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Foundation Training vp: Foundation
AGENDA
Mission
Foundation Areas
Lectureships
Scholarships, Fellowships & Loans
Tips for Success, Resources & Dates
THANK YOU!
Foundation Mission & History
Ruth Billow, Eta-Akron;Convention 1936
WWI Service led to formal program
Established in 1951
One of the Best Known Greek Philanthropies!
The Delta Gamma Foundation fosters lifetime enrichment for members,
promotes Service for Sight and partners with the Fraternity to ensure the future of
our sisterhood
3 Areas of Foundation
Service
Awareness
Fundraising
Service
Time spent aiding those who are blind or visually impaired & participating in sight preservation activities
Service
TIPSService is DOING10 hrs./member/academic yr.Record in e-Ops+ PES, ISH, or Fact SheetRefer to BL/SR for members not meeting hoursALWAYS wear your letters
OPPORTUNITIESService for SightGolden Anchor ProgramSFS: Joining ForcesBox Tops for Education™Labels for Education®
Service for SightAssisting Persons Blind or Visually ImpairedVision Screening, Record Books, Errands,Tactile Books, Games or CardsVolunteer with Local Service for Sight OrganizationsLions ClubPrevent Blindness AmericaFoundation Fighting BlindnessMore ideas in Foundation Focus Handbook – DG Library
Golden Anchor ProgramSeeks to support and bring joy to older Delta Gammas & senior citizens residing in health care facilities in US & Canada
Read GAP Handbook toget started – DG Library
Focus on Single Facility
1 yearcommitment
SFS: Joining ForcesRead SFS: Joining Forces materials in DG Library
Find Local Facility or Org. assisting Visually Impaired Military Personnel or Veterans
Start with Campus Dept.of Veterans Affairs
Box Tops & Labels
BOX TOPSGeneral Mills Box Tops for Education™Mail anytimeList School in e-Ops+Instructions on DG website
30 labels/box tops = 1 hr. Max 2 hr./member/yr.
LABELSCampbell’s Labels for Education®Feb. 1st deadlineEmail –[email protected]
Mailing directions on DG web
Awareness
Activities designed to increase members’ knowledge & understanding of Delta Gamma Foundation programs or of eye health, visual impairments & sight preservation
Awareness
TIPSAwareness is LEARNING1 hr. anchored event per yr.Record in e-Ops+ PES, ISHCheck DG website for ideas!
OPPORTUNITIESAnchors Away with Foundation Awareness Activity
Speaker PresentationsEye Health WebsitesFoundation Materials [email protected] tips @ Chapter Meetings, on Posters/Signs, etc.
Fundraising
Time devoted to raising money for Delta Gamma Foundation’s philanthropy, both the national Foundation and local efforts
Fundraising
OPPORTUNITIESFundraising is EARNINGTax deductible vs. Non-tax deductibleAnchor Splash® / Anchor GamesExamples: silent auctions, food-related sales, % nights at restaurants, clothing sales and car washes
FundraisingTIPS
Statement of Clarification- Fundraising ActivitiesUtilize Anchor Splash®/Anchor Games Handbook Pre-Planning Fundraising Event Form – 6 weeks prior to event and approved by RFNCAim to keep expenses <30% of event budgetMember Planet – only FN approved online fundraising vendorChapter Giving Program – can designate up to 50% to local 501(c)3 Service For Sight related organization Fundraising Report Form (send with $$ two (2) weeks after the event)Check DG website for more ideas
Lectureships in Values & Ethics
Free of charge to collegians, university volunteers and employees, as well as invited guests
Reinforces our mission
Established by Paul and Dorothy Garrett Martin, Eta- Akron, to provide an opportunity to explore these qualities as they relate to personal and professional development in today’s changing world
Lectureships in Values & Ethics
…have been established on the campuses atAkronDePauwDukeHoustonIndianaLouisiana StateMichiganMississippi StateMissouriNorth DakotaOklahomaPurdueSouthern MethodistTexasTexas A& MTexas ChristianUSC WashingtonWichita State@ Biennial Conventions
