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The existing donation portal accepts unrestricted gifts to the Association’s General Fund, not a confirmed MIDAD-specific designation.

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Fundraising → preparation → learning

How we plan to fund the student program.

First, fund 30 student places. Then expand only if funding allows. Here is the proposed use of the money and the fundraising schedule—not a record of donations received.

What goes where

How the budget supports students.

See how each part of the proposed budget is used. Switch between the first-cohort plan and the expanded campaign.

Selected planning goal

$100,000

Proposed allocation

The $100,000 campaign retains the first 30 places, adds up to 20 more, supports shared costs and provides $10,000 total for continuity. It is not $100,000 for 30 students.

Proposed allocation · $100,000

Where each dollar goes

  • First 30 student placesDirect student sponsorship: 30 places at $1,500 each.$45,00045%
  • Up to 20 additional placesExtend the programme to up to 20 more students, at $1,500 each.$30,00030%
  • Operations, campaign & reportingShared programme operations, fundraising campaign costs and reporting. Counted once, separately from student sponsorship.$15,00015%
  • Learning Continuity FundHelp keep learning on track when receipts are delayed, essential costs change or sessions need rescheduling.$10,00010%
Total proposed budget$100,000 · 100%

Proposed allocation, subject to cost validation. This chart shows intended use, not donations received.

Giving destination

The existing donation portal accepts unrestricted gifts to the Association’s General Fund, not a confirmed MIDAD-specific designation.

What this roadmap means

This is the fundraising plan, not a timetable for classes. It explains how support would fund the first student cohort and a possible expansion.

01

Raise the funding

October 2026–May 2027 dates are fundraising checkpoints. Received cash, unpaid pledges and in-kind support must be tracked separately.

02

Prepare the cohort

From June 2027, the plan moves to reporting and preparation for fair student selection. Delivery, safeguarding and funding arrangements must be ready.

03

Begin the learning journey

Students discover, develop and share hands-on STEAM projects. No class start date is confirmed; the fundraising deadlines are not teaching dates.

Read targets as a running total

A $75,000 target after $50,000 means an additional $25,000—not $125,000. The dated targets below are fundraising checkpoints, not separate budgets.

Important: these are proposed MIDAD allocations. The current donation portal receives unrestricted General Fund gifts; it does not confirm a MIDAD-specific designation.

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Cumulative fundraising targets

Targets are cumulative, not separate amounts to add together. These are fundraising targets, not funds received or confirmed program start dates.

Campaign preparation

Before Oct 15, 2026

Planning, structuring, and establishing the campaign foundation.

Current period

Campaign launch and sponsor outreach

Oct 15 - Dec 31, 2026

Cumulative target: $10,000–15,000by 31 Dec 2026

Introduce the campaign to adult supporters and potential sponsors. Aim for a cumulative $10,000–$15,000 by Dec 31.

Confirm sponsorship agreements

Jan 1 - Feb 28, 2027

Cumulative target: $25,000by 31 Jan 2027

Agree sponsorship commitments and follow up on payment. The $25,000 checkpoint is Jan 31, within this January–February phase. Unpaid promises are tracked separately from money received.

March target phase

Mar 1 - Mar 31, 2027

Cumulative target: $50,000by 31 Mar 2027

Cumulative target: $50,000 by Mar 31. The March pilot activity and responsibilities require confirmation before it can be described as a fundraising or learning pilot.

Follow-up fundraising event

Apr 1 - Apr 30, 2027

Cumulative target: $75,000by 30 Apr 2027

Consider a follow-up fundraising event only if net results and separately covered costs justify it. Aim for $75,000 total by Apr 30; no venue or event is confirmed.

Collect pledged funds

May 1 - May 31, 2027

Cumulative target: $100,000by 31 May 2027

Collect outstanding sponsor payments. Aim for $100,000 total by May 31; a pledge is not counted as received cash.

Report results and prepare student selection

Jun 1, 2027 onwards

Report the actual results and prepare a fair student-selection process. This is preparation, not a confirmed start of classes.

The existing donation portal accepts unrestricted gifts to the Association’s General Fund, not a confirmed MIDAD-specific designation.

Proposed expanded goal: $100,000

  • $45,000Founding cohort: 30 students at $1,500
  • $30,000Proposed expansion: up to 20 additional students at $1,500
  • $15,000Shared operations, campaign & reporting (provisional, non-duplicative)
  • $10,000Learning Continuity Fund

How the proposed total would be allocated

  • First $50,000:Under the proposed plan: protect $45,000 for the first 30 student places and $5,000 for the Learning Continuity Fund.
  • Next $25,000 — total $75,000:Set aside for the proposed expansion; this does not mean another $75,000 is needed.
  • Final $25,000 — total $100,000:Complete the plan: $5,000 more for expansion, $15,000 for shared costs and $5,000 more for continuity. Shared costs are counted once.

Costs are estimated pending validation. Direct student sponsorship is separate from shared costs and the continuity fund; the scope of $1,500 is not yet approved.

Learning Continuity Fund & Funding Policy
The Learning Continuity Fund helps keep learning on track when receipts are delayed, transport or venue costs change, essential equipment needs replacement, or sessions must be rescheduled. Funded places come first; expansion waits if receipts lag. Use requires documented approval, donor restrictions and transparent reporting. Once essential commitments are covered, extra workshops or student recognition may be considered with approval and where donor restrictions allow—not promised in advance. Initial event expenses require separately identified support, never money silently taken from ring-fenced fellow funds.
Family Market & STEM Day Concept

An affordable family bazaar paired with supervised STEM/VR activities. Includes a separate short sponsor reception with MIDAD's pitch, brief partner introductions, and follow-up meetings. Seeks a venue/property partner alongside complementary soap, snack, food, coffee, book, and educational-toy vendors. No company, city, venue, or booking is confirmed; pilot location depends on committed local support.

Proceeds are net of expenses. Illustrative example: $7,000 cash income minus $2,500 costs yields $4,500 net (contingent on donated venue, capacity, and validation). This net is included in overall campaign targets, not counted in addition. In-kind support, vendor sales, and unpaid pledges are not cash raised. Shared expenses are not deducted twice.

Sponsor participation offers product trial, direct sales, and consent-based opt-in adult leads with measurable reporting, explicitly excluding children's data. Does not imply investment returns to donors or guarantee sponsor ROI.

Illustrative event sponsor options: Stall $100–$150 | Activity $500–$750 | Presenting $2,000–$3,000 | In-kind venue