Posts from August 2011

August 19, 2011 · Behind The Scenes

PERK POWER: Re-cap of The Week!

Every week we round up the week’s perks that we’ve shouted out on Twitter – take a look!   ANIMALS Dive Tribes Great Shark ReleaseBe responsible for the release of a Zebra Shark! EDUCATION 50 for 50Want a customized song created just for you on your birthday? FILM Three CandlesEarn… read more

August 18, 2011 · Success Stories

Partner Spotlight: From The Heart Productions

From the Heart (FTH) is dedicated to supporting filmmakers to fund their films, supporting films that are unique and make contributions to society. All of FTH’s efforts are towards empowering artists and filmmakers to fund their art form, providing three grants a year at $30,000… read more

August 17, 2011 · IGG

IndieGoGo Team: Meet Erin Spahn!

 ERIN SPAHN Business Development Erin is a recovered lawyer who still can’t give up the IP and contracts!  She’s traveled to 43 countries and considers herself a bit of an Africa aficionado. She loves surfing, salt and grease (popcorn and fries!), used to work in… read more

August 16, 2011 · IGG

GUEST CONTRIBUTOR: Meet Catchafire!

Hey Creatives!  Do you have experience with crowdfunding or social media campaign development? Are you interested in using your skills to give back in a meaningful way? Give what you're good at by signing up for a Crowdfunding project through Catchafire! Our organization provides creative professionals like yourselves with… read more

August 15, 2011 · IGG

IndieGoGo Team: Meet Slava Rubin!

SLAVA RUBIN CEO/Founder Slava doesn’t drink coffee but loves Belgian Beer and the World Cup.  He can juggle, has traveled to over 50 countries, can cook a mean omelette and is a ninja flosser. Here’s a list of his favorite things: Music Against Myeloma, indie… read more

August 12, 2011 · Behind The Scenes

IndieGoGo Team: Campaign Round Up!

It's Friday so we thought just before you slump into the weekend we thought we'd hit you up with some our most favored campaigns of the week!   Danae/Founder & COOPastry Food TruckFrench macaroons, yum! Looking forward to going to the Food Truck when we… read more

August 12, 2011 · Behind The Scenes

PERK POWER: Re-cap of The Week!

Every week we round up the week’s perks that we’ve shouted out on Twitter – take a look! COMMUNITY – Detroits Hearts & Minds Ramadan ChallengeWant Arabic sweets from Shatila, Yemeni tea and honey, AND seeds to start your own herb garden at home? FOOD – Relax… read more

August 11, 2011 · Success Stories

6Qs With Dutty from Tried & True

Dutty Bookman reached his target goal of $1200 on IndieGoGo in only seven days.  Eager to self-publish his book of memoirs, entitled Tried & True: Revelations of a Rebellious Youth, create a marketing push and afford to fly home to Kingston, Jamaica from Washington DC… read more

August 9, 2011 · Success Stories

Partner Spotlight: Sheffield Doc/Fest

The city of Sheffield, England became known in the 19th century as an international leader in steel production.  These days you’re probably more familiar with the city as a hotbed for creative talents most especially in the music world.  Home to legends such as The… read more