EXPLORE SOCIAL CROWDFUNDING

Good intentions need good information.

Know what your contribution entitles you to, how funds will be used, and what happens if the project falls short.

Donations

No financial return

Donation campaigns generally do not provide an investment interest. Check the organizer, use of funds, platform terms, and whether any tax-deductibility claim can be independently supported.

Read: Donation, reward, or investment? ↗Ask about donations

Rewards

A product or reward

Reward campaigns may involve fulfillment and delay risks. Read the development status, delivery assumptions, refund terms, and the creator’s track record.

Read: Review a campaign before backing it ↗Ask about rewards

Investment crowdfunding

Equity, debt, or a financial return

A financial return may involve securities laws and investment risk. For Regulation Crowdfunding offerings, verify the registered intermediary and read offering disclosures.

Read: Questions for investment crowdfunding ↗Ask about investment crowdfunding

TAKE YOUR RESEARCH FURTHER

Get the crowdfunding field guide

Get in touch about your goals, suggest a topic, or register your interest in future updates.

Join the list