Catalyzer

catalyzer logo Does your student group have a project that would make a big impact on your peers or the Northwestern community? Or maybe your organization wants to undertake an initiative that would really make a difference. If you’ve got a great idea, we’ve got a great solution! Through Catalyzer, Northwestern’s crowdfunding platform, learn how to build a case for your project, create a network of alumni and friends, and fundraise for your student group.

Apply for a cycle: giving.nu/catalyzerapplication.

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If accepted, project leaders from each student group are required to complete online Catalyzer training and corresponding quizzes where they will be given the resources and training to successfully run a crowdfunding campaign.

All participating groups must be a Registered Student Organization (RSO) with an active SOFO account for a minimum of one year.

Please note that groups participating in Catalyzer for the first time have a $3,000 cap for their fundraising goal. However, this does not mean you cannot raise more than that initial goal.

Catalyzer is a great option for student groups looking to raise funds in advance of an upcoming Northwestern-related project, event, or initiative. Once a Catalyzer campaign is finished, all gifts will be entered into the University’s accounting system by Alumni Relations and Development (ARD) and transferred to the groups’ Student Organization Finance Office (SOFO) accounts. This process takes a couple of weeks to occur.

Please note that if your event or program is scheduled to happen during the time frame that the Catalyzer fundraising cycle is scheduled to occur, the project will not be approved. Please apply for a Catalyzer cycle that happens before your scheduled event or program.

To learn more and apply for a cycle please go to: giving.nu/catalyzerapplication.

The schedule for ongoing and upcoming cycles is as follows:

For questions, please email: NUFundraising@northwestern.edu

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