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What is crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding is a fundraising tool designed to fund a project or venture through raising smaller amounts of money from a large number of people, via the Internet. Crowdfunding is driven through personal connections and outreach.
How is crowdfunding used at BGSU?
Crowdfunding at BGSU is used in a variety of capacities, including, but not limited to, funding for research projects, scholarships, specialized equipment, service projects, student organization trips, athletic department projects and more.
Who can create a Falcon Funded project?
Any of BGSU’s colleges, departments, divisions, student groups and faculty are eligible to apply for a Falcon Funded project. All projects are considered on an individual basis by the Falcon Funded Review Committee and must be aligned with University priorities as detailed in BGSU's strategic plan.
What should my funding goal be?
It is suggested campaigns fall in the $1,000-$8,000 funding level. The Falcon Funded Review Committee is also willing to consider projects that fall outside of those parameters. Please keep in mind that funding goals should be realistic.
How long is the Falcon Funded process?
Once an application is submitted, the approval process takes around three weeks. The "quiet phase" of the campaign, when project creators work with University Advancement to organize their campaign and solicit lead gifts, lasts between four and six weeks. The "active phase", when the crowdfunding campaign is live on the Falcon Funded website, lasts 30 days.
What makes a successful crowdfunding campaign?
- A project team of 2 – 5 individuals to work with University Advancement to set up the project.
- Projects with 20 or more individuals who will solicit donations and share the project with their personal and professional networks.
- Campaigns that gain 30 percent of their funding goal in the first week of the "active phase" are more likely to succeed.
- Project teams that stay motivated during the entire 30 days of the active phase.
Who do I contact for more information and/or questions?
E-mail alumni@bgsu.edu or call (419) 372-2424.
Yes. All gifts received through this platform support Bowling Green State University and are considered tax-deductible donations to BGSU Foundation, Inc. Any benefits associated with your donation are not tax-deductible and will be itemized in your gift receipt.
At the top of this page, under “Please enter the amount you would like to contribute”, click on “Recurring” then indicate through the selection boxes the frequency and duration of your gift. From here, fill out the rest of the form as directed.
Click here and enter your BGSU username and password to access a DocuSign form that will allow you to make a gift through a payroll deduction.
Your credit card is charged when you finalize your gift on the website.
100 percent of your donation will go directly to the fund selected. All processing fees associated with your donation are absorbed by the BGSU Foundation, Inc. and will not be taken from the gift fund.
Yes, your gift to this fund will count as an annual gift to BGSU.
Call (419) 372-2424.
Yes, we accept international gifts via credit card.