UC Berkeley Crowdfunding Application

Project Application

Before completing the Berkeley Crowdfunding Application, you must review the Berkeley Crowdfunding Guidelines online.

Applications will be reviewed for approval. We are looking for compelling stories, dedicated teams (5 or more preferred), and individuals that aren't afraid to ask for money.

There are a limited number of spots available each round and we want projects that show the most potential for success.

Application deadlines and important dates:

Crowdfunding Round	Deadline to Apply	Kick-off Call	Campaign Launch
Spring 2021	November 30	December 14	February 1

If this is your first time crowdfunding, you or someone on your team should plan to participate in the kick-off call and best practices training to prepare you for crowdfunding.

This application will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. If you are unable to complete this in one session, simply submit your form and you will receive an email notification with a link to return and edit. Select the option that you "need more time" toward the bottom of the application.

If you have any questions, contact calcrowdfunding@berkeley.edu.

Thank you for applying to Berkeley Crowdfunding. Good luck!

Name

First Name Last Name

Email *

Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number

Who are your collaborators? List names and emails below to grant collaborators access to edit your project on the fundraising platform.

What is your primary affiliation with UC Berkeley?

Undergraduate Student Graduate Student Faculty Staff Parent Alumnus

What is your affiliation with UC Berkeley?

Current students - list your major and expected graduation date.

What is the name of your organization? (ex: CalSol) *

What is your crowdfunding project name? (ex: CalSol: Driving the Future of Clean Energy) *

Describe your project in up to 160 characters that would be displayed on the Berkeley Crowdfunding homepage. *

Tell us the more detailed background or story behind your project.

What is your project timeline?

Crowdfunding is limited throughout the year to specific times. Note: Your actual start date will be a few days prior for a "soft" launch and expect to spend 4-6 weeks prior to your launch developing materials and an outreach strategy.

Spring 2021 (Feb 1-28)

What is your fundraising goal?

Because you are requesting a goal over $10,000, you may be required to submit additional information to the Berkeley Crowdfunding team. They will contact you to discuss in more detail.

Breakdown your budget.

If you reach your fundraising goal, how exactly will you spend your funds?

Do you have a sponsoring college, department, or program? If yes, please indicate.

Do you have a specific sponsoring faculty member, adviser, or staff member? If yes, please provide their name and email address.

Note: This will not apply to all groups.

Do you have a fund or account with UC Berkeley in which donations can be accepted? If yes, please indicate.

Who else on your team will help create and promote your project? If you'd like them to have access to the crowdfunding platform, please list their full names and emails.

The more people on your team, the more likely your project will be successful.

Have you ever fundraised or crowdfunded before? If so, how did it go?

Expect to dedicate 3 hours of work each week leading up to and during the campaign. Can you commit to this time?

Yes No

Which social media platforms are you and your team active on and how many friends/followers do you have for each?

Are you comfortable with asking others for donations?

If you are not comfortable, you will not reach your goal.

Are you willing to ask your friends and family for donations?

The majority of your donations will come from your personal networks.

Who will you contact to support your project?

What challenges do you anticipate that you will encounter setting up your project page or while you are fundraising?

Would you and your team be willing to send emails to personally thank your donors?

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?

Do you have any additional information that you would like to share?

Choose one. Only applications with the first option will be reviewed. *

My application is complete! Feel free to review. I need more time. I'll be back to edit!

Setting a realistic goal is important!