# GlobalGiving March 2017 Accelerator open for applications

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/01/20/globalgiving-march-2017-accelerator-open-applications/
- Published: 2017-01-20T09:00:09+00:00
- Author: Melanie May

**[GlobalGiving](https://www.globalgiving.org/) is inviting applications for its
March 2017 Accelerator with a deadline of 1^(st) February.**

The Accelerator is a virtual training and crowdfunding programme. It starts with
an optional two-week [training curriculum](https://blog.curriculosolutions.com/how-to-bring-your-curriculum-into-the-digital-age),
with topics including:

 * Crowdfunding 101;
 * Mapping your potential donor network;
 * Storytelling and email appeals; and
 * Creating SMART goals.

Participants are then entered into an Accelerator campaign with the objective of
raising at least $5,000 from at least 40 different donors. Successful participants
receive a permanent fundraising place on the GlobalGiving platform.
At the end of
the campaign, the project that has raised the most funds will receive $3,000, while
those that raise the second and third highest amounts will receive $2,000 and $1,000
respectively. The project that has the most unique donors during the campaign will
receive $2,000.

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During the Accelerator, GlobalGiving will also hold a Bonus Day when it will match
online donations between $25 and $1,000.

Any registered non-profit worldwide can apply. GlobalGiving offers support during
the campaign and as well as being able to give in USD or GBP, donors will also receive
tax incentives for giving.

More details and how to apply are available on the [GlobalGiving site](https://www.globalgiving.org/accelerator/).

 * **[UK GlobalGiving office celebrates 10th anniversary & raising of almost £10m](https://fundraising.co.uk/2019/03/21/uk-globalgiving-office-celebrates-10th-anniversary-raising-of-almost-10m/)(
   21 March 2019)**
 * **[GlobalGiving’s Gateway crowdfunding challenge returns](https://fundraising.co.uk/2015/08/06/globalgivings-gateway-crowdfunding-challenge-returns/)(
   6 August 2015)**