Submit a Project Idea!

This application is intended to be used after vetting a solicitation through UA Foundation Fund & Gift Services (F&GS) and the applicable university development office. Please ensure you have obtained that approval before proceeding.

For any questions or further information, please contact F&GS at: ua-foundationfundgift@alaska.edu.

Please plan on submitting your application a minimum of 30-45 days before your desired fundraising start date.

Active solicitations on crowdfunding projects/sites may not be made during the following times:

the week of Giving Tuesday (the Tuesday after Thanksgiving), with the exception of the coordinated Giving Tuesday efforts run through each university's Annual Giving team;
and around the week of and the week after UA Giving Day (the last full week of March).

The crowdfunding project development process requires collaborative work with the UA Foundation and the university Development office. We recommend a crowdfunding team of 2-5 individuals.

Note: Most questions allow up to a 255-character response.

Tell us about yourself

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone *

Comments

Website URL

Tell us about your project

Project Title*

Brief Description*

If you are a UA Faculty or Staff member, please list your complete title. Optional

Please list the department, interest group, or team you represent.*

Be sure to include the campus affiliation (i.e. UAA Engineering)

Thoroughly explain the project purpose & how it will positively impact the UA community.*

What are you raising money for? What impact will this project have?

What is your fundraising goal?*

Dollars or # of donors. We recommend goals of $1,000 to $25,000 and will advise on realistic goal.

Do you need these funds by a specific date? If so, please list your deadline. Optional

If you do not reach your goal, are still able to proceed with your project?*

Yes No

If you do not reach your goal, how will you use the funds that were raised?*

Does your project have an existing account with the Foundation for depositing funds?*

Who else is on your team to help create and promote your project?*

The more people you have on your team, the more successful you'll be.

Do you have a specific sponsoring faculty member, adviser, or staff member? If yes, please provide their name and email address. Optional

Please note if this is you.

Do you have campus Development staff on your project team? If so, please list. Optional

Will you provide perks or benefits to donors?*

If so, please describe.

Are you able to explain how you will specifically use donor contributions?*

Every gift matters. Can you explain how $10 versus $1,000 will be used?

Who is your target audience for your Crowdfunding project? Please tell us approximately how many email addresses you have for potential donors.*

What is your plan to promote your campaign? Please list how you will communicate with potential donors, key dates, etc.*

Do you have digital images that you have the rights to use online to promote the project?*

These items will be important when building your campaign site and in social media promotion.

Yes No

Please list any other information that the UA Foundation team should be aware of. Optional

Have questions? Send us an email at foundation@alaska.edu