The workshop will be taking place at 1125@Carleton which is located on the 4th floor of the Human Computer Interaction Building which is located on campus near the Colonel By Drive entrance and Parking Lot 8.
The workshop will run from 11:00am until 2:00 pm
Sign in will begin at 10:30am with coffee
The first section will focus on crowd funding and entrepreneurship (11:00am - 12:00pm)
The second section will focus on crowd funding and philanthropy ( 12:30pm - 1:30pm)
Participants have the choice to take part in one half of the day or they may take part in both. The morning section will focus on entrepreneurship and crowd funding while the afternoon will focus on philanthropy and crowdfunding
All participants will receive a free lunch as a part of this work shop. Lunch will take place between 12:00 and 12:30. If you intend on only coming for the second half of the day please arrive at 12:00 for lunch.
The National Crowdfunding Association of Canada (NCFA Canada) is a cross-Canada crowdfunding hub providing education, advocacy and networking opportunities in the rapidly evolving crowdfunding industry. NCFA Canada is a community-based, membership-driven entity that was formed at the grass roots level to fill a national need in the market place. Join our growing network of industry stakeholders, fundraisers and investors. Learn more About Us | Support Canadian Crowdfunding.
Attention Entrepreneurs, Want-repeneurs & anyone who needs money to support their project!
Need to learn how to generate cash through crowdfunding in order to help fund your product, service or idea? Then come out to the Crowdfunding Fund Me Fair & Speaker Showcase, Thursday Nov. 20th at Durham College (Oshawa campus) as part of the Do It In Durham calendar of events in celebration of Global Entrepreneur Week! Guest speakers, marketplace, networking & more!
Do It In Durham is a series of events taking place in the Region of Durham from 17-21 November, This series is in celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week. In Durham we have over 30 events happening to celebrate, inspire and motivate entrepreneurship as well as to bring together our business community. Every event is an opportunity to network and grow your business and your knowledge. There is a rich eco-system of support, funding and entrepreneurial resources for businesses.
The Crowdfunding Fund Me Fair
Discover a new way to fund your idea, event or initiative!
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2014
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location
Durham College • 2000 Simcoe Drive Oshawa, ON K1H 7K4
Room G213 • By the Campus recreation and Wellness Centre
Tickets & Perks
$5 Early Bird Admission
$10 Early Bird Admission + PlugNGo Portable Charger (Limited Quantity!)
Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $10.
Agenda
11:30 AM - 12PM • Networking & Business Marketplace
12 PM - 1 PM • Speaker's Showcase
1 PM - 1:30 PM • Networking & Business Marketplace
Featured Speakers
Apostolos Sigalas
Director of Sales, GreedyGiver.com
Apostolos has been involved in banking and finance for over a decade. Formerly a Senior Business Adviser at CIBC, and the current owner of West Liberty Financial, Apostolos has been involved in the funding and growth of various start-ups, business expansions, and major commercial projects. Apostolos brings with him a wealth of knowledge in entrepreneurship and business financing for a variety of categories including restaurants, real estate development, retail, and e-commerce. He believes that Crowdfunding is the next evolutionary step to financing, and has committed his time to speak about the benefits of Crowdfunding and supporting those who wish to launch their own campaigns.
Dan Borowec
Director, Economic Development & Tourism, Northumberland County
Dan's background includes the development of the Eastern Ontario Development Program while general manager of Northumberland CFDC and president of the Ontario Association of CFDC’s, as well as positions in the Community College system namely with Durham as faculty and George Brown as chair of Hospitality and Tourism. Dan is involved with numerous professional organizations and agencies in various capacities, and we're fortunate to have him share his experience with crowdfunding, from his unique perspective. He devotes a significant amount of time to Habitat for Humanity currently in Haiti.
Abel Renton
CEO, Get Bent Records
Abel Renton is not only the CEO at Get Bent Records, but he's also a Professor in Music Business Management program at Durham College. He has direct experience in utilizing crowdfunding campaigns to fund various projects, and often shares his specific knowledge with his students and the community at large.
TEFT Story
We are an event business team, called, TEFT, consisting of students at Durham College's Small Business & Entrepreneurship program, and as our major class project we've created The Crowdfunding Fund Me Fair & Speaker Showcase. It is also part of the Do it in Durham Entrepreneurship Week initiative, where, on behalf of Durham College as well, we're providing a focus on Crowdfunding, in an educational, fun and informative setting, with industry experts.
