Posts from January 2011

January 26, 2011 · Tips & Insights

The IndieGoGo Tool Kit

Projects use IndieGoGo's fundraising, audience-building and discovery tools to mobilize their fans and customers into funders.   We're continually adding new tools; so here's a current list for easy reference.  Pitch Clip to keep your campaign personal.  Share your project and your personal story!  Read… read more

January 24, 2011 · Behind The Scenes

Campaign Profiles: 3 Photographers

On IndieGoGo this week, photographers who take immense risks to give us a more accurate look at the world around us. The Middle East Journals of Tom Hurndall Trolley Books is raising funds for the publication of a book of photographs and writings by the… read more

January 21, 2011 · IGG

What’s New in 2011 – Partnerships

We are about 3 weeks in and already its been a great start to 2011. And now, we are introducing a new feature on IndieGoGo – Partner Pages! We have some pretty amazing partner organizations that we have been working with for a while, and… read more

January 20, 2011 · IGG

IndieGoGo Campaigns at Sundance + Party Invite!

Congratulations to these IndieGoGo campaigns that are official selections at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival! The High Level Bridge The Rocket Boy And these guys, too: Bellflower, Connected, and Miss Representation. Great job to all five films for getting into Sundance — and best of… read more

January 19, 2011 · Tips & Insights

Is Crowdfunding on IndieGoGo for Me?

If you're not sure whether your idea is worth crowdfunding for, this one's for you.  Are you a creative? It's always been pretty tough for artists to sell their work, but with IndieGoGo, you can raise money to cover some start-up costs of your next… read more

January 14, 2011 · Behind The Scenes

Hot Campaigns: Roller Derby!

Do you love roller derby? We've got two smokin' hot roller derby-related projects seeking funding this week. This is How I Roll is a documentary about an all-male roller derby league trying to gain acceptance and support in a sport dominated by females. Hellbent Helmets… read more

January 11, 2011 · Success Stories

6Qs with Cortt Dunlap of Awaken Caf

"…recognize that raising money is an art that requires you to be persistent and unrelenting…be sensitive that you are intruding in other people's lives to ask for them to to spend their hard-earned money on your project." –Cortt Dunlap   Cortt Dunlap is the proud… read more

January 7, 2011 · Behind The Scenes

Three Campaigns We Love This Week

As we always say, one of the great things about IndieGoGo is that anyone can use our site to raise money for any idea, project, cause or passion. These three campaigns showcase the broad range of people using IndieGoGo. The one thing they have in… read more