Crowdfund Scotland Falkirk Funders Fayre 05th March 2019 | 1 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Crowdfund Scotland Falkirk Funders Fayre

05th March 2019

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Crowdfunder exists to tackle society’s challenges by making ideas happen

Our purpose

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Numbers

Who are Crowdfunder?

£60,081,812

Total raised through the platform unlocking millions more from our partners

124,789

Total projects added to date

50,000

Visits daily

200

Projects added daily

#1

Number 1 on Google Up to

Since our launch in 2013, our funding has grown >100% each year

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A coaching campaign to support rural projects in 9 areas of Scotland for two years Scottish LEADER Funded - EU

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/crowdfund-scotland

Crowdfund Scotland

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Different types of crowdfunding

What is crowdfunding?

Community shares Rewards Donations Lending Equity

Where we fit in

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Benefits to the projects

It’s so much more than money!

Awareness Validation Extra Funding Advocates

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How it works

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How crowdfunding works

You have a really nice idea... ...which magically gets funded!

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How crowdfunding really works

Create your unique project on Crowdfunder, explaining your idea. Set a target and how long you need to reach it. Spread the word to friends, contacts and others in your community, telling everyone you know about the project. People who like your idea donate

• r pledge money in return for a

reward that they’ll receive once your project succeeds.

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Coaching & support

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Crowdfunding support for your project

Crowdfunder Scotland provides :

• One to one coaching (for eligible

areas)

• Tailored email advice
• Three part guide to successful

crowdfunding

• Residential workshops
• Live customer support
• Accelerator programme via

Facebook

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Downloadable guides at crowdfunder.co.uk/guides

Our three steps to success

Getting started

Running your project Planning your project Creating your project

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What makes a good project?

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Relevant projects Team Story Network

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Relevant projects Network Map

Friends & family Team Press and blogs Local people Local business Existing supporters Partners Facebook

Possible supporters

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Why would someone be interested in your project?

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Relevant projects

They believe in your idea They want the reward

Why do people pledge?

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Funding methods

All or nothing Keep what you raise

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How can rewards help to motivate the Crowd?

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Rewards

Products & services Experiences & events Sponsorship & memberships Thank you

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Products & services

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Pledge £50

Aran Bakery Reward An ARAN bakery tote bag. Two recipe cards. A loaf, cake or pastry of your choice. Your name will go on our benefactors list in the bakery. Plus

• ur eternal gratitude!

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Experiences & events

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Pledge £200

Shieldaig Outdoor Adventures Wow! for us? Thank you! - Your name/link on

• ur website supporters page + A vinyl logo

sticker + A full day guided adventure for up to four people + A 25% off voucher

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Sponsorship & memberships

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Pledge £50

Locavores Big Plan Buy a shelf for the supermarket. We'll put your name on it and give you 20% off everything on it for a year!

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Thank you

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Pledge £5

Rowing for Rascals Your name will occupy a 5cm square area on the hull of the boat. We'll also thank you personally

• n Twitter and Facebook.

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Relevant projects

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Project page

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Spreading the word

Email Social media Website Press Events Print Word of mouth

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Remember that you need to win people over. Take the time to start conversations.

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Get in touch

scotland@crowdfunder.co.uk Crowdfunder CrowdfunderUK