The problem
Internal crowdfunding within an institution (collecting money for causes, events, or peer loans) has no dedicated platform. General-purpose crowdfunding tools aren't built for the trust model of a closed community.
Approach
A full-stack platform for institutional crowdfunding and peer lending: project listings, contribution tracking, and a closed membership model ensuring all participants are verified members of the institution.
Outcome
A working crowdfunding and peer-lending platform designed for institutional trust, with contributions tracked end-to-end.
Highlights
- Closed membership: only verified institution members participate.
- Supports donation-style crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending.
- Contribution tracking with project progress visibility.
- Full-stack: React frontend, Node.js/Express API, MySQL persistence.