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Securing the ALA ’ s Future. The ALA Foundation ensures that our programs serve future generations of U.S. veterans, military and families. Topics of Discussion. Why a Foundation is Needed How the ALA Foundation and the ALA are Connected How Foundation Donations Support ALA Programs
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Securing the ALA’s Future The ALA Foundation ensures that our programs serve future generations of U.S. veterans, military and families
Topics of Discussion • Why a Foundation is Needed • How the ALA Foundation and the ALA are Connected • How Foundation Donations Support ALA Programs • Three Year Development Plan • How Your Donation Can Make a Difference
Why a Foundation is Needed • Reduced membership has decreased income to support ALA programs • Competition numbers amongst nonprofits has increased over the last 15 years which has impacted the number of donor gifts to the ALA • 501(c)3 organizations have the ability to apply for grants which will increase revenue
A Subsidiary of the American Legion Auxiliary • Designated Directors • National Secretary • National Treasurer • Children and Youth Committee Chairman • Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Committee Chairman • National Vice President • Appointed Director • Finance Committee Member • Elected Directors • 3 positions approved by the ALA NEC • Ex Officio Member • National President American Legion Auxiliary 501(c)19 NEC ALA NHQ Staff American Legion Auxiliary Foundation 501(c)3 Board of Directors
How Foundation Donations Support ALA Programs American Legion Auxiliary Grants Money from Foundations Individual Donations Bequests Wills Memorials Honoring Loved Ones American Legion Auxiliary Foundation
Three Year Development Plan • Individual Donation Goals(Member and Non-Member Donors) • FY13 $100,000 • FY14 $300,000 • FY15 $400,000 • Grant Goals(Money We Seek from Foundations) • FY13 $75,000 • FY14 $250,000 • FY15 $375,000
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How Your Donations Can Make a Difference • Assist veterans in healing from both their physical and psychological wounds through visual and performing arts • Invest in our exceptional youth members who have a keen sense of patriotism and ALA values So that when he fills his daddy’s shoes, we are here to help
Future Financial Balance • Invest in ourselves by donating to the organization we are passionate about • Educate both members and non-members about how the ALA Foundation can help secure our future • Submit grant requests that will help support programs at the department level Members Future of the ALA Grantors Supporters
Ensuring Our ALA Mission Endures The ALA Foundation ensures that our programs serve future generations of U.S. veterans, military and families