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CMG Freelance is teaming up with The Tyee to sponsor a MasterClass on crowdfunding that's scheduled for Saturday, May 30th. in Vancouver. The workshop, called The Art of Crowdfunding, will be taught by filmmaker and media activist Ian MacKenzie (Occupy Love, Sacred Economics). It promises to “demystify the world of crowdfunding” and offer specific strategies for a successful crowdfunding campaign.

The first four current CMG Freelance members who register for this day-long course will get a $50 discount on the $200 registration fee. To receive your discount, use the discount code CMGFRIENDS when you register for the course.

If you are not yet a member of CMG Freelance but are interested in joining, you can get a year-long membership as part of your registration in the crowdfunding workshop. You'll have the chance to register for CMG Freelance during the course registration process.

The Art of Crowdfunding workshop will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 30th, with a reception to follow. The registration fee includes coffee and lunch. For more information about this workshop, check out The Tyee's MasterClass webpage.

And check out the CMG Freelance website for more information on the benefits of membership.

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