The document outlines an agenda for a webinar on crowdfunding, discussing why crowdfunding is important given declines in private lending and high rejection rates of business plans, facts about the growing crowdfunding industry, how to craft an effective crowdfunding campaign through elements like targeting the right audience, creating visual and written pitches, offering rewards, and engaging the audience.
A session about Crowd-Funding given by Nick Burne at THINK Consulting Solutions at the IOF National Convention in July 2011 with Ed Whiting from WeDidThis and Tamasine Johnson from the National Trust.
Crowdfunding Change: Tips and tricks for social innovators from Indiegogo - M...MaRS Discovery District
Are you a social entrepreneur with a vision for social change? A tech founder with a dream? A non-profit leader looking to engage your supporters as stakeholders?
If so, then you know what often stands between an innovative idea and its execution is financing!
With increasing frequency, crowdfunding has been filling the money gap―and it empowers action while raising awareness for issues. This platform enables individuals around the world to participate in big ideas and take ownership in the projects they believe in.
Amy Lesnick, Head of Social Innovation at Indiegogo, discusses how crowdfunding serves startups by helping entrepreneurs to:
-Demonstrate a market for their products
-Gain rapid customer feedback
-Cultivate customer advocates
-Increase awareness for their brand and offering
Join us to learn more about making crowdfunding work for you.
Social Media for Nonprofits - Hunter Boyle #SoMeBizLife 2012 Hunter Boyle
“Brother, Can You Spare Some Real-Time Social Change? - Cool Campaign Ideas for Nonprofits with Social Media Moxie” looks at a variety of ways nonprofits are using social media to raise awareness, funds, volunteer support and more.
Featuring several ideas worth "stealing" from both nonprofit and corporate campaigns, plus crowdfunding resources and links to experts worth following online, this session elicited very positive feedback from the audience at the SoMeBizLife Conference in Doylestown, PA on May 30, 2012.
Links to featured resources are at: http://bit.ly/somebizlife-hb
Getting more from your $20 or how to say no might be two other titles for this session which discusses how the donations made by your business need to be focused and how to include them in your marketing efforts.
Don't be an altruistic angel. Be open about what is in it for you.Wayne Dunn
A CSR Thoughtpiece from the CSR Training Institute
When doing CSR and stakeholder projects, why hide self-interest? Do you really think you are fooling anyone?
Be upfront about what is in it for you.
To keep updated on postings and events go to www.csrtraininginstitute.com and sign up for the newsletter
A session about Crowd-Funding given by Nick Burne at THINK Consulting Solutions at the IOF National Convention in July 2011 with Ed Whiting from WeDidThis and Tamasine Johnson from the National Trust.
Crowdfunding Change: Tips and tricks for social innovators from Indiegogo - M...MaRS Discovery District
Are you a social entrepreneur with a vision for social change? A tech founder with a dream? A non-profit leader looking to engage your supporters as stakeholders?
If so, then you know what often stands between an innovative idea and its execution is financing!
With increasing frequency, crowdfunding has been filling the money gap―and it empowers action while raising awareness for issues. This platform enables individuals around the world to participate in big ideas and take ownership in the projects they believe in.
Amy Lesnick, Head of Social Innovation at Indiegogo, discusses how crowdfunding serves startups by helping entrepreneurs to:
-Demonstrate a market for their products
-Gain rapid customer feedback
-Cultivate customer advocates
-Increase awareness for their brand and offering
Join us to learn more about making crowdfunding work for you.
Social Media for Nonprofits - Hunter Boyle #SoMeBizLife 2012 Hunter Boyle
“Brother, Can You Spare Some Real-Time Social Change? - Cool Campaign Ideas for Nonprofits with Social Media Moxie” looks at a variety of ways nonprofits are using social media to raise awareness, funds, volunteer support and more.
Featuring several ideas worth "stealing" from both nonprofit and corporate campaigns, plus crowdfunding resources and links to experts worth following online, this session elicited very positive feedback from the audience at the SoMeBizLife Conference in Doylestown, PA on May 30, 2012.
