surveyed through confirmation achievement rates and difficulties experienced.

Besides, the effect appraisal assesses the unmistakable results of

subsidized projects, displaying examples of overcoming adversity and
recipient input. Through translation and conversation of these discoveries, bits
of knowledge into client experience, gathering pledges procedures,
difficulties, and examples learned are gathered, giving significant bits of
knowledge to future upgrades and enhancements to the stage.

5.1 RESULTS:
The landing page UI of our venture fills in as the focal centre for
clientsto explore and draw in with our humanitarian stage. At the highest point
of the page, an unmistakable and instinctive route menu guides clients to key
segments, including gift open doors, project postings, client profiles, and
correspondence channels. Through thoughtfulness regarding visual plan and
marking, the landing page UI conveys our foundation's personality,
mission,and obligation to having a constructive outcome.

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Fig 5.1 a) Homepage of the Application

Fig 5.1 b) Homepage of the Application

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 In our task, NGO contemplations assume a basic part in guaranteeing the
general achievement and viability of the stage. These NGOs incorporate factors
like execution, security, ease of use, and versatility, which are fundamental for
conveying a top-notch client experience. Execution goals centre around
enhancing the stage's speed and responsiveness, guaranteeing fast
stackingtimes and smooth communications for clients. Security goals expect to
defend client information and exchanges, carrying out hearty confirmation,
encryption, and access control systems to safeguard against unapproved access
and information breaks.

Fig 5.1 c) NGO Account Requests Page

HTML and CSS are the integral parameters used for building an
eloquent User Interface (UI). HTML is the fountain head, it provides the
structure of a webpage. Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) are said to be the
enhancers of the HTML elements in an impressive manner by controlling
parameters such as layout, colors, fonts, and spacing.

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 Fig 5.1 d) Logistics Account Request Page
In our task, coordinated factors assume a critical part in guaranteeing the
productive and compelling dispersion of given merchandise and supplies to
networks out of luck. The planned operations work process covers different
cycles, including transportation, stockpiling, stock administration, and
dispersion coordination. One of the essential assignments of Logistics is to deal
with the transportation of given things from assortment focuses to
dissemination focuses or straightforwardly to recipients.
This includes planning transportation courses, booking shipments, and
guaranteeing convenient conveyance to assigned areas. Moreover, logistics
officials supervise the capacity and stock administration of given goods,
improving distribution center space and following stock levels to forestall
deficiencies or overloading.
Taking everything into account, our task has effectively overcome any
issues between non-governmental organizations and donors, encouraging
transparent correspondence and proper asset allotment.
Through easy-to-use interfaces, ongoing following, and severe
confirmation processes, we have built a stage that advances trust, responsibility,
and coordinated effort in generosity. Pushing ahead, our commitment to
determined improvement and local area commitment will additionally enhance
the positive effect of our undertaking, driving maintainable social change and
strengthening for all partners included.

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 CHAPTER - VI

CONCLUSION & SUGGESTIONS FOR

FUTUREWORK

6.1 CONCLUSION:
The development of the Crowd funding applications offers a unique user
experience with diverse user roles, ability to make fixed or flexible forms of
donations, maintenance of user integrity with identity verification of NGOs and
Logistics post registration, facility to make and track non-monetary donations.
With integration of features of social media i.e., making fund request through
posts, reporting the fake fund requests ensures a better engagement between
users and the application. Ultimately, the Crowd funding application has
enormous potential to enable people and organizations to use collective
philanthropy to improve society.

6.2 SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE WORK:

For future work, a few roads could upgrade the viability and reach of our
venture. First and foremost, executing AI calculations could smooth out
the confirmation interaction via mechanizing record investigation and check,
lessening authoritative above and handling times.

Furthermore, extending multi language support for UIs would widen

availability and inclusivity, empowering clients from assorted semantic
foundations to connect all them ore successfully with the stage. Moreover,
coordinating block chain innovation could upgrade straightforwardness and
responsibility by giving permanent records of exchanges and task refreshes.
Ultimately, encouraging organizations with corporate patrons and utilizing
virtual entertainment stages for outreach and raising money could grow our
undertaking's scope and effect, preparing more prominent help for

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humanitarian drives and driving positive change for a bigger scope. By seeking
after these roads for future work, we can proceed to improve and develop our
venture to all the more likely serve the necessities of our networks and
partners.

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 APPENDICES
I. BILL OF MATERIALS
The project has been carried out by full-fledged utilization of open-source
software and APIs such as Visual Studio Code, Xampp server. Therefore, the
cost incurred in the development of the application is zero.

