minutes - Funeral Service Foundation

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Table of Contents
Statements
Conflict of Interest Statement................1
Conflict of Interest Policy........................3
Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting...........................................5
• June 18
Fund Development Planning Session...12
• June 19
Executive Committee............................17
• August 4
• September 15
Communication Committee.................19
• August 6
• September 6
Committee Reports
Executive Director..................................32
• Notable Items and Highlights
• Opportunities & Actions
Finance.....................................................34
• Dashboard
• 2014-2015 Budget
Communication......................................36
• Notable Items & Highlights
• Opportunities
• Dashboard
Governance & Leadership......................38
• Foundation Staff Information
• Committee Assignments
• Trustee Contact Information
Finance Committee................................22
• September 17
Fund Development...............................43
• Notable Items & Highlights (Golf Update)
• Opportunities & Actions
• Dashboard
• Giving Benefits & Recognition Levels
Golf Committee......................................23
• June 25
• August 27
• September 29
Grants....................................................47
• Notable Items & Highlights; Opportunities
• Dashboards
• Have the Talk of a Lifetime Update
Grants Committee.................................27
• July 17
• August 21
• September 18
(No minutes to approve for Fund Development or
Governance & Leadership.)
October 11, 2014
7:30 am - 3:15 pm
Music City Center, Room 210
Nashville,TN
(Business Dress; Photo at Noon)
Mission: To fund projects and programs that support all of funeral
Meeting Agenda
service in building meaningful relationships in the community
Time
Item
Owner
7:30-8:30
BREAKFAST
Board
Executive Committee Meeting
a.) Executive Director Review
Orientation for New Board Members:
Anthony Guerra, Steve Gackenbach, Bill Wappner
Chair Welcome & Housekeeping Items
a.) Welcome New Trustees
b.) Confidentiality
c.) Conflict of interest policy and signing
d.) Executive Committee Report
Consent Agenda
a.) Minutes of June Board Meeting
b.) Committee Meeting Minutes
7:30
1
Waring
8:00
I.
8:30
II.
8:55
III.
9:00
IV.
Executive Director Report
Wisnefski
9:15
V.
Finance Committee Report
a.) 2014 August YTD Financials
b.) 2015 Budget
Schoen
ACTION
9:45
BREAK
Board
10:00
10:10
10:20
10:30
VI.
Other Committee Reports
a.) Communication
b.) Governance and Leadership
c.) Fund Development
d.) Grants
Darby/Kurz
Shaffer
Shaffer
Schoedinger
10:40
VII.
Have the Talk—One Voice Impacting our Future
Carmon
11:00
Strategic Planning
a.) Review
VIII.
b.) Update
c.) Vision (2015-2017)
Jim DeLizia
Noon
IX.
Working Lunch and 2015 Board Photo Shoot
Board
3:00
X.
Old/New Business
a.) Recognition of exiting Trustees:
Charles Anderson, Jake Johnson, Shaun Myers
Waring
Waring/
Shaffer
3:15
XI.
Adjourn
Wisnefski
Waring
ACTION
Waring
ACTION
Conflict of Interest Policy
As one of the first items on each board meeting agenda, board members will be provided this
Conflict of Interest Policy and will be required to disclose any interest that could give rise to a
conflict.
Members of the Board of Trustees of the Funeral Service Foundation will conduct their
activities with the Board of Trustees so that they do not advance or protect their own
interests, or the private interests of others with whom they have a relationship, in a way
that is detrimental to the interests of, or to, the fundamental mission of the Funeral Service
Foundation.
In every instance in which they represent the Funeral Service Foundation, trustees will conduct
their activities in a manner to best promote the interests of the Funeral Service Foundation.
In all matters that come before the Board of Trustees for a vote that may favorably impact
their own financial interests, or the private interests of others with whom they have a financial
relationship, trustees will reveal that relationship and abstain from a vote in the matter.
When a conflict of interest arises, or when a potential conflict of interest emerges, they will
disclose that conflict, or potential conflict, to the Executive Director of the Funeral Service
Foundation or to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and seek a resolution of that issue.
Approved: June 24, 2008
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Conflict of Interest Statement
As a member of the Board of Trustees of the Funeral Service Foundation,
I, _____________________________, am committed to the Funeral Service Foundation’s goal to establish
and maintain the highest level of public confidence in its accountability. I have personally committed to follow
the standards set out below, which are a part of the Funeral Service Foundation’s Conflict of Interest Policies:
I will conduct my activities with the Board of Trustees of the Funeral Service Foundation so that I do not
advance or protect my own interests, or the private interests of others with whom I have a relationship, in a
way that is detrimental to the interests of, or to, the fundamental mission of the Funeral Service Foundation.
In every instance in which I represent the Funeral Service Foundation, I will conduct my activities in a manner
to best promote the interests of the Funeral Service Foundation.
In all matters that come before the Board of Trustees for a vote that may favorably impact my own financial
interests, or the private interests of others with whom I have a financial relationship, I will reveal that
relationship and abstain from a vote in the matter.
