Crowdfunding with Shawn Graham

Thursday, February 27, 2014 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at CO Residence Commons.

Join history prof Shawn Graham at an informative lunch and learn session about Futurefunder, an innovative crowdfunding platform designed by Carleton University’s Department of University Advancement. Launched in February 2013, Futurefunder is a new fundraising portal which provides an opportunity for potential donors to pledge their support to worthy research initiatives.The projects featured on Futurefunder have the ability to significantly shape the future.Hear from Dr. Shawn Graham, professor of History, who successfully funded a fellowship position through Futurefunder.

This will be a great opportunity to learn how to qualify for Futurefunder, the funding principles required to achieve your goal, and the necessary steps to get your project off the ground. There will be a Q&A period at the end of the presentation.

We invite you to explore the Futurefunder before the event at futurefunder.ca. As well, Futurefunder has won two gold medals! Read all about it here: http://newsroom.carleton.ca/2013/12/19/carletons-futurefunder-recognized-pioneering-giving-platform/

For further information go to events.carleton.ca/futurefunder-lunch-n-learn/.