BECAUSE education training mentoring and research empower fundraisers

BECAUSE education, training, mentoring and research empower fundraisers. ethical and effective fundraising practices build trust and strengthen relationships. donor-centered fundraisers help transform giving to create social change. The cooperative, annual fund program of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy and our chapter. afpfoundation. org/bethecause

The “Campaign” Defined • BE the CAUSE embodies the importance and impact of a profession that – values ethical and effective fundraising and – works in the interest of the public good. • BE the CAUSE embraces what fundraisers do and why we do it.

What We Do and Why We Do It • The AFP Foundation is committed to improving the fundraising profession and creating societal impact. Together, we can: – Empower fundraisers, – Strengthen relationships, and – Transform the way donors give.

AFP Foundation Purpose Statement The AFP Foundation’s purpose is to generate resources for strategic initiatives that advance ethical and effective fundraising worldwide.

2017 Fundraising Results • Total: $678, 441 from 3, 422 donors—a 12% AFP member participation rate • The BE the CAUSE Campaign raised $370, 451.

Your 2017 Gift Helped Support • $69, 504 in support back to 86 local chapters for – – – Education National Philanthropy Day® Diversity and Inclusion Mentoring Youth in Philanthropy Other

Your 2017 Gift Helped Support • Leadership Development Scholarships to the AFP International Fundraising Conference – 114 Chamberlain Scholarships – 18 Diversity Scholarships – 12 Collegiate Scholarships AFP Leadership Academy – Educational Support – 11 Scholarships • Program and research support – Skystone Partners Prize for Research – Growth in Giving Research – Ethics Webinar

Your Gift at Work in 2016 2018 Goal: $450, 000

Growth in Giving Initiative afpfep. org • Research to identify and understand the many variables that affect philanthropic giving in the United States. • Fundraising Effectiveness Survey Report • Fundraising Fitness Test

Ways to Give • Online at afpfoundation. org/bethecause (Donate Now) or afpnet. org (Make a Gift) • Mail check to AFP Foundation for Philanthropy, 4300 Wilson Blvd, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203 -4168 • Call the AFP Foundation directly at (703) 519 -8470 for gifts via credit card or to set-up recurring gifts (Alpha Society)

Online Donation Page afpfoundation. org/bethecause – Donate Now afpnet. org – Make a Gift Join Alpha Society Login to Make a Pledge Payment Make a Pledge with Payment Schedule

How Much of Your Gift Goes Back to Our Chapter? Tiered, Cooperative Annual Fund Distribution Model Chapter Tier Distribution Criteria 1 15% From first dollar raised 2 25% Meet low-range goal PLUS achieve 100% Board Participation 35% Meet high-range goal PLUS achieve 100% Board Participation AND an increase in total funds raised from 2015 3

Donor Acknowledgement Policy • Donors who give <$100 online receive an automatic email acknowledgement; • Donors who give <$100 via check or credit card over the phone receive an email acknowledgement within one week; and • Donors who give $100+ receive an acknowledgement letter through the USPS within one week.

Donor Recognition Levels • Steward’s Club: $2, 500 -$4, 999 • President’s Club: $1, 000 -$2, 499 • Ambassador’s Club – Emerald Level: $500 -$999 – Ruby Level: $250 -$499 – Sapphire Level: $100 -$249 • Friends of the Foundation: $50 to $99

Donor Clubs Alpha Society – Monthly Giving Program • Alpha Society members provide ongoing, essential resources Leadership Society – Hybrid Program • Leadership Society members demonstrate sustaining commitments through cumulative giving of $10, 000 or more PLUS annual gifts of $1, 000 or more. Omega Circle – Planned Giving Program • Omega Circle members make significant contributions through planned gifts of $5, 000 or more.

Thank you from the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy! Thank you for being a member of AFP! Thank you for participating in chapter activities! Thank you for all that you do to strengthen your community and transform society! Thank you for your annual gift to BE the CAUSE!