Funding Your Ideas

Join Melissa Erickson, Executive Director of The Funding Studio, for an interactive workshop that bridges the gap between design innovation and sustainable funding. Whether you're developing a social impact app, launching a community-centered product, or building a design solution that addresses real social challenges, this session will equip you with practical strategies to incorporate philanthropic revenue into your business model.

What You'll Learn
Foundation Concepts
- Understanding philanthropy as a viable revenue stream for social innovation projects
- Key differences between grants, individual donors, corporate sponsorships, and crowdfunding
- How to identify which funding sources align with your project's stage and mission

Why This Matters for Designers
Great design solves problems. But even the most innovative solutions need resources to reach the people who need them. This workshop empowers you to think like both a designer and a fundraiser, ensuring your social impact work has the runway it deserves.

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