Crowdfunding As A Financing Tool For Ngo Projects An Analysis Of Motivational Factors For Contribution

Author : Katharina Hauck
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783668266766

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Crowdfunding as a Financing Tool for NGO Projects. An Analysis of Motivational Factors for Contribution by Katharina Hauck Pdf

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2015 in the subject Business economics - Investment and Finance, grade: 1,7, University of Applied Sciences Bielefeld (Wirtschaft und Gesundheit), language: English, abstract: Crowdfunding platforms give space to private persons and organizations to publish their projects online and ask for financial support. These projects can be either for profit or non-profit. Although data can, once put online, go viral in no time and become known to many people, there is still much effort needed to create an outstanding project which provides added value to the donor and is thus worth supporting and sharing. By far not every crowdfunding project is successful, and many fundraisers do not yet have the know-how to reach enough funders for their projects. Others even neglect to engage in crowdfunding in the first place, as new possibilities always come along with confusion and insecurity. The central aim of this thesis is therefore to examine how web-based crowdfunding projects must be designed and presented in order to satisfy prospective donors’ needs. The main focus lays on the initiation of the funding process. Prospects shall be convinced to become contributors to a crowdfunding campaign in a sustainable, long-term oriented manner. In order to come to the right conclusions, it is necessary to analyze both the fundraisers’ and the funders’ point of view. First of all, it needs to be clarified how crowdfunding works and what possibilities there are for German fundraisers to realize their campaigns in the most satisfactory manner. Several donation-based crowdfunding platforms in Germany offer different tools and features for their users, being both fundraisers and funders. Furthermore, it will be defined who must be addressed by crowdfunding campaigns and whether these people differ from regular offline donors. To become more specific, the German donors and their preferences in giving will be investigated, concerning both offline and online fundraising. For a more profound analysis of the donors’ insights, one has to go back to the very roots of charity and philanthropy: What motivates people to donate to charity? Both the funders’ characteristics and the fundraisers’ possibilities will be brought together when elaborating the incentives to contribute to a crowdfunding campaign. The design and content of the project page as well as the features of the crowdfunding platform should match the basic motives for becoming a donor. Some of the features already being offered by the platforms fulfill this precondition. In addition, there is potential for new tools making a contribution more probable and assuring long-term relationships to donors.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783668744417

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Crowdfunding as an alternative investment opportunity in Germany by Anonim Pdf

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2018 in the subject Business economics - Investment and Finance, grade: 1,0, Northumbria University, language: English, abstract: Over the past ten years crowdfunding has emerged as an alternative investment form and a new way to raise funds. Project funders increasingly try to raise funds from a crowd through the internet. Therefore, the “crowd”, also referred to as “backers” play the key role in a successful funding process. The literature on crowdfunding examines the different crowdfunding types and their benefits for backers. The literature on the German culture and crowdfunding in Germany will be presented. Using a questionnaire, this study aims to identify benefits which motivate people living in Germany to invest in a particular crowdfunding type. Subsequently, the study evaluates the four main crowdfunding types and which motivate potential backers most to invest into crowdfunding based on the benefits they are offering. All participants of the questionnaire are German residents. The analysis of the questionnaire’s collected quantitative data reveals that the benefits people receive from the participation in rewards-based crowd-funding, such as receiving a final product before the official product launch and actively participating in the realisation of a crowdfunding project have a huge motivational impact on people to invest in crowdfunding. Moreover, the analysis from the gathered data showed that not receiving any benefits from participation in donation-based crowdfunding mostly discouraged the participants in this study. Thus, people living in Germany mostly expect benefits for investing their money. Moreover, the motivations vary within different age groups. This study identifies limitations that occur using the chosen sampling method and closes with recommendations for further research.

Author : Negrão, Carla Sofia Vicente,Brito, João António Furtado
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781799832287

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Multidisciplinary Approaches to Crowdfunding Platforms by Negrão, Carla Sofia Vicente,Brito, João António Furtado Pdf

An emerging area of study in today’s society is the increasing number of crowdfunding platforms across the world. Crowdfunding plays an integral role in global economic development as they are continuing to multiply throughout various professional disciplines. Empirical research is needed that covers the recent growth of crowdfunding projects and assists researchers and experts in providing knowledge on the economic impact of this trend. Multidisciplinary Approaches to Crowdfunding Platforms is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the emerging programs of crowdfunding in the global digital economy and its numerous applications in professional industries. While highlighting topics such as digital entrepreneurship, business intelligence, and e-commerce, this publication explores the latest findings as well as the risks and limitations of crowdfunding. This book is ideally designed for researchers, managers, practitioners, economists, academicians, instructors, sociologists, developers, consultants, policymakers, and students seeking developing research on crowdfunding platforms and the latest trends in various disciplines.

