Submit a Project Idea!

Thanks for your interest in Tealstarter, UNCW's official Crowdfunding platform!

We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2021 projects! Please fill out the application below and submit it for review by Thursday, September 9, 2021.

As a reminder, applicants must be members of the UNCW community and agree to the requirements below to be considered for selection by the project review committee:

Projects that may expose the university to adverse publicity, require expenditures beyond the university's resources, or involve the university in unexpected responsibilities or are not consistent with the mission of the university will not be considered.

For any questions about Tealstarter or the application process, please contact Katherine McWane at mcwanek@uncw.edu.

Tell us about yourself

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Optional

Tell us about your project

Project Title*

Brief Description*

Sponsoring University Department or Office*

Which academic department, program or organization is this project most closely associated with?

What is your desired fundraising goal (ex: $2,500)? For planning purposes, on average, Tealstarter projects raise about $2,400.*

Note: University Advancement may work with you to help set your goal.

Please provide a detailed budget breakdown of how funds raised will be used for the project.*

Ex: 20 home uniforms - $50 each, 20 away uniforms - $50 each, Total needed: $2,000

Do you have a fundraising deadline when you will need access to funds that you raise?*

Please share any dates for conferences, tournaments, purchasing deadline, etc.

Why do you think you will be successful in achieving your goal?*

If you do not reach your goal, are still able to proceed?*

Ex: if you are fundraising to attend a tournament, can you still go if you don't reach your goal?

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How many total students will be assisting the project leader(s) in soliciting gifts for the project?*

In other words, how many students will you have on your project team?

Multiply the TOTAL number of students on the project team by the number of their individual email contacts. What is this figure?*

A team has 15 students and each has 100 email addresses to ask for a gift, their number is 1500.

Who will be your primary audience(s) for your campaign?*

How will you promote your campaign to them?

Why would university-affiliated audiences be inspired to give to this project?*

What would the potential positive impact be to you, the campus or the community?*

How would completing this project help fulfill the mission of the department or group?*

A video is recommended prior to launching your page. Is your team or group willing to compile a short video?*

Note: Videos do not need to be professionally done. They can be created using iPhones, tablets, etc.

Yes No

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