The Foundation has several resources and avenues available to help fundraise for your project. Our most common are listed below:
Impact
Best suited for projects between $1,000 - $10,000. A crowdfunding tool, Impact leverages your existing network and connections to help fundraise. The site is user-friendly and easily deployed to potential donors.
Annual Giving Program
Best suited for projects between $1,000 - $5,000. The Foundation maintains contact with alumni and donors throughout the year in a number of different ways (student callers, direct mail, email, etc.). Most gifts are commonly between the range of $5-$1,000.
Day of Giving (annually on Feb. 6)
Best suited for projects between $1,000 - $25,000. Each year, Washburn University and the Foundation partner on a Day of Giving event on Founder's Day, Feb. 6. Projects may be considered for Day of Giving and promoted through a Day of Giving website and shared by Foundation student callers.
WWVP
Grants are available for up to $5,000. Washburn Women’s Venture Partners is a giving circle comprising Washburn alumnae and friends who volunteer their time and commit financial support to Washburn. WWVP accepts grant requests the Winter of each year, and makes grant decisions each Spring.
Major Gift Fundraising (Development staff)
Best suited for projects $25k and above. Major gift work can sometimes be a very rewarding development avenue – seeing a donor realize their philanthropic goal and the impact their gift makes – and has the potential to make a significant difference for a department or program. However, it also requires the most time and care - to execute a feasibility study, develop a comprehensive fundraising plan, identify and cultivate donor relationships, and make an ask/appeal for support. Often times, this process can take 24 – 36 months.
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