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12 Tweetable Crowdfunding Tips

Some crowdfunding quick tips from Docs In Progress Treasurer Kiley Kraskouskas of Thinking Forward Media and Docs In Progress Executive Director Erica Ginsberg. #1 Launch a crowdfunding campaign when you have time to focus on it.  You need to devote … Continue reading

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12 Things You Should Look for in a Fiscal Sponsor (10-12)

We’ve counted down 1-3, 4-6, and 7-9.  Now here are the final Top 12 considerations when researching potential fiscal sponsors… #10 – How do they manage individual donations? Hmmm, since the main purpose of fiscal sponsorship is to provide a … Continue reading

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12 Things You Should Look for in a Fiscal Sponsor (7-9)

You’ve gotten through reasons 1-3 and 4-6.  Now it’s important to consider the actual process of applying for fiscal sponsorship. #7 – What do they need for the application? You wouldn’t submit a generic resume for a job you really … Continue reading

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12 Things You Should Look for in a Fiscal Sponsor (4-6)

Did you already read Recommendations 1-3? #4 – What is their Track Record? To find a fiscal sponsor who is a good fit, you want to know as much about them as they want to know about you and your … Continue reading

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12 Things You Should Look for in a Fiscal Sponsor

As we begin a new year, many documentary filmmakers are starting to think about energizing their fundraising efforts and may want to expand their prospects by finding a fiscal sponsor who can help open up access to grants which can … Continue reading

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