VikingFunder Application

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VikingFunder Application

Before completing the Vikingfunder Application, please review the Guidelines online.

VikingFunder is Western’s own official crowdfunding platform to help Western students, staff and faculty raise money to turn their ideas and passions into reality. Projects on VikingFunder advance innovation, teaching and learning at the University and allow us to showcase original ideas from across campus.

Application Process

The WWU Annual Giving office oversees the VikingFunder platform, and will determine if projects are eligible to be on VikingFunder based on the proposed timeline, prospect identification & group eligibility.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Tess Boyd at (360) 650-2124 or tess.boyd@wwu.edu.
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Name
First Name
Last Name
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Email* This field is required
example@example.com
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Phone Number
Area Code
Phone Number
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Faculty/Staff/Western AdvisorProjects affiliated with an academic department/college orprogram must have approval from the appropriate Chair and Dean.Who is the sponsoring college, department orprogram that has approved this project?
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Proposed Project Title:
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Campus AffiliationWhat group/club/department are you affiliated with
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What is your project timeline?Is your project tied to a specific event? Is it time sensitive?
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VikingFunder projects get 30-45 days to fundraise. In which time slot were you interested in crowdfunding? Note: Your actual start date will be a few days prior for a "soft" launch and expect to spend 3-6 weeks prior to your launch developing materials and an outreach strategy.
Fall - Start October 31st
Winter - Start January 31st
Spring - Start May 15th
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Most projects are able to raise $5,000 or less. The majority of donors will come from your personal networks. The larger the team and the larger the networks, the more money you will be able to raise. Remember, it is important to set a realistic goal so that your campaign is successful. Start with the lowest goal possible - we can always add in stretch goals later. What is your fundraising goal?
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Please breakdown your budget
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Do you have an account with the WWU Foundation in which donations can be accepted? If yes, please indicate. If not, you may still be eligible to crowdfund. You will need a sponsoring unit to manage the funds raised, contact jonathan.dymond@wwu.edu if you need help identifying the appropriate sponsoring unit and account.
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Who else is on your group to help create and promote your project?
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Which social media platforms are you and your group active on?
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Would you be willing to solicit your friends and family for donations?
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Who is your target audience for your campaign/who will you contact to support your project?
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Pitch your project. Use this space to summarize your project - who are you, what are you raising money for, and why should donors support your project? What impact will your project have? Why is it important? How will you be successful?
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Do you have video footage to use for your project and/or are able to get video footage?
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Do you have any additional information that you would like to share?
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Please confirm that you've read the VikingFunder GuidelinesYou should hear back from Annual Giving within a week of submitting your application
I have read and understand WWU's VikingFunder Guidelines
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