Please support us by attending the event and visiting entrepreneurs in our venue marketplace, plus, network, and experience 3 guest speakers who have an expertise in in the exciting world of Crowdfunding! We're honoured and delighted to have the National Crowdfunding Association of Canada co-brand this event, as well, and look forward to a sold out event, that not only educates, but stimulates more interest in people making their dreams come true by using Crowdfunding!
The National Crowdfunding Association of Canada is excited to present a comprehensive full day workshop in collaboration with a leading crowdfunding solutions provider and expert, HiveWire. If you are planning to launch, design and market a successful crowdfunding campaign (or have a live one on the go), this is a must attend accelerator style 1-day workshop covering every aspect of crowdfunding from ground up. Learn how to leverage data-driven insights gained from analyzing over 400,000 crowdfunding campaigns and launch your campaign with confidence.
What others are saying about this workshop:
"Everyone who wants to do a crowdfunding campaign should take this workshop." - J. Watkins
"A great workshop. Quick and to the point, backed by stories from successful campaigns" - Mike W.
"I came in with many good ideas and am leaving with a few fantastic yet refined and realistic ideas. Thanks." - Jillian Bowman
"Great information, clearly articulated + great interaction with audience." -Jessica
"Dynamic speaker. Excellent value for time & money spent" - Yvonne Anderson
Workshop Details:
Date: Thursday, November 6th, 2014
Time: 9:30 am – 4:00pm EDT
Venue: Centre for Social Innovation (CSI Spadina), Whole Connector Boardroom
Address: 215 Spadina Ave. Toronto, ON M5T 2C7 (map)
Full Day Workshop
9:30 am – 4:00pm
Full program + Lunch + Refreshments
Maximum learnings and face-time with in-house Crowdfunding experts
Schedule
Registration opens (9:30am)
Morning Session (10:00am - 12:30pm)
Lunch (12:30pm - 1:30pm)
Afternoon session (1:30pm - 4:00pm)
Registration
$199 early bird tickets (limited)
$245 for full day (NCFA members get 30% discount)
$350 for full day (non-members; includes 1 year paid membership)
Limited number of tickets available (Boardroom seating)!
This workshop is for individuals and groups interested in maximizing the potential for using crowdfunding to raise capital and engagement for their business, organization, or project. Workshop sessions are suitable for all organizations including new ventures (start-ups), small to medium-sized businesses, enterprise, social ventures, not-for-profits, creatives and more.
Why you should attend this workshop?
Launching a live Crowdfunding campaign in the near future or have one on the go?
Interested in staying on top of the latest financing and capital raising trends?
Wondering how your company can create a corporate program and leverage social media engagement and the power of crowdfunding / crowdsourcing?
Want to learn how the quick emerging Crowdfunding industry can help your business as a provider or consultant?
Are you an entrepreneur or organization interested to raise capital to move your business from concept to reality?
Want to learn more and get involved with the Crowdfunding industry association to connect and network with Crowdfunding leaders?
Hungry for data? Learn comprehensive and data-driven learnings from a diverse set of campaigns from all industries.
Workshop Schedule:
Registration Opens: 9:30am
Morning Agenda: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Overview:
During the morning you will understand how crowdfunding works with all core components of a crowdfunding campaign covered, from pitch development, video and creative production, choosing your target to campaign testing. Have your questions answered by the crowdfunding experts.
What you will learn:
Campaign best practices: Understand the size, scale, and scope of crowdfunding and how you can take advantage of it.
Metrics of success: Learn the critical factors to crowdfunding success and that crowdfunding is more than just about raising money.
Developing the pitch and story arc: Understand the critical campaign components, from making the video to choosing your target, campaign budgeting and designing rewards that stand out, to testing your campaign.
Case studies: See important examples of both successful and unsuccessful crowdfunding campaigns that you can learn from.
Idea facilitation: Leave ready to start planning your crowdfunding campaign.
Network and resources: Learn about expert resources to help you plan and execute a campaign.
