Some tips to help you with your application.

The Team

All registered students, organizations, competitive sport teams, full-time faculty, staff members, postdocs, development officers, schools, departments, labs, centers, and pretty much any other member of the MIT community that would like to raise funds for a project or initiative at MIT.

If an MIT staff member is working with you on your campaign, please note their name, title, and email under Team Members.

The Project

This is the section that shows who your group is, what project your group is working on, and why support is needed. Be sure to include how the project is related to MIT. The entire project description should be roughly 300 words. Keep this section concise, but personal—this is basically an elevator pitch!

If your application is accepted, this content can be used for the campaign description. Remember, alumni and future donors aren’t going to want to read a lot of text.

Tell us about your group or organization.
- Who are you? Introduce the team, organization, or group of people working on the project.
What is the purpose of your project?
- Describe the project that needs funding and what you're trying to achieve. Tell us about your goal or any other important highlights that the reader should know about.
Why are you raising money?
- State your need. Why does your project need funds? How will the funds be used? How can a donor help? This section should include a clear ask to give.
How will your project impact MIT or the greater community?
- What are you hoping to achieve? If the project is funded, what will you be able to do?

Project Details

Desired Crowdfunding Launch Date
- We highly recommend planning in advance to make sure you have the funds you need before you need them. For example, if you are planning a campaign for a competition in the spring and need funds by April, we recommend applying for a November launch date. Campaigns rarely make their full goal in the first few days after launch.
MIT 7-Digit Fund Number
- Again, you may need to verify the fund with an advisor or financial administrator. Note the difference between a fund and a general cost object.
What activities or events do you have planned to promote your project and thank supporters?
- Please share your plans for promoting your project here. It will take your entire team to be successful. Sharing your campaign is the only way to be successful. Check out the Campaign Promotion Toolkit for inspiration and templates.
- Applications without a considered plan for promotion will not be approved.

Campaign Planning Toolkit