Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 27th August 2019 - In the last few years crowdfunding platforms have raised billions of dollars worldwide, so it’s no surprise that social enterprises, not for profits and changemakers are turning…
Contributor, Tuesday, 30th April 2019 - Live crowdfunding is a tried-and-tested model that engages donors in a fun and memorable way, write The Funding Network (TFN), which are sharing their IP and methodology so you can…
Luke Michael, Thursday, 18th April 2019 - American charities turning to crowdfunding are experiencing an increase in giving because donors think they’re more transparent, new research shows.Analysis from Indiana University’s…
Luke Michael, Monday, 14th January 2019 - A crowdfunding campaign to free Aboriginal women who have been jailed for unpaid fines has raised almost $300,000 and put pressure on the state government to change the law that advocates…
Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 20th December 2018 - Crowdfunding can be a great way for charities to raise funds for a worthy cause but a badly communicated and delivered campaign can be problematic, writes HLB Mann Judd.Competition…
Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 13th November 2018 - Australia’s first blended live crowdfunding event has raised close to half a million dollars for three grassroots social enterprises, and has been touted as an innovative way to …
Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 8th May 2018 - Crowdfunding platform GoFundMe has opened up its platform to enable people in the UK to raise money for charities as well as crowdfund for individuals.The platform announced that…
Prashan Paramanathan, Friday, 21st July 2017 - It’s promising to see the ACNC taking steps to inform charities about the opportunities of crowdfunding, but the guidance forgets about trust, writes Prashan Paramanathan the CEO…
Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 5th July 2017 - The Australian charity regulator has warned the social sector to “do its homework” before embarking on a crowdfunding campaign, in a new online guide.The Australian Charities…
Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 26th April 2017 - The future of organic farming could be cooperative with a new organisation ORICo-op entering the space to shake things up, writes Wendy Williams in this week’s Spotlight on Social…
Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 14th March 2017 - Victorian grassroots social enterprises have the chance to pitch for more than $15,000 funding each at a live crowdfunding event. The event will be hosted by The Funding Network (TFN)…
Peretz Schapiro, Thursday, 12th January 2017 - Australians are increasingly sceptical of traditional fundraising activities, so charities need to explore new strategies, writes Peretz Schapiro, managing director of Charidy.…