Crowdfund Better

The terms “community funding” and “community capital” describe a continuum of tools that support gathering community resources and focusing them toward a specific goal.

Does that definition feel a little fuzzy?

We understand.

So Crowdfund Better® partnered with The National Coalition for Community Capital to develop a "Community Capital Ecosystem Map." You can find an interactive version on our website here:

https://buff.ly/4tFlV7a

Follow our Crowdfund Better® Process to avoid the unsuccessful crowdfunding campaign journey that fails on so many levels.

Learn more here: https://buff.ly/EfqENB8

Congratulations to Marcel Goulet of SCORE Mentors in Longview, Washington! Marcel is the FIRST SCORE volunteer in the nation to fully-credential as a Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor as part of our WA State Microenterprise Association - WSMA 2025 cohort!

Marcel is excited to bring this funding opportunity to his small business community. If you know of small businesses in Washington state who are looking for more business funding (like crowdfunding), share this post with them (or tag them in the comments)!

Want to bring this knowledge to your community? Our next Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor cohort launches in September 2026! Get more information here: https://buff.ly/K7bnWaY

We love seeing our Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisors bringing their knowledge to their communities! Certified Advisor Tangela Lofton will be presenting “Raising Capital with Community: A Practical Guide to Crowdfunding Success” on May 6 from 10:45 AM–12:15 PM during Big Bend Regional Small Business Week Hosted by Florida SBDC at FAMU.

Be sure to register if you're in the Tallahassee area: https://buff.ly/GfTdFNO

Did you know Crowdfund Better® has multiple training and education options for business consultants and advisors?

Whether you work directly 1-on-1 coaching small business owners and entrepreneurs or provide guidance and resources as part of your work in economic development, we've got the tools and training you need.

https://buff.ly/PKgOyOw

Congratulations to Angel Segura of the Florida SBDC at FGCU in Naples, Florida! Angel is the 10th Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor in the Florida SBDC Network!

Angel is looking forward to bringing this funding tool to his community of small business owners and entrepreneurs. If you know of small businesses in the Naples, Florida, area who are looking for crowdfunding support, share this post with them (or tag them in the comments)!

Want to bring this knowledge to your community? Our next Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor cohort launches in May 2026! Get more information here: https://buff.ly/gp2niQt

Congratulations to Adam Powers of Key Tech Labs in Seattle, Washington! Adam is the FIFTH business advisor in Washington state to be a fully-credentialed Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor. He trained as part of our WA State Microenterprise Association - WSMA 2025 cohort!

Adam is excited to bring this funding opportunity to his community. If you know of tech-focused entrepreneurs in Washington state who are looking for more business funding (like crowdfunding), share this post with them (or tag them in the comments)!

Want to bring this knowledge to your community? Our next Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor cohort launches in May 2026! Get more information here: https://buff.ly/hKN31yn

You’re invited to explore the reimagined Crowdfund Better® website!

New and improved, the website focuses on all types of community funding in addition to crowdfunding. We’ve always been focused on tools that gather community resources around projects, and now our website better reflects our mission.

Come on over for a visit: https://buff.ly/caoSva2

Congratulations to Roni Holder-Diefenbach of Okanogan County Economic Alliance in Okanogan, Washington! Roni is the FIRST Economic Development professional in Washington state to fully-credential as a Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor. She trained as part of our WA State Microenterprise Association - WSMA 2025 cohort!

Roni is excited to activate this funding opportunity within her small business community. If you know of small businesses in Washington state who are looking for more business funding (like crowdfunding), share this post with them (or tag them in the comments)!

Want to bring this knowledge to your community? Our next Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor cohort launches in May 2026! Get more information here: https://buff.ly/I5Yboie

Congratulations to CJ Seitz of WWU Small Business Development Center in Bellingham, Washington! CJ is the FIRST SBDC advisor in Washington state to fully-credential as a Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor. She trained as part of our WA State Microenterprise Association - WSMA 2025 cohort!

CJ is excited to bring this funding opportunity to her small business community. If you know of small businesses in Washington state who are looking for more business funding (like crowdfunding), share this post with them (or tag them in the comments)!

Want to bring this knowledge to your community? Our next Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor cohort launches in May 2026! Get more information here: https://buff.ly/pMHKCt8