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Launchpad is a program designed to assist small business owners, individuals, or organizations with their web, branding, media, and messaging needs, while at the same time giving back to our community.
An exclusive program designed to assist small business owners, individuals, or organizations with their web, branding, media, and messaging needs, while at the same time giving back to our community.
In order to be eligible for Launchpad, an individual or entity must demonstrate the following:
If chosen for Launchpad, the individual or entity is eligible for a 90% discount on all services provided by IFC for a predetermined length. The remaining 10% will be donated, in the form of a matching program, to an organization of IFC’s choice. IFC will then match the donation dollar for dollar. At program end, IFC and the recipient will schedule a reevaluation meeting.
Launchpad applications will only be open during certain windows throughout the year. Interested parties can view our estimated window openings and fill out an online application below. IFC will review all applications at the end of each window, and if selected as a potential recipient, an initial meeting will be scheduled to discuss the project details, scope of work, and timeline. If chosen as a final recipient, a proposal will be written and delivered covering all services to be provided by IFC and a total project cost.
For projects with a fixed one-time cost, the donation amount will be required upfront. IFC would match the donation dollar for dollar and submit the donation within 90 business days of receiving payment.
For projects with ongoing or recurring monthly costs, the donation amount will be required both upfront as well as on a monthly basis. IFC would match the donation dollar for dollar, and submit the donation within 90 business days of receiving payment.
At the end of the predetermined program length, IFC and the recipient will meet to reevaluate the recipient’s current business standing, discuss outstanding needs, and develop a sustainable plan moving forward. While some Launchpad projects may be built for short-term success and not require ongoing services, those projects with a long-term vision may require ongoing support and services. Our goal would be to develop a sustainable plan for those projects, and continue to partner together for long-term success in a way that allows both IFC and the recipient to thrive.
Kut Kings.
Kut Kings is a barbershop that was started back in 2017. Its mission was to “serve the underserved” populations like aging veterans, the physically disabled, single parent households, homeless shelters, etc. One commonality these populations often share is poor accessibility to brick and mortar stores. To bridge that gap Kut Kings began a mobile barbershop service only to find out that it wasn’t legal to have a mobile barbershop. Imagine that. You can buy tacos out of a truck, but you can’t get your haircut in one.
The passion for their project was so strong that they didn’t let that stop them. Over the next few years they worked tirelessly and got the law changed. As he waits for the ink to dry on the new legislation, William Sr. has opened a storefront location to keep his business going. Before long though, he expects to be back on the road with his mobile barbershop.
To help them achieve their vision IFC is helping them streamline their design, build their messaging, create captivating media, and launch a modern, user-friendly website.
WE Build Waterloo.
Participants in the WE Build Waterloo Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship program are introduced to thirteen different construction trades, learn introductory skills, have access to employers, and set themselves on a course for family sustaining wages and benefits. WE Build Waterloo has a large number of graduates who have been previously incarcerated. Since William’s story weaves through the Waterloo justice system and back out to the professional world we thought this would be a perfect fit for our Launchpad donation.
Is Launchpad for you?
IFC can partner with you to build a brand that connects, inspires, and amazes.
Fill out our application below to be considered for Launchpad! Please answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. All fields are required.
A Launchpad recipient was chosen in February, 2021 and applications for Launchpad are currently closed. We expect to open applications this summer/fall.
Join our waitlist to receive updates on when our Launchpad application opens!