how to raise money online throuigh crowdfunding
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How I raised 30K in 30 days through Crowdfunding. An Action Plan for crowdfunding is included.TRANSCRIPT
Presented by Brenda Horton
How To Raise Money Online Through Crowdfunding
Twitter: @BrendaHorton blog: actionplanr.com/blog -- email: [email protected]
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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
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
Get your
Action Plan for Crowdfunding at
Actionplanr.comIt is FREE!