Win $20,000 with ‘Spark Tank’ at the .ORG Expo
For the very first time, Charidy.com has announced “Spark Tank, an opportunity for nonprofit organizations to win over $50,000 in prizes at the .ORG Expo.
“We are seeking nonprofits that bring creative, innovative, and impactful change to their communities and the world,” they wrote in an email. “This year, we aim to spark four revolutionary organizations with our support!”
Requirements
Application Form: Complete the application form.
Video Presentation: Submit a 1-3 minute video pitch showcasing your nonprofit’s goals, impact, and funding needs. Submission Deadline: Monday, June 10, 2024.
Live Presentation: Finalists must attend the Spark Tank Presentation at the .ORG EXPO and present their pitch live to the audience and judges.
Prizes
1st Place: $20,000
2nd Place: $10,000
3rd Place: Free Charidy Campaign
Raffle: $5,000
Preliminary Selection
Our judges will review all submissions based on the following criteria:
Mission
Impact
Creativity
One finalist will be selected from each of these categories:
Education and Youth Programming
Community Development
Social Services
Religious Organizations and Services
Humanitarian Services
Five organizations will be chosen as finalists to present their pitch live at the .ORG Expo on June 17, 2024. Four finalists will be announced on June 10, 2024, with an additional surprise finalist revealed on judgment day, Monday June 17.
Live Pitch & Selection of Winners
Each finalist will have five minutes to present their pitch, followed by a Q&A session with judges and the audience.
The judges will deliberate and select the top three winners after the presentations. In addition to the preliminary criteria, judges will evaluate Presentation Skills and Q&A Preparedness.
All applicants who attend the .ORG Expo will be entered into a raffle for $5,000, held on June 17, 2024, after the live Spark Tank session. Applicants must be present to win.
Important Information
All prizes are valid for 12 months and must be redeemed by June 17, 2025. Cash prizes will be awarded as a match towards your future Charidy campaign within the next 12 months. The free Charidy campaign is valued up to $20,000.
Participants must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
Click Here to complete the Spark Tank application form
Taking place at the Hilton Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey, .ORG will bring together nonprofit industry experts, devoted philanthropists, and organization leaders from across the country. The one-day conference will be packed with panel discussions and networking opportunities.
