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Sliding Scale Application

We offer sliding scale so you can access strategy and marketing support when standard pricing isn’t realistic, without making you prove hardship or share invasive details.

-You’ll answer a few short questions about (revenue, runway, obligations) plus a (kept minimal).

-You’ll choose the amount you can sustainably pay and share what becomes possible if we say yes.

We review applications using a consistent rubric (capacity + fit + impact), then respond with one of the following:

-Approved at a Community Rate tier (A/B/C)

-Approved with conditions

-Full scholarship

-Not approved (we’ll still suggest the best next option)

We typically respond within 7 business days . If approved, you’ll receive a link to book/pay (or enroll) and next-step instructions.

Your answers are private, reviewed only by our team, and used only for this decision.

Section 0 — Quick Context

Full Name

Email

Organization or Project Name

Link to Website and any social media profiles (If applicable)

Section 1 — What You’re Requesting

What are you Applying for?

(check all that apply)

What are you Applying for?

What is your goal for this engagement?

Stabilize (stop the bleeding / reduce chaos)

Grow revenue/funding in 30–90 days

Build systems + team rhythm

Campaign/launch support

Other

If other, please explain:

Time Sensitivity

Urgent (≤2 weeks)

Soon (≤30 days)

Standard (60–90 days)

Section 2 — About your Organization or Project

Business or Organization Type?

Sole prop / freelancer

LLC / S-Corp / C-Corp

Nonprofit (501c3)

Co-op / social enterprise

Mutual aid / grassroots group (not 501c3)

Other

If other, Please explain:

Current Team Size:

Solo

2–3

4–10

11+

What is your impact model (How you create impact)?

Who do you primarily serve?

Anything else you'd like to share about this section?

Section 3 — Business/Org Capacity

(Pick the closest estimate. No need to be exact.)

Revenue / budget:

If you're a nonprofit: What is your annual operating budget?

<$50k

$50k–$150k

$150k–$500k

$500k–$1M

$1M+

If you're a business: what is your average monthly gross revenue?

$0–$500

$501–$2,000

$2,001–$7,500

$7,501–$20,000

$20,001–$50,000

$50,000+

What is your projected gross revenue next month? (Give your best estimate)

$0–$500

$501–$2,000

$2,001–$7,500

$7,501–$20,000

$20,001–$50,000

$50,000+

Profit / cash reality:

Approximate profit margin right now:

Negative (losing money)

Break-even (0–5%)

Low (6–15%)

Medium (16–30%)

High (31%+)

Not sure

What is your cash runway?

Less than 2 weeks

2–4 weeks

1–2 months

3–5 months

6+ months

Not sure

What is your business cash on hand?

Under $500

$500–$2,000

$2,001–$7,500

$7,501–$20,000

$20,000+

Costs & obligations

Monthly fixed business expenses (rent, software, insurance, loans, etc.):

Under $300

$300–$1,000

$1,001–$3,000

$3,001–$7,500

$7,500+

Payroll / contractor obligations per month:

$1–$1,000

$1,001–$3,000

$3,001–$10,000

$10,000+

Current marketing/advertising spend per month:

$1–$200

$201–$500

$501–$2,000

$2,000+

In the last 6 months, have you paid for any of these? (check all that apply)

In the last 6 months, have you paid for any of these? (check all that apply)

Funding predictability (helps nonprofits + volatile revenue):

Funding predictability (choose one):

Funding predictability (choose one):

Very volatile (month-to-month uncertainty)

Somewhat volatile

Predictable

Not sure

Will this engagement directly unlock sustainability?

Yes — revenue/funding is blocked by strategy/systems

Yes — retention/donor pipeline is the bottleneck

Maybe — I’m not sure

No — helpful but not urgent

Section 4 — Personal Capacity

(Minimal + optional where noted. We’re not asking for sensitive details.)

Does the owner/ED’s household income materially support the org right now?

Yes (I subsidize it personally)

No (org stands alone)

Sometimes

How many people depend on this income (including you)?

Monthly take-home household income:

Under $2,000

$2,000–$3,499

$3,500–$4,999

$5,000–$7,499

$7,500–$9,999

$10,000+

Monthly housing cost (rent/mortgage + required utilities):

Under $800

$800–$1,499

$1,500–$2,499

$2,500–$3,499

$3,500+

Any current strain factors?

Section 5 — The Actual Ask (Self-Selection + Commitment)

What can you sustainably pay?

Community Rate A (≈ 25% off standard)

Community Rate B (≈ 40% off standard)

Community Rate C ((≈ 60% off standard)

I cannot pay for services without a full scholarship

I don’t need Community Rate (I can pay standard)

What would make the biggest difference right now?

Reduced price

Payment plan

Reduced scope (smaller package)

Toolkit / DIY option

Commitment check

I can show up consistently + complete deliverables

I need a lighter pace / accessibility accommodations

I’m not sure yet (explain)

Why do you need Community Rate right now, and what changes if we say yes?

If your financial situation improves during the term, are you willing to move toward standard pricing?

Yes

Maybe

Dignity + confidentiality

I understand this is evaluated based on capacity + fit, not judgment, and my information is confidential.

Honesty check

I understand that if I don’t answer truthfully, I may be taking a limited sliding-scale spot from someone who needs it most.

Optional uploads (helps us review faster). Provide anything you can to support your application and to help us make our decision:

Size limit: 10 MB