I'm a high school student trying to raise money for a volunteer trip in Indonesia (I will be with my mom teaching English). I've saved a lot for it and only need the last leg of payment. I recently found out about personal crowdfunding (the only personal crowdfunds I had seen before were for everyday things and the funds got a bad rap since they seemed like freeloaders). The trip story is on the site.
Crowdfunding supports people in time of need or in their dreamsThe Spokesman ReviewAccording to Massolution, a consulting company specializing in crowdfunding, global crowdfunding totaled $16.2 billion last year, up from $6.1 billion in 2013. Massolution expects crowdfunding to bring in $34.4 billion this year. The company notes ...and more »
Crowdfunding BeatReal Estate Crowdfunding: Lofty Fees, Lofty PromisesCrowdfunding BeatOne of the hottest new ways to do this is through crowdfunding ventures, such as Fundrise, a Washington, D.C.-based start-up that lets investors participate in neighborhood development projects. Its first widely available offering, a two-story building ...
Why Crowdfunding Campaigns Fail (And What Can Be Done)ForbesMuch is made of Kickstarter success stories. But for every Exploding Kittens or Coolest, there are umpteen great campaigns that fade into obscurity because of a lack of visibility. This is because many start-ups lack the know-how and skills to generate ...and more »
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