MCA’s Project Catalyst: Smart Donations

• Proposal Submitted - Using the FirstRoot model of participatory budgeting and democratic process, a class/es, a grade/s, or the entire school, will propose, research, vote, and submit targeted, Smart Donation proposals with budget requirements. *
• Donor Commits - Individual or organizational donors evaluate and then commit to funding a proposal through a Smart Donation contract on the website. Donor enters contact information and funds the proposal in the escrow account of the smart contract. Funds are held in escrow until proposal completion.

• School Executes - In this case, MCA from its Treasury account funds the implementation of the proposal and submits evidence of execution, receipts, photos, short report, etc.

• Smart Donation Activated - By prior agreement and upon submission of evidence of proposal completion, donor-committed funds are released to the school (MCA) Treasury account.

* A similar structure (Proposals Submitted, Donor Commits, School Executes, Donation Activated) to guarantee funds go for the intended purpose may be considered and made available to donors and stakeholders.