1. Crowdfunding for Social Good
Devin D. Thorpe
May 7, 2014
Dallas, Texas
Play to the Crowd
@devindthorpe

2. How big will crowdfunding
be in 2014?

3. $100 billion

4. Teton Dam

5. Success

6. Sam’s Birthmark

7. Agenda

8. Agenda
• Types of crowdfunding
• Examples of each
• Assessment
• Keys for success

9. Types of Crowdfunding
Rewards: Mostly
campaign-created
goods being sold
Investments: Debt
and equity issues
Donations:
Nothing but
thanks in return

10. Donations

11. $5+ million

12. $1+ million in 1 day

13. $17+ Million in 1 Day

14. $25+ million in 1 day!!!

15. Rewards: Pebble Watch

16. The JOBS Act
• Title II: General Solicitation
• Title III: Crowdfunding
• Title IV: Regulation A+ (Mini IPO)

17. Investments: $200 million

18. Reg D 506C Filings
• 9/13 to 3/14
• Filed: $98 Billion
• Funded: $35 Billion
Source: Offerboard

19. Assessment
• Are you ready to raise
money?

20. Network

21. Community

22. Curb Appeal

23. Keys For Success

24. Key #1: Start Before You Start
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25. Key #2: Play “Mano a Mano”
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26. Key #3: Shoot a Good Vid
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27. Key #4: Engage the Media
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28. Before we Conclude/Q&A
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