Crowdfunding for Impact

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Crowdfunding for Impact Bre DiGiammarino, Cause Director [email protected] | @IndiegogoCause

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Bre DiGiammarino, Cause Director at Indiegogo reviews the fundamental steps in successful crowdfunding for social good projects among youth. Highlighting innovative projects funded through Indiegogo and a list of resources to move forward with funding your youth health project. Presented at YTH Live 2014 session "Innovative Funding for Social Good."

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Crowdfunding for Impact

Bre DiGiammarino, Cause Director [email protected] | @IndiegogoCause

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Campaign

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Partner page

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Raise money

Capture data

Customer interaction

Market validation

Benefits of Crowdfunding

Create evangelists

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Launch your idea

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Gauge and prove demand

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Grow your market

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Spread a message

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Partner page

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4 Fundamentals of Successful Campaigns

Frame 1. 2. 3. 4.

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‘Green Bar Effect’

The Green Bar Effect Higher goal doesn’t always mean more money!

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4 Fundamentals of Successful Campaigns

Frame 1. 2. 3. 4.

Pitch

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Your pitch is the face of your campaign

Have a good pitch

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Make it personal

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4 Fundamentals of Successful Campaigns

Frame 1. 2. 3. 4.

Pitch

Perks

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Why do people contribute?

Passion Participation & Pride Perks

Passion

Participation & Pride

Perks

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Perk ideas

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4 Fundamentals of Successful Campaigns

Frame 1. 2. 3. 4.

Pitch

Perks

Promotion

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Canary

Technology – New York, NY USA

Raised: $1,866,692

Goal:

$100,000

Preparation

Crowdfunding isn’t winning the lottery Campaigns require effort and constant promotion Make sure to have a plan before you start

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Only one chance at a first impression Utilize a soft launch 30% rule Marketing schedule is key

Time your marketing!

Prime the pump

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Stay active

Be Proactive Tell people about your project – constantly!

Campaigns sending at least 3 updates raise about 239% more than those that post 2 or fewer

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Indiegogo Resources

Campaigner Field Guide http://landing.indiegogo.com/iggfieldguide/ Insights Blog: for insights, tips and ideas: https://www.indiegogo.com/blog/ Indiegogo: browse successful campaigns: http://indiegogo.com Help Center: answers to specific questions: http://support.indiegogo.com/forums Additional Questions: Our Customer Happiness Team is always here for you. Contact us: [email protected]

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Thank you!

Bre DiGiammarino [email protected]