II. CODING
DONOR SIGNUP:
<?php
if ($_SERVER["REQUEST_METHOD"] == "POST") {
$servername = "localhost";
$username = "root";
$password = "";
$database = "crowdfund";
$conn = newmysqli($servername, $username, $password, $database);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
}
$fullName = $_POST['fullName'];
$email = $_POST['email'];
$phone = $_POST['phone'];
$streetAddress = $_POST['streetAddress'];
$city = $_POST['city'];
$state = $_POST['state'];
$zipCode = $_POST['zipCode'];
$country = $_POST['country'];
$password = $_POST['password'];
$dob = $_POST['dob'];
$gender = $_POST['gender'];
$fundingType = $_POST['fundingType'];
$donationAmount = isset($_POST['amount']) ? $_POST['amount'] : "-";
$paymentType = $_POST['paymentType'];
$upiId = isset($_POST['upiId']) ? $_POST['upiId'] : "-";
$cardNumber = isset($_POST['cardNumber']) ? $_POST['cardNumber'] : "-";
$expiry = isset($_POST['expiry']) ? $_POST['expiry'] : "-";
$cvCode = isset($_POST['cvCode']) ? $_POST['cvCode'] : "-";
$childhoodPet = isset($_POST['childhood_pet']) ? $_POST['childhood_pet'] : "-";
$vacationDestination = isset($_POST['vacation_destination']) ?
$_POST['vacation_destination'] : "-";
$favouriteHobby = isset($_POST['favourite_hobby']) ? $_POST['favourite_hobby'] :
"-";
$sql = "INSERT INTO donor_details (donor_user_name, donor_user_email,
donor_user_phone,

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donor_user_street, donor_user_city, donor_user_state, donor_user_zip,
donor_user_country,
donor_user_pwd, donor_user_gender, fundingType, donationAmount, paymentType,
upiId, cardNumber, expiry, cvCode, childhood_pet, vacation_destination,
favourite_hobby)
VALUES ('$fullName', '$email', '$phone', '$streetAddress', '$city', '$state',
'$zipCode', '$country',
'$password', '$gender', '$fundingType', '$donationAmount', '$paymentType',
'$upiId', '$cardNumber',
'$expiry', '$cvCode', '$childhoodPet', '$vacationDestination',
'$favouriteHobby')";
if ($conn->query($sql) === TRUE) {
echojson_encode(array("status" =>"success"));
} else {
echojson_encode(array("status" =>"error", "message" =>"Error: " . $sql .
"<br>" . $conn->error));
}
$conn->close();
}
?>

LOGISTICS ACCOUNT REQUEST APPROVAL:

<?php
session_start();
$conn = newmysqli("localhost", "root", "", "crowdfund");
if ($conn->connect_error) {
die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
}
if ($_SERVER["REQUEST_METHOD"] === "POST") {
$status = $_POST["status"];
$logistics_id = $_POST["logistics_id"];
$update_sql = "UPDATE logistics_details SET logistics_account_req_status =
'$status' WHERE logistics_id = '$logistics_id'";
if ($conn->query($update_sql) === TRUE) {
echo'<p class="success-message">Status updated successfully!</p>';
header("Location: " . $_SERVER['PHP_SELF']);
} else {
echo'<p class="error-message">Error updating status: ' . $conn->error .
'</p>';
}
}
$perPage = 10;
$page = isset($_GET['page']) ? intval($_GET['page']) : 1;
$offset = ($page - 1) * $perPage;
$queryCount = "SELECTCOUNT(*) as total FROM logistics_details WHERE
logistics_account_req_status = 'Pending'";
$resultCount = $conn->query($queryCount);
$totalRows = $resultCount->fetch_assoc()['total'];

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$query = "SELECT*FROM logistics_details WHERE logistics_account_req_status =
'Pending' LIMIT$offset, $perPage";
$result = $conn->query($query);
$conn->close();
?>
<!DOCTYPEhtml>
<htmllang="en">
<head>
<metacharset="UTF-8">
<metaname="viewport"content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Logistics Account Requests</title>
<linkrel="icon"href="../images/urbanlink-logo.png"type="image/icon type">
<script>
functionconfirmUpdate() {
returnconfirm("Are you sure you want to update?");
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<divclass="container">
<h2>Logistics Account Requests</h2>
<table>
<trclass="table-head">
<th>ID</th>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Position</th>
<th>Phone</th>
<th>Email</th>
<th>Organization</th>
<th>Location</th>
<th>Approve/Reject</th>
<th>Image</th>
</tr>
<?php
if ($result->num_rows >0) {
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
echo'<tr>';
echo'<td>' . $row['logistics_id'] . '</td>';
echo'<td>' . $row['logistics_user_name'] . '</td>';
echo'<td>' . $row['logistics_user_position'] . '</td>';
echo'<td>' . $row['logistics_user_phone'] . '</td>';
echo'<td>' . $row['logistics_user_email'] . '</td>';
echo'<td>' . $row['logistics_org_name'] . '</td>';
echo'<td>' . $row['logistics_org_place'] . '</td>';
echo'<td>';
echo'<form method="POST" onsubmit="return confirmUpdate()">';
echo'<select class="status-select" name="status">

