Submit a Project Idea!

Thank you for your interest in the Milwaukee School of Engineering crowdfunding platform! Crowdfunding is open to student clubs and organizations, senior design project teams, Faculty, Staff, or MSOE Athletic Teams.

Please submit your application below. Once your application has been received and reviewed, the Office of University Advancement will be in touch within 10 business days.

Launch dates may be authorized outside of this suggested timeline at the discretion of the MSOE Crowdfunding team.

Campaign Goals

A typical crowdfunding campaign at MSOE can raise $2,500 or less, however, it is important to set a realistic goal for your campaign to be successful. Throughout your campaign, we can restructure the goals you have for the project. Start with a lower goal to see how your donors respond - you can always increase it later. Projects whose goal is to raise more than $3,500, will be at the discretion of out office.

Timeline

Crowdfunding is limited to 4 specific timelines throughout the year, with up to 6 active projects running during each quarter. Projects are set to run twice throughout the fall semester, and twice throughout the spring semester. Applications for crowdfunding for the 2023-2024 academic year are due 6 weeks prior to desired launch dates as followed:

August 14^th for Quarter 1 Crowdfunding Projects
October 2^nd for Quarter 2 Crowdfunding Projects
January 1^st for Quarter 3 Crowdfunding Projects
February 19^th for Quarter 4 Crowdfunding Projects

Crowdfunding projects for the 2023-2024 academic year are actively receiving donations as followed:

Quarter 1 Projects - September 25^th through November 5^th
Quarter 2 Projects - November 13^th through December 24^th
Quarter 3 Projects - February 12^th through March 24^th
Quarter 4 Projects - April 1^st through May 10^th

Communication Plan

Behind every successful crowdfunding project, is a great communication plan. Whether you are raising money for an event or new equipment, it important to have a thought-out communication plan that fits your goals, your mission, and your audience. It’s important to have a plan in grabbing the attention of prospective donors and how to best promote your project!

Applicants must be MSOE students, faculty or staff and agree to the requirements below to be considered for selection by the project review committee. All applicable supervisors (faculty advisors, department chairs, etc.) will be notified of the project for final approval.

If you have any questions, please contact Ashlyn Buchmann at buchmann@msoe.edu or Jessica Tedamrongwanish at tedaj@msoe.edu.

Tell us about yourself

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone *

Comments

Website URL

Tell us about your project

Project Title*

Brief Description*

What is your affiliation with MSOE?*

What is the name of your group, team or department?*

Please provide the name your group's faculty/staff advisors, or coach.*

If you are an academic group such as a senior design team, list your department chair or supervisor.

Has your group's faculty/staff advisors or coaches approved of this project?*

Yes No

What is your desired fundraising goal? (Suggested range is $1,000-$5,000)*

Note: The development staff may work with you to re-work your goal.

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

How do you plan to promote your campaign?*

Who is your audience? How will you communicate with them? Will you provide any perks or incentives?

Do you have photos or video content that can be used to promote your project on the platform?*

Yes No

How many people will help create and manage this campaign?*

Please list the names, email address, and their role in your group for any additional members you expect to work directly on your campaign. Optional

They will be included in your application response and trained on the crowdfunding platform.

Please list any other information you feel is relevant to your project that the review committee should be aware of. Optional

Have questions? Send us an email at tedamrongwanish@msoe.edu