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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 is your goal for this engagement?

If other, please explain:

Time Sensitivity

A
B
C

Section 2 — About your Organization or Project

Business or Organization Type?

A
B
C
D
E
F

If other, Please explain:

Current Team Size:

A
B
C
D

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? 

A
B
C
D
E

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

A
B
C
D
E
F

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

A
B
C
D
E
F

Profit / cash reality:

Approximate profit margin right now:

A
B
C
D
E
F

What is your cash runway?

A
B
C
D
E
F

What is your business cash on hand?

A
B
C
D
E

Costs & obligations

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

A
B
C
D
E

Payroll / contractor obligations per month:

A
B
C
D
E

Current marketing/advertising spend per month:

A
B
C
D
E

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):

A
B
C
D

Will this engagement directly unlock sustainability?

A
B
C
D

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?

A
B
C

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

A
B
C
D
E

Monthly take-home household income:

A
B
C
D
E
F

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

A
B
C
D
E

Any current strain factors? 

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

What can you sustainably pay?

A
B
C
D
E

What would make the biggest difference right now?

A
B
C
D

Commitment check

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?

Dignity + confidentiality

Honesty check

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