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Introduction

SchoolSeed Foundation is the independent fund for Greater Memphis Classrooms. We serve as the independent fundraising partner of Shelby County Schools in Memphis, TN. And we work with all schools in the surrounding areas including Arlington, Germantown, Collierville, Millington, Lakeland, Bartlett, Desoto County, West Memphis, Arkansas, Fayette County, Tunica County and Marshall County.

SchoolSeed manages the Ignite SchoolSeed crowdfunding platform (https://ignite.schoolseed.org) in order to support the vision, mission and core values of the schools we serve. Crowdfunding means the practice of funding a project or initiative by raising many small donations of money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet. Crowdfunding can be used to fundraise for a wide variety of projects initiated by faculty, staff, students, and groups partnering to support any one of the Schools or its students.

This policy states the restrictions, roles and responsibilities associated with Ignite SchoolSeed.

Policy

I. Each crowdfunding campaign must further the institutional mission of each school district by supporting programs and initiatives. Funds cannot be redirected to a third-party entity such as an external charity or non-profit.

II. Any current student, faculty or staff member may submit a crowdfunding campaign application.

III. SchoolSeed's Crowdfunding Committee, in its sole discretion, will determine the eligibility of submitted applications.

IV. Each crowdfunding campaign must identify a single faculty or staff member to serve as the campaign team leader.

V. Each crowdfunding campaign must identify or create a SchoolSeed Foundation gift account to receive donated funds.

VI. All donated funds must be used for the stated purpose(s) of the crowdfunding campaign.

VII. All crowdfunding platform content will be reviewed by SchoolSeed Fondation, which has the authority to edit, or require revisions to, content at any time.

VIII. Crowdfunding campaign teams must develop campaign content. SchoolSeed Foundation will consult with teams to generate ideas, provide feedback, and review content.

IX. SchoolSeed Foundation will not provide crowdfunding campaigns with contact data from its database or send communications on behalf of a specific crowdfunding campaign. Crowdfunding campaign teams must utilize their networks and contact lists.

X. SchoolSeed Foundation must review any donor benefits or premiums. SchoolSeed Foundation may deny benefits or premiums that would affect tax-deductibility or the tax receipting process of gifts.

XI. Crowdfunding campaigns must not violate any law, regulation, or SchoolSeed Foundation or Shelby County Schools policy.

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Tell us about your project

First and Last name*

e-mail address*

Phone Number*

What is your affiliation to the School or school district?*

Campaign Name*

Number of Campaign Team Members*

Campaign Purpose*

Campaign Timeline*

If successful, how will the result of this campaign further the School District's Mission and Vision for Students?*

Have you informed the school's leadership (ex: Principal, Assistant Principal) about submitting this application?*

Is the campaign affiliated with a student group?*

Campaign Fundraising Goal*

Project Budget Detail*

If campaign goal is not met, how will funds be used?*

Is this funding need urgent with a specific deadline?*

Is there an existing gift account for this purpose?*

Campaign Outreach - Target audience*

Social Media Channels*

Provide the URL and audience size for each existing social media account*

Number of relevant email contacts (total for all team members)*

Is the campaign team willing to ask family and friends for donations?*

Does the campaign team have images to use on Ignite?*

Does the campaign team have a video to use on Ignite*

List any additional proposed outreach, events, or activities*

I agree to SchoolSeed Foundation's Crowdfunding Policy.*

Name of School or district department you currently work in*