JumpStart Crowdfunding Application

Engaging Supporters,

Fundraising

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Last Updated: 08-09-2023

Summary

JumpStart is UW–Madison’s own crowdfunding platform, which empowers our faculty, staff, and students to approach fundraising projects aligned with our mission and values through personal and direct grassroots efforts. This form allows you to apply for your project or program to use the platform to raise money.

Strong crowdfunding projects have a compelling story. Before you start an application, make sure you have a specific purpose or funding need; a reasonable dollar goal; a network/email list; and a team of individuals who will share the campaign with their personal network of friends, colleagues, family members, and other potential donors, who become the crowd. Most crowdfunding projects raise $2,000–$5,000 in a 30-day time period.

Applications can take 30–40 minutes to complete. For more information about this process, please contact the Online Giving team for more information about JumpStart.

Project Leader
Name*
First*
Last*
Email*
Phone*
Other Phone
University of Wisconsin Madison Affiliation*
- UW-Madison Faculty
- UW-Madison Staff
- UW-Madison Student
Name of Student Organization*
School/Unit Affiliation*
Project Information
The story of your crowdfunding project is a key component of making it successful. Stories draw people in, help them relate to you as an individual or team of individuals, and inspire excitement around your idea.
What is your project name?*
Desired Start Date*
What is your estimated campaign duration?*
On average most campaigns run 20 – 40 days.
Network Information
The success of crowdfunding is based on e-mail and social-media postings. Use the chart below to help your fundraising goal. WFAA does not share or create email lists for projects. We have the right to ask for your list before the project is accepted.
Funding Goal Email Addresses Needed
$1,000 250
$2,500 625
$5,000 1,250
$10,000 2,500
Estimate your team's email address network size.*
- 2,000+
- 1,000 - 1,999
- 500 - 999
- 250 - 499
- Fewer than 250
Are you willing to solicit your friends, colleagues, and family for gifts?*
- Yes
- No
Why do you need support for this fund?*
Use this space to summarize your project. Who are you, what are you raising money for, and why should donors support your project?
How will gifts to your project make a difference?*
Use this space to answer the following questions: What impact will your project have? Why is it important? How will you be successful in raising money?
If you don't raise the money needed, will you still be able to proceed with the project?*
- Yes
- No
Break down your project budget.*
If you reach your fundraising goal, how exactly will you spend your funds?
How will you say thank you to your donors?*
If not sure, we can talk about options.
Outline of Responsibilities
As a project leader, I am responsible for:
- - Coming up with images, video and copy for your page
- - Sending out all emails
- - Sharing your project on all your social channels
Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Associate will support you in:
- - Getting a new fund created if needed
- - Helping create your page
- - Help create a strategy for your project to be successful.
Signature
By checking all boxes below (required for submission), I certify that the information submitted is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
UW-Madison policies*
- I comply with all applicable University of Wisconsin policies and U.S. laws, including those governing intellectual property, copyright, and research ethics.
Project approval process*
- I understand all projects go through an approval process and that I may have to share additional information while the application is reviewed.
Project leader responsibility*
- I understand that, if approved, I or my designated project leader will take full responsibility for managing this project, producing creative, generating the content, marketing the campaign, and thanking all donors.
Purchasing policies*
- I have reviewed the purchasing policies and understand what can and cannot be purchased.

Funding Goal		Email Addresses Needed
$1,000		250
$2,500		625
$5,000		1,250
$10,000		2,500

Please complete all required (*) fields and correct any error(s) above.