Nonprofits and charitable organizations are absolutely allowed to use Kickstarter to raise money for specific projects or endeavors that fit within our guidelines. Keeping in mind that we do not allow general charitable fundraising on Kickstarter, your project funds should go towards making something new and shareable.

How much can you raise on Kickstarter?

Most successfully funded projects raise less than $10,000, but a growing number have reached six, seven, and even eight figures. Currently funding projects that have reached their goals are not included in this chart — only projects whose funding is complete.

Does Kickstarter let you keep the money?

No. Kickstarter doesn’t issue refunds, as transactions are between backers and the creator. In fact, Kickstarter never has the funds at all. When a project is successfully funded, money is transferred directly from backers’ credit cards to the project creator’s Amazon Payments account.

What happens if you don’t raise enough money on Kickstarter?

Funding on Kickstarter is all or nothing. That means if you don’t reach your funding goal within the designated timeline, you won’t receive any of the funds that were pledged to your project. Kickstarter views this as a benefit – oftentimes backers still expect full results on a project even if it isn’t fully funded.

Can I use the Kickstarter logo?

Wordmark and logo Download high-resolution versions of the Kickstarter logo and other assets. In order to use this material you must follow these rules: Do not use these images in a way that would confuse someone into thinking that a product or item is made or endorsed by Kickstarter.

How much should I ask for on Kickstarter?

You shouldn’t expect the crowdfunding crowd to give you a fortune. Yes, there are rare products that managed to gather millions of dollars. That said, a usual Kickstarter campaign reaches much humbler numbers. According to these statistics, an average successful project raises from $10,000 to $23,000.

What happens if Kickstarter project is overfunded?

Sometimes when a project is overfunded, it lets the creator put that money back into the project to create something better for the backers and themselves. Creators may also choose to offer add-ons, allowing backers to select additional rewards, and ultimately get more out of the project.

What is Kickstarter projects we love?

Projects We Love are featured by a team that works to surface extra-bright projects. They’re not paid endorsements, and like any other project, they retain complete creative independence. Most simply, a Project We Love badge is a show of respect and enthusiasm from us at Kickstarter.

What is the Kickstarter font?

About Kickstarter Font The font used for the Kickstarter logo is probably Frankfurter Normal designed by Bob Newman, with slight modifications on the letter “A” and “R”. A free alternative is RNS Baruta Black designed by Rns and you can download it for free here.

What can I use Kickstarter to fund?

We see Kickstarter as a home for creative minds and a wonderful platform; where people who believe, respect, and see the vision can support an idea and make it a reality. A Kickstarter project does more than raise money. It builds community around your work. What can I use Kickstarter to fund?

What’s the longest period you can fundraise on Kickstarter?

Our fundraising period was 90 days — the longest allowed by Kickstarter — and so there were lots of people who’d simply forgotten they’d pledged by the time their cards were charged.

How does a project go live on Kickstarter?

You set a funding goal and a time frame for your project. Kickstarter staff look at your proposed project and provide feedback. Then they (hopefully) approve your project and it’s posted on the site. Your project goes live.

When is the best time to start a Kickstarter campaign?

This is an indication that December and January tend to be bad months to start a campaign because the customers have spent their money already and/or are on holiday.