Links to featured resources are at: http://bit.ly/somebizlife-hb
Getting more from your $20 or how to say no might be two other titles for this session which discusses how the donations made by your business need to be focused and how to include them in your marketing efforts.
Don't be an altruistic angel. Be open about what is in it for you.Wayne Dunn
A CSR Thoughtpiece from the CSR Training Institute
When doing CSR and stakeholder projects, why hide self-interest? Do you really think you are fooling anyone?
Be upfront about what is in it for you.
To keep updated on postings and events go to www.csrtraininginstitute.com and sign up for the newsletter
‘It was the revolutionary fundraising model that swept Barack Obama to power – and it could help arts bodies in Britain stay in business.’
Are you constantly looking for the right funding route but coming up empty handed? Are you looking for alternative routes to fund your project that doesn’t rely on public bodies? Would you like to start engaging people with your project now? Crowdfunding could be your answer.
Crowdfunding is a modern, online and interactive way to raise funds directly from the public – or the Crowd – for your projects and activities. With the advent of Crowdfunding we can now turn our audiences into supporters and funders, by collecting multiple small donations online and offering unique incentives to encourage giving, not only can you raise funds to get your project of the ground but you can start to build a ‘buzz’ around it before hand.
The workshop will cover all the aspects you will need to create, implement and market your Crowdfunding project. Including:
• How does Crowdfunding work?
• Where can I crowdfund – what platforms are available?
• How to write the perfect pitch.
• Choosing the right rewards.
• Marketing your crowdfunding project.
• Engaging, thanking and keeping in touch with your new funders.
• Marketing your progress.
• Your next steps.
Join expert Amir Give'on for this interactive session and learn about crowdfunding and how it can and should be the way to sustain your Jewish innovation. We will discuss the fundamentals of crowdfunding, what makes a great campaign and how should you take your first step towards having the community support your Jewish initiative. Find out how to make crowdfunding work for you or your organization.
Dr. Amir Give'on is a partner in Rimona Consulting, a firm dedicated to harnessing the power of people to provide a variety of organizations and corporations with tools to help achieve their goals. Amir is an expert in the areas of systems optimization, crowdsourcing, crowdfunding, community-building, measurement and evaluation, social media and project management. His academic and professional background is situated in the fields of mechanical, electrical and aerospace engineering with strong skills in entrepreneurship and platform design. After 6 years of working for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Amir turned his attention to social entrepreneurship and is a co-founder of www.jewcer.com, helping Jewish organizations and individuals build and expand their networks through crowdfunding. He holds a B.S.E. in electrical engineering and a Ph.D in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Princeton University.
Social media insights for newspaper media sales professionalsDebbie Horovitch
Traditional media organizations are struggling to maintain revenue through advertising sales. In May 2012, Big Reach Learning, headed by Maura Hanley hired Social Media Concierge, Debbie Horovitch, founder of Social Sparkle & Shine to create a custom presentation for the media sales professionals of The Globe and Mail, Canada's largest daily business newspaper. Debbie & Maura have both worked for many years as senior level media buyers at advertising agencies, and were able to identify insights for how traditional, digital and editorial sales staff at The Globe and Mail could use social media to gain competitive information and insights and consultative sales information to support INCREASED digital and media sales (volume of $ and inventory). If you would like to discuss app marketing, media sales in the social era, or hire Debbie or Maura to speak at your North American newspaper, contact Debbie at 416-553-2157 or email debbie.horovitch@gmail.com
http://theSparkleAgency.com
Using Google+ Hangouts on Air to Create Your Own Authority & Thought LeadershipDebbie Horovitch
6 steps to planning a successful Google+ Hangouts on Air signature show that attracts celebrity guests, builds unlimited audiences, generates sponsor revenue, and meets business objectives with every episode.
Free Hangout Sponsor Blueprint (swipe file template & video training) link inside!
