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Congratulations to Marie Baker of @IdahoSBDC in Boise, Idaho! Marie is the FIRST Idaho SBDC advisor to fully-credential as a Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor!

Marie is inspired to bring this funding opportunity that will allow small businesses to use their social capital to raise the funding they need. If you know of small businesses in Idaho 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 in bio! taken in Idaho Small Business Development Center by @crowdfundbetter

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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. by @crowdfundbetter

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4 months ago

We've been getting ready to moderate the panel "Add Crowdfunding to Your Capital Access Toolbox" at the ASBDC National Gathering in Atlanta at the end of this month and revisiting some of our favorite tools.

Need help determining if a business is a good fit for crowdfunding or lending, or both? The "5 Cs of Crowdfunding" is your framework. Click to read the blog via the link in bio! by @crowdfundbetter

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17 days ago

We're excited to share that four Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisors will be presenting a panel on community funding for small business to their peers at the 2026 Small Business Success Summit August 17-18, 2026 in Charlotte Harbor at the Sunseeker Resort.

Congratulations to Sharon Smith, Mark Wideman, Debra Schweikowsky, and Tangela Lofton on being selected to present at the @FloridaSBDCN Annual Conference! If you're based in Florida and would like to work with a Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor find their contact info in our Certified Advisor Directory (see link in bio) taken in Sunseeker Resort by @crowdfundbetter

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

Learn more via link in bio. by @crowdfundbetter

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5 months ago

Congratulations to Marcel Goulet of Southwest Washington SCORE 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 @wamicrobiz 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 via link in bio! taken in SCORE Mentors by @crowdfundbetter

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5 months ago

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 @sbdcfamu.

Be sure to register if you're in the Tallahassee area (see link in bio). taken in Florida SBDC at FAMU by @crowdfundbetter

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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. by @crowdfundbetter

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5 months ago

Congratulations to Angel Segura of the @sbdc_fgcu in Naples, Florida! Angel is the 10th Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor in the @Floridasbdcn!

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 in bio! by @crowdfundbetter

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6 months ago

Congratulations to Adam Powers of @keytechlabs 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 @wamicrobiz 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 in bio! taken in Key Tech Labs by @crowdfundbetter

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6 months ago

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! by @crowdfundbetter

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Congratulations to Roni Holder-Diefenbach of @economicalliance 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 @wamicrobiz 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 in bio. taken in Okanogan County Economic Alliance by @crowdfundbetter

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