How to Raise Money Online Throuigh Crowdfunding

Presented by Brenda Horton

How To Raise Money Online Through Crowdfunding

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About Brenda Horton• President of Hware LLC. (HumanityWare) software

company

• Co-creator of Actionplanr.com, a project planning software tool for solo-business owners

• Launched my first Internet-based company in the late 90s and sold it

• Has fundraised $400,000 for various causes

My love affair with fundraising...

How many have heard of

Crowdfunding?

Crowfunding is

the practice of funding a project or venture by raising money from a large number of

people usually via the Internet.

Crowdfunding Facts2.7 Billion dollars was raised in Crowd funding in 2012, across more than 1 million individual campaigns globally.

The industry is projected to grow to $5.1 billion in 2013.

As of 2012

There were over 450

crowdfunding platforms.

Popular Crowdfunding Sites

KickStarter.com

IndieGogo.com

Crowdfunder.com

IgnitionDeck.com

Rally.org

8 Easy Steps To Crowdfunding

1. Start with a great story --- Use a catchy name and images

2. Keep it simple and learn from good examples.

catherinesmusic.com/2013-crowd-funding-campaign-details-page

3. Spread the word using social media, email, and ask friends and family to

share.

4. Be authentic. Be genuine. Be grateful.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/266682699/stuck-on-earth-going-where-no-band-has-gone-before

5. Engage supporters by posting and

updating often.

6. Capitalize on momentum and seize opportunities.

dumbasscancer.org

7. Host an online auction.

8. Merge the online world with the offline world.

Resources

Actionplanr Blog Post on Crowdfunding

actionplanr.com/actionplans/8-easy-steps-on-how-to-fundraise-online

Actionplanr: Crowfunding Template

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Action Plan for Crowdfunding at

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