Breakin' It Down CONFERENCE Scholarships

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Breakin' It Down will be sponsoring need-based scholarships for nonprofit, philanthropy, and fundraising  professionals and students  and community to attend the 2023 Breakin' It Down Conference.  Scholarship funds are limited and are not guaranteed, but we will do everything we can to help you join our event.

Anyone who is a nonprofit, fundraising, or philanthropy professional, student, or community in the Chicago area is welcome to apply. We especially encourage people from an under-represented group - including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities - to apply.

The scholarships will cover the 2023 BID Conference full registration fees (value up to $60) for nonprofit, fundraising, or philanthropy professionals and students and community who would otherwise be unable to attend the workshops and speed networking with funders. This Conference offers great opportunities for networking and professional development, especially for those serving under-represented and underserved communities in the Chicago area.  The BID scholarship does not include social components, if any.

It is BID's main goal to have an inclusive event with a welcoming environment. We are trying hard to remove barriers. However, we are aware that issues are diverse. If there is something that keeps you away from this conference, please get in touch with us so we can work this out. 

Please complete the online application to be considered for scholarships awarded by Breakin' It Down Planning Committee. Early applications are recommended and encouraged as scholarships are limited.  Applications  will be accepted as funds allow and/or until scholarship spaces are exhausted. 

Students must list their school and use their school email account. 

Online applications will open on September 5, 2023.  They must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Thursday, October 5, 2023, to participate in the 2023 Breakin' It Down Conference.  All applicants will receive a response by October 10, 2023.   

• Complementary main conference registration

• Attend the full conference, arriving by 9:00 am.
• Be prepared to provide feedback.
• During the BID Conference— Participate in activities, such as keynote and plenary sessions, a workshop, the Denise Stennis Awards presentation, lunch, and Speed Networking With Funders.
• After each activity — Complete the survey to document your experience
• After the Conference — Complete a summary evaluation to document your experience and how the scholarship helped you achieve  your goals. Ninety days after the conference, summarize how new knowledge was shared with your unit and applied in practice for better patient outcomes 90 days after the conference. This feedback is a critical part of recipient responsibilities.
• Agree to be listed on the BID website as a recipient of the scholarship.
• Agree to Breakin' It Down's Terms and Conditions.

Complete the online online 

• Name
• Email
• Name of School/University 
• Position and organization, where  affilitated or employed
• Thoughtful responses to survey questions including your goals for attending and how you will share and apply new knowledge with your work colleagues.
• Submission Period: September 5, 2023 - October 10, 2023 
• Recipients will be notified via email by October 16, 2023.

For questions, email us at heelo@breakinitdownchicago.org .