Author : Umar A. Oseni,S. Nazim Ali
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351025560

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Fintech in Islamic Finance by Umar A. Oseni,S. Nazim Ali Pdf

Featuring high-level analysis of Islamic law, this book examines fintech in Islamic finance from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. Whilst building on existing approaches, it also discusses the current application of fintech in promoting financial inclusion through innovative solutions in Muslim-majority countries, identifying future directions for policy-makers. With original chapters written by prominent academics, senior lawyers and practitioners in the global Islamic finance industry, this book serves as the first standalone pioneering reference work on fintech in Islamic finance. It also, for the first time, examines the position of Islamic law on cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin. Besides the conceptual analysis of the Sharīʿah and legal aspects of fintech in Islamic finance, this book provides relevant case studies showing current and potential developments in the application of fintech in various sectors ranging from crowdfunding and smart contracts, to Online Dispute Resolution, Investment Account Platform and identity verification in the KYC process. Setting the agenda for researchers in the field, Fintech in Islamic Finance will be useful to students and scholars of Islamic finance and financial technology.

Author : Liam Collins,Yannis Pierrakis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Crowd funding
ISBN : 1848751419

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The Venture Crowd by Liam Collins,Yannis Pierrakis Pdf

Author : Douglas Cumming,Lars Hornuf
Publisher : Springer
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319661193

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The Economics of Crowdfunding by Douglas Cumming,Lars Hornuf Pdf

This book focuses on various types of crowdfunding and the lessons learned from academic research. Crowdfunding, a new and important source of financing for entrepreneurs, fills a funding gap that was traditionally difficult to close. Chapters from expert contributors define and carefully evaluate the various market segments: donation-based and reward-based crowdfunding, crowdinvesting and crowdlending. They further provide an assessment of startups, market structure, as well as backers and investors for each segment. Attention is given to the theoretical and empirical findings from the recent economics and finance literature. Furthermore, the authors evaluate relevant regulatory efforts in several jurisdictions. This book will appeal to finance, entrepreneurship and legal scholars as well as entrepreneurs and platform operators.

Author : Jiazhuo G. Wang,Hongwei Xu,Jun Ma,Yexia Zhang,Zhi Chen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811058431

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Financing from Masses by Jiazhuo G. Wang,Hongwei Xu,Jun Ma,Yexia Zhang,Zhi Chen Pdf

This book addresses the integration of the Internet and finance which recently has been one of the most notable topics of discussion in the media, the business community, academia, and among policymakers, both in China and worldwide. As a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of the one of the fastest growing industries in China, the book covers all the most important areas and issues in the crowdfunding industry in China, including the definition, types, and history of crowdfunding, the scale of the crowdfunding market, the basic business models and risk analysis of crowdfunding, the characteristics of the typical crowdfunding platforms, case studies of the leading crowdfunding platforms in China, and the future development of the crowdfunding industry in China. The book combines theoretical analysis with conceptual discussions and best practices in the crowdfunding industry in China. It is of interest to a variety of readers around the globe, such as (1) existing and potential fund demanders; (2) existing and potential fund providers; (3) investors and professionals running crowdfunding platforms; (4) professionals and major shareholders of traditional financial institutions; (5) staff in regulatory government agencies; (6) academics; and (7) the general public.

Author : Elaine Jay,Adrian Sargeant
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2004-07-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134372447

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Fundraising Management by Elaine Jay,Adrian Sargeant Pdf

This is the first truly comprehensive guide to fundraising management, uniquely blending current academic knowledge with the best of professional practice. Much more than a how-to guide, it provides a detailed overview of modern fundraising planning and practice, and analyzes critical issues as well presenting practical tools for campaign planning. Campaigns discussed include high-profile examples from companies as diverse as RSPCA, Greenpeace, Barnados and the American Cancer Society, which illustrate the theories and bring the topic to life. A truly groundbreaking analysis, this text works through the planning stages of fundraising to give readers a rounded understanding of the topic, and is essential reading for students of fundraising and non-profit professionals alike.

Author : Nelson Zagalo,Pedro Branco
Publisher : Springer
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781447166818

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Creativity in the Digital Age by Nelson Zagalo,Pedro Branco Pdf

This edited book discusses the exciting field of Digital Creativity. Through exploring the current state of the creative industries, the authors show how technologies are reshaping our creative processes and how they are affecting the innovative creation of new products. Readers will discover how creative production processes are dominated by digital data transmission which makes the connection between people, ideas and creative processes easy to achieve within collaborative and co-creative environments. Since we rely on our senses to understand our world, perhaps of more significance is that technologies through 3D printing are returning from the digital to the physical world. Written by an interdisciplinary group of researchers this thought provoking book will appeal to academics and students from a wide range of backgrounds working or interested in the technologies that are shaping our experiences of the future.

