Fundraising vs. Crowdfunding: What's the Difference?

Fundraising and Crowdfunding Definitions
Fundraising
The organized activity or an instance of soliciting money or pledges, as for charitable organizations or political campaigns.
Crowdfunding
The act of fundraising by using the internet or a similar network to solicit funds from a large pool of potential donors.
Fundraising
The process of collecting money by requesting donations from individuals and businesses.
Crowdfunding
(finance) Funding by many individuals pooling their money together for a common goal, usually via the Internet.
Fundraising
Relating to raising money (funds), particularly for charities.
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