Fundly Proud to Be a Part of SXSW Conference This Week

Next week is the interactive portion of the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival (SXSW) and we are excited that our CEO, Dave Boyce, is going to be a panelist on Monday in the workshop “The Future of Money.” This action-packed event was designed with the purpose of creating, “an event that would act as a tool for creative people and the companies they work with to develop their careers, to bring together people from a wide area to meet and share ideas. That continues to be the goal today whether it is music, film or the internet.”

 From March 9 – 18 at the Austin Conference Center, thousands will gather to experience the latest in cutting edge music, film, technology and global networking. The first week will focus on technology by organizing “compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology, scores of exciting networking events hosted by industry leaders and an unbeatable line up of special programs showcasing the best new websites, video games and startup ideas the community has to offer.” With Fundly being the largest online fundraising company in the world, we are honored and thrilled to be invited to participate in such a groundbreaking event.

The SXSW is also well-known for its impact on the entertainment industry. With music and film moguls from around the world, these two weeks are also directed at sharing industry insider information and networking with other creative types to further the careers and successes of musicians and film makers. In this spirit, performances from Lionel Richie and Jay-Z are scheduled to entertain and inspire those in attendance.

For those who are unable to attend this great conference, they are offering web streaming on sxsw.com/interactive/live Friday, March 9 through Tuesday, March 13. With presentations entitled “Conquering the Digital Overload,” Driving Global Technology and Innovation,” and “Hack Your Brain for Peak Performance,” there’s bound to be a workshop that would interest you. Please visit their website for more information: sxsw.com.

Social media is a part of our world and nonprofits can truly benefit from watching other industries utilize these incredible resources. From watching web videos to online fundraising, technology is truly woven into the fabric of our culture.