Connect with Debbie on LinkedIn using debbie.horovich@gmail.com
Crowdfunding is the future of fundraising for nonprofits. Discover how to use this unique method to raise more for your organization with hots tips on the top crowdfunding sites and the most important components of a successful campaign.
https://learn.acendia.com/crowdfunding-for-nonprofits/
Increase the Authority of Your Events With Celebrity Google+ Hangouts on AirDebbie Horovitch
Watch the video of my presentation here: http://youtu.be/LX8fnAyutUo
Presentation for Meeting Planning & Event Professionals at the Event Solutions Conference & Trade Show in Las Vegas.
March 24th 2014
If you'd like to request a custom presentation for your audience or event, please let me know here: http://www.thesparkleagency.com/celebrity-hangouts-on-air/request-a-hangout-on-air-presentation/
Google SEO & Google Adwords Optimization
How The Milk of Human Kindness went viral | Behind the headlines: getting you...CharityComms
Henry Hitchcox, creative agency founder, Jungle Creations
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
Are you interested in learning more about crowdfunding and how your nonprofit can use this platform to raise funds? These slides cover several crowdfunding platforms including Crowdrise, Start Some Good, Razoo, and Groupon Grassroots. We also discuss the benefits and challenges of crowdfunding for nonprofits. Readers will leave the training with ideas for promotional tactics and best practices for crowdfunding.
Getting the right sponsors to join forces with you can make a big impact on the success of your event or project. It’s a guaranteed revenue source, and if you partner with relevant companies, the relationship will also provide added value to attendees.
Build a Better Communications Plan (fall 2016)Gordon Mayer
The goal of building a communications plan is not to create a document, but to assemble the tools to get everyone on the same page about what you are doing, why and how. The presentation breaks down the 4 most important tools you’ll need: Set Goals, Focus on Audiences, Craft Messages, and Tell Stories.
Building support for homeless young people - Small charities communications c...CharityComms
Fran Borg-Wheeler, CEO, Youth Concern
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
Rock The Post Webinar: "Crowdfunding 101 - Learn the basics"Webinar session ...Alejandro Cremades
These slides explain the mechanics of how crowdfunding works and how you can benefit from it. The slides guide you through the process, from creating the actual project to getting the funding you need.
These are some basic funding concepts (including valuation, pre-money, post-money & dilution) for early startup entrepreneurs and others who haven’t been exposed to Business and Finance.
‘It was the revolutionary fundraising model that swept Barack Obama to power – and it could help arts bodies in Britain stay in business.’
Are you constantly looking for the right funding route but coming up empty handed? Are you looking for alternative routes to fund your project that doesn’t rely on public bodies? Would you like to start engaging people with your project now? Crowdfunding could be your answer.
Crowdfunding is a modern, online and interactive way to raise funds directly from the public – or the Crowd – for your projects and activities. With the advent of Crowdfunding we can now turn our audiences into supporters and funders, by collecting multiple small donations online and offering unique incentives to encourage giving, not only can you raise funds to get your project of the ground but you can start to build a ‘buzz’ around it before hand.
The workshop will cover all the aspects you will need to create, implement and market your Crowdfunding project. Including:
• How does Crowdfunding work?
• Where can I crowdfund – what platforms are available?
• How to write the perfect pitch.
• Choosing the right rewards.
• Marketing your crowdfunding project.
• Engaging, thanking and keeping in touch with your new funders.
• Marketing your progress.
• Your next steps.
Join expert Amir Give'on for this interactive session and learn about crowdfunding and how it can and should be the way to sustain your Jewish innovation. We will discuss the fundamentals of crowdfunding, what makes a great campaign and how should you take your first step towards having the community support your Jewish initiative. Find out how to make crowdfunding work for you or your organization.
