Gain a better understanding of what crowdfunding is
Introduce you to the 9 stages of crowdfunding.
Understand the difference between Rewards, equity, and debt based crowdfunding.
Motivate you to use crowdfunding to achieve your organizations goals.
Understand how nonprofits use crowdfunding to their advantage.
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
Crowdfunding and Startups: Why Angels & VC's Should Love CrowdfundingPatch of Land
Crowdfunding and Startups: Why Angels & VC's Should Love Crowdfunding was a presentation given by Manolis Sfinarolakis, the Founder of Reality Crowd TV Media Corporation, at MIT in front of Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, and Startup Companies.
For Startups: Gives specific examples of why startups should considering using crowdfunding for their business.
For Venture Capitalists / Angels: Gives specific reasons of why venture capitalists / angels should see crowdfunding as a benefit to their investment plans.
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
Crowdfunding and Startups: Why Angels & VC's Should Love CrowdfundingPatch of Land
Crowdfunding and Startups: Why Angels & VC's Should Love Crowdfunding was a presentation given by Manolis Sfinarolakis, the Founder of Reality Crowd TV Media Corporation, at MIT in front of Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, and Startup Companies.
For Startups: Gives specific examples of why startups should considering using crowdfunding for their business.
For Venture Capitalists / Angels: Gives specific reasons of why venture capitalists / angels should see crowdfunding as a benefit to their investment plans.
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Presentation for public relations professionals marketing mental health organizations and agencies. Presentation covers social media and branding strategies for mental health organizations.
This is a shortened PowerPoint presentation of a one hour Social Media Workshop by More In Media of Myrtle Beach, SC about 'Online Engagement'. Examples and a few images were removed from the original presentation.
Hier werden vor allem diese Themen behandelt:
Vorteile der Arbeit mit einer Versionsverwaltung; die wichtigsten Features von Git (auch im Unterschied z.B. zu Subversion); die Benutzung der GitHub-Plattform; Demonstration: Arbeiten mit Git und GitHub
The steps and strategy for startup companies to follow to raise funds for the new business. The full article is available at https://www.evus.com/blog/successful-crowdfunding-tips/
Crowdfunding, meaning of crowdfunding, source of funding, internet enabled modern day crowdfunding, crowdfunding websites , Advantages of Crowdfunding, Limitations of Crowdfunding, CSR v/s Crowdfunding, Types of Crowdfunding, Reward Crowdfunding, Debt Crowdfunding, Equity Crowdfunding, Donation Crowdfunding, Working of Crowdfunding, Process of Crowdfunding, Strategies of Crowdfunding, Future of Crowdfunding, Case Studies related to Crowdfunding
Presentation for public relations professionals marketing mental health organizations and agencies. Presentation covers social media and branding strategies for mental health organizations.
This is a shortened PowerPoint presentation of a one hour Social Media Workshop by More In Media of Myrtle Beach, SC about 'Online Engagement'. Examples and a few images were removed from the original presentation.
Hier werden vor allem diese Themen behandelt:
Vorteile der Arbeit mit einer Versionsverwaltung; die wichtigsten Features von Git (auch im Unterschied z.B. zu Subversion); die Benutzung der GitHub-Plattform; Demonstration: Arbeiten mit Git und GitHub
The steps and strategy for startup companies to follow to raise funds for the new business. The full article is available at https://www.evus.com/blog/successful-crowdfunding-tips/
"Crowdfunding" How to Crowdfund. Failure in crowdfunding can be avoided when you apply just a few simple principles. Every project is unique when it comes to entrepreneurs and inventors raising money but I've developed a process that can be used over and over again to raise money, validate ideas, and get MONSTER PR!
Let me know if you all have any questions.
Eli Regalado
Mad Hatter Agency
Chief of Madness
720-253-3340
eli@madhatteragency.com
Social Media and Promoting your Crowdfunding CampaignPatch of Land
Social Media and Promoting your Crowdfunding Campaign was a presentation given by Manolis Sfinarolakis, the Founder of Reality Crowd TV Media Corporation, at the University of Hartford.
Learn practical strategies for leveraging your existing customers and social media presence to magnify the impact and reach of a Crowdfunding campaign. We’ll review:
• How to engage your target market on social media
• Where to find the most influential social media prospects
• How to convert them into your own brand ambassadors
• Practical strategies and tools for driving traffic to your Crowdfunding campaign.
