Course curriculum

    1. Message from your Instructor, Kathleen Minogue

    2. Before we begin...(a quick survey)

    1. What is Crowdfunding?

    2. How Does Crowdfunding Work?

    3. Network Reflection Worksheet (Fillable PDF)

    4. What Can You Crowdfund?

    5. The Crowdfunding Cheat Sheet

    6. How is Crowdfunding Different from Traditional Funding?

    7. Non-Financial Value Worksheet (Fillable PDF)

    8. Are You Ready to Crowdfund?

    9. Crowdfunding Self-Assessment Worksheet (Fillable PDF)

    1. The Crowdfund Better® Process

    2. Links to Crowdfund Better Services

    3. Need a crowdfunding tutor?

    4. Crowdfunding Blogs for Further Reading

About this course

  • $33.00
  • 5 Lessons
  • 4 Worksheets

Instructor

Founder & CEO Kathleen Minogue

Kathleen is a recognized leader for her pioneering work in community funding education. For over a decade she has helped communities, small businesses, and nonprofits unlock the support of their communities to fund their projects. Kathleen is the creator of The Crowdfund Better® Process and The Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor Program, the first professional development training program for advisors.

Kathleen has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and PwC Women Unbound report, and and been invited to present at the Director’s Guild of America, the America’s SBDC National Conference, IEDC Economic Future Forum, and Crowdfunding Deep Impact UK.

Hear from our students

5 star rating

Great introduction to crowdfunding

Jamie Beasley

This is a great resource for understanding the fundamentals of crowdfunding and whether it might be a fit for your business or organization!

This is a great resource for understanding the fundamentals of crowdfunding and whether it might be a fit for your business or organization!

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5 star rating

The Crowdfunding Opportunity

Schyler Raadt

Without a doubt the most helpful funding resource I've ever experienced. From the categories, to the stages, and the self-assessments and activities. I canno...

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Without a doubt the most helpful funding resource I've ever experienced. From the categories, to the stages, and the self-assessments and activities. I cannot recommend this course enough for the aspiring crowdfunder, or the investor looking for the campaign with the right stuff.

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5 star rating

informative and inspiring

Ayissi Nyemba

The Crowdfunding Opportunity session was extremely informative and inspiring. I appreciated the practical advice and clear step-by-step guidance on how to le...

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The Crowdfunding Opportunity session was extremely informative and inspiring. I appreciated the practical advice and clear step-by-step guidance on how to leverage community support to fund a business. The presenters were knowledgeable and approachable, making complex concepts easy to understand. I left the session feeling much more confident and motivated to pursue crowdfunding as a viable funding option for my business. Highly recommended for any entrepreneur considering alternative financing!

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5 star rating

Great Intro Course

Matthew Dahm

Simple, yet effective insight into beginning the journey into crowdfunding.

Simple, yet effective insight into beginning the journey into crowdfunding.

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5 star rating

Exceptional teaching

Sharris McDuffie

Straight to the point effective & thorough.

Straight to the point effective & thorough.

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