Top Strategies to Build an Email List for Your Crowdfunding Campaign
A thriving crowdfunding campaign doesn’t start on launch day—it begins with building a strong, engaged community.
Case Studies
David Rabie: How a Smart Oven and Crowdfunding Turned Tovala Into a 9-Figure Business
How Tovala used Kickstarter to turn a bold idea into a thriving business, having shipped 30 million meals and counting.
Newsroom
Crowdfunding for Merchants: How Shopify Sellers Launch New Products on Kickstarter
Unlock the power of crowdfunding with Kickstarter to secure funding, validate your product idea, and reach a community of early adopters eager to support your next big idea.
Events
CES 2025: Where to find Kickstarter
Kickstarter is heading to CES 2025 to celebrate the past, present and future of crowdfunded tech. Explore new prototypes, connect with top Kickstarter creators, and see the incredible ideas crowdfunding has brought to life.
Forward Funds
The Impact of the Creative Capital Creator Fund: Empowering Diverse Voices on Kickstarter
How the Creative Capital Creator Fund, in partnership with the Skoll and Mellon Foundations, transformed innovative projects into reality on Kickstarter.
Open Calls
Long Story Short 2025: Launch Your Short Film on Kickstarter
Join our annual celebration of short films and showcase your vision to the world this March.
Open Calls
Zine Quest 2025: Embark on an Adventure in RPG Creativity
Celebrate the world of RPG zines this February with Kickstarter’s annual Zine Quest, a call to creators everywhere to make their mark on tabletop gaming.
Open Calls
The Benefit of Launching an Open Call Campaign
Learn how Kickstarter’s Open Calls boost visibility, build connections, and bring your creative vision to life.
Mastering the Pre-Launch
How to Maximize Pre-Launch Sign-Ups for Your Kickstarter Campaign
Unlock the potential of your Kickstarter campaign by mastering these essential strategies for a successful pre-launch sign-up phase.
Open Calls
Open Call 2025: Make 100 —Your Creative Kickstart for the New Year
Dive into Kickstarter’s annual tradition, where creators embrace the challenge of offering just 100 rewards and explore new creative possibilities.
Marketing & Promotion
8 Storytelling Tips to Enhance Your Crowdfunding Campaign
Discover the art of storytelling to transform your crowdfunding campaign into a magnetic, community-driven journey that inspires backers to act.
Launching Your Campaigns
The Best Time to Launch Your Kickstarter Campaign in 2025
Timing is everything! Discover the best days, months, and even hours to launch your campaign for maximum success in 2025, backed by data and insights.
Creator Tips
Essential Tips for Building a Strong Community
Discover how clear updates and consistent communication foster trust and engagement within your backer community.
