Have you always wanted to create a new networking group of advancement professionals at other institutions, but needed some funding to get it off the ground?

Have you and a few colleagues at some other District II institutions wanted to bring in a nationally recognized speaker for a cross-institution professional development program, but lacked the resources to make it happen?

Have you wanted some funding to create a mini-conference on a topic that doesn't seem to be covered at the annual District conferences?

The District II Venture Capital Fund is for you.

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History

In 2007, the CASE District II Board created the Venture Capital Fund as a means to support fresh and innovative programming ideas within the District II membership. The formal purpose of the VC Fund is "to provide support for professional development/ networking opportunities initiated and organized by advancement professionals at District II member institutions." This initiative is a complement to, not duplication of, the funds that are directed toward priorities designated by the District II board.

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Grants

A total of $30,000 in venture capital is available for the year ahead.

Grants of $500 - $2,500 are available through the Venture Capital Fund. Grant applications are reviewed bi-annually. Application deadlines are mid September for the fall and mid March for the spring.

Criteria

All applications for Venture Capital funding will be given thorough consideration.

Successful applications will most likely meet some of the following criteria:

• Impact on a number of CASE professionals;
• Opportunities for professional development of CASE members;
• Indication of collaboration between CASE member institutions;
• Programs that do not replicate what is generally offered at the District conference;
• Institutions and programs that have not previously been awarded CASE II Venture Capital Grants

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Process

1. Complete the Application for Venture Capital Funding prior to the deadline.
2. Applications reviewed by the District II Venture Capital Fund Committee and presented to the District II board for final approval.
3. Grant recipients contacted and awards announced.
4. Grant recipients will market their programs independently of CASE.
5. Within 30 days following the use of the funds, grant recipients must provide a written report of the uses and impact of the funds. This information will be made available on the website for future applicants' reference.

Watch a brief presentation about the Venture Capital Fund.

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Questions

Paul J. Adamo, (Co-Chair)
SUNY College
Paul.adamo@oneonta.edu

Stephen A. Dare, (Co-Chair)
Union College
dares@union.edu