Instructor: Manolis Sfinarolakis, Reality Crowd TV Media Corporation
Tracxn Research — Crowdfunding Landscape, November 2016Tracxn
Equity and reward based crowdfunding platforms were also the top funded business models in this sector from a historical perspective so far. The sector also witnessed acquisition activity with three buyout deals. Y Combinator, 500 Startups, Collaborative Fund, SV Angel and Techstars emerged as the most active investors by deal volume.
Crowdfunding for Women: The Capital Raising EqualizerPatch of Land
Crowdfunding for Women: The Capital Raising Equalizer is a presentation given by Reality Crowd TV Media Corporation to the University of Hartford Entrepreneurial Center for Women on 10/30/14.
EPIP and Public Allies partnered for the third webinar in a four-part webinar series: "the future of funding social change", with two NYU Law and Social Enterprise Fellows. Our presenters led us through an exploration of crowdfunding, discussing at length what this new tool means for the future of funding, philanthropy and social change and how it can be used to make an impact. In "Crowdfunding 101", these two social enterprise experts elaborated on the nuts and bolts of the process, examined how impending legal changes may take effect, and explored the potential consequences for funders, governments, fundraising and the social sector as a whole.
Speakers:
• Robert Esposito, Law and Social Enterprise Fellow, NYU
• Shawn Pelsinger, Law and Social Enterprise Fellow, NYU
Websites for Crowdfunding: A Beginner's Guide
Businesses, creatives, and nonprofit organizations now frequently use crowdfunding websites to generate money for their endeavors or causes. We will provide you with a thorough overview of crowdfunding websites in this article. In this article, we'll go over everything there is to know about crowdfunding, including its fundamentals, many varieties, advantages, and best practices.
Through the use of crowdfunding, people or organizations can collect contributions from a large number of people in order to fund a project or cause. Crowdfunding makes it possible for anybody to make tiny financial contributions to a project without relying on a small number of investors. Dedicated crowdfunding platforms or websites are often used to carry out crowdsourcing campaigns online.
Varieties of crowdsourcing:
There are various forms of crowdsourcing, such as:
Rewards-based crowdfunding: In return for their donations, supporters get gifts or benefits.
Crowdfunding for equity: Investors get a piece of the business or project back.
Donation-based crowdfunding: Participants make financial contributions without anticipating payment or stock ownership.
Crowdfunding for debt entails investors lending money to borrowers in exchange for interest.
Advantages of crowdsourcing:
Websites that facilitate crowdsourcing are very advantageous for nonprofit organizations, businesses, and artists. Among the advantages of crowdsourcing are:
Access to capital: Fundraising for businesses and organizations is made simpler by crowdfunding, which gives users access to a sizable pool of possible investors. A successful crowdfunding campaign can show that there is a market for a given product or idea, which can be helpful for attracting future investors or customers.
Increased visibility: Fundraising efforts for a project or cause can attract media attention, social media buzz, and word-of-mouth recommendations.
How to Run an Effective Crowdfunding Campaign
A successful crowdfunding campaign needs to be carefully planned and carried out. Here are some pointers for developing an effective crowdsourcing campaign:
1. Decide on a reasonable budget:
Setting a reasonable funding target for your crowdsourcing effort is crucial. Your financial target should be sufficient to pay for the costs of your project, but not too lofty as to be impractical. When choosing your funding target, you should also take the platform's fees into account.
2. Offer Attractive Rewards:
Provide Valuable Rewards Rewards are an important factor in encouraging supporters to donate to a crowdfunding campaign. Offer incentives that are relevant to and appealing to your target audience.
3. Craft a Strong Pitch:
A pitch that clearly and persuasively explains your project or causes and why it merits support should be part of your crowdfunding campaign. Use pictures, videos, and other types of material to engage your audience and communicate your narrative.
This is a presentation given at the UNIDO Conference in Manama, Bahrain on how to spur economic development in the region through the use of crowd funding.
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Beyond bootstrapping raising capital is critical to launch or grow most ventures. Here's a lean overview of common funding options. Here's to your future success!
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- How These 4 Leaks Force You To Work Longer And Harder in order to grow your income… improve just one of these and the impact could be life changing.
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1. Intro to
Crowdfunding
For NonProfits
Jessica Sun, CEO RCTV
Manolis Sfinarolakis, Founder
RCTV
2. Purpose
● Gain a better understanding of
what crowdfunding is
● Introduce you to the 9 stages of
crowdfunding
● Understand the difference
between Rewards, equity, and
debt based crowdfunding
● Motivate you to use crowdfunding
to achieve your organizations
goals
● Understand how nonprofits use
crowdfunding to their advantage
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3. Ground Rules
● Participate
● One conversation at a time
● Cell phones off during class
● No laptops
● Ask questions
● Respect others’ opinions
● Respect confidentiality
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4. Introduction to Jessica Sun
● CoFounder & CEO, Reality Crowd TV Media Corp.
