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[Cristina]

This is SUCH a great question. I actually hope more nonprofits start asking this as they begin to explore new territory like online giving, social media, and building up their web presence.

Can you actually use crowdfunding to get funding for an event, expand your nonprofit, connect donors with your cause, or make positive changes in the world?

The answer is 100% YES!!

Read the article here: http://www.crowdcrux.com/can-nonprofits ... wdfunding/

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[cratestyle]

From what I've read, it's more of a grey area. You can't directly use it for funding a non-profit, but you can create something (product or service) and use that to raise funds.

Kickstarter says: "While nonprofit and charitable organizations are welcome to use Kickstarter, please note that Kickstarter cannot be used for direct charity or cause funding. All projects must create something to share with others. Check out our rules for more."

[Falcon]

Yeah, But while it's a grey area, you can literally just stick a logo on a shirt and or "create" wristbands or something.

As long as you distribute something digital or physical, Kickstarter shouldn't have a problem with it. You just can't use it like GoFundMe.

[cloop]

Yes, you can! Kickstarter doesn't allow it but you can definitely do it on Indiegogo or GoFund me.