UAccelerate Crowdfunding

UAccelerate Crowdfunding Platform

UAccelerate is the crowdfunding site for the University of Arizona that accelerates innovative faculty research and student programs through the support of the Wildcat community.

What it funds: Innovative faculty research and student programs

Focus Areas: Research projects and student initiatives at the University of Arizona

Geographic Scope: University of Arizona community

How it works: Crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project or program by raising contributions from a crowd; generally done with small gifts from a large number of people giving online over a few weeks.

Eligibility: University of Arizona faculty and staff with research projects or student programs

Project Requirements:

• Project manager required (vital to success of campaign)
• Thorough and detailed applications
• Must follow crowdfunding procedures and timeline
• Project plan required

Contact Information: Office of Annual Giving's crowdfunding experts at crowdfund@uafoundation.org

Resources Available:

• Crowdfunding Roles & Responsibilities document
• Crowdfunding Procedures document
• Crowdfunding Project Timeline document
• Crowdfunding Project Application Form
• Crowdfunding FAQ

Application Process

1. Review Requirements: Understand crowdfunding expectations, roles, responsibilities, and procedures before applying
2. Download Resources: Access and review the following documents:
   • Crowdfunding Roles & Responsibilities
   • Crowdfunding Procedures
   • Crowdfunding Project Timeline
   • Crowdfunding FAQ
3. Complete Application Form: Submit the Crowdfunding Project Application Form with thorough and detailed information
4. Include Project Plan: Develop a comprehensive project plan as part of application
5. Contact Office of Annual Giving: For questions or additional information, email crowdfund@uafoundation.org

Required Materials:

• Detailed project application
• Project plan
• Project manager designated
• Campaign timeline

Campaign Stages: Follow the project timeline which includes specific campaign stages and preparation phases