Inspire Youth and Families Across Indiana

Indianapolis, IndianaInspired Magazine

$475

Raised of $7,000 USD

Fundraising ended on Feb 28, 2014
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About This Project

Who We Are

Launching in Indianapolis,
Inspired Magazine is a one-of-a-kind print and digital magazine 100% written, designed, and produced by Kids. We are showcasing Kids art, writing, music, science, photography, video and other creative and amazing things done by Kids.

During pre-launch, we established major community networks, received content contributions, confirmed school and community distribution locations, produced sample magazines, kicked off a successful television public relations campaign, activated social media,
and secured a nonprofit financial sponsor.



With its first magazine launching in February 2014, Inspired Magazine is primed to truly begin making an impact in Kids’ lives by acknowledging and celebrating local Kids’ tremendous talents and inspiring others to dream big and reach for the stars.



We are a nonprofit entity through the financial sponsorship of
Pro(ACT) Community Partnerships, Inc., a dynamic youth nonprofit with a mission to teach and provide unique service projects to expose students to serve others with the goal of empowering them to be emerging community leaders, based in Indianapolis.

We have gained notable support from several local, regional and national organizations the past six months while introducing our idea and our plans. The overwhelming response to Inspired has been "wow, what a great idea!" and we appreciate all the support
and enthusiasm around our efforts. Recently we have connected with the Fishers YMCA where Inspired will become the foundational piece of the expansion of their Media Center to include Graphic Design. Our goals include providing Kids the opportunity to work
real-life production of our magazine as a great learning experience for Kids considering Graphic Design or related, as a career or school path.

We will begin this process with the Fishers YMCA providing training, direction and our experiences using Adobe Software, and we will be introducing this new program in Mid-February. We hope to expand this type of training and opportunities to schools who
teach Kids how to creative using Adobe Software and already discussions are in place with BroadRipple High School, University High School and several more. We have also begun exploring with Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, The Indianapolis Arts Center,
Girls Rock, The Noetic Institute, All Pro Dads and several others, to how we can together Inspire the Kids these organization are already impacting and working with.



Our network is strong and growing and your support will allow us to continue to work innovatively with others To Inspire Kids.

Our Mission

Our mission is To Inspire Kids. We provide Kids an opportunity to share their work and get published. Teachers have shared the measurable benefits of Kids being published where their learning, retention and confidence increase.






Our Project and Why It Matters

Self-esteem has become a national crisis in this country. Inspired Magazine was created as a tool to inspire Kids (primarily aged 10-18). Young people need adults to understand what they are going through and people to care about them and their interests
without a personal agenda. Inspired Magazine is by an avenue where they can find confidence in themselves and be afforded a sense of achievement, as well as a way for them to use their expressions and talents to inspire each other.





It takes a lot of confidence to be a Kid and to develop an “I can do it” attitude. Growing through the tween and teen years can be a confusing and emotional time. Building self-esteem and confidence is vital to their successful transition as a fulfilled, community-serving
adult. They build self-confidence not because we tell them they are “great” but because we celebrate their achievements, large and small. Inspired Magazine is a professional magazine that celebrates Kid achievements in a public forum otherwise not offered
to today’s Kids.

Inspired Magazine is a teaching tool and resource for educators and schools. Teachers are seeing amazing work from their Kids everyday and what better way to share this work with others by encouraging these Kids to submit to Inspired Magazine and incorporating
Inspired Magazine in the classroom.

We will provide lesson plans, curriculum, workshops and more to assist teachers and schools in utilizing our free teaching tool. 

Inspired Magazine can also be used by other organizations working with, serving, and providing amazing opportunities to Kids.
The Indianapolis YMCA is currently integrating curriculum provided by Inspired Magazine.

We are a venue for your Kids to share their experiences to inspire other Kids. We welcome conversations, exploration and partnerships with like-minded individuals, organizations and others To Inspire Kids.



We have gained notable support from several local, regional and national organizations

www.readinspiredmag.com

http://startsomegood.com/Venture/inspired_magazine

Use Of Funds

$7,000 Tipping Point Goal

 


Our Goal


We are a content-driven, not advertisement-driven, magazine. 


Our $10,000 goal is to pay for the production, printing and delivery of Inspired Magazine our first quarter.  We will print every three months and will update our App every month.


Our tipping point is $7000. This amount will cover the production, print and delivery of our app - $4100/month x 1, when we print and $1500/month x 2, for our Apps.


Our grand total goal for the year is $40,000, which is an amount that will enable us to print each quarter. As a new nonprofit we will also begin to raisie funds more traditionally, as other 501(c)3 organizations do. 


While we will be selling limited ad space, our plan is to give away ad space to others doing amazing things with and for Kids. We have found numerous amazing organizations and people doing amazing things, and Inspiring Kids themselves, and are thankful we
can share their stories via Inspired.


We believe our goal is worthy of consideration as our mission and our passion To Inspire Kids is large, focused and well received by many.


As a 501c3 naturally your contribution to Inspired Magazine is tax deductible and is most appreciated!

$10,000 Stretch Goal


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$10.00

Thanks for your support! We will mention your name as a supporter in our print & digital magazine and on our website. Magazine mentions will be 30 days and website mentions are theoretically forever. We will keep you up to date on our progress and how your contribution is making a difference with at least bi-monthly emails, updates or newsletters.

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$25.00

Thanks for your support! You Have Joined our 1600 Club. The average crowd funding contribution is approximately $25 and with this number we need 1600 of you to join our club. We are planning special notice of our 1600 club members and plan for this club to recognized as our first supporters. We will mention your name as a 1600 Club Member in our print & digital magazine and on our website. Magazine mentions will be 30 days and website mentions are theoretically forever. We will keep you up to date on our progress and how your contribution is making a difference with at least bi-monthly emails, updates or newsletters. We will also send you a signed copy of our inaugural edition with surprises "down the road."

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$50.00

Thanks for your support! All previous rewards, plus we'll send you a copy of each of our 2014 magazines.

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$100.00

Thanks for your support. You will receieve the same rewards as our 1600 club members, with special mention online of your $100 contribution.

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$125.00

Thanks for your support! All previous rewards, plus an opportunity to share your Kid's original art in one of our 2014 printed magazines. 

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$250.00

Thanks for your support! All previous rewards, plus we'll send you a blank, pre-stamped Inspired postcard for your child to design and mail back to us to see their own art published online at Inspired Magazine!

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$500.00

Thanks for your support! All previous awards plus do you want your favorite Kid featured in Inspired Magazine? To thank you for your $500 donation, we'll highlight a Kid of your choice with their work being featured in our online magazine, and in print in one of our 2014 magazines, which we will send to you.

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$1,500.00

Thanks for your support! All previous rewards and Thank you for your generous support! A $1,500 contribution includes all rewards at other levels and the opportunity for you to have a full page ad in one of our 2014 magazines. We'll also mail you a copy of each printed magazine through 2014

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$5,000.00

Thank you for your generous donation! A $5,000 contribution includes the rewards from the $1500 level and Sponsorship of a Featured Section of Inspired Magazines for one year, or twelve (12) months, both in print and online. Sections include Art, Writing, Science, Video, Music, Photography, Poetry, and Service.

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$10,000.00

A generous contribution at this levels makes you one of Inspired Magazine's Title Sponsors for one year. You will receive the splash screen on our App for a 3 months, full page ads for one year, as well as multiple other opportunities to promote your organization.

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