Crowdfunding Resource Center

Many economic development agencies, non-profits, small businesses and entrepreneurs are turning to individual fundraising sources to support capacity building and business development. Crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project or venture by raising monetary contributions from a large number of people. This process is almost exclusively done over the internet, giving small businesses, entrepreneurs and organizations access to capital at a very broad level.

+Understanding Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is a useful tool for development finance professionals. CDFA has collected many resources to help you understand this important tool.

EB-5 An Introduction Members only

An exploration of the EB-5 program including program specifics and how it ties in with crowdfunding.

CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Locavesting: Revolutionizing Local Investment Members only

This month's CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast , our expert speakers explored locavesting to demonstrate how to unlock this new and innovative development finance resource in your community.

A Guide to Regulation A+Members only

McGuireWoods' white paper explains how the SEC's Regulation A+ works and provides practical considerations to be taken into account in deciding whether to pursue this approach.

Unlocking Capital Access Members only

Representatives from the California Association of Micro Enterprise Opportunity and California Pollution Control Financing Authority look at how California creates access to capital for micro businesses and enterprises.

Funding Alternatives for the Un-bankable Members only

Kedma Ough, Director of Small Business Development Center Mount Hood Community College, presents a number of alternative financing options available to small businesses and entrepreneurs.

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+Case Studies

Crowdfunding is a crucial tool for development finance. CDFA has collected several case study examples.

Small Business Financing Solutions in Colorado Members only

Mike O'Donnell (Colorado Lending Source) discusses how small businesses are financed and the various access to capital challenges they face. In addition, it will showcase a variety of small business financing solutions and explore how they work for different types of businesses.

Crowdfunding Takes Shape in Oregon Members only

Amy Pearl of Hatch Innovation and Noah Brockman of Oregon SBDC Network provide an overview of the crowdfunding process in Oregon.

CDFA California Webcast: Creative Economic Development Financing Members only

The CDFA California Financing Roundtable in partnership with CALED produced this webcast on "Creative Economic Development Financing," in which experts discussed PACE, EB-5, and innovation finance. Speakers were Cisco DeVries of Renewable Funding, Ginny Fang of Golden Gate Global, and Samuel Wu of Innovation Capital Law Group, LLP.

Crowdfunding in Texas Members only

Alana Parker of Strasburger & Price describes the process of utilizing crowdfunding in Texas, as well as around the U.S.

Crowdfunding Real Estate Members only

Jesse Clem, Cofounder & CEO of Loquidity, presents on crowdfunding and the benefits of the tool. More specifically, Clem explains how real estate crowdfunding can lead to greater economic impact through funders having a personal connection to the project.

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+Headlines

Communities throughout the country use crowdfunding every day and CDFA collects headlines on projects and news daily.

Muskegon Heights, MI Crowdfund Campaign Seeks Matching Grant
MLive | Aug. 4 | Crowdfunding

Small Businesses are Taking Advantage of MN Crowdfunding Legislation
KMSP | Jul. 12 | Crowdfunding

Bill to Modernize MI's Investment Crowdfunding Advanced by House
The Peninsula | May. 26 | Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding Bill Passes MI House
Michigan Peninsula News | May. 11 | Access to Capital | Crowdfunding

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+Webcasts

CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Locavesting: Revolutionizing Local Investment Members only

Crowdfunding | Webcasts

CDFA California Webcast: Creative Economic Development Financing Members only

Access to Capital | Crowdfunding | EB-5 Visa | Energy Finance | Webcasts

CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Making Microloans for Big Economic Returns Members only

Access to Capital | Crowdfunding | Economic Development | Recommended Practices | Webcasts

During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, Shufina English and Susan Brown of the California Association for Micro Enterprise Opportunity discussed capitalization options, management tips, and creative approaches for microloan programs.