tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12657288.post2697960534675845556..comments2024-01-07T06:59:04.212-05:00Comments on The Playgoer: Micro-Donors & Crowd-Funding: Coming to a Theatre Near You?Playgoerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02994724588504353485noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12657288.post-78151110912505009122010-09-21T12:21:49.344-04:002010-09-21T12:21:49.344-04:00I'm not really sold on the "crowd funded&...I'm not really sold on the "crowd funded" thing, but to each his own; however, I do not see how the idea translates to 501(c)3s. For-profit and non-profit are very different, and being that the non-'s can't provide a return on investment, I don't see your connection. Or rather, there are better ways to go than copying such commercialism.<br /><br />And as for the $10 donations - I can't justify asking for such a small amount. If that's all you can afford, then I don't want your money, because you need it too much for yourself. And the time it takes for me to process your donation, hand-write the thank you letter (cuz that's how we roll) and mail it, update my database, etc., well, by then my company has lost money on your donation.<br /><br />So, "...but then why am I on your mailing list?" Because, like our current donors who were once like you, you too will grow up one day. And hopefully, if you stick with us that long, you'll want to make a donation, and it'll be something we can afford... and it will mean more to both of us.RLewisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12657288.post-321193086694982572010-09-17T21:43:27.206-04:002010-09-17T21:43:27.206-04:00I think its very interesting that this has become ...I think its very interesting that this has become a new way of raising money. Its fascinating to see all sorts of different artistic projects being funded. Its a great way to make people aware of the amazing projects that are out here, big and small. We are among those artists who need that funding as well. Any kind of information on the subject is extremely helpful.SnowWolf Productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803072963061985630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12657288.post-39333856912214479932010-09-17T11:30:07.073-04:002010-09-17T11:30:07.073-04:00I think this Ken Davenport thing is making a lot o...I think this Ken Davenport thing is making a lot of noise over what's really a very small thing. You still have to pony up at least $1,000. The shares still have a fixed price. Crowd funding in part relies on the funder determining the amount that they provide. This is traditional broadway funding at a discount dressed up in internet speak to make it sound sexy.isaac butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07815094790605298884noreply@blogger.com