Ongoing Creator Support
Build sustainable funding for your creative practice with visual patron support
Visual Patronage for Creative Sustainability
GoodGrid offers a fresh approach to ongoing creator support. Instead of traditional subscription models, build an interactive pixel grid where fans and supporters can sponsor blocks to help fund your content creation, artistic practice, or creative career on a recurring basis.
Visualise Your Support Network
A sample grid for a podcast creator:
Regular Listener
Your podcast gets me through my morning commute!
History Professor
Your Tudor Dynasty episodes are absolutely brilliant!
Ancient History Fan
Please do more episodes on Ancient Rome!
Longtime Listener
Been here since episode 1. Worth every penny!
Medieval Expert
Love the detailed research in every episode!
Fans can sponsor blocks with messages, topic suggestions, or words of encouragement
Blocks cost up to £1 each, with monthly renewal options for ongoing support
The visual grid creates a transparent record of supporter contributions and growth over time
Popular Creator Use Cases
Content Creators
Establish sustainable funding for podcasts, YouTube channels, newsletters, or other recurring content by building a visual community of supporters.
Artists & Makers
Secure ongoing financial support for your artistic practice, enabling you to focus on creating work without constant project-based fundraising.
Independent Educators
Fund your educational content, tutorials, guides, or teaching materials with ongoing community support from learners and beneficiaries.
Real-Life Example: Design Tutorial Channel
The Challenge
Elena ran a successful design tutorial YouTube channel but struggled with inconsistent revenue from platform ads. She needed £1,000 monthly to cover software costs and production time to maintain her weekly tutorial schedule.
The GoodGrid Solution
She created a 100×100 grid campaign with blocks at £1 each, with a monthly renewal option. Patrons could sponsor blocks with design requests, questions, or messages of support. She offered special benefits for supporters, including early access to tutorials.
The Results
Within two months, Elena had filled 85% of her grid, providing £850 in monthly support. This reliable income allowed her to upgrade her equipment and increase her publishing schedule to twice weekly, growing her audience further. Her supporters feel invested in the channel's growth, and renewal rates remain above 90%.
"GoodGrid transformed my channel from a passion project into a sustainable business. The visual nature of the grid creates a real sense of community among my supporters—they can literally see themselves as part of my creative journey. The recurring support has given me the financial stability to focus on creating quality content instead of chasing ad revenue."
How It Works for Creator Support Campaigns
Create Your Support Grid
Set up your grid with details about your creative practice, what you create, and how ongoing support will help sustain and grow your work.
Invite Your Audience
Share with your existing audience, fans, and followers across all your platforms. Consider offering special benefits or recognition for supporters.
Create & Engage
Use the recurring support to sustain your creative practice while maintaining regular communication with your supporters through updates and exclusive content.
Tips for Creator Support Campaigns
💡 Offer Valued Benefits
Create meaningful perks for supporters, such as early access, behind-the-scenes content, or supporter recognition to increase the value of their ongoing contribution.
💡 Be Transparent About Costs
Share the real costs of your creative work, including time, equipment, software, and living expenses to help supporters understand the value of their contribution.
💡 Set Clear Expectations
Communicate exactly what you plan to create with the ongoing support, including frequency, quality standards, and how increased funding will enhance your output.
💡 Nurture Your Community
Regularly engage with your supporters, acknowledge their contributions, and make them feel like valued members of your creative community to increase renewal rates.
Ready to Build Sustainable Support?
Create a GoodGrid campaign today and start building visual, sustainable funding for your creative practice.