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 <option value="--Select Option--">--Select Option--
</option>
<option value="Approve">Approve</option>
<option value="Reject">Reject</option>
</select>';
echo'<input type="hidden" name="logistics_id" value="' .
$row['logistics_id'] . '">';
echo'<input type="submit" class="button" value="Update">';
echo'</form>';
echo'</td>';
echo'<td><a href="data:image/jpeg;base64,' .
base64_encode($row['logistics_id_image']) . '" target="_blank"><img class="image-
popup" src="data:image/jpeg;base64,' . base64_encode($row['logistics_id_image']) .
'" alt="Image" width="80" height="60"></a></td>;
echo'</tr>';
}
} else {
echo"<tr><td colspan='16'>No Requests found.</td></tr>";
}
?>
</table>
<?php
$totalPages = ceil($totalRows / $perPage);
echo"<div class='pagination'>";
for ($i = 1; $i<= $totalPages; $i++) {
$activeClass = $i === $page ? 'active' : '';
echo"<a class='$activeClass'
href='logistics_acc_req.php?page=$i'>$i</a>";
}
echo"</div>";
?>
</div>
</body>
</html>

CREATE POST (admin):

<?php
session_start(); // Start the session
if ($_SERVER["REQUEST_METHOD"] == "POST"&&isset($_POST['submit'])) {
$servername = "localhost";
$username = "root"; // Change this to your database username
$password = ""; // Change this to your database password
$dbname = "crowdfund"; // Change this to your database name
$conn = newmysqli($servername, $username, $password, $dbname);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
}

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 $username = $_SESSION['admin_name'];
$content = $_POST['content'];
$media = $_FILES['media']['name'];
$target_dir = "uploads/";
$target_file = $target_dir . basename($_FILES["media"]["name"]);
move_uploaded_file($_FILES["media"]["tmp_name"], $target_file);
$sql = "INSERT INTO admin_posts (username, content, media) VALUES
('$username', '$content', '$media')";
if ($conn->query($sql) === TRUE) {
echo"<script>alert('Post submitted successfully');</script>";
header("Location: " . $_SERVER['PHP_SELF']); // Redirect back to the
} else {
echo"<script>alert('Error: " . $conn->error . "');</script>";
}
$conn->close();
}
?>
<!DOCTYPEhtml>
<htmllang="en">
<head>
<metacharset="UTF-8">
<metaname="viewport"content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Create Post</title>
<linkrel="stylesheet"href="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-
awesome/5.15.3/css/all.min.css"/>
</head>
<body>
<divclass="container">
<divclass="wrapper">
<sectionclass="post">
<header>Create Post</header>
<formaction="<?phpechohtmlspecialchars($_SERVER["PHP_SELF"]);
?>"method="post"enctype="multipart/form-data">
<divclass="content">
<imgsrc="../images/Logo.png"alt="logo"style="border-radius:50%;">
<divclass="details">
<p><?phpecho $_SESSION['admin_name']; ?></p>
</div>
</div>
<textareaname="content"placeholder="What's on your
mind?"spellcheck="false"required></textarea>
<divclass="theme-emoji">
<imgsrc="../images/theme.svg"alt="theme">
</div>
<divclass="options">
<p>Add to Your Post</p>
<ulclass="list">

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 <lionclick="document.getElementById('mediaInput').click();"><imgsrc="../images/gal
lery.svg"alt="gallery"></li>
<inputtype="file"id="mediaInput"name="media"style="display:none;">
<li><imgsrc="../images/more.svg"alt="gallery"></li>
</ul>
</div>
<buttontype="submit"name="submit">Post</button>
</form>
</section>

