*KEI CREATIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REQUESTS UPDATE*
The next application deadline for communications technical assistance requests is April 15, 2012. Applicants must have a conversation with the Director of Assistance & Advising BEFORE submitting a request.
KEI Creative Technical Assistance Requests
Technical Assistance Interests
The Mitchell Kapor Foundation tries to be a leader in using technology to further our mission. We are partnering with Kapor Enterprises, Inc.'s (KEI) Creative Team to make our technology and communications services available to our key partner organizations.
Due to the large number of key partners and the large time commitment that accompanies technology-related assistance, we can only provide limited support through these technical assistance requests. Our staff will be able to spend up to an average of 30 hours per approved project. Also, in order to make services available to as many organizations as possible, key partners may only submit one technical assistance request per year, so key partners should consider how best to capitalize on KEI Creative help before speaking with the Director of Assistance & Advising regarding submitting a request. We accept technical assistance requests twice a year with deadlines in April and August.
KEI Creative will be providing assistance in the following areas:
- Printed Media Assistance
- Video Assistance
KEI Creative is skilled in all aspects of video production and post-production. We can assist with video idea development, shooting footage or event coverage (with no editing), limited editing of partners' existing footage, and other video-related assistance. Because video help can be very time-consuming, we recommend that key partners have well-defined outcomes for all video requests, particularly requests where any editing help is being requested.
- Events/Presentation Assistance
- Visual Identity Assistance
KEI Creative can help you craft a cohesive and attractive visual identity. Strategically representing your mission, we can create a variety of materials including your logo, logotype, website, blog, letterhead, business cards, etc. that project professionalism and align with your values.
- Website Assistance
It's no secret that we use the Internet to seek information and learn about what others are doing to make change. Whether it be designing a basic website or blog, refreshing it, or implementing dynamic features, KEI Creative takes an innovative approach to engage and attract web visitors. Website development is another area that can be very time-consuming. We recommend that key partners have well-defined outcomes for all website requests.
The world is not totally digital, yet. Until that time comes, KEI Creative can assist with the production of invitations, event programs, brochures, reports, newsletters, and other print materials. We value sustainability, designing with re-usability as a goal. This assistance will not include printing costs, but we can help organizations find appropriate printers.
If you have an important event on the horizon, KEI Creative can work with you to develop a concept and create materials to reflect that theme. We can produce event logos, email and paper invitations, programs, signage, slideshows, videos, and any other traditional or non traditional materials to make your event unique and memorable.
Review Process
Our process for accessing in-kind support from KEI Creative has changed. We accept technical assistance requests twice a year with deadlines on April 15, 2011, and August 15, 2011. In order to make services available to as many organizations as possible, key partners may only submit one technical assistance request per year. Applicants must have a conversation with the Director of Assistance & Advising BEFORE submitting a technical assistance request. After each deadline, all requests will be reviewed. The Director of Assistance & Advising and the KEI Creative team will determine which projects can be completed based on the Creative team's availability. We will notify all applicants of their application status by email within two weeks after each application deadline. Please be sure to include any time-sensitive needs in your online request form.
For work that we’re interested in potentially supporting, we will contact your organization to set up an initial meeting with our technology team. Depending on the nature of your technical assistance request, you may be required to submit additional information prior to this meeting. Upon completion of all projects, key partners will be required to complete a short evaluation form about the experience.
Submit a Request
We have a paper-free process, so all technical assistance requests must be submitted using our online application. Note that these requests are for in-kind technical assistance from KEI Creative only. Applicants must have a conversation with the Director of Assistance & Advising BEFORE submitting a technical assistance request.
Once you've logged into Cybergrants using the link below, you can access the online technical assistance request form. If at any point you have questions about the online application, please contact the Director of Assistance & Advising.
