2015 NAYDO Conference on YMCA Philanthropy

Excellence in Fundraising Eagle Award Nomination Form

Deadline for 2015 Nominations: December 4, 2014

Mark One:

____Association Being Nominated: Budget Size $______

CEO Name______

Development Director Name______

____Branch Being Nominated: Budget Size $______

Association Name______

Branch Executive Director Name______

Development Director Name (if applicable)______

Address______

City______Prov/State______Zip/Postal Code______

Phone______Fax______

Nomination Process (Select One: Self-Nomination or Third Party)

_____Self-Nomination (nomination for your own YMCA Association or Branch or Another Branch within your Association).

Nominator Name______

Nominator Position/Job Title______

YMCA Name______

Address______

City______Province/State_____Postal/Zip Code______

Phone______Fax______

Email Address______

Name of Key Volunteers:

(Provide addresses for both of these volunteers if they need to be contacted at a place other than the YMCA being nominated.)

Board Chair______

Campaign Chair or Key Volunteer______

Note: These volunteers will be contacted so please inform them of your YMCA’s self- nomination and provide all information to support your application as requested below.

I certify that all information that I have provided as part of this self-nomination is accurate. I have confirmed that the YMCA being nominated is a current NAYDO Association member.

Signed______Date______

_____Nomination by a Third Party (Nomination of another Association)

Nominator Name______

Nominator Job Title/Position______

Mailing Address______

City______Province/State_____Postal/Zip Code______

Phone______Fax______

Email Address______

Names of Key Volunteers:

(Provide addresses for both of these volunteers if they need to be contacted at a place other than at YMCA being nominated).

Board Chair______

Campaign Chair or Key Volunteer______

Note: These volunteers will be contacted so please inform them of your YMCA’s self- nomination and provide all information to support your application as requested below.

I certify that all information that I have provided as part of this self-nomination is accurate. I am certifying that this YMCA adheres to all YMCA Brand Guidelines of our country. I have confirmed that the YMCA being nominated is a current NAYDO Association Member.

Signed______Date______

Attachments: Documentation of Multi-Year Accomplishments

Please attach a description (in the same order as the numbered criteria list below) of the outcomes the nominee has attained. This description should be no longer than three (3) single spaced pages in 11 pt. font. Three or four supporting documents may be attached such as a newsletter, campaign report, a communications piece, etc.

Criteria and Tips on Documentation

  1. Strong evidence that philanthropy is ingrained in all aspects of the YMCA culture (see # 2 -5).
  2. Demonstrate evidence of yearly growth in the annual support campaign with member involvement as a primary component (Show achievements, goals and results; growth over time, etc.).
  3. History of successful capital campaigns that address critical needs within their community. (Show achievement against target and how platforms have been built for future capital campaigns-building and major gifts).
  4. Endowment program is in place and demonstrates annual growth (Show achievements and growth over time, etc.).
  5. Board demonstrates 100% participation and 100% giving with a growing level of participation from staff and other volunteers. (Describe the depth of the Board of Directors involvement in development).
  6. Evidence that CEO (Branch Director if branch nominee) is actively engaged in all aspects of advancing and leading philanthropy within the YMCA. (List specific occasions and roles).
  7. YMCA follows best practices in fund raising, with evidence of success in relationship building in all operational branches. (Provide some specific examples)
  8. Staff and volunteers work in equal partnership to advance the concepts of philanthropy. (Show how your leadership structure supports this approach-describe key accomplishments of staff and volunteer leaders)
  9. YMCA has extended its fund raising excellence and influence to other YMCAs and nonprofits. (Include examples of interaction with other YMCAs and nonprofits)
  10. A strong case for support that positions the YMCA among the most important human services causes and worthy of support in their local community, with a clear call to action, and evidence of impact. (Describe your case).
  11. Demonstrate commitment to fundraising and financial accountability standards in your respective country (e.g. AFP Donor Bill of Rights, Imagine Canada Standards Program, BBB Standards for Charitable Accountability).
  12. Adherence to YMCA Brand Guidelines in country of origin.

Return all nomination forms by December 4, 2014 to:

Andy Pierce, CFRE,NAYDO Eagle Awards Chair

YMCA of Greater Louisville

545 S. 2nd St.

Louisville, KY 40202 USA

Phone: 502 587 2106

Email:

Fax: 502 587 2343