This document discusses fundraising and resource development for Habitat for Humanity of South Central Minnesota. It outlines the formation of the organization and its affiliates, as well as case studies of families who have received homes. It also describes the roles and responsibilities of the Resource Development Committee, including creating an annual fundraising plan and policies around donor recognition and record keeping. Specific fundraising goals, actions, and metrics are proposed around corporate partnerships, small business outreach, and an "Adopt-a-Home" sponsorship program.
2. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit Christian housing ministry dedicated to building simple, decent and affordable homes with and for low-income families.About Us…The homes are sold for no profit and no interest and the mortgage payments are used to build more homes.
3. Partnering families typically have mortgage payments between $500-550/month.Habitat for Humanity of South Central Minnesota formed in 1989. Habitat believes that we can accomplish more working together that we can working alone. HFHSCMN has built 89 homes and Affiliates include: Greater Mankato AreaSt. Peter Le Sueur-HendersonWatonwan CountyAbout Us
4. Abdi is a hard-working husband and father of three. He met his wife at South Central College. He has had a tough time finding affordable housing for his family.He came to Habitat for hope of affordable housing and a decent home for his family to grow up in.He and his wife have already worked 80 hours. He and his wife are ready for the challenge of completing their 400 required hours of “sweat equity.”Abdi
5. Elvia Hanson and her two daughters live in a Habitat home at 205 Rogers St. in Mankato. The Hanson family shared a home with another family before being selected for a new Habitat home.Chelsea, 13, was excited about her new home.She said, “I’m excited for our house because it will just be my family there…it will be more peaceful.” The Hanson Family
6. Members shouldHave courage to offer the opportunity for giving to othersKnow the intricacies of HFHHave good networking connectionsHave creative ideas and plans to generate resourcesBe able to work with people of diverse backgroundsBe comfortable putting together a budget and help implement the planMembers of the Committee
7. ChairBoard LiaisonBusiness and Corporations Coordinator (if needed)Individual Gifts Coordinator (if needed)Individual Church Coordinator (if needed)Committee Positions Needed
10. Take the Board’s annual budget and create a comprehensive fund development plan that includes target sources and amounts, dates and assignments
11. Work w/ treasurer to ensure that processes are in place for donor recognition, IRS substantiation, and categorized record keeping by source of income and donor
12. Request an annual budget from the Board of Directors for any necessary expenses
13. Set up appropriate work groups to handle efforts with churches, individuals, businesses, financial institutions, fraternal organizations, civic groups, foundations, etc.The Committee
14. Maintain records of where contacts have been made to avoid duplicationSeek a list of in-kind donations desired by the building committee and develop strategies to meet those needs Draft a donor intent policy…Continued
21. Board of Directors (BOD) involvement in Resource Development activityWork to Develop
22. Action PlanGoal 1 Approval of Committee Structure by BODAction StepsCommunicate the need for Board participation, involvement and supportCommunicate all needed job descriptions to the BODRecruit committee members from all Partnering CommunitiesEnsure the committee consists of a diverse groupAnnual Plan
23. Goal 2 – Partner with Finance CommitteeAction stepsPartner with the Finance Committee on any updates or needsEnsure participation from all Partnering CommunitiesPartner with Finance committee and bookkeeper to gain insight on Partnering Communities past giving historyResearch area statistics to help create case statement and elevator pitchReview past giving trendsAnnual Plan
33. Intro into Adopt-A-Home ProgramBy considering to undertake a Habitat Adopt-A-Home project, the committee is helping organizations take on an exciting task: raising money to finance a Habitat home, and building that home in partnership with the family who will own it.It is a task that will be both challenging and rewarding. Most importantly, it is a task that will make a lasting positive impact on the community.
34. Sponsorship AgreementSponsor agrees to;Make a contribution of $_____ cash payment representing the full $____ sponsorship fee for 2012 $_____ cash payment representing a partial (___%) sponsorship fee for 2012$_____ for in-kind donations of materials and/or services $_____ Total Contribution
35. In the event of a partial sponsorshipTwo options A sponsor has the option of finding a Co-sponsor(s) to complete the full sponsorshipHabitat will work to find a Co-sponsor(s) to complete the full sponsorship and schedule the start of volunteer construction at a mutually agreed upon schedule.Sponsorship
36. Organize and participate in the building project by providing volunteersWork in cooperation and partnership with habitat staff and the future homeowner(s) and their family to build a safe, decent and affordable home.Home Sponsorship
37. Support the Habitat concept of eliminating substandard housing in South Central, Minnesota area and throughout the world.Sponshorship