Dr. Amir Give'on is a partner in Rimona Consulting, a firm dedicated to harnessing the power of people to provide a variety of organizations and corporations with tools to help achieve their goals. Amir is an expert in the areas of systems optimization, crowdsourcing, crowdfunding, community-building, measurement and evaluation, social media and project management. His academic and professional background is situated in the fields of mechanical, electrical and aerospace engineering with strong skills in entrepreneurship and platform design. After 6 years of working for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Amir turned his attention to social entrepreneurship and is a co-founder of www.jewcer.com, helping Jewish organizations and individuals build and expand their networks through crowdfunding. He holds a B.S.E. in electrical engineering and a Ph.D in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Princeton University.
Social media insights for newspaper media sales professionalsDebbie Horovitch
Traditional media organizations are struggling to maintain revenue through advertising sales. In May 2012, Big Reach Learning, headed by Maura Hanley hired Social Media Concierge, Debbie Horovitch, founder of Social Sparkle & Shine to create a custom presentation for the media sales professionals of The Globe and Mail, Canada's largest daily business newspaper. Debbie & Maura have both worked for many years as senior level media buyers at advertising agencies, and were able to identify insights for how traditional, digital and editorial sales staff at The Globe and Mail could use social media to gain competitive information and insights and consultative sales information to support INCREASED digital and media sales (volume of $ and inventory). If you would like to discuss app marketing, media sales in the social era, or hire Debbie or Maura to speak at your North American newspaper, contact Debbie at 416-553-2157 or email debbie.horovitch@gmail.com
http://theSparkleAgency.com
Using Google+ Hangouts on Air to Create Your Own Authority & Thought LeadershipDebbie Horovitch
6 steps to planning a successful Google+ Hangouts on Air signature show that attracts celebrity guests, builds unlimited audiences, generates sponsor revenue, and meets business objectives with every episode.
Free Hangout Sponsor Blueprint (swipe file template & video training) link inside!
Connect with Debbie on LinkedIn using debbie.horovich@gmail.com
Crowdfunding is the future of fundraising for nonprofits. Discover how to use this unique method to raise more for your organization with hots tips on the top crowdfunding sites and the most important components of a successful campaign.
https://learn.acendia.com/crowdfunding-for-nonprofits/
Increase the Authority of Your Events With Celebrity Google+ Hangouts on AirDebbie Horovitch
Watch the video of my presentation here: http://youtu.be/LX8fnAyutUo
Presentation for Meeting Planning & Event Professionals at the Event Solutions Conference & Trade Show in Las Vegas.
March 24th 2014
If you'd like to request a custom presentation for your audience or event, please let me know here: http://www.thesparkleagency.com/celebrity-hangouts-on-air/request-a-hangout-on-air-presentation/
Google SEO & Google Adwords Optimization
How The Milk of Human Kindness went viral | Behind the headlines: getting you...CharityComms
Henry Hitchcox, creative agency founder, Jungle Creations
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
Are you interested in learning more about crowdfunding and how your nonprofit can use this platform to raise funds? These slides cover several crowdfunding platforms including Crowdrise, Start Some Good, Razoo, and Groupon Grassroots. We also discuss the benefits and challenges of crowdfunding for nonprofits. Readers will leave the training with ideas for promotional tactics and best practices for crowdfunding.
Getting the right sponsors to join forces with you can make a big impact on the success of your event or project. It’s a guaranteed revenue source, and if you partner with relevant companies, the relationship will also provide added value to attendees.
Build a Better Communications Plan (fall 2016)Gordon Mayer
The goal of building a communications plan is not to create a document, but to assemble the tools to get everyone on the same page about what you are doing, why and how. The presentation breaks down the 4 most important tools you’ll need: Set Goals, Focus on Audiences, Craft Messages, and Tell Stories.
Building support for homeless young people - Small charities communications c...CharityComms
Fran Borg-Wheeler, CEO, Youth Concern
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
Rock The Post Webinar: "Crowdfunding 101 - Learn the basics"Webinar session ...Alejandro Cremades
These slides explain the mechanics of how crowdfunding works and how you can benefit from it. The slides guide you through the process, from creating the actual project to getting the funding you need.
These are some basic funding concepts (including valuation, pre-money, post-money & dilution) for early startup entrepreneurs and others who haven’t been exposed to Business and Finance.
