Submit a Project Idea!

Indiana State University's Blue Gives Back is a crowdfunding platform for fundraising. Crowdfunding is an online 30-day campaign that offers donors a new way to provide support to projects ideas such as: innovative projects, service trips, events, research and other Indiana State University specific ventures. Blue Gives Back is open to registered Indiana State student organizations, academic programs or other departments on campus. If this sounds like you and you're interested in lunching a crowdfunding campaign, you're in the right place!

Please note that projects related to raising funds for salaries and/or stipends are not permitted on Blue Gives Back.

Please complete the required application. Application must be submitted at least 30 to 45 days before your desired fundraising start date. Launch dates outside of this suggested timeline may be authorized at the discretion of the Division of University Advancement/Indiana State University Foundation.

Here are the following dates for the application cycles for the 2024-2025 academic year:

Round 1: 8/1/2024 - 10/1/2024, application due 8/16/2024, award notice 8/21/2024, fundraiser live 9/1/2024, fundraiser closes 10/1/2024.

Round 2: 9/1/2024 - 11/1/2024, application due 9/13/2024, award notice 9/18/2024, fundraiser live 10/1/2024, fundraiser closes 11/1/2024.

Round 3: 10/1/2024 - 12/1/2024, application due 10/11/2024, award notice 10/16/2024, fundraiser live 11/1/2024, fundraiser closes 12/1/2024.

Round 4: 11/1/2024 - 1/3/2025, application due 11/15/2024, award notice 11/20/2024, fundraiser live 12/1/2024, fundraiser closes 1/3/2025.

Round 5: 12/1/2024 - 2/1/2025, application due 12/13/2024, award notice 12/18/2024, fundraiser live 1/3/2025, fundraiser closes 2/1/2025.

Round 6: 5/1/2025 - 7/1/2025, application due 5/9/2025, award notice 5/14/2025, fundraiser live 6/1/2025, fundraiser closes 7/1/2025.

Here are the following dates for the application cycles for the 2025-2026 academic year:

Round 1: 8/1/2025 - 10/1/2025, application due 8/15/2025, award notice 8/20/2025, fundraiser live 9/1/2025, fundraiser closes 10/1/2025.

Round 2: 9/1/2025 - 11/1/2025, application due 9/12/2025, award notice 9/17/2025, fundraiser live 10/1/2025, fundraiser closes 11/1/2025.

Round 3: 10/1/2025 - 12/1/2025, application due 10/10/2025, award notice 10/15/2025, fundraiser live 11/1/2025, fundraiser closes 12/1/2025.

Round 4: 11/1/2025 - 1/3/2026, application due 11/14/2025, award notice 11/19/2025, fundraiser live 12/1/2025, fundraiser closes 1/5/2025.

Round 5: 12/1/2025 - 2/1/2026, application due 12/12/2025, award notice 12/17/2025, fundraiser live 1/5/2026, fundraiser closes 2/1/2026.

Round 6: 5/1/2026 - 7/1/2026, application due 5/8/2026, award notice 5/13/2026, fundraiser live 6/1/2026, fundraiser closes 7/1/2026.

Tell us about yourself

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone *

Comments

Website URL

Tell us about your project

Project Title*

Brief Description*

Project Title*

Brief Description*

Please list the organization, interest group, team or department you represent.*

If you are an Indiana State University faculty or staff member, please list your complete title. Optional

Please provide an overview of your project.*

Thoroughly explain the project purpose and how it will positively impact the ISU community.

What is your fundraising goal?*

Make a realistic goal with a minimum of $2,500 and include number of potential donors.

What is your timeline?*

When do you need the money available? When will you be actively fundraising?

Please provide a project budget that breaks down how you would use all funds if your funding goal is met.*

Projects are required to reference their budget and projected costs within their case-for-support.

If your project does not meet its full fundraising goal, will you still be able to proceed with your project?*

Funds must go towards the project you are applying for. Explain how those dollars will be utilized.

Do you have a sponsoring college, department or program? If yes, please indicate.*

There must be leadership approval. Provide their contact information.

Who else is on your team to help create and promote your project?*

Do you have a specific sponsoring faculty member, adviser, or staff member? If yes, please provide their name and email address.*

Are you willing to solicit your friends and family for donations?*

The majority of your donations will come from your personal networks.

Yes No

Do you have digital images that you have the rights to use online to promote the project?*

These items will be important when building your campaign site and in social media promotion.

Yes No

Do you have or are you able to produce a brief 1-2 minute video for the project?*

Yes No

Please submit any other information that pertains to your project. Optional

Have questions? Send us an email at jeremiah.turner@indstate.edu