Tools We Love: Crowdfunding Tips

“Crowdfunding isn’t a piece of cake, but following a few simple tips can help launch a killer Kickstarter project, rack up the pledges, and get your product off the ground.”

 We wanted to share this fantastic blog post on crowdfunding.  The material identifies Kickstarter specifically, and uses an actual product at the heart of a campaign, but the tips here are relevant for most crowdfunding platforms and situations.  We hope you enjoy!

Tools We Love: Fundraising Tips

How does an organization ask for funds when they have no data from a prior year to base the appeal off of?  This is a tricky situation. Many funders will not look twice. There are alternatives to going directly to a bank of foundation, but sometimes the quickest way are those routes.  Social Change Consulting provided a great article on Writing Fundraising Appeals Without Data From Your Prior Year.

The article narrows it down to three methods:

  • Storytelling

  • Use Future Goals

  • Share Highlights Segmented by Audience 

Check out the full article for great details and a great list of resources.