Funders Week Application

Watson Scholars can sign up to Funders Week using this form.

A week dedicated to Funders

There two tracks to choose from for Funders Week:

Non Profit Track: Focused on grant proposal writing, storytelling, interacting with foundations/philanthropic funders. Scholars on this track will be presenting and defending their grant in front of a panel at the Money Checkpoint on Monday, March 28th.

For Profit Track: Focused on types and sources of financing for for-profit ventures and common problems faced while seeking for-profit financing. Scholars on this track will be presenting an investor pitch in front of a panel at the Money Checkpoint on Monday, March 28th.

Note: Free Agent Track Scholars will be on the same track as their Founder Track Scholar pair, so Free Agents do not need to apply.

Which track are you applying for?*
Name*
First Last
Venture Name*
If no name yet, type in "no name".
What is your focus area?*
Examples: Clean Tech, Education, Media, Financial Literacy, etc.
For Profit Track
Why are you applying for the For Profit Track?*
Rate your overall knowledge of raising capital for for-profit ventures:*
I know nothing I know a little I know some I know much I am an expert
Have you raised some amount of capital before?*
If yes, (1) what kind (equity, debt, grant etc)?
(2) how much?
(3) what terms (as much as you feel comfortable sharing)?
Are you looking for investment currently?*
If yes, (1) what kind (equity, debt, grant etc) are you looking for?
(2) how much are you looking for?
(3) what terms (as much as you feel comfortable sharing) are you looking for?
The main questions I have about fundraising for a for-profit venture are:*
What are the top three tangible takeaways you hope to gain at the end of the week?*
In two sentences, describe your strengths and weaknesses in asking for funding.*
Non Profit Track
Why are you applying for the Non Profit Track?*
What are the top three tangible takeaways you hope to gain at the end of the week?*
Example: A “living” grant document I can use for future grants, being able to share my story in a concise manner, knowing how to measure and evaluate impact for grants.
How much funding do you need for this project?*
How will your non-profit venture be impacted if you don’t get a grant?*
Example: If I don't get this grant, then I will have to find another source for funds to purchase a computer my ventures need.
In two sentences, describe your strengths and weaknesses in grant writing and asking for funding.*
Example: My strength is that I am really great at creating a budget for a project. My weakness is that I struggle to concisely articulate the story behind my project.
Have you written a grant before? If so, for what project?*
Note: It does not matter if you have or have not written a grant, we’d like to understand the knowledge and experience of each scholar.
Have you received a grant before? If so, what project was it for?*
Note: It does not matter if you have or have not received a grant, we’d like to understand the knowledge and experience of each scholar.