Submit a Project Idea!

Thank you for your interest in UNC Charlotte’s crowdfunding platform. The next round of crowdfunding projects will launch in January 2024. The deadline for applications is January 17, 2024.

After the criteria below is completed and submitted, the application will be evaluated for a 30-day crowdfunding campaign. Once selected, all projects will need to submit a pre-launch strategy that demonstrates the team’s ability to raise a percentage of funds prior to the project’s official launch. The team behind each project is responsible for raising awareness and doing the grassroots work to make the project successful.

Should you have any questions, please email Natalie.Huie@uncc.edu or call 704-687-6332.

Information to keep in mind:

The success of your campaign relies heavily on email communication and social media posts. Generally, you can expect nearly $4 for every valid email address that your group can list. The chart below should be used to determine your goal:

Fundraising Goal | Email Addresses Needed

$1,000 250

$2,500 650

$5,000 1,250

$10,000 2,250

$15,000 3,750

Tell us about yourself

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Optional

Comments

Website URL

Tell us about your project

Project Title*

Brief Description*

Tell us about your group, including its purpose:*

Project Lead 1: First + last name and email address:*

Project Lead: 1 Cell Phone #*

Please provide cell phone number

Project Lead 2: First + last name and email address:*

Project Lead: 2 Cell Phone #*

List the names and email addresses below for those who will make up your fundraising team.*

Please include those who will be the most involved in this campaign (5-10)

Who will be your target audience for this campaign?*

A specific group to target for your fundraising efforts- NOT all alumni ex.) nursing major alumni

Please explain your social media reach and any other information that may be useful in determining the success of your campaign.*

(ex: accounts, number of followers, number of posts per week, potential hashtags, etc.)

List other means by which you will be raising funds:*

(Such as events, grants, etc.)

How much money are you confident that you can raise through this campaign based on the number of email contacts that you have?*

See chart in instructions

How will you spend the funds that you raise?*

Include specific expenses, ex.) lodging, meals, materials, etc.

Is this project urgent? If so, what is the deadline for receiving all funds?*

Will you have high-quality images ready prior to the start of the campaign?*

Yes No

Campaigns will offer levels for donors who give a certain amount of money. This can help a donor decide on an amount to give. Please list at least 3 potential levels related to your project.*

Level One: ex.) $25: will cover the cost of registration or $25: (fact about your campaign)

Level Two*

Level Three*

Sell us on the importance of your project over the other applicants.*

Why will this project appeal to UNC Charlotte and the community?

Have questions? Send us an email at ninernationgives@charlotte.edu