Stories Tagged as
Crowdfunding
GoFundMe CEO: "We're not yet seeing much around recovery"
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Alli Fam
Apr 28, 2020
Activity use on the crowdfunding platform GoFundMe may provide a window into where we stand on the road to recovery.
Some Dreamers turn to crowdfunding to pay for DACA renewal
Sep 18, 2017
While the ultimate fate of DACA recipients remains unclear, thousands of young people are now rushing to renew their applications before the deadline in early October. However, the cost is $495, which may be reach for many people working low-wage jobs. One answer: crowdfunding. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Crowdfunding is playing a larger role in disaster relief
by
Amy Scott
Aug 31, 2017
With more options for giving, donors are urged to do their research.
How crowdfunding is democratizing real estate investing
by
Molly Wood
and Maria Hollenhorst
Mar 30, 2017
Crowdfunding platform founder Rodrigo Nino says the JOBS Act opened access to one of the best assets in the world.
The growing role of crowdfunding after a tragedy
by
Reema Khrais
Jun 15, 2016
A GoFundMe campaign for the victims of the Orlando, Florida shooting has already raised millions.
Now you can crowdfund your angel investors
May 16, 2016
A change to an 80-year-old law on investing allows small investors to try their hand as venture capitalists.
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A check on equity-based crowdfunding
by
Jim Burress
Aug 21, 2015
Georgia was one of the first states to allow this type of regulated crowdfunding.
Greece crowdfunding campaign fails to reach goal
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jul 7, 2015
The campaign didn't quite hit its €1.6 billion target.
Asking fans to help build a stadium
Feb 12, 2015
A developer is crowd-sourcing the funds to rebuild the Detroit Tigers' stadium.