Submit a Project Idea!

LaunchKU is a crowdfunding initiative by KU Endowment that aims to help students, faculty and staff at the University of Kansas raise funds for projects and passions that uplift and inspire the mission of the University of Kansas- impacting all Jayhawks!

You will need four key things to succeed in your crowdfunding campaign:

Project and story that touches donors' hearts
Specific and achievable financial goal ($2,000-$8,000)
Campaign leader with a strong time commitment
Followers you can ask to donate and spread the word

We’re excited to assist you and your team in reaching your fundraising goal. Please complete the application to be considered for a LaunchKU project. Campaigns are accepted outside of cycles on a case-by-case basis. Please provide as much information as possible to help staff assess whether your project qualifies for the LaunchKU platform.

To be eligible, you must have either an existing fund at KU Endowment or be a Rock Chalk Central registered student organization with a SOFAS account.

Important Dates for STUDENT Projects:

Applications due: March 7, 2025
Content due: March 21, 2025
Project sites go live: March 31, 2025

Student Project Applications are due March 7 to fundraise from March 31 - May 2, 2025.

Tell us about yourself

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone *

Comments

Website URL

Tell us about your project

Project Title*

Brief Description*

Do you have permission from your school dean, unit director or advisor to conduct this fundraising effort?*

Yes No

Department/Organization Name:*

KU Affiliation*

What KU college or unit does the project benefit?*

Have you received any prior funding or support for your project? If so, provide details.*

Describe the impact this support will make*

Describe your target audience and your outreach/communication strategy*

How will this project impact the KU community? Explain how it will address a challenge or issue.*

We recommend crowdfunding campaigns run for about 30 days. What would be an ideal launch and end date for your campaign?*

What is your project goal?*

This is usually a dollar amount (suggested range is $2K-$8K) but can also be a number of donors.

Why do you think you’ll be successful in achieving your financial goal?*

By selecting "Yes," you acknowledge that crowdfunding relies on outreach to your own networks to raise funds and understand that KU Endowment will not share contact information for alumni or donors.*

Yes No

Have questions? Send us an email at webadmin@kuendowment.org