Where We Are Where We re Going How You Can Help. Sara Brown Fundraising Events Manager

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1 Where We Are Where We re Going How You Can Help Sara Brown Fundraising Events Manager

2 From the Chapter Handbook In addition to the Chapter holding an annual Walk for PKD, Chapter Coordinators are asked to coordinate an additional fundraising event and/or activity annually. Two opportunities exist to fulfill this expectation: 1. Signature Chapter Fundraising Event 2. Promoting National Fundraising Initiatives We ll spend most of our time today on #2.

3 Agenda National Fundraising Initiatives: Where We Are and Where We Are Going DIY for PKD Run for PKD Vehicle Donation Workplace Giving How You Can Help Practical ideas about how you can raise money in your community through these programs! Chapter Fundraising Events Process and procedures

4 DIY for PKD Participant Story: The Wilkinson Family Springfield, MO Noah (10), Anna (8), Jake (6), Addie (4) Steal for Teal raised $2,124

5 DIY for PKD Program Overview Event ideas Tools and resources 96 events raised $320,815 $3,341 average per event

6 DIY for PKD New in 2015: Celebration tributes Four seasonal minicampaigns with more specific calls to action Jan-March: Winter April-Aug.: Spring/Summer Sept.-Oct.: Fall Nov.-Dec.: Holiday

7 Run for PKD Runner Story: Garson Hunter Bank of America Chicago Marathon Garson raised $1,071

8 Run for PKD Runner Story: Lauren Rosario Your Local Race Clearwater Half Marathon Lauren raised $1,003

9 Run for PKD Overview Marathon Series Half Marathon Series Your Local Race Turkey Trot for PKD new Stars and Stripes for PKD

10 Run for PKD In 2014, Run for PKD participated in 40 races across the country. (34 were Your Local Race) Run for PKD raised $155, runners participated The average Run for PKD participant raises $1,115. Low ROI

11 Run for PKD New in 2015 Stars and Stripes for PKD Fall Half Marathon Series Your Local Race mini-campaigns Run for PKD Ambassadors

12 Vehicle Donation Donate your used vehicle and designate the funds to the PKD Foundation. Towing is free of charge. Receive documentation for tax purposes.

13 Vehicle Donation In 2014, 28 vehicles were donated for a total of $22,000. In 2015, the goal of this program is $30,000.

14 Workplace Giving Government employees have the opportunity to designate part of their paychecks to charity. Federal employees: CFC (Combined Federal Campaign, Sept. 1- Dec. 15) State employees: SECC (State Employee Charitable Campaign, varies by state) Government employees cannot be solicited at work.

15 Workplace Giving The Foundation is not a United Way agency, but it does receive gifts through the United Way donor designation program. Employees must write us in during the UW Campaign: Mid Sept.- Early Nov. We receive 75 to 90 percent of total contributions, after the United Way administrative fees are taken out.

16 Workplace Giving In 2014, Workplace Giving raised $231,968. In FY15 our goal has been revised downward due to the government shutdown s effect on the Combined Federal Campaign.

17 How You Can Help Monthly Promotional Kits Sent out the first Tuesday of every month Designed to have a good ROI Include: Social Media posts Talking Points and current calls to action Topic specific ideas Ex: Attend a DIY event, network with a local running group, share information about Workplace Giving at your workplace National Fundraising Support Award

18 Brainstorming What has worked in your Local Chapter to help spread the word about our national fundraising programs? What are you going to try in 2015?

19 Chapter Fundraising Events Event led by the Chapter Coordinator and support by a committee of Chapter and community members. Encouraged only for Chapters with a Walk for PKD that meets goal and at least 2 annual educational offerings. Fundraising Coordinators

20 Chapter Fundraising Events Getting Started/Process Contact Sara Event Form Ideas Restaurant percentage of sales night Pub crawl Holiday brunch

21 Thank you! Questions?