Scholarships, Fellowships & Loans
Undergraduate Merit-Based ScholarshipsApplicant must be in good standingAwarded on a competitive basis to qualified, initiated members pursuing undergraduate degrees. Must have 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA (on 4.0 scale) or equivalent & completed three semesters or four quarters of course workSelection based on scholastic excellence, participation and leadership roles in chapter, campus and community activities, and required recommendations Completing an application makes an applicant eligible for any available undergraduate merit - based scholarshipApplication process is handled using Smarter Select softwareApplicants will have 30 days to complete the applicationApplications will be available in December
Scholarships, Fellowships & Loans
Sisters Helping Sisters: Need-Based Scholarships
Applicant must be in good standingAvailable throughout the fiscal year (July-June) Applications accepted from current undergraduate initiated members. Members must complete all forms and requirements to be eligibleRecipients granted $2,500 and paid directly to the college or university for credit to her account for educational purposes onlyFunds may not be used for Delta Gamma dues or expenses
Scholarships, Fellowships & Loans
Accessing Applications Merit-based Scholarshipswww.deltagamma.org. Our Foundation, ApplicationsCollegiate scholarships and fellowships. Sisters Helping Sisters: Need-based Scholarshipswww.deltagamma.org. Our Foundation, Applications
If you have questions…Please do not contact Executive OfficesMerit-based Scholarships - Director of Scholarships and Fellowships [email protected] Scholarships- [email protected]
Delta Gamma Visionaries
Email [email protected] with questions
DG Foundation’s undergraduate giving society – celebrates collegians who give to the DG Foundation
Educates collegians on the mission and goals of the DG Foundation
Collegians can join at two levels:
Sailors Club – gift of at least $18.73
Captains Club – gift of at least $51.00
In 2014-2015, collegians gave more than $4000 to the DG Foundation!
How to be Successful @ your Job!
Read & Follow Directions
Utilize Resources (next slide)
Review vp: Foundation job description in CCOM
Use the Foundation Focus Handbook
Ask questions of your RFNC or a Foundation Director
Online Resources
e-Ops+Tasks
Update Box Tops & LabelsPre-Planning Fundraising Event FormPost Event Summary
Getting Help Email [email protected] Mini-lessons
DG WebsiteOur Foundation Library – Handbooks, Foundation PoliciesFoundation Video
Online Resources, cont.
deltagamma.org/Our FoundationGivingPhilanthropy & ServiceFundraisingRecognitionApplications
Barbara Nussa Boersma LibraryAnchor Splash® & Anchor GamesGolden Anchor ProgramFoundation Focus (2015 version)Joining Forces Service Guide/Press Kit
Foundation Resources – Contacts
@deltagamma.orgRFNC_@dgfoundation@collservice@fundraising@GoldenAnchor@JoiningForces@LabelsForEDUChr@request@scholarshipfellowship@lectureships@needbasedscholarship@
Dates to Remember
Annual Deadlines2/1 – Labels for Education due3/1 – Scholarships due4/1 – Graduate Fellowships due5/15 – Service Hours due12/1 – PPD award
Convention Years2/15 – Faculty Award2/15 – Theta Chapter Collegiate Leadership Award5/1 – H.K. Stuart Spirit of Service Award
Monthly EventsJan. – Glaucoma Awareness MonthJan. 4th – Louis Braille BirthdayApr. – Women’s Eye Health and SafetyAug. – Children’s Eye Health and SafetySep. – Sports Eye Safety MonthNov. – Diabetic Eye Diseases Month
THANK YOU!
Thank you to our collegiate chapters for your generous Foundation support!
You have changed the lives of many by your volunteer service in the area of Service for Sight and your generous Foundation
fundraising!
