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.