● Brand Management, Marketing, and Brokerage Operations experience
in multiple industries
● Educated/consulted multiple crowdfunding campaigns on what
crowdfunding is and the process around it
● Attended multiple crowdfunding events to get the mission of our
company out there and further educate people on Crowdfunding
● Education experience with the NYC Department of Education. Created
curriculums for both Math and Science Classes
● Big 4 Accounting Firm experience with Deloitte & Touche. Auditing S-
1 documentation for broker/dealer that raised 1.2 billion during IPO.
● BA in Math, Finance, and Economics from Binghamton University
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5. Introduction to Manolis Sfinarolakis
● Founder, Reality Crowd TV Media Corp.
● Member of Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA), Crowdfund
Intermediary Regulatory Advocates (CFIRA), and National
Crowdfunding Association (NLCFA)
● Multiple speeches given on the topic of Crowdfunding in states across
the U.S., including Connecticut, New York, Georgia, Denver, Seattle,
Texas, Washington D.C., and Florida
● Insurance Industry experience with The Hartford Insurance Group
within the Internal Audit Department.
● Big 4 Accounting Firm experience with Deloitte & Touche. Auditing S-
1 documentation for broker/dealer that raised 1.2 billion during IPO.
● BS in Business Administration, Concentration in Accounting from
University of Connecticut
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6. What is Crowdfunding?
“Crowdfunding is converting social capital into actual capital through the
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internet.”
8. The 9 Stages of Crowdfunding
● Successful campaigns take at least 3 months of pre-launch activities
before they launch their project (to go into detail later in the
presentation):
• Business Planning
• Intellectual Property
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Campaign Strategy
• Networking & Team Building
• Website Development
• Profile & Video
• Fulfillment
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9. Donation-Based Crowdfunding
● Used mainly by charities, medical emergencies, or natural disasters.
● Top websites used for donation based crowdfunding:
• YouCaring.com
• DonorsChoose.org
● No rewards offered, straight donation.
● Must have a compelling story that inspires action.
● Highly dependent on social capital and relationships.
● Amplified by PR and Social Media execution ahead of time.
● If 501(c)3, tax benefit to the donors.
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10. Rewards-Based Crowdfunding
● Contribution in exchange for a reward. Used by many different non-profits,
businesses, artists, film makers, and entrepreneurs. The
crowdfunding of choice for Startup companies. Capital raised without
giving up equity / taking on debt!
● Top websites used for rewards based crowdfunding:
• Kickstarter.com
• IndieGoGo.com
● Highly dependent on social capital and relationships.
● PR is most important, followed by social media.
● Video must be top notch to tell a compelling reason why they should
invest in the person’s project, especially if it is a for profit enterprise.
● Must reach 30% of funding within the first week of the campaign (90%
success).
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11. Equity-Based Crowdfunding
● Investment in exchange for equity. Title II, Title III, and Title IV of the
2012 JOBS act.
● Title II allows for the general solicitation of Accredited Investors for
investment in small businesses via the internet or crowdfunding
websites.
● Title III will allow for the general solicitation of Un-Accredited investors
for investment in small businesses via the internet / crowdfunding
websites.
● Title IV allows for general solicitation of both Accredited and Un-
Accredited investors, however, it is state by state crowdfunding and
takes months to close.
● Top websites used for equity based crowdfunding:
• Angellist.com
• Realtymogul.com
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12. Debt-Based Crowdfunding
● Investment in exchange for bond. Title II, Title III, and Title IV of the
2012 JOBS act.
● Title II allows for the general solicitation of Accredited Investors for
investment in small businesses via the internet/ crowdfunding websites.
● Title III will allow for the general solicitation of Un-Accredited investors
for investment in small businesses via the internet/ crowdfunding
websites.
● Title IV allows for general solicitation of both Accredited and Un-
Accredited investors, however, it is state by state crowdfunding and
takes months to close.
