Submit a Project Idea!

Apply to the Fall 2025 Crowdfunding Cohort

At Georgia State University, IMPACT Georgia State is the official crowdfunding platform, empowering students, faculty, and staff to raise awareness and secure funding for university-affiliated passion projects through the Georgia State University Foundation.

Crowdfunding is powered by peer-to-peer relationships and supported by the Annual Giving team, allowing project teams to tap into their personal networks while leveraging GSU branding and communications support.

Types of Projects

IMPACT Projects are short-term campaigns with a specific dollar or donor goal, leveraging urgency and structured timelines

EVERGREEN Projects are on going campaigns that support departments or programs with one or more long-term funding priorities.

Projects must support GSU Foundation-approved initiatives. We cannot crowdfund for salaries, tuition and fees, student organizations, or external causes.

Before You Apply

To be considered for the Fall 2025 Cohort, you must:

Confirm that your Dean and AVP are aware of your application (this is a required question in the form)
Review the [About Page & FAQ] for eligibility and guidelines
Ensure you have a designated fund with the GSU Foundation, or be prepared to work with your Gift Officer to create one
Be available for required training and meet all content deadlines

What Makes a Strong Project?

Successful projects have:

A strong need for community support
An established pool of potential donors
A compelling, engaging story
A dedicated, committed project team to spread the message
Attainable fundraising goals (typically $2,000–$5,000)

How the Annual Giving Team Will Support You

We will provide:

A Project Leader Checklist and Collaborator’s Manual
Audience data for solicitations
Templates for email, ThankView, and print flyers
Scalefunder platform access and training
Review and approval of all project content
Scheduling and deployment of launch, midpoint, and final push solicitations

You will provide:

All written and visual content for solicitations and updates
Timely updates during the active campaign
A stewardship video and donor thank-yous after the campaign ends

Need help before submitting?

We encourage all applicants to attend one of our optional Crowdfunding Info Sessions on Teams:

These sessions will provide guidance on the application process, platform, and support available through Annual Giving.

Fall 2025 Cohort Timeline:

Call for Submissions: August 25, 2025

Application Deadline: September 12, 2025

Training Sessions: Week of September 29, 2025

Content Due (Project Page): October 6, 2025

Content Due (Stewardship): October 13, 2025

Project Launch Window Start: October 20, 2025

Project End: November 14, 2025

Stewardship Phase Begins: November 17, 2025

Stewardship End (Est.): December 12, 2025

If you’re ready to move forward, complete the application form below. Incomplete applications or those without Dean/AVP awareness will not be reviewed.

Before applying, please visit our About Page for more information on Crowdfunding at GSU.

Tell us about yourself

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone *

Comments

Website URL

Tell us about your project

Project Title*

Brief Description*

Full Name*

Phone Number*

Email Address*

Faculty/Staff Advisor Name*

(required for student-led projects)

Faculty/Staff Advisor Email*

(required for student-led projects)

Business Manager Name*

Business Manager Email*

What is the name of the department, organization, program, or team you represent?*

Have you participated in crowdfunding at Georgia State University before?*

Yes No

If Yes, please describe your previous project, including year, goal, and results.*

Is this an IMPACT (short-term, 30-day) or EVERGREEN (ongoing) project?*

If IMPACT, which 30-day period are you requesting? Optional

If EVERGREEN, how will you keep supporters engaged over time and maintain campaign momentum?*

What is your crowdfunding campaign goal, and why specifically do you need to reach this amount?*

(Goal can be in dollars or number of donors.)

How do you plan to promote your campaign? What specific audiences do you plan to target?*

Personal email, text, social media, other (Event, etc.)

Is there anything else you would like us to know about your project, or any concerns you have?*

Is there an existing fund designation for your project?*

A fund designation is the specific GSU Foundation account where donations will be deposited.

Yes No

If yes, please provide the fund designation name and number.*

If no, how will you work with your Gift Officer or AVP to set up a fund designation?*

Must have an active fund before launch; setup requires key approvals.

Please confirm that you have notified your Dean by email (cc’ing Evan Thomas at ethomas79@gsu.edu) of your intent to apply for crowdfunding. This is required before your application can be reviewed.*

I confirm that I have notified my Dean and cc’d Annual Giving

Yes No

Have questions? Send us an email at giving@gsu.edu