5min read · by KindRise’s founder, a Brooklyn resident
How to Fundraise in DUMBO, Brooklyn
DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) is a compact, creative waterfront neighborhood — cobblestone streets, iconic bridge views, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and a dense cluster of tech, design, and arts businesses. Its visual, well-connected community is ideal for shareable campaigns.
Common DUMBO causes
- Parks & waterfront: Brooklyn Bridge Park and public open space
- Arts & culture: galleries, performances, and creative projects
- Small business & startups
- Schools & mutual aid
Where to share locally
Post your donation page on Nextdoor and local Facebook and Instagram groups, connect with the DUMBO business community and Improvement District (BID) and arts organizations, and share through nearby schools. Flyers around Washington and Front Streets and Brooklyn Bridge Park reach foot traffic and visitors. Brooklyn Community Board 2 covers DUMBO.
A local tip
DUMBO is highly visual and business-dense. A strong banner image — you can generate one with AI on KindRise — and outreach to local companies for matching gifts work especially well here.
See the Brooklyn fundraising guide or a neighbor: Brooklyn Heights, Fort Greene.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I share a fundraiser in DUMBO?
Share on Nextdoor and local Facebook and Instagram groups, with the DUMBO business community and BID, arts organizations, nearby schools, and on flyers around Washington and Front Streets and Brooklyn Bridge Park.
What do people in DUMBO usually fundraise for?
Common causes include Brooklyn Bridge Park and waterfront projects, arts and cultural initiatives, small-business and startup support, school programs, and mutual-aid funds.