Researching Crowdfunding and Online Community

Dear colleagues,

*with apologies for cross-posting*

My name is Alex Stiver and I=92m a PhD researcher in the Centre for Researc=
h in Computing (http://crc.open.ac.uk/) at The Open University (UK).

We are carrying out a three-year funded project related to online community=
 and crowdfunding.  Our research hopes to unearth knowledge not only about =
what makes crowdfunding projects successful financially, but also the natur=
e of the relationship between crowdfunding projects and online community: h=
ow do the two impact each other across factors such as collaboration, netwo=
rking, and feedback?  How might various design elements across crowdfunding=
 platforms impact engagement?

We are wondering if colleagues may have experience with crowdfunding, and w=
ould be willing to share their stories and impressions with us: perspective=
s on the role of project creators or funders, involvement with the communit=
y (online or offline) associated with the project, and specific thoughts on=
 crowdfunding platforms and processes.  We would be most grateful to hear f=
rom you and to be in touch further.

Please contact me <alexandra.stiver <at> open.ac.uk> if you would be willin=
g to contribute, or for further information about the project.

Many thanks!

Alex
-- The Open University is incorporated by Royal Charter (RC 000391), an exe=
mpt charity in England & Wales and a charity registered in Scotland (SC 038=
302).

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