Lightning Talk #9: How UX and Data Storytelling Can Shape Policy by Mika Aldabaux singapore
How can we take UX and Data Storytelling out of the tech context and use them to change the way government behaves?
Showcasing the truth is the highest goal of data storytelling. Because the design of a chart can affect the interpretation of data in a major way, one must wield visual tools with care and deliberation. Using quantitative facts to evoke an emotional response is best achieved with the combination of UX and data storytelling.
Succession “Losers”: What Happens to Executives Passed Over for the CEO Job?
By David F. Larcker, Stephen A. Miles, and Brian Tayan
Stanford Closer Look Series
Overview:
Shareholders pay considerable attention to the choice of executive selected as the new CEO whenever a change in leadership takes place. However, without an inside look at the leading candidates to assume the CEO role, it is difficult for shareholders to tell whether the board has made the correct choice. In this Closer Look, we examine CEO succession events among the largest 100 companies over a ten-year period to determine what happens to the executives who were not selected (i.e., the “succession losers”) and how they perform relative to those who were selected (the “succession winners”).
We ask:
• Are the executives selected for the CEO role really better than those passed over?
• What are the implications for understanding the labor market for executive talent?
• Are differences in performance due to operating conditions or quality of available talent?
• Are boards better at identifying CEO talent than other research generally suggests?
The Six Highest Performing B2B Blog Post FormatsBarry Feldman
If your B2B blogging goals include earning social media shares and backlinks to boost your search rankings, this infographic lists the size best approaches.
Each technological age has been marked by a shift in how the industrial platform enables companies to rethink their business processes and create wealth. In the talk I argue that we are limiting our view of what this next industrial/digital age can offer because of how we read, measure and through that perceive the world (how we cherry pick data). Companies are locked in metrics and quantitative measures, data that can fit into a spreadsheet. And by that they see the digital transformation merely as an efficiency tool to the fossil fuel age. But we need to stretch further…
We've entered a new era in nonprofit marketing. If you’ve dipped your toe in the social media waters, do you wonder why you aren’t reaching more people or raising more dollars? If you haven’t yet begun, have you considered what social media marketing might do to help you reach – or not reach -- your goals?
Join Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE for a discussion on social media marketing for nonprofits. We will explore why winging it no longer works in 2014 (e.g., putting up a page and sporadically begging for ‘likes’ and ‘follows’) and help you use social media as a tool to boost awareness and investment. Plus, we’ll discuss the resources needed to achieve success and how to measure the return on your engagement.
Crowdfunding: Financing Your Small BusinessPatch of Land
Crowdfunding: Financing Your Small Business was a presentation given by Manolis Sfinarolakis, the Founder of Reality Crowd TV Media Corporation, at the University of Hartford.
In this interactive workshop, learn practical strategies for using Crowdfunding to finance your small business. We’ll review examples of companies that have successfully implemented campaigns as well as brainstorm ways for participants to use Crowdfunding as a financing resource. This workshop will benefit small businesses selling products and/or services, as well as non-profits.
Instructor: Manolis Sfinarolakis, Reality Crowd TV Media Corporation
The Guide to Kickstarter and CrowdfundingDashBurst
Have you ever had a dream you’ve always wanted to work on but couldn’t ever dedicate enough time to do it? Kickstarter is a great crowdfunding site that can help turn your favorite hobby into a profession. So how can you create a successful Kickstarter campaign for your next big project?
http://dashburst.com/infographic/how-to-create-a-successful-kickstarter/
Series A Fundraising Guide (Investing Individuals Improving Our World) by AccionAlejandro Cremades
Series A Fundraising Guide 👇
Inside, you'll find insights on:
1) Preparing for your fundraise with a strategic lens
2) Pitching to investors with conviction
3) Setting up for diligence with transparency
4) Negotiating terms that respect both parties
5) And post-closing considerations to keep the momentum
Raising Seed Capital by Steve Schlafman at RRE VenturesAlejandro Cremades
Navigating the seed funding landscape can be complex and demanding. Thanks to insights from Steve Schlafman of RRE Ventures, their detailed presentation sheds light on this critical phase of startup development.
