At the end of 2008, after paying for the 2008 National Convention, Action Camp, and RNC costs, SDS has some extra money! The Fundraising group has been hard at work, as have SDSers across the country who raised money for national SDS projects. And now, for the first time we can offer national bodies the chance to request funds for their projects.
Some quick Q & A’s:
Who can apply for money?
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. Requests will be prioritized based on:
* 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
How much can I apply for?
We have extra money, but it’s still less than $2000, though we are launching a holiday fundraising drive in the next few days. So for now, please keep your requests to less than $500, so there is enough to go around. If you really need more than that, provide an explanation on the application and we will consider it.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the fundraising working group at sdsfundraising@gmail.com
