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4 new findings shed light on crowdfunding for charity

  • Written by Jacqueline Ackerman, Associate Director of Research, Women's Philanthropy Institute, IUPUI
4 new findings shed light on crowdfunding for charityPeople are mobilizing billions of dollars by chipping in.Orbon Alija/E+ via Getty Images

Raising money online from a group of donors, known as crowdfunding, is relatively new. The term was coined in 2006 by entrepreneur Michael Sullivan.

But having lots of people chip in to support a cause or help out their friends and loved ones is a...

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