GrowFundMe Volunteer Interest and Application Form
GrowFundMe is SVP Seattle’s new six-month program that pairs small, BIPOC-led nonprofits with volunteers and SVP Partners to strengthen fundraising and storytelling skills. Volunteers contribute time, talent, and ties to help build a more just and equitable King County. Learn more at svpseattle.org. GrowFundMe 2026-2027 will run approximately from September 2026 - June 2027.
Contact Information
Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Employer/Organization (optional)
Pronouns (if your practice)
Phone Number
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
E-mail
example@example.com
Are you currently an SVP Partner? (To become a volunteer for this program, you will need to join SVP as an official Partner. We welcome new Partners through this program and will reach out to you to join if you aren’t yet. Learn more about Partnership here: svpseattle.org/become-a-partner/)
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Yes, less than 1 year
Yes, 1-3 years
Yes, 3+ years
Not yet, but I'm interested
Volunteer Role Interest
Which volunteer roles are you interested in?
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Thought Partner Buddy — Paired with a nonprofit leader for monthly check-ins (2–4 hrs/month)
Fundraising Plan Reviewer — Review 3–5 fundraising plans and provide feedback (3–4 hrs)
Storytelling Reviewer — Attend practice pitches and give presentation feedback (2–3 hrs)
Evaluation Volunteer — Help collect and summarize program feedback (6–8 hrs)
Fundraising Committee Member — Help raise sponsorships and champion the Showcase (2–3 hrs/month)
Skills & Experience
Briefly describe your experience with fundraising, storytelling, or supporting small nonprofits.
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How much experience do you have working with nonprofits under $500k annual budget?
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None
Some
A lot
I've worked at or founded one
Availability
When are you generally available for meetings or check-ins?
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Weekday mornings
Weekday afternoons
Weekday evenings
Saturday
Sunday
Flexible
Motivation
Why do you want to volunteer with GrowFundMe?
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Work directly with a nonprofit founder
Share professional skills and experience
Grow my own skills
Build community connections
Support BIPOC-led organizations
Learn about equitable, relationship-based philanthropy
Other
Please fill in other
What excites you most about this opportunity?
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Commitment & Accessibility
Can you commit to the time requirements of your selected role(s)?
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Yes
No
Do you have any accessibility needs or accommodations that would support your participation?
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Acknowledgement
By submitting this form, I affirm that I understand GrowFundMe’s focus on equity, reciprocity, and mutual learning. I will engage respectfully and maintain confidentiality throughout the program
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