May 5, 2011 · Behind The Scenes

Campaign Profiles: By Brooklyn

There's something hilariously satisfying about this little bit tongue-and-cheek video made by the owners of a new fine goods shop opening its doors in Brooklyn this month. Gaia and Jonah break down the building-up process of any retail establishment by simply explaining what they'll need… read more

May 3, 2011 · IGG

The Startup America Partnership & Our $30MM Commitment

April 20th was a hallmark day for the IndieGoGo community.  We announced a partnership  with the White House and Startup America, and we were invited to participate in President Obama's Town Hall at Facebook headquarters, which was hosted by Mark Zuckerburg. I am very proud… read more

April 28, 2011 · Behind The Scenes

Campaign Profiles: The Real Social Network

If you're using IndieGoGo to raise funds, you're familiar with the way social media revolutionize a simple concept, like fundraising. This film, The Real Social Network, is about how social media is revolutionizing something else: protesting. Three filmmakers, Isis, Srdan and Ludo, set out to… read more

April 21, 2011 · Behind The Scenes

Campaign Profiles: Helping Kids Globally

These two projects are different in subject, but they're both doing important work to change the lives of children around the globe by highlighting their struggles and working to make a difference. The Young Lions Global Art Project is run by Art Relief International, and… read more

April 8, 2011 · Tips & Insights

How to Frame Your Perks

One of the things that sets crowdfunding apart from fundraising is that, with crowdfunding, your contributors actually get something back from your campaign in the form of unique perks. Great perks motivate contributions. But even if you're not giving away an iPad you can still… read more

April 5, 2011 · IGG

IndieGoGo Celebrates Success in Austin

Every year the world's most tenacious, brainy, and innovative musicians, filmmakers, and techie's take to Austin to share the inside scoop on what's new on the scene. It's an amazing gathering of talent – and we are so proud that many of these movers and… read more

March 31, 2011 · Behind The Scenes

Campaign Profiles: Adopted ID

This campaign is in its last several hours of funding today (and has reached and surpassed its $6,000 goal!). But we think this story is pretty fascinating and wanted to share it. Judith Craig was found in a ditch in Haiti just after her birth.… read more