How SuccessFunding Has Changed Many Lives

Hesitant to start a SuccessFund? You're not alone. All our SuccessFundees had that same feeling before starting their SuccessFund. They didn't know if crowdfunding would work or if people would be willing lend their support to someone who they did not know. However, these SuccessFundees proved that it does work. Student Debt is a big problem in our country but its not bigger than all of us combined. Here is what a couple of them had to say about the SuccessFunding experience!

"The support from people sharing your story and telling you that they support you gives you that extra push."-Paige Witthar

"I did not think I would raise as much as I thought I would."- Sania Ahmad

"The SuccessFunding experience went beyond expectations!"- Shwetha Bhat

"The SuccessFunding process was very easy."-Sania Ahmad

"I would highly recommend SuccessFunding!"- Shwetha Bhat

"My friends believed in what I wanted to do and shared it with others and the next thing I knew, I had a whole network of supporters."-Sania Ahmad

"As long as you're passionate about something, you'll have people want to know your story."-Jannat Choudhury

Now that you've read what our SuccessFundees had to say, what's holding you back? Create a SuccessFund profile today and have an experience you have never had before.

Check out video testimonials at http://vimeo.com/successfunding

4 Tips on How to Create a Great Video

I'm sure you're asking, "Why do I even need to make a video?" for your SuccessFund. No worries, I asked the same question. I'm one of those people who can go out and meet people without any care in the world but when it comes to being in front of a camera, I clam up. But take a deep breath. We wouldn't want you to do anything that would make you uncomfortable without there being a good reason behind it. Studies have shown that a video will increase your likelihood of receiving gifts from your donors. If you don't believe us, look at our former SuccessFundees' profiles. Don't respond saying that they weren't nervous about it. Trust me, we were all nervous in front of the camera.

To have a video as great as ours, follow these tips and we're sure you'll have SuccessFunders in no time.

1) Have good lighting
Make sure you're in a well-lit area. SucessFunders want to see your face clearly. They want to know the person that is going to make a difference in the world so please don't hide yourself behind a curtain of darkness. If possible, make your video during the day.Natural lighting will be your best bet. Don't point your camera towards the source of the light. We don't want you to blind your fans.

2) Be in a quiet place
The last thing you want in your video is distracting noises, like your mom vacuuming in the background or your dog barking for your attention. Be in an area that you know people won't barge in and distract you. Your SucessFunders want to listen to you, and only you! They want to know what you have to say. If they're distracted by what's going on in the background, it''ll be hard to regain their attention.

3) Practice your answers
The questions given are supposed to help you organize what you want to say in your video. We're not saying to write down your answers and memorize it word for word. You're not a robot. You're human-a quality that your SuccessFunders want to see. There's nothing wrong with "winging it," but we've noticed that it takes a lot more time thinking of the answers on the spot. So before you start your video, look at the questions and have an idea of what you want to say and practice.

4) Be yourself!
People want to get to know YOU! If you're afraid of speaking to a large audience, pretend you are talking to a friend. You'll feel relaxed and be more open to sharing some pretty neat things about yourself. Please don't think you have to do something crazy in the video to have people watch it. People will want to watch your video because they want to get to know you and your story better. Relax and let people know that you want to make a difference without student debt holding you back. 

So are you ready to complete your SuccessFunding profile and rock the world ? Lets Go !