I am thrilled to announce my new business, FundingHope, LLC. FundingHope is a unique investment crowdfunding platform that will connect thousands of investors to entrepreneurs and businesses in economically challenged communities who are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) established by the United Nations.
FundingHope is much more than just another company. It is a much-needed platform and catalyst—in the form of an engaging, online alternative finance model—for growing sustainable investment in low- and middle- income communities.
Most of the past 15-years of my career as an entrepreneur have been defined by two distinct components: addressing some of the planet’s most pressing challenges head-on and providing real solutions to those most in need. I have worked together with residents in some of the most challenged communities and no matter how difficult their situation, entrepreneurship, and innovation shine through the problems.
I’ve never been more excited than I am now. FundingHope is an investment crowdfunding initiative designed from the ground up around the technologies and trends that are completely reshaping how investors discover opportunities and how sustainable-focused businesses grow their operations and their communities. No other crowdfunding platform operating—whether startup or established player— is addressing SDG targets according to the standards of successful platforms. These factors point to the opportunity for FundingHope to achieve its full potential and impact businesses most in need.
I co-founded FundingHope with Dr. John Johanson to be an ever-evolving journey to:
- Bridge the financing gap faced by innovative entrepreneurs and SMEs in resource challenged communities by connecting them to an active pool of investors looking to invest in opportunities that make a meaningful difference for the world,
- Address inequalities in access to capital that are based on gender, race, socioeconomic status, and geography by developing an innovative market based financial technology, and
- Deliver an innovative online solution to drive continued investment in these impoverished communities and provide life changing resources that help achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) targets.
Our premise is simple: we can transform communities and grow a stronger planet by restoring hope in innovators and by empowering entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses.
Our focus is to reach every poverty hotspot in the United States and 200+ other countries so that no one is left behind. By focusing our energy on reaching businesses and investors focused on ending poverty, eliminating hunger, providing equitable healthcare and reliable electricity, and ensuring access to education for all will end the cultures of despair and mental health challenges, declines in expectations and low probabilities of favorable outcomes. FundingHope increases economic activity, improves families and communities, and restores hope for a better future.
I am but one part of an incredible team that has not only deep experience in all key areas but also an unmatched passion to deliver something extraordinarily valuable. We’ve been working hard in stealth for many months with support that’s allowed us to not only build our business model and development strategy, but also confirm our projections and growth trajectory. Now that we’ve publicly announced our plans, our rate of progress and exposure is increasing exponentially.
This is an exciting opportunity, and I’m looking forward to putting my skills to use in this role. Thank you to everyone who has helped me get to this point in my career. I am very grateful for your support.
Check out our progress at fundinghope.com, email me at ddickinson@fundinghope.net and sign up for updates while you’re on our site.
Dorian Dickinson