Lunch Break: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Included in this full day workshop, along with refreshments
Afternoon Agenda: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Overview:
Deciding to create a crowdfunding campaign is truly only the beginning of an intensive process. We’ll provide you the crowdfunding essentials alongside the proprietary information that you need to plan, design & create your crowdfunding campaign content. This will help you establish a foundation upon which you can then execute and successfully see your crowdfunding visions through to completion.
This is an interactive workshop where you have a chance to share your own campaign ideas and receive feedback and guidance. You will leave with an understanding of critical campaign pieces, the tools and knowledge you need to create the ideal content for a successful crowdfunding campaign, and have fresh ideas as to what to include in your campaign. You will leave with confidence, knowing you have taken the right step forward on your way to make your campaign a success!
What you will learn:
Planning, Tracking & Iterating Your Strategy: You will learn practical information, strategies and tips to help you create and make relevant updates to the content of your crowdfunding campaign.
How To Turn Backers Into Champions: Engage your backers and turn them into early adopters and brand champions of your campaign.
Assessing, Preparing and Leveraging Your Networks: Determine the most important segments of your target market and network and learn to leverage these effectively.
Using Social Media and Marketing Beyond Social Media: Developed from proprietary data insights, we will show you how to go beyond the basics of social media marketing for crowdfunding.
Campaign Facilitation: Get a head start in your campaign planning by receiving professional guidance and peer review of your campaign or project.
About the Workshop Facilitators
This workshop sessions is facilitated by Christopher Charlesworth, Co-founder of HiveWire and crowdfunding industry expert. Christopher has worked with and/or advised over 20 crowdfunding campaigns, helping them raise in excess of $300,000, and he is also an Ambassador for the National Crowdfunding Association of Canada. He is regularly called upon to speak as a crowdfunding expert and has been interviewed by media numerous times (E.g. Toronto Star, CBC, Huffington Post, Canadian Press). Christopher can be found on twitter @C_Charlesworth or reached by email at chris@hivewire.ca
Craig Asano is the Founder and Executive Director of the National Crowdfunding Association of Canada (NCFA Canada), a cross-Canada non-profit with the mandate to provide education, advocacy and networking opportunities in the emerging Crowdfunding industry. Craig is actively involved in developing the Canadian Crowdfunding industry at a grass-roots level connecting with industry stakeholders, leaders and key participants across the country. Craig has over 15 years of experience as a marketer, software technologist and start-up entrepreneur in technology, finance, manufacturing and real estate sectors.
About HiveWire
The HiveWire team builds and operates crowdfunding platforms, helps organizations unlock value from the crowd, and understands the industry from an empirical perspective by leveraging a database of over 400,000 crowdfunding campaigns. Follow HiveWire on twitter @hivewireCA or via email at info@hivewire.ca
About NCFA Canada
The National Crowdfunding Association of Canada (NCFA Canada) is a cross-Canada crowdfunding hub providing education, advocacy and networking opportunities in the rapidly evolving crowdfunding industry. NCFA Canada is a community-based, membership-driven entity that was formed at the grass roots level to fill a national need in the market place. For more information please visit the website: ncfacanada.org
Join Startup Canada at Highline VC in Toronto for the Startup Finance Bootcamp presented by BMO® Bank of Montreal and AIR MILES® For Business. On October 23, 2014 from 4.30pm – 7.30pm MDT sharpen the financial management of your startup and learn from some of the city’s leading entrepreneurs and experts on startup up lean, SR&ED, debt, equity and alternative financing.
Gain access to tools, technologies and trusted advisors to develop the financial resiliency of your startup.
Through expert-led workshops, roundtable mentorship and VIP networking opportunities, you will get a head start with the Startup Finance Bootcamp presented by BMO and AIR MILES for Business.
All attendees will get 2 drink tickets, access to StartupConnect Beta and a copy of the best-selling book ‘Show Me the Money’.
NCFA will sponsor/participate in two speed mentoring sessions from 6pm in support of Canadian Financial Literacy - see you there!
The National Crowdfunding Association of Canada (NCFA Canada) is a cross-Canada crowdfunding hub providing education, advocacy and networking opportunities in the rapidly evolving crowdfunding industry. NCFA Canada is a community-based, membership-driven entity that was formed at the grass roots level to fill a national need in the market place. Join our growing network of industry stakeholders, fundraisers and investors. Learn more About Us | Support Canadian Crowdfunding.
