Are you looking to launch a new product or service or raise money for someone with insurmountable medical bills? Check out these top “crowdfunding” sites to find the one to help you the most:
www.kickstarter.com – Tens of thousands of users have used this site to finance art, comics, fashion design, games and music. It has to be a specific project, and it’s not for charities or personal financing needs.
www.indiegogo.com – This site approves donation-based fundraising for things like music, personal finance, and charities. One of the most funded projects was the “Let’s Build A Tesla Museum.” Their goal was $850,000 and they received $1.3 million from 33,253 funders.
www.rockethub.com – This site welcomes art, science, business, and social good projects. It partners with A&E TV, which supports selected projects with contributions, in addition to potential national exposure.
www.gofundme.com – Patients and relatives are using this site to raise thousands to pay for such things as surgeries and cancer treatments. Each donation page must be linked to a valid Facebook profile.