Social Fundraising | Project Application

Social Fundraising | Project Application
Please identify the financial account information that will be associated with your project prior to submitting an application. The fund must be a TTUS account that can accept charitable gifts. If you are unsure of the fund that your project will utilize, please work with the development team for your college, school, or affiliation.

By submitting this application, you are agreeing to partner with the annual giving staff at TTUS and undergo training pertaining to the Social Fundraising process.
About You
Project Owner Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
What is your primary affiliation with Texas Tech University System?

Other
If other, please explain:
What is the name of your organization, student group, department, or college?
Which university are you associated with?
Your Project
Project Name
Tell us the detailed background or the story behind 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?
Who are your team members?
Please list your team members, three minimum, who are committed to contributing to the campaign by being an advocate for the project and pushing the project through social media and personal connections to their network of friends, family, and other contacts.
What is your project timeline?
How will you prepare before your project launches? What is your plan while the project is live? What is your plan when the project ends? How will you update donors after the campaign ends on how the project funds are being used?
Which cohort do you wish to participate in?
If there is a specific deadline you are fundraising for, what is your deadline?

MonthDayYear
Date
Your Fundraising Goal

Most projects are able to raise $3,000 or less. The majority of donors will come from your family, friends, and other personal networks. Do you know enough people that will donate to your project to reach your goal? 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 - you can always add in stretch goals later.
What is your fundraising goal?
Break down your budget.
In determining your funding goal, please share with us how you came up with the amount needed. What costs did you consider when coming up with the total? Please be as specific as possible; travel expenses, research, etc. This budget breakdown will help you create your visual budget later.
If your goal is not met, how will funds raised be spent?
Will the sponsoring department/college/program fund the remainder of the amount needed to complete the project if your group isn’t able to reach their goal? If not, where will the partial funds raised be used?
Do you have a fund or gift account with the Texas Tech Foundation in which donations can be accepted?
If yes, please indicate.
Your Marketing Plan
Which social media channels does your department/organization actively use?

Other
If other, what else?
What is your marketing plan? Who is your target audience?
How do you plan to reach out to the campus community, recent graduates, personal network, etc? For instance, tell us about the roles of your team members, schedule of social media posts, etc. Who are you going to ask for donations?
Who will you contact to support your project?
Friends/Alumni/Faculty/Staff/Family Members?
Would you and/or your team be willing to send emails to personally thank your donors?
Which of the following does your team currently have to use for the social fundraising project? (Select all that apply)
Expect to dedicate at least 3 hours of your time each week leading up to and during the campaign. Can you commit to this time?
Are there any additional comments you would like to include?
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Social Fundraising | Project Application

About You

Your Project

Your Fundraising Goal

Your Marketing Plan