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Expanding 6888 Kitchen to Serve More Food Entrepreneurs
Dabriah Rice
Executive Director
6888 Kitchen Incubator
Funding phase II of construction to expand program space and impact
6888 Kitchen partnered with MatchNice on a 30-day matching campaign, with the match sponsored by Wright-Patt Credit Union, to help close a critical funding gap for Phase II construction. The expansion will add two private kitchen pods, expanded storage, and a classroom kitchen that can also support catering. The campaign drove strong donor response, brought in a remarkable share of first-time supporters, and raised more in 30 days than 6888 Kitchen had raised in all of 2025.
“I’m excited that so many of the donors were new, and a lot of that came from our members helping share the campaign, and now I can go back to let [the matching sponsor] know.”
🚧 Closing the Gap to Complete Phase II Construction
6888 Kitchen was still short of the funding needed to complete Phase II construction while facing broader revenue pressure. Finishing the buildout was urgent to avoid losing committed funds and unlock new revenue.
“We were still short of our goal for Phase II construction, and we needed to close that gap so we could move forward without losing funding.”
📈 More Donors, Bigger Gifts, Stronger Momentum
The match helped 6888 Kitchen create urgency around a tangible need and drive stronger donor response. The campaign inspired 47 donations and the average gift size rose from $75 to $129.
“I’m excited that so many of the donors were new, and a lot of that came from our members helping share the campaign, and now I can go back to let them know.”
🍽️ Unlocking More Space, Services, and Revenue Potential
Phase II construction allows 6888 Kitchen to serve more food entrepreneurs, opens new earned revenue opportunities, and helps current members grow without disrupting shared kitchen operations.
“This expansion gives us more room to serve more people, support our current members better, and create new opportunities through the added space.”
💡 Pressure-Test the Campaign Plan Early
Looking back, the biggest lesson was to align more strategically around donor readiness, outreach plans, match amount, timeline, and what it would take to maximize campaign success across all donors.
“The earlier you get clear on how the match fits your audience and what kind of push it will take, the better positioned you are to make the most of the opportunity.”
✅ This case study was developed in partnership with 6888 Kitchen Incubator, with all figures verified for accuracy.
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