The National SDS Fundraising Working Group seeks to raise and allocate monetary resources for SDS activities. The working group seeks to create grassroots fundraising initiatives that allow SDS to be financially independent. Some of the responsibilities of the working group include assisting members and chapters in raising money, conducting e-mail fundraising campaigns, managing the depositing and withdrawing of funds to and from the SDS bank account, assisting working groups in obtaining funding for their work, and proposing new national fundraising initiatives for SDS. The WG retains the responsibility of allocating funds only until this duty is formally assigned to another body as part of an SDS national structure.
To contact the Fundraising Working group, e-mail sdsfundraising@gmail.com.
Fundraising Working Group FAQs
What are the responsibilities of the Fundraising WG?
Mission Statement: The National SDS Fundraising Working Group seeks to raise and allocate monetary resources for SDS activities. The working group seeks to create grassroots fundraising initiatives that allow SDS to be financially independent. Some of the responsibilities of the working group include assisting members and chapters in raising money, conducting e-mail fundraising campaigns, managing the depositing and withdrawing of funds to and from the SDS bank account, assisting working groups in obtaining funding for their work, and proposing new national fundraising initiatives for SDS. The WG retains the responsibility of creating budgets and allocating funds only until this duty is formally assigned to another body as part of an SDS national structure.
How can I get involved in the Fundraising WG?
Join our listserv! http://groups.google.com/group/sds-fundraising. You can also e-mail us at sdsfundraising@gmail.com.
Does SDS have a bank account?
Yes. SDS has an account through our fiscal sponsor, the Alliance for Community Trainers.
Is SDS a non-profit?/Are donations to SDS tax-deductible?
Our fiscal sponsor, the Alliance for Community Trainers, are a registered 501-c3 non-profit. All donations made to SDS are tax-deductible. Because of the 501-c3 status, SDS is also eligible for charitable donations. Contact us for more info on soliciting donations.
How can I donate to SDS?
SDS can receive donations via check, cash or paypal/facebook causes, and we are considered a tax-deductible donation. To make a donation online, click here.
To donate by check, make check out to “ACT” and mail to:
SDS
741 Morton St NW
Washington DC, 20010
Who can request money from the Fundraising Working Group?
SDS members may request funds on behalf of any official SDS body. This includes caucuses, auxiliaries, working groups, national campaigns, chapters and other parts of the structure, like the NWC.
How do I apply?
There is an application available at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=XQTueH8H61QaxNuEqG6ByQ_3d_3d
The application asks some basic questions about you, the group you’re requesting on behalf of, and the project the money is for.
How does the WG decide what projects get funding?
Requests for funding are prioritized based on how they build/support:
* Basic organizational infrastructure, things necessary to keep SDS running (i.e. the National Convention or website)
* Projects that build SDS
* Projects that have implications for SDS nationally, not just locally
* Projects that are regional or multi-chapter also get priority
* Projects that are nationally endorsed (like the Accessible Education campaign)
* Projects that are high-profile/media-worthy/big mobilizations
