Finance & Legal
How to Set the Right Funding Goal for Your Kickstarter Campaign
Tips and Strategies for Determining an Achievable and Effective Goal
For Backers
When is My Card Charged?
Understanding the Timeline and Process of Kickstarter Pledge Payments
Creator Tips
Who is Eligible to Use Kickstarter?
Discover the key eligibility criteria for launching a project on Kickstarter, including geographic and project requirements.
Creator Tips
8 Business Funding Mistakes You Should Avoid at All Costs
Learn how to avoid common funding mistakes that could jeopardize your creative project's success.
Finance & Legal
Why Is Funding All-Or-Nothing?
The concept of all-or-nothing funding on Kickstarter and provide our rationale for why we believe this approach is beneficial.
Finance & Legal
Kickstarter Fees: A Comprehensive Guide for Creators
This guide breaks down the fees that Kickstarter creators should be aware of, including platform and payment processing fees. By understanding these fees, creators can make informed decisions and ensure the financial viability of their projects.
Finance & Legal
6 Essential Tax Tips for Crowdfunders in 2024
A guide for your accountant. *This isn’t legal or tax advice*
Creator Tips
Enhance Your Kickstarter Success with the Help of Performance Marketing Strategies
Performance marketing can be extremely effective for crowdfunding campaigns. Here's how you can determine if it's right for you.
Creator Tips
How to Create an Expert Kickstarter Budget
Budgeting may not seem like a sexy topic, but it’s one of the most crucial steps for a successful campaign.
Newsroom
Kickstarter’s 2021 Benefit Statement Is Out Now
Back in 2015, Kickstarter reincorporated as a Public Benefit Corporation. We did this so we could break away from a system that prioritizes profits above everything else, and so we could stay focused on our mission: to help bring creative projects to life. Progress toward our mission is what’s
Finance & Legal
Product Update: A Calculator for Funding Goals
Setting a funding goal is a critical step in launching a project — but it can be a confusing one. We’ve released a new tool to help make at least part of this process easier and more transparent.
Product Updates
How to Create and Share a Project Budget
Creators can now make and share a budget for their project directly from the Kickstarter project editor.
