Give Guide App
Dumping questions for this application here so you and I can chunk it out by the July 31, 2009 deadline.
Name of Organization
Free Geek
What does your organization do?
Free Geek refurbishes used technology to provide computers, education and job skills training in exchange for community service.
How does your organization benefit Portland?
In many ways: Last year we gave away over 1,200 full computer systems to our volunteers and non-profit organizations. We are on track to double that this year. We offer computer education and internet access to the community. We provide job-skills training opportunities through numerous internships and volunteer projects. And we offer area residents and businesses a place to recycle e-waste to the highest possible social and environmental standards.
Why is your organization great?
Fundraising strategy — How you plan to use the Give!Guide and the incentives it provides to locate new donors this November and December?
What you are going to do to appeal to new donors 35 and younger?
Years your organization has been in existence
Basic Contact Stuff
Address *
Phone *
Website *
Contact Person's Name *
Contact Person's Email *
Annual Budget
Percentage from public sources *
Percentage from private sources *
Is your organization an arm/chapter of a regional or national organization? If so, please name it
Number of Staff
Number of Volunteers
Target age of Volunteers
Number of donors in 2008
Target age of donors
Number of email addresses on your list
What you need — in addition to financial support (volunteers, specific items, etc.)
Testimonial from a fan (this may be included in your ad)
Note Please note: If you are selected to participate in this year’s Give!Guide, information provided on this application form will be used to create your ad in the Guide. Please make sure this information is finalized prior to submission, as you will only receive one ad proof. We will personally notify all applicants by September 15th.
You must check each box below to signify your agreement to all of the following *
- Everything in this application is accurate
- You have 501(c)(3) status
- You will use WW’s Give!Guide to generate new donors to your organization
- Your contact person will be with your organization in November and December — and available during the holidays* You will attend an organizational breakfast in October
- You will help with incentives by stuffing envelopes and/or making deliveries to homes in the Portland metro area.
A $600 fee is required for all 2009 Give!Guide participating organizations *
- I understand
Your Name
Your Email