Out-of-the-Box Funding Possibilities
Where you see walls, we see windows and doors
We believe that every business, nonprofit and community project has community funding potential. Community funding isn’t a new thing that needs to be learned. We’ve simply gotten accustomed to funding approaches that are not based in community. Let’s raise projects like we used to raise barns, together, using all the tools available – old and new!
You know more than you think. Let’s remember together.
Your ideas + our expertise = a joyful process
Our Work Is Guided By The Build With Community Mindset
When you work with your community to build your project and effectively communicate your project’s story, then it is easier to fund with community. Best of all, your community will be emotionally (and sometimes literally) invested in seeing the project continue to grow and thrive.
Book a consulting call to talk through the possibilities around incorporating community funding into your project.
Kathleen is so knowledgeable and helpful!
We came away from our work with her with some great, practical ideas for moving our fundraising efforts forward.
– Josh Daly
Co-Founder, Local Return
Add Community Funding to Your Community Project
Wondering how to incorporate community funding into the plan for a new or existing community project?
Involve your community in funding a range of activities including:
- civic projects
- charitable initiatives
- entrepreneurial and small business ventures
- real estate projects
- economic development strategies
We’ve got online courses and resources to guide your journey.
Visit our Learning Center
Provide Professional Development
Ensure that professionals in your community have access to the tools, training and support they need to guide entrepreneurs and community projects toward community funding success.
Fund With Community Professional Development Training
Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor Program
Join these organizations who have provided professional development for their networks:
Sponsor Crowdfunding Trainings For Your Community
Only a handful of small business advisors and community economic development organizations have community funding in their toolkit. The solution? Sponsor virtual crowdfunding education webinars, live trainings in your hometown or across the U.S., or build crowdfunding into your entrepreneur training programs. Contact us to find out how to bring our team to your community.