Key Points from the Presentation:
1) Sources of Seed Capital: Explore diverse funding sources from venture capital to angel investors and learn how to leverage them effectively.
2) Preparing for the Pitch: Understanding what investors look for in a seed stage startup is crucial— from traction and product to team dynamics.
3) The Pitch Itself: Learn how to create FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) among investors and how to convey your startup's value compellingly.
4) Post-Pitch Strategy: Discover what steps to take after your pitch to maintain momentum and secure funding.
Venture capital can often seem like a black box—opaque and inaccessible. However, Mike Maples, Jr of Floodgate offers invaluable insights in his analysis revealing what makes the VC world tick and how founders can navigate it effectively.
Key Insights:
1) VC Dynamics: Understand the crucial relationship between entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and limited partners.
2) Exponential Laws: Learn about Moore’s Law and Metcalfe’s Law, which dictate the scalability and network value crucial for startup success.
3) The Power Law: Explore how the value of the best startup outcome significantly exceeds all others, emphasizing the importance of aiming for massive impact.
4) VC Fundamentals: Maples discusses the dos and don’ts of fundraising from VCs, helping founders avoid common pitfalls and strategically position their startups.
Raising capital is a pivotal process for any startup. This document outlines the vital phases every entrepreneur must navigate to transform an idea into a flourishing business. This resource provides a clear, detailed map of the funding landscape, from early angel rounds to the final stages before an IPO.
Key Highlights from the Document:
1) Pre-Seed and Seed Funding: These initial stages are crucial for getting your startup off the ground, focusing on proving your concept and building a minimum viable product (MVP).
2) Series A to C Funding: As startups progress, funding rounds grow larger and focus shifts from proving viability to scaling the business, enhancing market share, and possibly even preparing for global expansion.
3) Bridge and Mezzanine Financing: These less common but crucial stages provide the necessary capital to bridge gaps between major funding rounds or prepare for a public offering.
4) IPO: The ultimate goal for many startups, going public opens new avenues for capital and provides liquidity for early investors.
Navigating the venture capital landscape can be daunting for startups. PitchBook’s guide to VC fundraising provides a roadmap filled with critical insights to help entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley to Tokyo secure the capital they need to transform their startups into market leaders.
What the Guide Covers:
1) Stages of VC Funding: From seed to Series C and beyond, understand the typical progression startups follow and what is expected at each stage.
2) Evaluating Funding Needs: Determine whether your startup is ready for funding by assessing its current stage, from initial concept to scaling for market expansion.
3) Approaching Investors: Learn how to identify investors that align with your values, perfect your pitch, and effectively approach your target list.
4) Pros and Cons of Funding Types: A deep dive into the advantages and disadvantages of self-funding vs. external funding, helping you make informed decisions about the best path for your venture.
How Do Venture Capitalists Make Decisions by Harvard & Stanford Professors:
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Key Takeaways from the Study:
1) Management Over Market: VCs prioritize the management team's capabilities more than the business's market potential, highlighting the critical importance of strong leadership.
2) Strategic Deal Sourcing: Successful VCs rely heavily on their professional networks for deal sourcing, emphasizing the value of strong relationships and a solid reputation in the industry.
3) Value-Added Post-Investment: Beyond capital, VCs contribute significantly to startup success by providing strategic guidance, connecting with customers, and aiding in key hires.
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The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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2. Agenda
Why Crowdfund?
Crowdfunding Industry Facts
About Rock The Post
Misconceptions About Crowdfunding
Why People Pledge
Expectations
Target The Right Audience
Your Pitch
Your Visual Pitch
Importance of Rewards
Audience Engagement
Spread The Word!
3. Why Crowdfund?
In 2009, U.S. banks posted the sharpest decline in
private lending since 1942.
