Portrait Fundraiser Interest Form

Nonprofit Partner Interest Form – SparkDawn Media Portrait Fundraiser

We’re excited to partner with local nonprofits to help you raise funds and celebrate your community through beautiful portraits.
SparkDawn Media provides the photography, scheduling, and optional product sales you bring the people to further your mission!

Your non-profit may collect session fees directly and keep 100% of the proceeds (each prepaid session must be verified with SparkDawn Media prior to the appointment). If SparkDawn Media processes payments, a 10–15% administrative fee applies.

Contact Information

Organization Name *

Mission or Primary Area of Service *
Youth / Family ServicesEducation / MentoringHealth / WellnessFaith-based communityArts / CultureCivic / Neighborhood DevelopmentOther

If other mission, please specify:

Organization Type *
501(c)(3) nonprofitSchool or university programFaith-based organizationOther

If any other Organization Type, please specify:

Organization Address

Street Address *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Website or Social Media Link

Website

Facebook

Instagram

Main Contact Person Name *

Contact Email *

Contact Phone Number

Fundraising Goals

How many active members/clients/participants does your organization serve? *
Fewer than 5050–199200–499500 or more

Approximate annual operating budget *
Under $25,000$25,000–$99,999$100,000–$249,999$250,000–$999,999$1 million +

Annual fundraising revenue goal *
$1,000–$4,999$5,000–$9,999$10,000–$24,999$25,000+

Goal for this specific portrait fundraiser *
$1,000–$2,499$2,500–$4,999$5,000–$9,999$10,000–$24,999$25,000+

Preferred timeframe for holding this fundraiser *
Within the next 30 daysWithin the next 2–3 monthsWithin the next 6 monthsOther

Seasonal / Annual, please specify:

How would you describe your organization’s outreach potential? *
Strong social media following (1,000+ followers)Moderate social media following (250–999 followers)Active email list (100+ subscribers)Regular in-person or community eventsEstablished volunteer networkEstablished donor networkOther

If other outreach, Please specify:

Will your organization provide an on-site representative during photo sessions? *
Yes, alwaysSometimesNo

How familiar are you with photo-based fundraisers? *
We’ve done this before and had successWe’ve tried but had mixed resultsThis would be our first photo fundraiser

How does a portrait fundraiser connect with your mission? *
It helps celebrate and empower our community membersIt provides professional portraits that our clients wouldn’t otherwise have access toIt offers a fun, family-friendly fundraising optionAll of the aboveOther

If other connection, specify:

What type of portraits best fit your audience and theme? *
Professional headshotsFamily portraitsGlamour or beauty portraitsCreative or themed portraitsSports portraitsOther

If other portrait type, specify:

SECTION 5 – Additional Services

Are you interested in some of the other services that SparkDawn Media provides? *
Creative & Branding (logo design, marketing materials, publication design)Photography & Video (headshots, short films)Web & Technology (website creation, landing pages, tech training, AI consulting, digital asset management)Event Media Support (on-site portrait stations, event photography, highlight videos)None at this time

Verification

Does your organization carry liability or event participation insurance? *
YesNoUnsure

Please confirm that you understand the fundraiser terms: *

Sessions are $99 and take place at SparkDawn Media in Newport News.
Organizations may collect and keep 100% of proceeds when all sessions are prepaid and verified with SparkDawn Media prior to the appointment.
A 10–15% deduction applies if SparkDawn Media collects session payments directly.
Session times are limited and scheduled on a first-come basis.

Final notes, questions, or special considerations