Article By: Clark Leonard
The University of North Georgia (ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥) is doubling its crowdfunding campaign efforts.
The ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ RISE Crowdfunding Campaign aims to raise $89,000 from Oct. 5-30 for 16 projects supporting student scholarships. The crowdfunding month looks to provide between $1,000 and $15,000 for each project.
Volunteers lead all scholarship projects, which are supported by the Office of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving.
"In recent months, the phrase Nighthawks Together has expressed our commitment across ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ to care for each other and stay true to the university's mission despite these unprecedented times," said Alberto Perez, ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥'s annual giving officer. "RISE puts the resiliency of ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ faculty, staff, alumni, and friends into action. By giving to one or more scholarships, we commit to support the next generation of leaders."
One of the new efforts this year seeks to raise $5,000 for scholarships for to help them pay for tuition and fees.
"Supporting first-generation scholarships at ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ helps reduce financial barriers that too often prevent students from achieving their dream of being the first in their family to obtain a bachelor's degree," said Jennifer Herring, special assistant to the vice president on ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥'s Gainesville Campus.
Another seeks to provide $5,000 of additional support for the , which returned to the NCAA tournament in 2019 and continues to pursue lofty goals.
"Donations to the ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Women's Soccer Scholarship contribute to our ability to build a competitive team through the quality and depth coming off the bench," coach Chris Adams said. "Meeting our goal allows us to have a deeper roster with more impactful players who can propel us to new heights. Our team is focused on making a run at a region championship and hopefully an opportunity at a national championship."
The , which has a $5,000 goal, will be supported in part by a Spirit Day on Oct. 14 at Zaxby's in Dahlonega. A portion of restaurant's proceeds from that day will go toward this scholarship.
Other crowdfunds within the campaign include: