Veteran draws millions in donations for Trump’s border wall
An online fundraiser started by an Air Force veteran to pay for construction of President Donald Trump’s U.S.-Mexico border wall was up to millions of dollars Thursday, bringing further attention to an issue that could lead to a government shutdown.
Don’t need a blender? Crowdfunding sites now fund honeymoons
Before they say “I do,” soon-to-be newlyweds are increasingly going online to ask, “Will you pay for our honeymoon?”
Our View: West Point’s inclusive pre-K class is worthy of support
One of the more positive influences of social media and the Internet — aside from the ability to more easily share cat videos — is crowdfunding, which allows people from all over the world to contribute money to what they deem to be a worthy cause.
Regulators go after crowdfunding scam
Federal regulators are going after people who raise money online through crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and GoFundMe but don’t follow through on their promises.
Man who raised $55K is throwing potato salad party
A man who jokingly sought $10 from a crowdfunding website to pay for his first attempt at making potato salad and ended up raising $55,000 is making good on his promise to throw a huge party.