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The Crowdfund Better® Process
The Crowdfund Better® Process is a step-by-step program providing just-in-time guidance for all types of crowdfunding campaigns.
Crowdfund Better® students are looking for trusted guidance on the best community funding options and our ideal students want to manage their campaign on their own, rather than outsourcing to an agency.
Step 1: Education
Step 2: Strategy
Step 3: Training
Step 4: Support
Crowdfunding Failure Is Preventable
The majority of crowdfunding campaigns NEVER reach 10% of their goal. Why? Most campaign creators don’t know how crowdfunding works.
At Crowdfund Better®, we’re ALL about guiding you toward crowdfunding success. That’s why we focus on education and training. Our students avoid the typical crowdfunding campaign creator journey that fails on so many levels.
Click the image to see the most common crowdfunding campaign mistakes.
How To Achieve Your Crowdfunding Goals
The Crowdfund Better® Process is rooted in our founder’s experience as an educator and built on the learnings of 10+ years of consulting for a variety of crowdfunding campaign creators – from nonprofits to creatives to entrepreneurs to small businesses to community projects. It’s not just another “Top 10” to do list. It’s a curriculum with tailored steps to help you gather the support of your community. Keep scrolling to learn about each step.
Step 1:
Education
Learn what works by navigating the crowdfunding ecosystem through our introductory online course,
The Crowdfunding Opportunity.
If you think Investment Crowdfunding is the path for you, dig deeper with our
Investment Crowdfunding for Everyone
online course to learn the “rules of the Reg CF road” and what you need to know to do it right.
Our Introductory Online Course–best for beginners!
Enroll in the Introductory Course
Ready for a deeper dive? This Advanced Course is for you!
Step 2:
Strategy
Before you launch a campaign, explore potential strategies to reach your goals.
With our Crowdfunding Roadmap, you’ll talk with an expert who has been guiding successful crowdfunding campaigns for over a decade and get your questions answered:
- What’s my crowdfunding potential?
- What are actionable steps to improve my chances of success?
- What other community funding pathways are possible?
- PLUS referrals to trusted resources, colleagues, and platforms
Step 3:
Training
To be successful in any kind of crowdfunding you need to develop a compelling story to inspire backers to support your campaign, unbury and organize your network, and have a plan to communicate with your community via online and offline channels to let them know how to support you. For those using rewards crowdfunding, you’ll also need rewards that will inspire people to back your campaign while not breaking the bank.
Take these self-paced online courses to assist with improving your network outreach, crafting your crowdfunding story, preparing your marketing messaging, and creating your campaign rewards.
View Our Complete Online Course Catalog
Each course includes:
- Instructional videos
- Hands-on worksheets with step-by-step guidance
- Additional tools and resources to support your crowdfunding success
- Discounted consulting calls within the courses
Step 4:
Support
Now that you have a strategy and some training under your belt, you are ready to move forward with your campaign. How do you take your plan and turn it into action? Our consulting sessions can provide frameworks and guidance as you reach out to your network and work toward your campaign launch.
Access personalized consulting to discuss your outreach plan and marketing messaging, review your campaign page, and develop best practices for nurturing your community during your campaign and after campaign close. Let us be your “Best Friend in Crowdfunding.”
Learn More About Our Consulting Services
Please Note:
Students who complete Steps 1, 2 & 3 of The Crowdfund Better® Process get priority booking for our consulting services.
60-Minute Consulting Call
Just want to talk it out for an hour with a crowdfunding professional? Click here to schedule your consultation.
Need a Custom Coaching Plan?
Want more personalized support through the entire Crowdfund Better® Process? Crowdfund Better does offer customized coaching services to a limited number of qualified clients. Please reach out to start@crowdfundbetter.com for more information.