Crowdfunding for Entrepreneurs

(Updated: June 24, 2025, 7:35 a.m.)

Need a jump-start to get your business going? Come learn how crowdfunding can help!

The internet has changed the way entrepreneurs, small business owners, nonprofits, and charitable organizations raise money. This presentation will explore crowdfunding—fundraising by gathering small amounts of money from large numbers of people—online. You’ll learn the fundamentals of using a crowdfunding campaign to raise money as well as how to search for and contribute to other people’s campaigns. The presentation will also discuss three popular crowdfunding platforms: GoFundMe, Kickstarter, and Indiegogo.

Please join us for the session on Tuesday July 22nd at 11 a.m. Secure WiFi is available at the Education Annex at 699B Connahetta Street in Murphy, and the use of devices for the session can be provided for up to 10 participants.

Register at the link below. For more information contact Danny Ferreira at 828-837-2210 x6 or at daniel_ferreira@ncsu.edu.

Register for July 22nd at 11am