98% of the business plans received by accredited
investors and VC’s are rejected.
1% of the U.S. population is represented
by accredited investors (annual income
of at least $200,000) and VC’s.
4. Crowdfunding Industry Facts
In 2011, crowdfunded businesses and projects raised $102
million on rewards-based platforms.
Crowdfunding grew 266% in the total amount donated
during 2011 and increased by 263% in the amount donated
to projects that received their full funding.
More than 31,000 projects sought crowd funding donations
in 2011, a significant increase from the almost 12,000
projects in 2010.
Crowdfunding supports the kinds of small businesses that
have generated 65% of net new jobs over the past 17
years.
5. About Us
Rock The Post (www.rockthepost.com) is a crowdfunding
website designed to fund entrepreneurs at an early stage. It
is the ideal tool for entrepreneurs to leverage networks,
reach out to new contacts, and fill in the missing pieces of
their projects. Rock the Post provides budding businesses
with the means necessary to amass resources and flourish.
7. Our Mission and Vision
The Mission of Rock The Post
is to help support the development
of small businesses by providing
entrepreneurs’ with easier ways to
access funds and get exposure in
the early stages of their ventures.
Our Vision is to help better the
economy through innovation and
expansion of the workforce.
8. Misconceptions About Crowdfunding
Solely launching a project will bring in dollars
NOT TRUE: leverage your inner networks
By directing people to your project, people will pledge
NOT TRUE: Be bold and clear, directly ask for donations
Crowdfunding campaigns are effortless
NOT TRUE: It’s easier than traditional
fundraising, but you still need to put in
time and energy
9. Why People Pledge
They connect with the message and the
reason behind the project.
They connect with the unique way in
which the project creator is trying to
raise funds.
They connect with some physical
aspect of the projects, such as
rewards and incentives.
10. Expectations
On average it takes 1-2 weeks to complete a well-
crafted Post, unless working with a team.
An average of 35-45% of projects are successfully
funded.
Successful projects typically raise 40% of funds
from their inner social networks (family, friends,
colleagues).
Stay active throughout campaign.
Note: Make sure that you’re promoting your project throughout the right industry, and that
your marketing efforts stay aligned.
11. Target the Right Audience
Who will you target?
How do you relate to them?
How will you engage them?
Note: Make sure that you’re promoting your project throughout the right
industry, and that your marketing efforts stay aligned.
12. Your Pitch
Craft an extremely creative hook.
First few sentences should capture attention.
Clear, simple description of project.
Tell a story evoke emotion.
Be transparent explain where funds raised
will go.
If applicable, include link to company webpage.
Express your excitement and passion.
13. Your Visual Pitch
The Video:
The first 30 seconds is your chance to shine.
A well-crafted video will greatly increase your
chances of being successfully funded.
Aim to keep the length between 2-3 minutes.
Images:
Use relative, appealing photos of your
product/business.
Photos help break up large amounts of text.
14. Importance of Rewards
Incentives motivate people to donate.
People want tangible/valuable rewards.
Set number of rewards appropriately for
each donation level.
15. Audience Engagement
Respond to every question, comment, message
(even if it’s negative).
Avoid taking criticism personally.
Provide constant updates (on and off platform)
about your progress.
React flexibly to feedback.
Cater to your audience’s requests.
(example: Add option for the additional color they ask for)
*Treat every person as if they are a potential investor!
16. Spread The Word!
Personalized Email
**Family, friends, colleagues**
Social media
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit,
Quora, etc.
Blogs, Forums, Publications
Organizations
Media outreach
*Be consistent and passionate, but not annoying.
17. Rock The Post Crowdfunding Video
This Video can be located in our Help Center: http://www.rockthepost.com/tour/pledging
18. Thanks For Attending!
For further questions or comments please contact
Rock The Post’s Community Manager:
Danielle Kisza
danielle@rockthepost.com
Now, a quick tour of the website…
19. Questions
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to answer your questions.
You can submit a question by typing it in the Questions tab
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