kickstarter.com seems like such a brilliant idea! from their page: "Kickstarter is focused on creative ideas and ambitious endeavors. We're a great way for artists, filmmakers, musicians, designers, writers, athletes, adventurers, illustrators, explorers, curators, promoters, performers, and others to bring their projects, events, and dreams to life."
basically you pitch an idea, ask for donations, and offer some sort of rewards in return. if the amount you're asking for is reached in the duration you specify, you will receive all that money in your account (only available in the US at the moment, unfortunately), and then it's obviously up to you to make sure that you also supply the backers with the rewards you have promised. it's an amazingly simple idea to promote and encourage arts and creativity, I really like it! check it out :)
basically you pitch an idea, ask for donations, and offer some sort of rewards in return. if the amount you're asking for is reached in the duration you specify, you will receive all that money in your account (only available in the US at the moment, unfortunately), and then it's obviously up to you to make sure that you also supply the backers with the rewards you have promised. it's an amazingly simple idea to promote and encourage arts and creativity, I really like it! check it out :)
