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Direct impact
No fund in between. You choose the dream, see the milestones and watch the proof arrive. A small backing can complete a milestone when several Backers join in.
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Transparent by design
Every dream shows its goal, milestones and progress. Dreams are reviewed before they go live, and money moves only when proof is posted.
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A relationship, not a transaction
Chat with the Dreamer and follow updates. Many Backers return because they enjoy watching a plan become something real, knowing they helped.
How Backers are protected
14-day review per milestone
When proof is posted, each Backer has 14 days to review the proof, ask for more info, and decide whether to keep supporting your next milestone.
0% commission — direct gifts, nothing taken
Backers pay exactly what they choose directly through your payment methods. cohero takes 0% commission on backings, so you keep what is sent. Any refunds or disputes are handled directly between you, the Backer and your payment provider.
Gifts, not shares
Backings are gifts. No shares, equity, interest or repayment, and Dreamers keep full ownership. Nothing on cohero is an investment or a loan.
Example milestone plan
An example plan for a animal rescue dream with a goal of $12,000. Backers pay you directly, funding the goal all at once or milestone by milestone as you post proof for each step.
Milestone 1
$2,400 · 20%
Prepare intake spaces
Post photos of cleaned housing, an intake capacity checklist and supply receipts, keeping exact foster addresses private.
Milestone 2
$3,600 · 30%
Complete initial care
Share itemised care invoices with personal details hidden, plus anonymous intake IDs and dated care summaries.
Milestone 3
$3,600 · 30%
Support foster placements
Post foster supply receipts, anonymised placement logs and housing photos that do not reveal private locations.
Milestone 4
$2,400 · 20%
Document onward handovers
Share anonymised handover records, remaining supply counts and a summary of animals still needing ongoing care.
Risks to plan for
- R1
Intake exceeds capacity
More animals may need help than the available spaces can support. Set an intake limit in the first milestone and reserve daily care funds before accepting further arrivals.
- R2
Unexpected care needs
New arrivals may need more care than their initial assessment suggests. Include a care contingency and show updated, anonymised invoices before expanding the rescue scope.
- R3
Longer foster stays
Onward placements may take longer than expected, increasing food and housing needs. Budget for an extended foster period and report remaining capacity at each care milestone.
Questions and answers
Do Backers get anything in return?
Backings are gifts, so there are no shares, interest or repayment. You get a clear view of the progress you made possible and a direct line to the Dreamer.
Can I raise support for animals already in foster care?
Describe the animals already supported using anonymous intake IDs and explain the care period being funded. Build milestones around documented supplies, care invoices and foster support rather than implying a new intake.
How can I show proof without exposing foster homes?
Use redacted invoices, anonymous animal records and close-up housing photos without location clues. Explain what each record verifies so Backers can assess the care milestone without seeing private household details.
Budget example
A typical cost split for a animal rescue dream in Seattle, shown in USD. Backers pay you directly using your accepted payment methods.
Example goal
$12,000
- Veterinary care provision$4,200 · 35%
- Food and daily supplies$3,600 · 30%
- Housing and safe transport$2,400 · 20%
- Intake and placement materials$1,800 · 15%
What you receive
- Backers give
- $12,000
- 0% platform commission
- −$1,800
- You receive
- $10,200
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