We're thrilled that you're considering applying to UIDEA! Your ideas have the potential to revolutionize how we fundraise and engage at the University of Illinois, and might even transform the entire advancement industry. Thank you for lead…
Not sure what UIDEA is, you need some help with an idea, or you want tips on the application process or building a team? Register for an information session or workshop: “What’s the (big) UIDEA?” information session on: "Ideas without Teams…
The University of Illinois Foundation is excited to launch the next cohort of UIDEA, an internal accelerator designed to ignite innovation in philanthropy and engagement. If you’ve ever had an idea that could transform advancement—whether i…
Join us for an upcoming Sparks of Genius session (or many!) this fall. In-person options will be shared with registrants one week before the event. What are Sparks of Genius sessions? CASE Awards Edition – Creative Impact + Elevated Print T…
Applications are now open for the Spring 2023 batch of UIDEA, the accelerator intended to fuel innovation in advancement that benefits the University of Illinois. In addition to the growth and disruptive ideas UIDEA has always encouraged, t…
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Teams admitted to the UIDEA program complete two separate agreements, one among their own team members defining how they'll work and one with the UIDEA program, called the UIDEA Agreement, which outlines expectations of the Foundation and t…
What is UIDEA? UIDEA is an accelerator intended to fuel new ideas in advancement (fundraising, engagement, marketing, and related services) that benefit the University of Illinois. When is the next UIDEA? The 12-week program runs every year…
We've seen a lot of teams over the years. Small teams. Large teams. Some that lost members as the ideas grew. And some that are standing strong still today. Below are our top 10 tips for building a successful UIDEA team. Pick people you lik…
Chicago, IL. (Aug. 03, 2021) "Ngage Now LLC" has been founded by two advancement employees at the University of Illinois, Nancy Rampson and Ella van Wyk. Its purpose as a company is to build engagement products that offer new methods for da…
Champaign, IL (Sept 5, 2021) — GrayKea (/ɡreɪ/- /ˈke.a/) Inc., a social impact fintech startup that aims to relieve the financial stress of students in college through alumni crowdfunding, has announced today that it has secured a pilot pro…
We're thrilled that you're considering applying to UIDEA!… Not sure what UIDEA is, you need some help with an idea, or you want tips on the… The University of Illinois Foundation is excited to launch the next cohort of… Join us for an upcom…