Samuel J.
Crowdfunding Specialist | Kickstarter Expert | Fundraising Consultant
Top-Rated Kickstarter & Indiegogo Crowdfunding Strategist | $20M+ Raised | Backer Acquisition Expert I help creators, startups, and brands launch, fund, and scale high-performing crowdfunding campaigns using data-driven marketing, conversion psychology, and proven backer acquisition systems. My strategies have helped raise $20M+ across 100+ successful campaigns with consistent 3x–12x ROI. If you want real funding results not just traffic, you’re in the right place. What I Do Best 1. Pre-Launch Funding Strategy (Most Critical Phase) Market validation & competitor intelligence Backer audience research & segmentation Email list growth & lead funnel architecture Landing page + conversion optimization Launch roadmap & funding projection 2. Campaign Page Optimization (CRO) Kickstarter / Indiegogo page structure that converts Offer positioning, rewards & stretch strategy High-impact copy + visual conversion flow Mobile-first optimization & A/B testing 3. Email Marketing & Automation Pre-launch → Live → Post-campaign sequences Backer nurturing & conversion psychology Segmentation: cold / warm / backers Tools: Klaviyo, Mailchimp, ConvertKit, ActiveCampaign 4. Paid Ads & Backer Acquisition Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Google & TikTok Ads ROI-focused scaling strategy Retargeting + Lookalike audience expansion Pixel tracking + funnel optimization 5. Influencer & Media Exposure YouTube / TikTok / Instagram creator outreach PR strategy, press kits & media targeting Niche authority placement for credibility 6. Post-Campaign Monetization & Fulfillment Backer retention & upsell strategy Survey + fulfillment system setup Tools: BackerKit, Easyship, Fulfillrite, CrowdOx Proven Results $20M+ raised in crowdfunding 100+ campaigns launched & scaled 3x–12x average ROI Faster funding velocity & stronger backer retention Global clients (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia) Why Clients Choose Me Strategic + data-driven execution Conversion-focused, not guesswork Transparent reporting & performance tracking Deep crowdfunding ecosystem experience (15+ years) Long-term growth, not just campaign launch Ready to launch a campaign that attracts backers, hits funding goals, and builds a real brand? Send me a message let’s map your winning funding strategy.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $705
Billed in all: $2,362$2.4k
$141 in the last 6 months
Across 7 contracts
Across 21 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 30% in Fundraising
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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