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Your New 501(c)(3) Nonprofit: 6 Steps for Form 1023 Approval

Online fundraising has opened the door for so many people to support their favorite causes and make an impact in their communities. Many of these passionate people find themselves interested in taking their support to the next level, forming their own organizations to pursue their mission as an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit. So what’s standing in […]

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5 Crowdfunding Ideas to Steal from President Obama

Steal these 5 Best Crowdfunding Ideas from President Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign to raise more money from the crowd Think President Obama has never run a crowdfunding campaign? Think again. His 2008 presidential campaign rallied the masses to raise more online than any other political campaign in history. By the end of the campaign, his […]

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Shaping a Successful Crowdfunding Idea

Putting a successful crowdfunding idea together is a lot like traditional business planning but there are some key points you need to build into your plans. While crowdfunding was seen as an alternative form of finance just a few years ago, it’s quickly becoming the preferred way of launching a new product or business. While […]

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Free Video: What is Crowdfunding?

Crowdfunding is taking off as the preferred way to raise money for fundraising or small business. Check out the video and post below to answer all your, “What is Crowdfunding?” questions. Today we’re starting a video series to answer the question, “What is Crowdfunding?” the online fundraising phenomenon that is changing the way people raise […]

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24-Step Can’t Miss Crowdfunding Checklist

Pre-launch crowdfunding is the longest and most important stage in crowdfunding, follow this crowdfunding checklist to make sure you get started right. In my book, Step-by-Step Crowdfunding, the pre-launch steps cover the majority of the total process. Of the 17 steps from start to finish, you need to hit 11 steps before your campaign even […]