Pick-a-Project is the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools’ crowdfunding platform designed for SPS educators, coaches, nurses, and other staff to support educational programs and projects.

 

 

Guidelines:

  • Projects are required to align with Springfield Public Schools guidelines.
  • Before submitting a Pick-a-Project application, you must read the SPS Crowdfunding Procedures and complete the Crowdfunding Request Form (in procedures document), as per SPS procedures and guidelines. You will be required to upload the completed & approved Crowdfunding Request Form when filling out the Pick-a-Project application, below.
  • Applicants need to acquire approval from their principal and/or department head, before applying (see Crowdfunding Request Form).
  • Only approved SPS staff are allowed to host a Pick-a-Project (teacher, nurse, coach, etc.).
  • Specific fundraising goal(s) are to be outlined on the application.
  • The end date is to be determined by the applicant. If the applicant desires to extend their deadline, they just need to contact Lori Finke at the FSPS office (contact info below).
  • All purchases with the funds raised are to be made through district approved vendors.
  • 100% of the donations go directly to the project.
    • Applicants are asked to describe their plan for using any funds received if full funding is not achieved.
  • Donations made to Pick-a-Project are tax deductible, and donors will receive a donation receipt from the Foundation for SPS.

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If you have questions regarding Pick-a-Project, please contact Lori Finke at the Foundation Office at 523-0024, or email lfinke@spsmail.org

 

Apply for Pick-a-Project

  • Please be sure to speak with your principal/supervisor, receiving their approval, before completing this form.
  • Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 49 MB.

  • Please provide the best number to reach you in case of any questions.
  • Please share the social media tags that are appropriate, relevant and will help to promote your grant project

  • What subject does this project fit into?
  • What grade level(s) will this project reach?

  • What is the total amount needed for your project? Remember to include shipping & handling fees.
  • Must submit a deadline for when project fundraising efforts will close. Extensions can be given upon request.
  • Pick-a-Project is a crowdfunding platform. The amount of donations received is often directly related to the number of times a project is promoted/shared. The Foundation will share your project once on social media, and we will provide some tips, but the majority of the crowdfunding is up to you. Please state how you will approach the crowdfunding for your project (where you will promote your project; how often you plan to share it; others you could ask to promote it; etc.).

  • Please give a brief overview of your project
  • If your answer to this question is 'Yes,' you need to receive approval from District IT before submitting the application for Pick-a-Project. You can seek approval using the IT Technology Request Form at this link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJ8Q4XbFWFUck4gpoXAjxtvBbiLOKcFluKe-DXiBcn4NZKzg/viewform). You can also contact Brian Douglas, the Chief Information Officer, at bdouglas@spsmail.org if you have any questions concerning IT.
  • If your answer is 'Yes' to the facilities or grounds work question, you need to receive approval from the SPS Grounds Management Department before submitting the application for Pick-a-Project. Email Brittany Taylor (brittanydtaylor@spsmail.org), Director of Custodial & Grounds, and cc: Andrew Hay (athay@spsmail.org), Assistant Director of Custodial & Grounds.
  • If your answer is 'Yes' to the facilities or grounds work question, you need to receive approval from the SPS Grounds Management Department before submitting the application for Pick-a-Project. Email Brittany Taylor (brittanydtaylor@spsmail.org), Director of Custodial & Grounds, and cc: Andrew Hay (athay@spsmail.org), Assistant Director of Custodial & Grounds.

  • Describe how funds raised will be used.

  • Describe how funds will be used if your project does not receive full funding.

  • What need will this project meet?

  • Please list the names of items to be purchased and include the cost of each. Items must be purchased through district approved vendors. Example: Goodnight Moon Book- $8 each x (# of items desired) 5= $40

  • How will this project impact your students?

  • Briefly describe the student population this project is for.

  • Upload an image that you would like attached to the project. Attachment must be a JPEG/Picture.
    Max. file size: 49 MB.