Pioneerfunder Project Application

Thank you for your interest in crowdfunding for Texas Woman's University through a PioneerFunder campaign. Wondering what PioneerFunder is and what you need to run a campaign? Learn more here before submitting your application.

Please be ready to commit about eight weeks to your campaign. There are three phases of a PioneerFunder campaign:

Build Phase: One – two weeks

You provide us with content to build your page and together, we determine the best strategy for your campaign.

Quiet Phase: One week

You and your group make your own gifts to your campaign and get lead donors to support your cause.

Active Phase: One month+

Throughout the campaign, there will be outreach through phonathon, and email highlighting projects and encouraging Faculty/Staff giving. You and your group contact family and friends via email, phone, text, social media, etc. and ask them to join you in making a gift.

Departmental Support

Please note that it is REQUIRED to obtain approval to apply from your department's leadership.

Have you informed your department's leadership (Dean, Chair, etc.) about your project application submission and received approval to apply? *

Yes No

Name of your Department's Leadership: *

Project Information

Project Leader: *

First Name Last Name

Affiliation to TWU: *

Title/Position

E-mail: *

example@twu.edu

Name of TWU Department or program associated with the project. *

Project Name: *

Describe your project: *

Address the who, what, where, when and why of your project.

What is the fundraising goal for your project? *

Most crowdfunding projects raise between $1,000-$10,000.

Please outline what your fundraising goal will enable for your project. *

Examples include the following: $1,000 to cover hotel expenses for a certain number of members attending a conference; $2,000 to cover expenses for a guest speaker; and so forth.

Project Lead(s) and Ambassadors are responsible for ensuring the project is fully funded or meets the expected participation goal. The Project Lead(s) and Ambassadors should identify potential donors for the project before applying to have a project on PioneerFunder.

Who will you contact to donate and support your project? *

Specific groups affiliated with your effort? Friends and family?

Do you have images to use for your project? *

Please note that images will need to be provided if project is selected to move forward.

Do you have your story drafted and ready for your project? *

Most projects have between 250-500 words telling their story.

Image/Story Upload:

Browse Files

Is there an existing university fund specifically for your project? (Please note that all project must have an existing university fund to be eligible) *

Yes (Please list the name below) I am not sure

University fund name:

Is the project funding time-sensitive? *

Time-sensitive funding consists of something with a set date. An example might be funding an upcoming trip.

When do you need the funds from your crowdfunding project? *

Crowdfunding projects usually take place for 30-60 days.

Is there any additional information you'd like to share about your team or your project?

University Regulation and Procedures

These regulations and procedures MUST be followed in accordance to university guidelines. Please reference the policy listed below that is applicable to TWU Students, Faculty, Staff and Guests.

Regulation and Procedure Number: URP: 06.410

Application Process

TWU Office of Annual Giving and Donor Relations staff will review Pioneerfunder applications and approve them based on your group’s commitment and fundraising purpose. A collaborative team of university partners may assist in reviewing project applications as needed.

The Advancement Staff is committed to providing the best crowdfunding consulting services in order to help your team achieve your project's goals and aspirations. By using the platform, you and your team agree to actively solicit your networks through social media, email, phone, events and other fundraising opportunities. Do you agree to this partnership and to make a concentrated effort to reach your fundraising goal? *

Yes No