As part of our commitment to empowering rewilding organizations, explorer.land provides a robust platform to connect your projects with potential supporters and funders. By setting up Funding Opportunities, you can attract the financial backing needed to bring your vision to life.
In this final part of our Rewilding Onboarding Guide, we’ll walk you through how to create and showcase your funding opportunities effectively.
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Why Activate Funding Opportunities?
Rewilding is a long-term endeavor that requires sustainable funding to thrive. By showcasing your funding needs on explorer.land, you not only provide transparency but also invite investors, donors, and sponsors to support your work directly.
explorer.land’s Funding Opportunities feature allows you to:
- Present clear and professional funding requests.
- Highlight urgent needs and long-term goals.
- Connect directly with funders aligned with your rewilding mission.
Ready to start? Let’s dive in!
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Create Funding Opportunities
- Sign Up or Log In to Your Account Before creating a funding opportunity, ensure you have an active explorer.land account. If you’re new, register here to get started.
- Set Up Your Organization Profile If you haven’t already done so, make sure your organization profile is complete and optimized. A well-presented profile builds trust with potential funders. Check out our Organization Profile Setup Guide for detailed instructions.
- Add Your Project Your funding opportunity will be linked to a specific project. Make sure you’ve created and published your project on explorer.land. For guidance, visit our Create a Project Guide.
- Navigate to Funding Opportunities Once your project is live, head to your project dashboard. Here, you’ll find the Funding Opportunities tab.
5. Create a New Funding Opportunity Click “Add Funding Opportunity” and follow these steps:
Title: Create a clear and compelling title for your opportunity (e.g., “Restore 500 Hectares of Grassland in [Region]”).
Funding Type: Select the type of funding you are seeking: Sponsorship, Donation, Investment, Carbon Credits, or Biodiversity Credits.
Click ‘Create’ to proceed.
Add the Opportunity Details After creating the opportunity, fill in the following key details:
- Header Image: Upload an engaging image representing your project.
- Summary: Provide a brief, impactful summary of your funding opportunity.
- Description: Explain the purpose of the funding, how it will be used, and the impact it will create.
- Video (Optional): Include a video to further tell your story and engage funders.
- Funding Volume: State the exact amount you need (in USD).
- Impact Type: Select the impact type: Biodiversity, Financial, or Social.
- Activity Type: Choose from the standard activity types available for explorer.land projects.
- Stakeholder Types: Indicate the types of stakeholders involved.
- Land Owner Types (Optional): Add land ownership details if applicable.
- Land Size (Optional): Include the size of the land area (e.g., hectares).
- Certifications: List any relevant project certifications.
- SDGs: Link your opportunity to specific Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Link a Project: Connect the funding opportunity to a specific project already published on explorer.land.
- Partner Organizations: Highlight any partner organizations involved.
- Contact Information: Provide a way for potential funders to reach you.
- Call to Action: Select key text and add a URL to direct funders (e.g., to a donation page or contact form).
Publish Your Opportunity Once all the details are in place, publish your funding opportunity to make it visible on the explorer.land platform. You can update it anytime as your needs evolve.
Best Practices for Successful Funding Opportunities
To ensure your funding opportunities resonate with potential supporters:
- Be Specific: Clearly define what the funds will support (e.g., planting native species, purchasing monitoring equipment, habitat restoration).
- Tell Your Story: Share why your project matters and the tangible impact it will create.
- Use Visuals: Include images, maps, or videos that showcase your project’s progress and the landscape you are working to restore.
- Engage Funders: Follow up with interested parties and keep them informed about your project’s milestones.
Explore Live Funding Opportunities
Want to see how other rewilding organizations are presenting their funding needs? Explore live Funding Opportunities on explorer.land and get inspired.
Next Steps: Empower Your Rewilding Mission
Creating funding opportunities on explorer.land is an essential step toward securing the resources you need to achieve lasting impact. If you’ve followed all four parts of our onboarding guide, you’re now fully equipped to:
- Set up your explorer.land account.
- Create a compelling organization profile.
- Publish your project to engage supporters.
- Activate funding opportunities to attract financial backers.
Together, we can support rewilding efforts worldwide and make a meaningful difference for ecosystems, wildlife, and local communities.
Get Started Today
Ready to connect your project with funders? Sign up or log in to explorer.land and activate your funding opportunities today. Let’s rewild the world, one project at a time!
If you have any questions or need additional support, check out our full onboarding guide or reach out to our support team.
