Success Stories

October 7, 2011 · Success Stories

6Qs with Colleen from 50 for 50

Q1.  Tell us about your campaign, your inspiration and why it's important to you.For my 50th birthday, I wanted to do something HUGE that was more about giving back than getting (when you're 50, you've done al the uusal big-digit celebrating).  I decided that what… read more

October 3, 2011 · Success Stories

6Qs With Donny from Foodaissance

Brooklyn's culinary scene has diverted the world away from Manhattan, the once-considered mecca of gastronomy, towards a borough known for it's DIY makers, flea markets, artists studios and thriving community of artisan food entrepreneurs. Local photographer, Donny Tsang, wanted to capture the people behind a… read more

September 21, 2011 · Success Stories

6Qs with Julie from Apple Bottom Bakery

The success of Drive, Eat, Blog campaign saw two old friends from Washington DC embark on a cross-country culinary adventure from their hometown to San Francisco.  Wanting to turn their baking blog into a boutique bakery they needed to conduct necessary research to launch their… read more

September 19, 2011 · Success Stories

6Qs With Mia Hebib from Oblik Atelier!

 Q1. Tell us about your campaign…. your inspiration, goals, why it’s important to you!I wanted to create a temporary exhibit showcasing art jewelry in NYC. It is a small but thriving community and it is under-represented in the city. I was searching for this place and eventually I realized I… read more

September 14, 2011 · Success Stories

6Qs With Halley from LAST SPRING

Q1. Tell us about your campaign…. your inspiration, goals, why it’s important to you. A friend suggested I give crowdfunding a try, and I’m really grateful I did. It takes a lot of money to make a good album! My biggest goal for the fundraiser was… read more

September 12, 2011 · Success Stories

6Qs with Derrick from New Creation Bakery

  Q1.  Tell us about your campaign…. your inspiration, goals, why it’s important to you A New Creation Bakery is a dream of Mr Jones, an amazing man who spent 20 over years caring and feeding the needy in the neighborhood of Washington Heights and… read more

August 29, 2011 · Success Stories

6Qs With Jamie Smart from Hairy Steve

Q1.Tell us about your campaign…. your inspiration and goals!  Our campaign was to raise $2,000 in 90 days, to help fund work on our comic 'Hairy Steve'. The comic itself began about six years ago, with myself writing and Steve Bright drawing, but it got put… read more

August 22, 2011 · Success Stories

Partner Spotlight: Fractured Atlas

 Image courtesy of Neighborhood Productions Fractured Atlas serves a national community of over 18,000 artists and arts organizations. This national nonprofit provides access to fiscal sponsorship, insurance, advocacy, technology, education, and more. Fractured Atlas knows how to help artists reach their goals, from filmmakers to musicians… read more