USA TODAYCrowdfunding fun: superheroes, sharks and dancingUSA TODAYThere is nothing, from the worthiest goal to the silliest whim, that people seemingly won't pay for. On its website, GoFundMe touts that $810 million has been raised for the campaigns it has hosted. While some of that has gone to keep a student-run ...
USA TODAYIndividuals, charities alike tap into crowdfundingUSA TODAYCrowdfunding has become an increasingly popular method of fundraising, not only for charitable organizations, but also for individuals. Families that have come across hard times can turn to the kindness of strangers to help them overcome unexpected ...
New York TimesCrowdfunded Entrepreneurs, Tripped Up by the TaxmanNew York TimesJenny Wecker, a fledgling Salt Lake City entrepreneur, had a hit on her hands at the end of December: She collected $42,000 in pledges from the crowdfunding site Kickstarter for more than 300 orders of a stylish diaper bag she had designed. The project ...
