Crowdsourcing

The Art of Asking: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help
Author: Amanda Palmer
Musician Amanda Palmer raised more than a million dollars from 25,000
backers. In learning that many people are afraid to ask for help, and it
paralyzes their lives and relationships, she explores these barriers in
her own life and in the lives of those around her, and discovers the
emotional, philosophical, and practical aspects of “the art of
asking.” Part manifesto, part revelation, this is the story of an
artist struggling with the new rules of exchange in the
twenty-first century, both on and off the Internet.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication Date: 2015

Crowdfunding for Filmmakers: The Way to a Successful
Film Campaign
Author/Editor: John T. Trigonis
Offers practical information, tips, and tactics for launching a
successful film campaign by detailing traditional models of
fundraising, utilizing today’s technological and social innovations,
and augmenting each step with an added personal touch.
Examines various ways to meet and exceed one’s
crowdfunding goal through chapters ?on team building, audience
outreach, and crowdfunder etiquette, along with a section
containing case studies from successful film campaigns.
Publisher: Michael Weiss Productions
Publication Date: 2013

Crowdfunding for Social Good: Financing Your Mark
on the World
Author: Devin D. Thorpe
Features the stories of real people who have successfully raised
big money using crowdfunding, along with practical advice to help
others do the same. Learn how to organize your friends, colleagues
and volunteers to help you raise  money. Gain insight into creating
a video that will help you spread your message via social media.
Read how to “start before you start” so you can have 30% of your
goal raised before you even launch your crowdfunding campaign.
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: 2013

Hacking Kickstarter, Indiegogo: How to Raise Big Bucks
in 30 Days (Secrets to Running a Successful Crowd Funding
Campaign on a Budget)
Author/Editor: Patrice William Marks
The author identifies readily available and inexpensive but powerful
media technology tools to make your project successful.
Publisher: Amazon Digital Services
Publication Date: revised 2017

The Kickstarter Handbook: Real-Life Success Stories of
Artists, Investor, and Entrepreneurs
Author/Editor: Don Steinberg
The author interviewed dozens of people who have raised at least
$100,000 on Kickstarter. Discusses strategies for an effective
campaign as well as the perils and pitfalls.
Publisher: Quirk Books
Publication Date: 2012

ORGANIZATIONS ARE LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER

GoFundMe
www.gofundme.com
Creators receive funds earned for projects, regardless of whether
the project reaches its goal.

Kickstarter.com
www.kickstarter.com
The world’s largest funding platform for creative projects.
Projects must reach goal in order for project creator to receive funds.

WEBSITES AND BLOGS
Artist Marketing Resources
Lists more than 50 crowdfunding platforms for artists.
https://artistmarketingresources.com/2015/07/07/more-than-50-crowd-funding-platforms-for-artists

Crowdfunding Guide for Artists, Part 1
Information provided by the website The Abundant Artist
http://theabundantartist.com/crowdfunding-for-artists-part-1

Crowdfunding Guide for Artists, Part 2
More information provided by the website The Abundant Artist
http://theabundantartist.com/the-crowdfunding-guide-for-artists-part-2

Kickstarter vs. Indiegogo vs. GoFundMe vs.
RocketHub: Crowdfunding Platforms Compared
Penned by by Kristl Hines.
URL: http://monetizepros.com/blog/2014/crowdfunding-platforms-compared

Title: WomenArts
Provides information on “Kickstarter Success Stories” with descriptions of
successful fundraising campaigns by members of the organization. Provides
tips for conducting a crowdfunding campaign.
URL: www.womenarts.org/skills/crowdfunding

Hatchfund
www.hatchfund.org/about/us
Hosts an online community where artists can post projects for
funding and connect with those who love and support artists. The
goal of Hatchfund is to help artists successfully navigate the
challenging world of online fundraising through our unique educational
and hands-on approach. A total of 75% of all artists on Hatchfund
have been successful in funding their projects.

Indiegogo
www.indiegogo.com
A for-profit and nonprofit crowdsourcing program.  Creators
receive funds earned for projects, regardless of whether the
project reaches its goal. 

Kickstarter.com
www.kickstarter.com
The world’s largest funding platform for creative projects.
Projects must reach goal in order for project creator to receive funds.

The Void Academy
https://voidacademy.com
Offers an online course “Step by Step Crowdfunding for Artists.”

WEBSITES AND BLOGS
Art Marketing Resources
Lists more than 50 crowdfunding platforms for artists.
https://artistmarketingresources.com/2015/07/07/more-than-50-crowd-funding-platforms-for-artists

Crowdfunding Guide for Artists, Part 1
Information provided by the website The Abundant Artist
http://theabundantartist.com/crowdfunding-for-artists-part-1

Crowdfunding Guide for Artists, Part 2
More information provided by the website The Abundant Artist
http://theabundantartist.com/the-crowdfunding-guide-for-artists-part-2

Crowdfunding Tips for African American Artists
http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/crowd-funding-tips-for-african-american-artists

Kickstarter vs. Indiegogo vs. GoFundMe vs.
RocketHub: Crowdfunding Platforms Compared
Penned by by Kristl Hines.
URL: http://monetizepros.com/blog/2014/crowdfunding-platforms-compared

Title: WomenArts
Provides information on “Kickstarter Success Stories” with descriptions of
successful fundraising campaigns by members of the organization. Provides
tips for conducting a crowdfunding campaign.
URL: www.womenarts.org/skills/crowdfunding