grassroots funding
Small-donor money pool
Grassroots funding is financial support gathered from many ordinary people rather than from wealthy donors, corporations, or institutions.
Political campaigns tout grassroots funding to signal broad popular support: She raised two million dollars through grassroots donations averaging thirty dollars each.
The term emphasizes small contributions from large numbers of people.
- crowdfundingRaising capital from masses
- fundraising eventsOrganized activities collecting donations
- bake saleHomemade goods fundraiser
- pass the hatSolicit group contributions
- microfinanceSmall loans for poor entrepreneurs
small donors · community chest · peer-to-peer lending · pledge drives · tip jar · volunteerism · donor fatigue · civic engagement · listener-supported · environmental activism · social justice movements · subscription models · mutual aid · seed money · public art projects · pledge · community radio · educational programs
- funding sourcesloans, savings, grants, donations, scholarships
- Bernie SandersVermont, Burlington, white hair, glasses, finger wagging
- campaign financedonations, donation, contributions, contribution, donors
- campaign costscampaign spending, ad buys, direct mail, staff salaries, travel expenses
- online givingonline donation, donation page, donation form, text-to-give, crowdfunding
grassroots fundingcorporate sponsorship
Business funding for visibility
big money · PAC money · venture capital · dark money · foundation grants