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Crowdfunding can be an excellent way to raise the money you need for a journalism project or product you're looking to develop, but how do you get started, and what do you need to know to make it successful?

In this article, IJNet contributor Clothilde Goujard has interviewed various journalists who have succeeded in raising money from their audience. They explain why crowdsourcing is worth considering and provide tips for those looking to give it a go themselves.

Their advice includes figuring out exactly who your audience is, bringing the campaign offline and keeping your crowdfunding initiative short to convey a sense of urgency.

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