CROWDFUNDING AS AN INFLUENCERS FORM OF FINANCIAL REWARD

Abstract

Purpose. Crowdfunding is the process of raising funds online for a specific project, venture, or initiative by collecting small amounts of money from a large number of people, known as backers or donors. This article aims to assess the potential for online creators to use crowdfunding to fund their day-to-day activities and to implement major social and business projects. The strengths and weaknesses of the use of this form of funding by online creators are discussed and the prospects for further development of crowdfunding in this area are indicated.

Methods. The article refers to specific examples and cases of influencers and crowdfunding platforms. This method helps illustrate real-world applications and results by providing concrete examples to support the theoretical analysis.

Results. The analyses carried out indicate that influencers often use crowdfunding to involve their community in the development process of a given project and to be able to ensure their participation in the further development stages of the project. However, this is not their only source of financial support. Influencers often use different sources of funding at the same time, such as sponsorship, participation in various promotional events, or collaboration with brands, which allows them to diversify their income and increase their financial stability.