Board of Directors Challenge 2011
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The document is a letter encouraging board members of Siouxland Habitat for Humanity to make financial contributions to support the organization's fundraising goals, specifically aiming to raise $140,000 by June 30, 2011. It emphasizes the importance of board members leading by example in donations to demonstrate organizational health and attract further contributions. The letter requests members to pledge a personal gift and return a commitment form by May 15, highlighting the opportunity to support the mission financially.
Board of Directors Challenge 2011
- 1. February 15, 2011 <Board Member> <Address> <City> Dear <name>, Members of the Board of Directors are cornerstone to raising funds for Siouxland Habitat for Humanity. The Board of Directors has fiduciary responsibility for the care, continuance, and sound financial condition of the organization. It is in the interest of each to help ensure that we have a year-round, solid, and active fundraising component, beginning with each board member. Nonprofit board members are the core strength of an organization and “the first to give”—individual donors, foundation, churches, and corporations look to see that you invest not just your time, but also a monetary gift to the mission. A director’s giving is the key indicator of an organization’s health. We cannot in good conscience ask anyone to donate to us unless 100% of the board steps forward first with a personal gift and with efforts to solicit gifts from others. In order to meet the fiscal need of Habitat’s capacity build grant, the nonprofit is on track to raise $140,000 by June 30, 2011. I respectfully ask you to consider making a “stretch gift” of $300 or 10% of your tax return to help Siouxland Habitat meet its goal. This is a rare opportunity to have ‘extra’ money you can part with that won’t take from monthly revenue. It’s also your chance to share with an organization you believe in as a board member. Only new gift commitments from directors will apply toward the $140,000 capacity build challenge. However, if every board member gives, ten out of the twelve donations would be new. Remember as a board director, you are expected to make an annual gift in an amount that is personally significant to you. To make this gift, we ask that you consider pledging an amount now, early in the fiscal year. By making a pledge, we can count on it in our annual budget, and payments can be made over time to fulfill it. Siouxland Habitat has been blessed with passionate Directors for nearly 20 years. Help Habitat turn this passion into generosity! Thank you for giving thoughtful consideration to your contribution. Please kindly return the enclosed gift commitment form by May 15. Should you have any questions in the meantime, do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for helping to ensure that Siouxland Habitat has the resources to build more houses and serve more families in the months ahead. Sincerely,