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Displaying all articles tagged:
Crowdfunding
coronavirus
Mar. 19, 2020
With No Other Options, Desperate Restaurant Owners Turn to the Public for Help
Without government support, some of the city’s restaurateurs have set up GoFundMe pages to help the staffers they were forced to lay off.
By
Nikita Richardson
openings
Feb. 27, 2020
Can New Brooklyn Save Old Brooklyn?
The long life, ignominious death, and crowdfunded rebirth of Gage & Tollner.
By
Robin Raisfeld
and
Rob Patronite
border wall
May 12, 2019
Donors to Stalled Campaign That Raised $20 Million for Border Wall Want Answers
During the shutdown, We Build the Wall hoped to circumvent Congress for wall funding. Now, donors want to know where their money has gone.
By
Matt Stieb
good causes
Jan. 15, 2019
Improv Theater to Set Man on Fire to Honor Nicolas Cage
And you can help!
By
Megh Wright
incredibly dumb things
Oct. 26, 2018
A Brave Hero Is Carving Jack-o’-Lanterns of the Entire Cast of
Tag …
for a Price
This is the feel-good story we needed right now.
By
Megh Wright
podcasts
July 23, 2018
Get Ready for a New Podcast Network ‘by Women, for Everyone, No Creeps Allowed’
It’s about time!
By
Megh Wright
real estate
Dec. 5, 2017
8,000 People Chipped in to Buy an Old French Castle Together
There’s a catch.
By
Gabriella Paiella
women helping women
Nov. 13, 2017
You Can Help a Woman Start Her Business Right Now
Anyone can loan money to women entrepreneurs in a new crowdfunding program, starting at $25.
By
Catie L'Heureux
milk money
Oct. 17, 2017
World’s Best Kindergartner Crowdfunds $5,000 to Buy Classmates’ Milk
She’s raised enough to give them milk for more than four years.
By
Clint Rainey
June 14, 2017
Please Support the Patreon for ‘McSweeney’s Internet Tendency’
If you read a site like Splitsider, chances are you also read—and/or have submitted your original work to—McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, […]
By
Brian Boone
select all
May 24, 2017
Facebook Rolls Out Crowdfunding to Everyone
Now you can get that kidney transplant.
By
Brian Feldman
crowdfunding
Apr. 20, 2017
There’s a GoFundMe to Send This Popular Halal-Cart Worker on Vacation
He told the New York
Times
his family dreams of taking a Caribbean cruise.
By
Clint Rainey
select all
Feb. 2, 2017
Philadelphia Teacher Starts Crowdfunding Campaign to ‘Buy’ Pat Toomey’s Vote
“If Betsy DeVos can buy Senator Toomey’s vote, we should be allowed to do the same.”
By
Madison Malone Kircher
crowdfunding
Jan. 31, 2017
Riz Ahmed Is Raising Money for Syrian Refugees
Ahmed is present with his legal representative, John Turturro.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
food allergies
Jan. 4, 2017
A Restaurateur Wants to Build a Chain for People With Food Allergies
He’s crowdfunding to make it happen.
By
Chris Crowley
Dec. 28, 2016
Thousands of Dollars Have Been Raised to ‘Protect Betty White From 2016’
A GoFundMe campaign was launched Tuesday.
By
Madison Malone Kircher
crowdfunding
Dec. 9, 2016
Comet Ping Pong’s Owners Have Started a GoFundMe to Pay for Restaurant Security
They’re asking for $28,000.
By
Clint Rainey
Nov. 3, 2016
Now There’s a Women-Only Crowdfunding Platform
In the wake of Kickstarter’s success, iFundWomen is setting out on its own.
By
Dayna Evans
Oct. 11, 2016
Rob Delaney Is Raising Money for Opponents of the ‘Spineless Shit Loaves’ […]
No matter how terrifying, bigoted, or hypocritical Donald Trump and his supporters get this election season, comedians are still finding ways […]
By
Megh Wright
Oct. 5, 2016
Owen Ellickson Is Using His Trump-Mocking Twitter Account to Raise More […]
Superstore writer Owen Ellickson has amassed thousands of new followers on Twitter in recent months thanks to his spot-on “Trump Leaks” tweets, […]
By
Megh Wright
Sept. 26, 2016
Crowdfund My Lunch, by Zack Stovall
Dear Friend: You know me! And you know that, just like anyone else, I need food! I don’t just WANT food, I, like, almost NEED it. Any time […]
By
Brian Boone
super troopers 2
Sept. 7, 2016
The
Super Troopers
Sequel You Funded Last Year Is Now Filming
Broken Lizard rides again.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
crowdfunding
May 18, 2016
Palahniuk Launches Kickstarter for
Lullaby
Movie
The funding campaign ends June 17.
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
May 12, 2016
This Kickstarter User Embezzled Enough Money to Build a House
Another reminder that crowdfunding is not the same as buying a product.
By
Brian Feldman
May 9, 2016
Paypal Won’t Protect Crowdfunding Payments Because Crowdfunding Fails a Lot
People often expect things in return when they shouldn’t.
By
Brian Feldman
crowdfunding
Apr. 27, 2016
Tambor, Pharoah Team Up for R-Rated Toon Movie
Time to check out
The Adventures of Drunky
, and its Indiegogo campaign.
