I am a growing social entrepreneur under the guidance of Christie Kahil and Charles Thomas of Queen City Forward.  For a long time I couldn’t even spell Entrepreneur (yes, with a capital E) but now I can because it’s written on the walls in the same fashion as Jim Carrey in The Number 23.  Okay, I’m kidding, it’s written in bright markers picked from the rainbow.

Chris Brogan, CEO of Human Business Works, “a business design company using publishing and media to provide tools to help professionals work better”, has a blog on his services.  The ideas below are borrowed respectfully and by no means profit based on Brogan’s guest host Tommy Walker.  Tommy is an online marketing strategist.  To see the full list, visit here.

I was recently a guest blogger for Queen City Forward (QCF), a social entrepreneurship hub.  I work as their intern.  Anyway, here goes...

Money starts organizations and events and there are many ways to get it.  Finding it is hard but these eight websites make things a little easier. 

1.      Kickstarter is a site where you place your general idea, the supplies needed to take action with that idea, and then a goal to reach.  The internet community is where this happens.  They send “X” amount of money or none at all and tell others so by word of mouth, money will flow.  If there is more, you get to spend extra on anything you desire.  Kickstarter has helped rising filmmakers, artist who want to brighten the community, and other varying programs   http://www.kickstarter.com/

2.      Rockethub is generally the same idea, where “X” amount is donated to a specific goal to obtain anything.  However if the goal isn’t reached the money is lost.  It features current projects running aground so all that are going on can be seen.  http://www.rockethub.com/

3.      Razoo lets you keep money earned for whatever the project is but keeps 2.9% of the profit.  They focus more on social good and charity fundraisers.  http://www.razoo.com/

4.      Pozible is an international fundraising site from the Land Down Under.  It especially helps charities and innovative ideas to strengthen the community.  Their marketing technique is strong, giving valid reasons to donate.  http://www.pozible.com/

5.      Crowdrise helps fund 501c3 companies or corporations to get off the ground and continue with future projects.  Everyone can join the fundraising campaigns, helping the organization to market and get more people behind their cause.  http://www.crowdrise.com/

6.      Start Some Good is for the early groups or ideas with the intention of getting them to their feet.  They created a model with a minimum point of money and a maximum point (which the funds may exceed).  http://startsomegood.com/

7.      Indiegogo is a funding site where the raisers take what they earn with a small fee.  Or if they want it for free, there is incentive.  They take a Cash Cab approach to earning money, after all is said and done, if the goal is not reached, you aren’t fined anything but you won’t leave with anything either.  http://www.indiegogo.com/

8.      Causes specifically help funding for nonprofits with tax deduced donations.  There are tiny fees to using them.  Major events (such as petitions) are what they look for.  http://www.causes.com/

The ideas for the Crowdfunding sites featured in this article were written by Forbes author Devin Thorpe.  http://www.forbes.com/sites/devinthorpe/2012/09/10/eight-crowdfunding-sites-for-social-entrepreneurs/