March 23, 2012

Campaign Round Up: Smartphones for Your Inner Nerd & A Film for Water Literacy

Erica/Director of Marketing Arusha Arts Initiative Location: New York, USA I have a great passion for arts and Arusha so this campaign naturally caught my eye. I can't think of a better way to connect students in the US with... Read more

March 22, 2012

Indiegogo Insight: Average Contribution Amount Through Email is Higher Than Other Referral Sources

Contributions made in response to a direct email are 34% higher than contributions made in response to other forms of outreach. The average contribution amount in response to a direct email is $90 where as the average contribution in response... Read more

March 20, 2012

INTERVIEW: Cathy Pearson from "Get The Picture?"

Modern day legends have the misfortune of becoming lost amidst the noise of chewing gum celebrities and the 'bright young things' packaged and sold everyday. Yet through the medium of film, real stories, about true legends are able to punctuate... Read more

March 18, 2012

5 Indiegogo Fashion Campaigns: Solar Backpacks & Ethical Nail Polish

Fashion often gets a bad rap - skinny models sashay down runways forming aspirations often unattainable for the average individual. Who doesn't want to look good? Here are 5 Indegogo campaigns currently fundraising to infuse change in their industry: SOLZ... Read more

March 17, 2012

INTERVIEW: Steven Pile of Konteh Kunda School of Music, Gambia

Have you ever been inspired? Inspired enough to make a big change in the world? Even if that change required you to travel half way around the world and raise 10s of thousands of dollars? Today, we speak with Steven... Read more

March 16, 2012

INTERVIEW: Ori Dagan, Canada’s Next Top Crooner

Right now, Indiegogo’s got that rhythm, with the sweet beat that can only be jazz. Today we got a chance to catch up with Ori Dagan, jazz vocalist and winner of the “Canada’s Next Top Crooner” competition. A fresh talent... Read more

March 15, 2012

Indiegogo's New Look and Feel!

 Dear Community, Since we launched Indiegogo in 2008, we have been focused on democratizing the fundraising landscape, and creating a platform that allows anybody to raise money for anything, from anywhere. We’re so proud of our campaign owners and... Read more

Indiegogo Insight: Half of Repeat Funders Contribute to the Same Campaign Again Within 2 Weeks

Half of funders who contribute more than once to the same campaign do it within 2 weeks. 62% of campaigns reaching their goal have repeat contributors. The key to their success is dedication to their contributors- thanking them and keeping... Read more

Global Crowdfunding Platform Indiegogo Unveils Redesign & Exclusive Gogofactor for Campaigns

 Proprietary Algorithm Provides Ranking of Campaigns by Popularity & Viability To Improve User Experience Through Exclusive Crowdfunding Technology San Francisco, March 15, 2012 – Indiegogo, the world’s leading global crowdfunding platform, has perfected its proprietary “gogofactor” used to rank... Read more

March 12, 2012

Project Unbreakable: A Young Photographer Heals Victims of Abuse

Still at The School of Visual Arts in New York, Grace Brown is tackling a rarely discussed subject matter through her art - sexual abuse. Launching her project in October 2011, she has since crowdsourced countless images that allow victims... Read more