Author : Suhas Ketkar,Dilip Ratha
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 082137706X

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Innovative Financing for Development by Suhas Ketkar,Dilip Ratha Pdf

Developing countries need additional, cross-border capital channeled into their private sectors to generate employment and growth, reduce poverty, and meet the other Millennium Development Goals. Innovative financing mechanisms are necessary to make this happen. 'Innovative Financing for Development' is the first book on this subject that uses a market-based approach. It compiles pioneering methods of raising development finance including securitization of future flow receivables, diaspora bonds, and GDP-indexed bonds. It also highlights the role of shadow sovereign ratings in facilitating access to international capital markets. It argues that poor countries, especially those in Sub-Saharan Africa, can potentially raise tens of billions of dollars annually through these instruments. The chapters in the book focus on the structures of the various innovative financing mechanisms, their track records and potential for tapping international capital markets, the constraints limiting their use, and policy measures that governments and international institutions can implement to alleviate these constraints.

Author : Igor Micic
Publisher : Anchor Academic Publishing (aap_verlag)
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783954893638

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Crowdfunding: Overview of the Industry, Regulation and Role of Crowdfunding in the Venture Startup by Igor Micic Pdf

This book aims to take stock and systemize existing knowledge on crowdfunding while providing overview of the industry, its regulatory environment and advancing the insight into the role of crowdfunding in the startup lifecycle. It is adopting an exploratory and phenomenon-based approach which is deemed appropriate when investigating rather new phenomena. Furthermore, the research combines survey and interview methodologies to assess the opinion and real-world behavior of different stakeholders in crowdfunding marketplace and identify gaps requiring further academic consideration. Empirical data was gathered using multiple interactive web-based questionnaires distributed to different stakeholders and “informed general public” mainly through the social networks (Linkedin, Facebook and Twitter) and direct solicitation of entrepreneurial associations, networks and online communities. The study conducted relies on both qualitative and quantitative analysis in attempt to find data patterns useful in future research and establish some managerial and policymaker recommendations based on limited evidence collected. The work adds value to this field through a 3-fold contribution: Taking a look at crowdfunding through the prism of SWOT analysis of the practice itself and Porter’s 5 forces analysis of crowdfunding platforms industry. Providing evidence in favor of implementing various degrees of regulation based on different crowdfunding categories, using the Italian case of equity-based crowdfunding regulation as a model. Finally, it yields some interesting findings on relevance of crowdfunding in the venture startup while pointing out key motivators which make entrepreneurs consider this fundraising option. In addition, related policymaker/managerial implications are exposed and academic literature updated with reference to contemporary developments in this dynamic field.

Author : Dennis Brüntje,Oliver Gajda
Publisher : Springer
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319180175

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Crowdfunding in Europe by Dennis Brüntje,Oliver Gajda Pdf

Crowdfunding is becoming an increasingly popular method to finance projects of every kind and scale. This contributed volume is one of the earliest books presenting scientific and research-based perspectives of crowdfunding, its development, and future. The European Crowdfunding Network (ECN) and its scientific work group, together with FGF e.V., invited both researchers and practitioners to contribute to this first state-of-the-art edited volume on crowdfunding in Europe. This book contributes to a better comprehension of crowdfunding, encourages further fundamental research and contributes to a systematization of this new field of research. The book also features expert contributions by practitioners to enhance and complement the scientific perspective. This book can be used as a guideline and shall advance classification in an emerging research field.

Author : Rieckmann, Marco
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789231002090

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Education for Sustainable Development Goals by Rieckmann, Marco Pdf

Author : Daniela Patti,Levente Polyák
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3950440909

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Funding the Cooperative City by Daniela Patti,Levente Polyák Pdf

Author : Elaine P. Congress,Allan Luks,Francis Petit
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780826127389

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Nonprofit Management by Elaine P. Congress,Allan Luks,Francis Petit Pdf

Nonprofit organizations are increasingly concerned with the need to demonstrate how social justice principles impact every aspect of their work. This isthe only textbook to explicitly integrate social justice principles into the management of a nonprofit organization. It provides students with theknowledge and skills required to integrate a social justice value system into their work as effective non-profit leaders. Using practical tips andillustrative case examples, the text explains the structure and processes of nonprofit organizations with a particular emphasis on social justice themes.The book is edited by an interdisciplinary team of prominent leaders in business, management, and social service, who together run the Fordham Center forNonprofit Leaders. They have assembled a group of expert authors who provide extensive coverage of the nonprofit leadership field. The book discusses the history of the development of nonprofit management up to the present day. It addresses legal and ethical considerations,organizational planning and staff management, finance, public relations, fundraising, public advocacy and volunteerism, program design and grantdevelopment, governance and board development, developing an international nonprofit, information technology, career development, and creating anonprofit/social entrepreneurship organization. Additional chapters address quality improvement, mentoring, and proposal writing, Included are plentifulcase studies and review questions in each chapter. The text is ideal for students and faculty in social service administration, human service leadership,social work management, public and community health, public administration, and health care administration and management. Key Features: Comprises the only nonprofit management text to integrate social justice themes Edited by an interdisciplinary group of authors representing the social service, social work, management, and nonprofit fields Includes illustrative case studies and review questions in each chapter Offers practical tips for integrating social justice agendas Provides PowerPoint presentations for instructors