The urge to create, or donate to, crowdfunding campaigns in a crisis is understandable. But it’s worth asking: who can succeed in crowdfunding, and who gets left behind?
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Word from The Hill: Assistance for Ukraine and Peter Dutton’s fundraising.
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn
The backbone of the so-called freedom convoy’s activities was its access to a steady flow of financing from donors both domestic and foreign. The Emergencies Act put a stop to that.
GoFundMe claims it won’t fund campaigns that promote hate or misinformation. So why is it backing the so-called freedom convoy that’s currently causing so much incendiary disruption in Ottawa?
The informality and the speed can be helpful in emergencies. But it’s hard to make sure that money raised in a hurry is used in accordance with what donors expect.
The internet ushered in new ways of raising money, particularly with the rise of crowdfunding. But making appeals for cash on social media represents an entirely different phenomenon.
A nonprofit law expert explains the federal case against the former Trump adviser.
Farmers seeking relief from the drought and firefighters stretched to their limits have turned to crowdfunding for help. But public appeal shouldn’t replace good governance.
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Lecturer in Social Inquiry, La Trobe University
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Professor of Law, University of Notre Dame
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professor, Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
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Associate Professor of Marketing, Loyola University Chicago
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Associate Professor, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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CN-Paul M. Tellier Chair on Business and Public Policy, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