III. STANDARD TABLES AND GRAPHS THAT ARE NOT MENTIONED

IN THE REPORT

NIL

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IV. PUBLICATION CERTIFICATE

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 Global Journal of Research in Engineering & Computer Sciences
ISSN: 2583-2727 (Online)
Volume 04 | Issue 02 | March-April | 2024
Journal homepage: https://gjrpublication.com/gjrecs/
Research Article
Empowering Philanthropy: A Crowdfunding Platform for Transparent and Efficient Fund
Allocation
1
Praveen V,2Vaseegaran N,3Monika S*,4Harithaa Srii V,5Saran Kumar A
1,5
Assistant Professor, Department of CSE, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu,
Erode, India – 638401.
2,3,4
UG Scholar, Department of IT, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu, Erode,
India-638401.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10854767 Submission Date: 14 Feb. 2024 | Published Date: 22 March 2024

*Corresponding author: Monika S

UG Scholar, Department of IT, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu, Erode, India-
638401.

Abstract
Crowd funding has evolved as a significant instrument for people and associations to create assets for a great
many purposes, counting ambitious assignments and social drives. Before long, many individuals of the crowd
funding stages that are as of now being used concentrate principally on monetary exchanges, much of the time
overlooking the chance of different kinds of commitments also, the support of a few partners. This disregard
makes a significant hole in tending to non- financial necessities and including the bigger local area. Current stages
too have limits, like restricted partner investment, an absence of straightforwardness, and weakness to deceitful
movement. Because of these constraints, we propose a book crowd funding web application that reclassifies the
traditional model by embracing variety what's more, inclusivity across the environment. As well as working with
money related gifts, our stage integrates the essential elements of directors, NGOs, contributors, and calculated
organizations. The capacity to make actual commitments and select among fixed and adaptable financing decisions
enables contributors to broaden the range of their help past their monetary means. In the in the meantime, non-
administrative associations can send off crusades, search for financing, and work with strategies accomplices to
actually disseminate help. Moving unmistakable gifts and keeping up with straightforwardness through continuous
updates are basic errands performed by strategies organizations. By encouraging cooperation among assorted
partners, our stage tends to the limits of current crowd funding models and offers a far- reaching answer for meet
the developingnecessities of the local area. Through improved straightforwardness, responsibility, and inclusivity,
we plan to catalyze positive social effect and drive significant change in the crowd funding scene.

Keywords: crowdfunding, social impacts,financial donation,stakeholders,funding transparency, policy partners,

contributors,collobration.

INTRODUCTION
A new method of financing that raises money online has emerged in recent years and extends beyond the standard. This
type of securing capital is called crowd funding, and it permits adventures and people to settle on an immediate decision by
means of the web to general society to fund-raise for imaginative and new ventures. "Crowd funding" describes a method
by which financial backing is solicited from the public over a set timeframe through an open online request either as a
donation with no expected returns or in exchange for future products or rewards in monetary or other forms. Crowd
funding and crowd funding stages contrast essentially in their method of activity. Based on what backers get in return for
their contributions, various crowd funding models have been proposed. For example, value shares, an item or
administration or other non-money related remunerates pretty much representative or a specific loan fee. These three
kinds of crowd funding highlight altogether different methods of activity and are typically dissected independently.

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 VI. WORK CONTRIBUTION

MONIKA S (212IT506)

 Crafted the UI/UX interface for the Crowdfunding platform platform,

employing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.
 Ensured compatibility across diverse devices and screen sizes through the
implementation of responsive design techniques.
 Fostered collaboration with the backend developer to seamlessly integrate
frontend components with backend APIs.
 Produced comprehensive documentation delineating the frontend and
backend development procedures, inclusive of setup guidelines, coding
standards, and component structure.

HARITHAA SRII V (202IT140)

 Developed and designed the backend architecture of the crowdfunding

platform utilizing a comprehensive technology stack comprising HTML,
CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, PHP, MySQL, and Bootstrap.
 Created RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between the
frontend and backend components, enabling functionalities such as user
authentication, product management, order processing, and data retrieval.
 Implemented robust security measures including encryption,
authentication, and authorization protocols to safeguard sensitive user
data and ensure secure transactions on the platform.
 Established a scalable and efficient database infrastructure using MySQL
to store and manage various types of data including user profiles,
verification modules.
 Contributed significantly to the backend development phase, focusing on
optimizing performance, enhancing functionality, and ensuring the
overall reliability and scalability of the crowdfunding application.
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 Made contribution in both Frontend and Backend design of the project.

 Implemented features such as Post creation, Landing pages with a social

media like interface.
 Ensured compatibility across diverse devices and screen sizes through the
implementation of responsive design techniques.
 Optimized the UI/UX and backend logic for login and registration pages
according to requirements.

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