I made my project a success by directly contacting artists and sharing my story. I consistently updated my social media platforms as well as posted “proof of concept” updates on my FunderHut profile. You can’t just create a crowdfunding project and expect it to magically produce funds. You have to use all of your resources in attempt to build a strong connection with your followers. The money raised went directly towards purchasing updated equipment, which helped City Vanguard focus on quality production. Local musicians are sometimes judged by how they are presented. By receiving a higher grade of visual and audio quality, the artist gains a more level playing field when compared with “funded” artists. Music shouldn’t be judged on poor representation, but rather on its pure soul. The future looks bright for City Vanguard. We hope to expand the content of episodes, add interviews and extend performance footage. Thanks to FunderHut, these goals are soon becoming a reality.

In a country where animals are not protected by law, and very little funding is provided, a fundraising team turned to the generous crowdfunding community. Olya Verkhovykh, the leader behind the Siberian Animal Shelter fundraising campaign, had this to say:

“Everything starts from the idea and without Funderhut that idea would never have become a reality. By creating my project, I was able to reach a lot of people and raised enough funding to help the animal shelter, get medical supplies and build extra booths for the dogs. On behalf of my friend, who is a one of the founders of this shelter, and everybody who works, there I would like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to make it happen.”