HKCBA - NexToronto Presents: The 3rd Annual Entrepreneur State of Mind
Achieve Success Through Crowdfunding
The Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (HKCBA) is the largest bi-lateral trade association in Canada, with approximately 1,500 members in 10 sections in major cities from coast to coast, and connections to 32 similar trade groups in 24 countries around the world through the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide creating a network of over 11,000 individual associates.
HKCBA’s Mission is to help its members to do business between Hong Kong and Canada, and through Hong Kong into the rest of China and South East Asia, and with each other in Canada.
Event Details:
Guest Speaker:Craig Asano, Executive Director of the National Crowdfunding Association of Canada
The National Crowdfunding Association of Canada (NCFA Canada) is a cross-Canada crowdfunding hub providing education, advocacy and networking opportunities in the rapidly evolving crowdfunding industry. NCFA Canada is a community-based, membership-driven entity that was formed at the grass roots level to fill a national need in the market place. Join our growing network of industry stakeholders, fundraisers and investors. Increase your organization’s profile and gain access to a dynamic group of industry front runners. Learn more About Us |About Crowdfunding or contact us at casano@ncfacanada.org.
Small Business Forum a Must-Attend Event for Entrepreneurs
With over 2,000 entrepreneurs attending each year, the Small Business Forum on October 23rd, 2014 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre is a must-attend event on the Toronto small business calendar. Featuring everything from inspirational testimonials by successful entrepreneurs to hands-on tactical assistance with small business challenges, this event provides something for everyone.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2014
Time: From 10AM - 5PM (EST)
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Address: 222 Bremner Boulevard, South Building, Level 800 (Exhibit Halls F & G)
Two Keynote Speakers:
Matthew Corrin, Freshii, Moderator: Star Business Club
Kelsey Ramsden, SparkPlay & Belvedere Place Development
Tactical Seminars to Help Grow Your Business
Greening Your Business, Presented by: TD
Digital Marketing for Small & Medium Businesses, Presented by: Yellow Pages
You're Social. Now What? Presented by: Constant Contact
How to Build an Effective Community Relationship - Discussion Panel, Presented by: Metroland Media
Tradeshow:
Come visit over 90 exhibitors in different government offices and service and product providers (NB: NCFA Canada will be there!)
Ask the Expert Zone:
One-on-one exclusive consultation opportunities with industry experts on topics that include:
Business Needs
Small Business Banking
Social Media
Digital Marketing
Franchising
Taxation
Building a Website
Legal Issues
Generating Sales
Insurance
Doing Business in the Cloud
Intellectual Property
Building Your Brand
Sector Trends
Food Processing
Fashion
Green Technologies
Information & Communication Technologies
For more information on how the City of Toronto is supporting small business start-ups, visit Enterprise Toronto's website at www.toronto.ca/enterprisetoronto.
The National Crowdfunding Association of Canada (NCFA Canada) is a cross-Canada crowdfunding hub providing education, advocacy and networking opportunities in the rapidly evolving crowdfunding industry. NCFA Canada is a community-based, membership-driven entity that was formed at the grass roots level to fill a national need in the market place. Join our growing network of industry stakeholders, fundraisers and investors. Increase your organization’s profile and gain access to a dynamic group of industry front runners. Learn more About Us | About Crowdfunding or contact us at casano@ncfacanada.org.
The Toronto Fringe, creators of the Canadian crowdfunding site Fund What You Can (FWYC) will offer a free workshop on Tuesday October 7th from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Led by industry experts Christopher Charlesworth and Asier Ania of Hivewire, this will be an invaluable two hour workshop that dives a little deeper into the world of crowdfunding.
Workshop:
Crowdfunding – Level 2
At the Fringe Creation Lab, 720 Bathurst St.
Tuesday October 7th
6:30pm-8:30pm
We’ll provide you the crowdfunding essentials that you need to plan, create & market your crowdfunding campaign. You will learn practical information, strategies, and tips to help you execute a successful crowdfunding campaign. Leave with an understanding of what are the critical campaign pieces, tools and knowledge you need to create the ideal content for a successful crowdfunding campaign and get fresh ideas through idea facilitation. You will learn campaign best practice, metrics of success, what to put in your video, how to create rewards, marketing strategies and tips, leveraging your networks, conversion rates, case studies, and more. It all begins with preparation and planning and this is the best place to start!
