In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country

Securing the ALA’s Future

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The ALA Foundation ensures that our programs serve future generations of U.S. veterans, military and families

In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country

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

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In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country

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

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In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country

A Subsidiary of the American Legion Auxiliary

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Staff

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Board of Directors

• 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

In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country

How Foundation Donations Support ALA Programs

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American Legion

Auxiliary

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Individual Donations

MemorialsHonoring Loved

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GrantsMoney from Foundations

In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country

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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In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country

Financial Data

Fiscal Year

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Revenue Goal

64 181 556 781

Revenue Actual

30 41 102

Net Assets

22 19 119 349

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Note: Numbers are in 000

In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country

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

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So that when he fills his daddy’s shoes, we are here to help

In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country

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

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Future

of theALA

Members

Grantors

Supporters

In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country

Ensuring Our ALA Mission Endures

The ALA Foundation ensures that our programs

serve future generations of U.S. veterans, military

and families

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