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
Apr. 26, 2016
Help Fund an R-Rated Animated Film Starring Sam Rockwell, Jeffrey Tambor, […]
The animation studio behind Wonder Showzen and Ugly Americans is turning to Indiegogo to fund a new animated movie. Titled The Adventures of […]
By
Megh Wright
It Ain’t Over Yet
Apr. 6, 2016
For Once, a Beloved But Troubled Neighborhood Joint Won’t Actually Close
Fort Greene’s Madiba was on the verge of closing but will stay open thanks to $20,000 in crowdfunding and a renegotiated lease.
By
Chris Crowley
Buttered Up
Mar. 10, 2016
Genius Invents Device That Just Straight-Up Sprays Butter Anywhere You Want
Can’t believe it’s not been invented before now.
By
Clint Rainey
Feb. 23, 2016
Thanks to Kickstarter, Comedian Quincy Jones Will Get to Tape a Standup […]
Kickstarter was put to excellent use this week when husband/wife producing duo Mickey and Nicole Blaine launched a campaign to fund an hourlong […]
By
Megh Wright
star trek
Dec. 30, 2015
Star Trek
Fan Film Gets Suit From Paramount, CBS
Somehow this feels like a violation of the Prime Directive.
By
Jackson McHenry
Good Karma
Dec. 21, 2015
Bus Boy Returns $3K, Gets Rewarded Even More
“Merry Christmas to a super-honest man.”
By
Clint Rainey
mystery science theater 3000
Dec. 12, 2015
MST3K
Breaks Kickstarter Records, Will Do 14 Eps
Series progenitor Joel Hodgson promised 2 extra episodes on top of the original 12, including a holiday special.
By
Greg Cwik
Restaurant Struggles
Dec. 8, 2015
Yet Another Beloved Neighborhood Joint Needs Serious Help to Stay Open
The owner of Fort Greene’s Madiba says he needs to crowdfund $200,000 or he’ll have to close the restaurant.
By
Chris Crowley
crowdfunding
Nov. 17, 2015
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Kickstarter Hits $2M Goal in First Week
Joel Hodgson is crowdfunding three new episodes of
MST3K
.
By
Nate Jones
Nov. 10, 2015
Joel Hodgson Launches a Kickstarter Campaign to Bring Back ‘MST3K’
Mystery Science Theater 3000 creator Joel Hodgson wants to revamp his show for a new generation for the first time since its 1999 cancellation, […]
By
Megh Wright
crowdfunding
Nov. 10, 2015
Joel Hodgson Is Kickstarting the Return of
MST3K
Hopefully they’ll finally address how he eats and breathes.
By
Halle Kiefer
Sept. 23, 2015
Help Nathan Barnatt Make an Action Movie Starring Self-Defense Expert Ray […]
Comedian Nathan Barnatt wants to make an epic action movie as Ray Amsley, but he needs your help. Called Rule Number One: Never Get Murdered […]
By
Megh Wright
Crowd-Funding
July 2, 2015
Pommes Frites Still Needs Your Help
The owners have launched a crowd-funding campaign to cover equipment costs.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Crowd-Funding
June 25, 2015
This Start-up Wants to Be the Uber of Grilled Cheese
“We’re thinking drones.”
By
Sierra Tishgart
crowdfunding
June 8, 2015
Uwe Boll Flips Out When No One Wants to Fund His New Dumb Bad Movie
“Retarded amateur idiots collecting money on that absurd website.”
By
Nate Jones
May 29, 2015
‘Bob’s Burgers’ Writer Wendy Molyneux Has Raised Over $16K to Watch the […]
The Entourage movie hits theaters next week, and there’s one woman out there who will be forced to watch the whole thing at least once for a […]
By
Megh Wright
crowdfunding
May 7, 2015
You Can Help Orson Welles Finish
Other Side of the Wind
(Kind Of)
The late filmmaker’s unfinished movie has become Hollywood’s latest, most ambitious Indiegogo campaign.
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
Foodie Kids
Apr. 14, 2015
There’s Finally a Food Magazine for Toddlers
It’s called ‘Butternut.’
By
Clint Rainey
Family Ties
Apr. 14, 2015
Marcella Hazan’s Son Wants to Bottle Her World-Famous Tomato Sauce
He’s aiming to have the product ready by June.
By
Clint Rainey
Grub Guides
Apr. 3, 2015
9 Food-Related Crowd-Funding Projects That Deserve Your Money
Probiotic coffee, an apartment gardening system, and portable beer kegs.
By
Audrey Bruno
Drama
Apr. 3, 2015
People Have Donated Over $500,000 to the Anti-Gay Indiana Pizzeria’s
Some 17,000 donors think it’s a worthy cause.
By
Clint Rainey
Mar. 25, 2015
Broken Lizard’s ‘Super Troopers 2’ Indiegogo Campaign Just Reached Its $2M […]
Great news for Super Troopers fans: Super Troopers 2 is definitely happening. In just a little over one day, Broken Lizard’s Indiegogo campaign […]
By
Megh Wright
Mar. 24, 2015
Help Broken Lizard Turn ‘Super Troopers 2’ Into a Reality
Broken Lizard is turning to fans to get Super Troopers 2 on the big screen. The comedy group launched an Indiegogo campaign today to raise at […]
By
Megh Wright
crowdfunding
Mar. 24, 2015
Broken Lizard Is Crowdfunding
Super Troopers 2
Right Meow
Won’t you support their shenanigans?
By
Nate Jones
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