Building an Innovative Nonprofit: the Value of Crowdsourcing

Non-profit businesses can benefit from crowdsourcing in several ways. Through crowdvoting, community members and volunteers can identify areas where the business lacks resources or ideas. Micro-volunteers can offer services beyond the non-profit's budget such as building a website, creating a marketing campaign or writing a grant. Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter enable non-profits to create story-driven campaigns and raise funds. Crowdsourcing not only fundraises and curates new ideas but also forms lasting relationships with supporters.