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Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA)

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Washington, DC 20002
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The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) is a 501 (c)(6) nonprofit trade group that was established shortly after the signing of the Jumpstart Our Business Startup Act ("JOBS Act") on April 5, 2012. The CfPA is dedicated to equitably representing the Crowdfunding industry and supporting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) during the rule making period while providing the industry with education, professional networking opportunities and the tools necessary to cultivate a balanced and healthy ecosystem that will accelerate capital formation and ensure investor protection. Our mission is to create a strong and viable trade association for this new and emerging industry that supports the development of its members and encourages participation and awareness in crowdfund investing across the globe. The CfPA will help members get connected and stay networked in the Crowdfunding industry through CfPA communications, events and growing benefits. CfPA promotes industry best practices through educational events for all constituents in the crowdfunding ecosystem.

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Scott McIntyre
Executive Director, Chair, WEconomy

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Devin Thorpe
Champion of Social Good, The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation,

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Brian Belley
CTO, Kingscrowd

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Jenny Kassan
Attorney and Capital Raising Coach,

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Brian Christie
Executive, Brainsy | BioTech Social Inc.

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In pursuit of our mission, we will adhere to some key principles: 1) Identify opportunities where the application of ideas, people and capital formation will benefit the organization and society in significant and measurable ways 2) Develop innovative programs leading to practical, sustainable solutions that are widely accepted and implemented globally 3) Partner with others to leverage our resources and capabilities while avoiding the creation of dependency

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Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA)
On Reg CF’s 10th Anniversary, CfPA Says Buy Spirit Pledge Campaign Shows America Is Ready for Broader Public Ownership

 
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 18, 2026

Following the May 16, 2026, 10-year anniversary of Regulation Crowdfunding becoming available to U.S. issuers and investors, the Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) today commented on the public attention surrounding the “Let’s Buy Spirit Air” campaign, a viral effort inviting everyday Americans to pledge support for a potential community-backed acquisition of Spirit Airlines.

CfPA is not endorsing the specific Buy Spirit campaign, any proposed transaction, or any securities offering. But CfPA strongly endorses the larger public impulse behind it: Americans want more ways to invest in, support, and share ownership in the businesses and institutions that matter to their communities.

“This moment is not just about one airline. It is about a broader shift in public expectations around ownership, participation, and access to private capital markets,” said Brian Belley, 2026 President of CfPA.

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Posted at 5/18/2026 4:29:10 PM