Funding Sources

SGA Bills
As a student organization you can submit a bill to SGA requesting funds for a particular event. SGA has asset amount of money that it can spend in one year and attempts to wisely spend that money on the organizations most in need of assistance and those that will benefit the campus. Not every request will be granted. To receive additional information and a bill packet, please see SGA's web site at www.cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/sga/.

Buzz Funds
This money received from the profits of the Buzz Trademark. Every year, this money is equally divided between Auxiliary Services, the Alumni Association and the Athletic Association. Money from these funds are used annually for the Auxiliary Services/Student Center Scholarships, the Culture Breaks put on by international student organizations, and many other evens. Money from these funds usually goes toward projects that serve an educational purpose outside of academics.
Contact (s) Rosalind Meyers, Vice-president of Auxiliary Services, 894-1822
Len Contardo, Alumni Association, 894-0207

Student Foundation Grants
The Student Foundation, out of the largest student-controlled endowment in the nation, funds new and innovative projects that seek to improve campus. Projects that seek to unite campus or foster leadership area a plus. A total of about $14,000 is awarded per year.
Contact (s) Student Foundation (www.gtsf.gatech.edu)

Corporate Sponsorship and Foundation Grants
There are several corporations and foundations willing to sponsor and/or donate specific items or funds. Local businesses near campus, or those companies that rely on student business are usually more responsive. However, before approaching any corporation or foundation, you should contact the Corporate Relations Department at 894-6888 or the Foundations Relations Department at 894-6894.

Corporate Liaison Student Boosters Program
This fund supports student academic organization activities through corporate memberships at the request of the corporations looking for opportunities to support student academic organizations that result in a partnership with students and corporation members.
Contact (s) Lynn Boyd, Corporate Liaison, 894-7488

Other Campus Sources
The Alumni Association, Athletic Association, and Administration often give money to projects that are worthwhile and could benefit a good deal of campus. In return, the only they usually ask for is recognition of their supports. Projects and events that seem to fill a void the campus has are received well.
Contact (s) Gail DiSabatino, Dean of Students, Student Affairs
Rosalind Meyers, Associate Vice-president of Auxiliary Services
Lisa Spessard, Alumni Association
Rob Olin, Director of Marketing, Athletic Association
Dr. Mark Smith, Executive Assistant to the President, Office of the President
Dean of Colleges and Chairs of Schools

Special Note
Requests should be made in the form of professionally written proposals. Academic departments giving money usually like to see their money spent on academic causes.

Corporate Sponsorships and Foundation Grants

• There are several corporations and foundations willing to sponsor and/ or donate specific items or funds. Local businesses near campus or those companies that rely on student businesses are usually more responsive. However before approaching any corporation or foundation you should contact, in the Corporate Relations Office at and/ or in the Foundation Relations Office
  
  
• Types of Corporate Sponsorships
  Cash- Actual dollar amount donated by a particular sponsor
  In-Kind- Strictly a donation of goods or service
  Media - Free promotional spots or assignment of a media personality to your event

Foundations

• Foundations are nonprofit organizations that support charitable activities. They provide this support by making grants to other nonprofit agencies, or through operating their own programs. Foundations are created with endowments-money given by individuals, families or corporations. They make grants or operate programs with the income earned from investing the endowments.
• When approaching corporations for sponsorship and/ or foundations, first make a telephone contact and then follow with a formal proposal. Include in your proposal how the corporation can benefit from becoming your sponsor. For example, you can include the corporation's logo on any printed materials, T-shirts, or signs.

CO-Sponsorship

• Let other student groups participate and have a stake in the success of the event. You might even solicit the involvement of a department on campus, especially if the related to their department. Remember when you enter into partnership with others, it becomes a collaborative effort.