More than 50 million Americans do not have health insurance, and even if their family is fortunate enough to have “good” health insurance, serious illnesses often require out of pocket expenses that can become staggering. Medical costs cause more than 60 percent of all personal… read more
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
Eric/Founder & CTOTECHNOLOGY – XStylus Touch for the iPadGreat example of inventor and maker projects which are normally high in funding. These campaigns tend to go viral very quickly making it important amidst the early adopter crowd. Kate/Customer HappinessMUSIC – Beat Jazz SystemThis guy has… read more
Designing perks for your campaign is the bread and butter of your efforts. Contributors can be attracted to what you're trying to fundraise for but providing incentives and rewards is what will create actual action in contributions. Every week we round up the week’s perks that we’ve… read more
The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently examining its current rules which states that private companies cannot access public investors beyond individual investments of $100. Should this rule be formalized, it can affect the legal ramifications for crowd-funding activity and minimize the usage… read more
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
Launching a campaign takes work but where the real elbow grease needs to be applied is in PR. Not only does it serve as a powerful vehicle to promote your idea or product but it serves to raise exposure around your crowdfunding efforts, even increasing… read more
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
Every week we round up the week’s perks that we’ve shouted out on Twitter – take a look! COMIC - The Alchemist's EaselWant to earn limited artwork from an blind artist who draws from his unconscious? EDUCATION - Help PGD Serve More At-Risk Teens in the Atlanta AreaWant to… read more
Danae/COO & FounderHats for WarmthThis young design graduate creates added value points for an impactful transactional experience: her perks not only go to a cause related organization but to help her resolve accumulated debts from her college fees. Eric/CTO & FounderMakingForGiving for HOPE WorldwideGreat example… read more