How To Crowdfund
What you'll learn
- Understand when to use crowdfunding (and when not to use crowdfunding).
- Understand the difference between donations and equity crowdfunding
- Know how to set up a crowdfunding campaign
- Know how to run a crowdfunding campaign
- Be able to select and use a crowdfunding platform
- Know how to use copyright, trademarks and patents to protect your idea.
- Know what real estate crowdfunding is
- Understand the basics of the JOBS Act
- Know about DC Equity Crowdfunding
- Understand Title IV of the JOBS Act
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Crowdfunding for Small Businesses and Startups: The JOBS Act
- Top 50 Crowdfunding Campaigns: Fifty Most Successful Crowdfunding Campaigns
- Class videos
- Class PowerPoint materials
- You should be familiar with the internet in general
Description
Crowdfunding: Unlocking the Power of the Crowd
Crowdfunding has revolutionized the way projects and ventures are funded, allowing entrepreneurs to raise capital by tapping into the collective support of a vast online community. In this comprehensive course, we delve into the intricacies of crowdfunding, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to navigate this exciting funding landscape successfully.
The course commences by exploring the fundamentals of crowdfunding, examining the JOBS Act's precise definitions of "crowdfunding," "crowdfunding platforms," and "emerging growth companies." Aspiring crowdfunders will learn the art of raising up to $1 million through various crowdfunding methods, while also gaining insights into the potential risks and rewards associated with this innovative approach to financing.
Intellectual property protection is paramount in any crowdfunding campaign, and this course provides invaluable guidance on safeguarding your ideas and innovations. Selecting the right crowdfunding platform is equally vital, and our in-depth analysis of popular platforms like Indiegogo and Kickstarter will assist you in making informed decisions.
For those seeking to explore alternative funding avenues, we demystify SEC Title IV Regulation A, shedding light on how it operates and its implications for businesses. Additionally, we delve into state-level crowdfunding options to expand your funding horizons.
Understanding the legal landscape is essential when soliciting funds from the public, and this course offers expert advice on staying compliant with regulatory requirements, ensuring a smooth and lawful campaign.
Beyond project creators, investors can also benefit greatly from crowdfunding opportunities. Our course arms potential investors with the knowledge to identify genuine prospects, avoid fraudulent schemes, conduct due diligence, and make intelligent investments.
Furthermore, we address the crucial issue of diversity in crowdfunding. We provide insights on how businesses owned by women and minorities can raise capital and empower those previously overlooked by traditional funding channels, such as restaurants and day-care centers.
The course is presented in five comprehensive classes, each packed with engaging materials such as .pdf and text documents, supplemented by informative audio content. The entire course can be completed in just 90 minutes, making it a time-efficient investment for aspiring crowdfunders.
If you aspire to launch a successful crowdfunding campaign or seek to invest wisely in innovative projects, this course is tailor-made for you. As a bonus, every student will receive a complimentary copy of our book, "Top 50 Crowdfunding Campaigns: Fifty Most Successful Crowdfunding Campaigns Kindle Edition," providing inspiration from real-world success stories.
Unlock the transformative potential of crowdfunding and join our course to become a crowdfunding expert!
Who this course is for:
- Startups
- Small business owners
- Investors
- Community organizations
- Local government agencies
Instructor
William Michael Cunningham has served as a Capstone student advisor in the Real Estate Program at Georgetown University. A strong advocate for the integration of human values in finance, he involves his students in developing new ways to combine social values and investing. His professional interests focus on environmental, social and governance investing, socially responsible investing and community development investing, and his current projects include writing books on crowdfunding, and writing about the impact of the financial crisis on communities of color. Mr. Cunningham serves as Managing Partner for National Crowdfunding Services, and is owner of Creative Investment Research. He is the author of two books on crowdfunding and received his MBA in Finance and a Masters in Economics from the University of Chicago.