● Top websites used for debt based crowdfunding:
• Patchofland.com
• LendingClub.com
• CircleUp.com
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13. Successful Crowdfunding Examples
● Case Study: The Pebble Watch
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/597507018/pebble-e-paper-watch-
for-iphone-and-android
● Case Study: Rotunda Ball
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rotunda-ball
Raised more than $22,000 to restore the historic UVA Rotunda
● Case Study: Parkinson's. We're In This Together
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/parkinson-s-we-re-in-this-together#
home
Donor and prominent Venture Capitalist Bill Draper made his annual
contribution publicly via a crowdfunding campaign, where he pledged
to match every donation up to $100,000
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14. 5 ways Nonprofits can use Crowdfunding
● Generate buzz, get media coverage, promote your brand
• Crowdfunding is new. You will be the forefront in media coverage on
crowdfunding news
• People will begin to see your organization's values and learn what
your brand is all about
● Engage your supporters
• Utilize rewards tiers to get your supporters interested.
• Choose rewards that will have your supporters directly involved
● Grow your network
• Getting yourself out there helps grow your network. As people look
for organizations to donate to, your campaign will be at the forefront
for people to see.
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15. 5 ways Nonprofits can use Crowdfunding
● Attract Corporate Attention
• Corporate sponsors love seeing numbers from fundraising efforts.
• The more you engage the more sponsors will be interested in your
cause
● Gauge public interest
• Test the market. Is your project something that resonates with the
public?
• Get feedback from the public. What can you change to make it more
appealing for people to donate or for sponsors to want to get
involved?
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16. Top 10 Nonprofit Crowdfunding Platforms
1. Razoo: “a movement of people who want to make generosity a part of
everyday life.” Over 14,000 nonprofits have used this platform to raise
around 100 million.
2. Causes: For people who want to change the world. Categories vary
from disaster relief efforts to human rights. Causes has raised more than
30 million for nonprofits.
3. Buzzbnk: A UK platform that supports social entrepreneurs and
innovators. “Positive People Backing Bright Ideas.”
4. StartSomeGood: StartSomeGood empowers “social innovators,” and
forwards the trend of social entrepreneurship. It is a relatively new social
site.
5. Crowdrise: Named the “Top 25 Best Global Philanthropist.” Since 2009,
Crowdrise has helped bring together volunteers and philanthropists to
spread the call of service.
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17. Top 10 Nonprofit Crowdfunding Platforms
6. CauseVox: Is a NYC startup social site that focuses on helping small to
medium sized nonprofits raise funds and have a social impact.
7. Kickstarter: A project crowdfunding website that any organization or
individual can use to finance their event or project.
8. Indiegogo: An international crowdfunding site for creative types that can
also be used to raise money for charity and non-profit organizations.
9. Rockethub.com: A crowdfunding platform used by all types of
organizations and individuals ranging from scientists to philanthropists.
10. Pozible.com: An Australia-based website that encourages creative
projects and ideas. This website can also be used for charity purposes.
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18. Workshop Activity
● Get into groups of 4
A. Discuss ways you can utilize crowdfunding to get your cause to
reach your target audience
B. Discuss project ideas. What types of campaign can you use
crowdfunding for within your organization?
C. What are some obstacles your organization is facing now? Can
crowdfunding help?
D. What are some things your organization uses currently to get
funding? Come up with ideas how you can utilize crowdfunding to
enhance these activities.
We will then come together and discuss as a group.
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19. Questions?
● Our contact information:
Email: Info@realitycrowdtv.com
Website: www.realitycrowdtv.com
Phone: 203-232-2462
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20. NPower’s HandsOn Tech Workshops:
• Symantec Cybersecurity for Nonprofits (PRO BONO WEEK)
Thursday October 23rd, 11:30 am to 12:30pm
• Intro to Google for Nonprofits (PRO BONO WEEK)
Thursday Oct. 23rd, 1 to 2:30 pm
• Google Analytics for Nonprofits
Wednesday October 29th, 10:00 to 11:30 am
• YouTube, One Today & Consumer Surveys for Nonprofits
Wednesday November 19th, 10:00 to 11:30 am
Register for these workshops and more at: http://bit.ly/HandsOnTechNYC
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21. NPower’s Resources
• Register for The Community Corps: Register your nonprofit today
with NPower’s network of 4,300+ skilled tech volunteers. It takes
about 3 minutes. http://bit.ly/TCCorp
• Post a project: When you post a project on The Community Corps
you will receive free tech support! Need more help with social media?
We have a project. Need an internal tech assessment? We have that
too. Check out our complete project listing here: http://bit.ly/1A8K53t
• Ask for support: Not sure where to begin? Need some help getting
started? Reach out and talk to someone: Esteban.Cruz@NPower.org
or call 212-444-7282
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22. Thank you for attending the workshop!
For more information on NPower and
The Community Corps visit
thecommunitycorps.org