Crowdfunding for Social Good

Devin D. ThorpeMay 7, 2014Dallas, TexasPlay to the Crowd

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How big will crowdfundingbe in 2014?

$100 billion

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Success

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Agenda

Agenda

• Types of crowdfunding• Examples of each• Assessment• Keys for success

Types of Crowdfunding

Rewards: Mostly campaign-created goods being sold

Investments: Debt and equity issues

Donations: Nothing but

thanks in return

Donations

$5+ million

$1+ million in 1 day

$17+ Million in 1 Day

$25+ million in 1 day!!!

Rewards: Pebble Watch

The JOBS Act

• Title II: General Solicitation• Title III: Crowdfunding• Title IV: Regulation A+ (Mini IPO)

Investments: $200 million

Reg D 506C Filings

• 9/13 to 3/14• Filed: $98 Billion• Funded: $35 Billion

Source: Offerboard

Assessment

• Are you ready to raise money?

Network

Community

Curb Appeal

Keys For Success

Key #1: Start Before You Start

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Key #2: Play “Mano a Mano”

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Key #3: Shoot a Good Vid

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Key #4: Engage the Media

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Before we Conclude/Q&A

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