Who needs angel or venture capital funding to get their business or product idea off the ground? If you’ve been holding back because of it, you might just find there’s help out there, fueled by the community, and managed by some of these fantastic sites, which can help you fund your idea, business startup or art, film, music projects. For many people, the thought of taking significant financial risk holds them back from jumping head-long into launching the idea that has been stuck in the recesses of their head. 

I've compiled a little collection of crowdfunding websites and web applications that are designed to take the risk out of that creativity and innovation, allowing even the little guy to raise the moolah to operationalize that amazing idea. 

 Small amounts really do add up.  Give one of these sites a try – both as a giver and if you are running a nonprofit consider how your organization might benefit from using some of these services.  Post your profile with your project description on one of the crowdfunding websites to start your fundraising campaign and change the world.