Join us for a conversation on peerfunding and how grassroots projects like W2 can raise funds through our networks. By connecting with our networks of supporters, we are able to raise funds and be economically independent. Last year W2 was 93% self-funded.
W2 will be hosting StartSomeGood.com’s co-founder, Tom Dawkins, for this workshop about how to leverage peerfunding platforms for social...
[read more] Join us for a conversation on peerfunding and how grassroots projects like W2 can raise funds through our networks. By connecting with our networks of supporters, we are able to raise funds and be economically independent. Last year W2 was 93% self-funded.
W2 will be hosting StartSomeGood.com’s co-founder, Tom Dawkins, for this workshop about how to leverage peerfunding platforms for social good initiatives. The workshop is a general introduction to peerfunding/crowdfunding and explains the differences between popular sites and what you need to know to succeed in this new form of fundraising. With more than half of all ventures failing to reach their goals on the leading peerfunding sites we want to dispel misconceptions and share the keys to success on platforms like StartSomeGood.
During the presentation, W2 will share some of its own crowdfunding aspirations and strategies for some urgently needed fundraising to keep the doors open. We are also launching short-term campaigns for three distinct programs that need to get boosted: 1) our inner-city letterpress studio (2) W2 Radio equipment (3) community access TV studio equipment.
The workshop will be followed by a Q & A, collective brainstorming, and a meet and greet. Some light snacks and refreshments provided.
StartSomeGood
StartSomeGood.com is a Kickstarter-like fundraising platform for all social good initiatives. StartSomeGood empowers changemakers to raise the funds and mobilise the community they need to go from idea to impact. Unlike traditional social change funding sites StartSomeGood supports nonprofits, for profits and unincorporated groups, and is available to initiatives in over 100 countries. StartSomeGood's vision is a world where everyone can be a changemaker, where communities can create the future they want and governance is citizen-focused and responsive.
Tom Dawkins
Tom Dawkins is an Australian social entrepreneur living in San Francisco, and Co-Founder of StartSomeGood.com, a peerfunding platform for social change initiatives. Tom was previously the founder and CEO of Vibewire, a leading Australian youth media nonprofit, and he was the first Social Media Director at Ashoka, the world’s leading association of social entrepreneurs. He has supported numerous nonprofits, governments and arts organizations to better engage communities using technology, spent many years organizing music and film festivals in Sydney, and is the initiator and mayor of the Black Rock City Farmers Market.
For more deets:
www.startsomegood.com
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