Development Program Board Report – October 2014
Chair Angie Sargent, 951-0902
Director Terri Shuman, , 392-7891 ext. 210
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Strategic Goals: SUSTAIN & ENGAGE
ANNUAL FUND/MEMBERSHIP Goal: $385,000 Status: $128,923 (33%) as of 9/16
· Cash comparison: 2014 - $92,955 2013 - $84,756
· Annual fund “A Million Trees” campaign package completed and staged for strategic mailing. First mailing 9/30.
· Major donor visits and tours ongoing. Insider communication sent.
· Meeting with major gifts consultant: expanding supporter base, increasing capacity
· Extraordinary Give 2014 ready. 53% of original 2012 EG donors have continued giving.
· Landview received by supporters – includes annual fund fundraising insert
Discussion: Potential supporter names and strategies from committee. Committee brainstorming led to suggestion for activities targeted to young families, ex. “LCC Campfires for Families”.
DINNER & AUCTION “Dine on Harvest Moon” Goal: $42,000 net Status: On track
· Sponsors: 16 –Kuntz Lesher Capital, Sara Lamichane Dental Practice, Rettew, Benecon, Fulton Bank, KPMG, Paul Risk Associates, RLPS Architects, Conestoga Oral Surgery, LCSWMA, One2One, Penn Stone, Schroeder Gardens, Tomlinson Bomberger, Wenger Feeds, Wohlsen Construction. THANK YOU!
· Auction: Have reached 100+% of needed item total. Auction is closed for 2014. It’s never too early to secure items for 2015!
· Special Appeal: Urban student scholarships for outdoor experiences at Climbers Run. Visual presentation in preparation.
· Seating: Tables filling fast! Make your reservations and table arrangements soon.
LANDVIEW
· Fundraising content - Annual Fund “A Million Trees”, Tucquan Society, Harvest Moon, Extraordinary Give, fundraising insert; early September mailing
WELSH MOUNTAIN NATURE PRESERVE
· Parking lot on Gault Road in East Earl Twp has made our largest preserve accessible by accommodating school buses and horse trailers; is also handicapped accessible.
· Handicapped trail marked out– one of the first if not the first of its kind in Lancaster County. Approaching specific funders for help. Spring 2015 completion goal.
CLIMBERS RUN FUNDING
· Ferree and Shenk Foundations education and operations proposals in preparation
· Education collaboration schematic crafted to share with partners/funders
UPCOMIING DATES
· Dine on Harvest Moon Friday, 10/24
· Extraordinary Give Friday, 11/21