When a conflict of interest arises, or when a potential conflict of interest emerges, I will disclose that conflict,
or potential conflict, to the Executive Director of the Funeral Service Foundation or to the Chairman of the
Board of Trustees and seek a resolution of that issue.
Entered into on this the 11th day of October, 2014
_____________________________________________
Member, Board of Trustees, Funeral Service Foundation
Approved: June 24, 2008
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Our Mission: To fund projects and
programs that support all of funeral service in
building meaningful relationships in the community
Board of Trustees Meeting
June 19, 2014
Milwaukee, WI
Meeting Minutes
Members Present
Members Absent
•
Jay Waring (Chair)
•
Charles Anderson
•
Steve Shaffer (Vice-Chair)
•
Jake Johnson
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Jerry Schoen (Secretary/Treasurer)
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David McComb
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Bob Arrington
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Shaun Myers
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Ralph Buckner
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Randy Schoedinger
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Linda Darby
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Mike DiBease
Staff
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Jay Dodds
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Kathy Wisnefski, Executive Director
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Diana Kurz
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Kelly Manion, Director of Communication
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Steve Lang
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Nancy McGeen, Executive Assistant
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Victor March, Sr.
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Christine Pepper
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Michael Quinn
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Anna Bernfeldt
• Sheri Stahl
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Minutes
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Previous Minutes: Bob Arrington asked for a change in minutes to address granting action for Have the
Talk grant of $200,000 for 2014 and $200,000 for 2015 with Schoedinger making the motion and Stahl
seconded. Approved.
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MOTION: To approve the February meeting and committee minutes.
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APPROVED: Arrington, motion; March, second
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Chair Welcome
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Jay Waring called the meeting to order and welcomed the trustees. Jay requested a moment of silence for
our friend and former trustee, Ed Mazur.
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Agenda is the core of our second year of our Strategic Plan. Kudos to management and committees for the
board book. Leverage the talent of the Funeral Service Foundation board to keep the pipeline goal. We are
currently at 100% of board level giving.
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Jay reminded the group about confidentiality and requested that text and email participation be at a
minimum for focus on meeting material.
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The February 18-19, 2015 meeting will be held in Houston, Texas. Jay will assist in hotel planning.
2014-2015 Meeting Schedule
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October 11, 2014 Nashville 8:00 – 4:00 10/12 golf outing 10/13 donor showcase
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February 18-19, 2015 Houston
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June 17-18, 2015 Milwaukee
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October 17 Indianapolis
Executive Director
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Working with KPIs and Dashboard to make it easier for the board review of results and impact.
Notable items:
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Pledges are recorded when made. Pledge payments are then offset against receivables.
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Currently have $147,000 in our checking account
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Live Oak Bank has made a $15,000 donation for the Donor Showcase. We still need another sponsor
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Johnson Consulting Group is the Major Benefactor at $25,000 for the Golf Classic this year. Jake
will not be returning to the board, but will continue to support the Foundation. Johnson’s Memorial
Classic added $55,000 to its Scholarship – this year in honor of John Morrow.
Appearances:
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American Funeral Director magazine interview
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Wisnefski attended ICCFA Convention and brought 150 Sesame Street Grief kits that were given
away.
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Wisnefski attended the Professional Women’s Conference and the stories from the scholarship
winners are amazing.
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Linda Darby, Wisnefski, Sheri Stahl and Steve Shaffer will be attending the Leadership Conference in
July.
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Each one of the trustee’s engagement is appreciated.You make it all come together.
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Need Blog writing ideas, Board Orientation Materials need revising before October
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Still keeping communication open with the National Flower Endowment and New York Life Foundation.
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Steve Shaffer did a great job on the budget. The budget reflects $130,000 of in kind from NFDA.
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Wisnefski’s personal goal for 2014 CFRE exam for a Certified Fundraising Executive designation in July.
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Explained finance highlights. We are at 34% of our goal this year. We are expecting $124,500 in pledge
payments due this year.
Grants Committee Report
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The proposal from NFDA to change the format of the Meet the Mentor program from two (2) meetings
a year to one (1) meeting two days long was discussed. The event will be held at Emory University, Atlanta
which has a good price and location. Steve Lang suggested that NFDA expose mentees to professors from
Emory; i.e., invite professors to speak on topics such as marketing, business or hospitality.
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MOTION: To approve funding one Meet the Mentor event (two day duration) for $40,000 in 2015
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APPROVED: Stahl motion; Darby second
Leveraging Foundation’s donation to FAMIC program. A letter went out to the state associations to
contribute a percent of their yearly income to FAMIC. Linda has not heard anything negative from the
states. Linda will be at the Leadership Meeting and will have podium time. It appears that the executives are
excited about moving forward with the challenge. E-blasts are being sent regularly. Indiana met on June 17,
Louisiana is meeting on June 23 and Illinois will be meeting some time the week of June 23-27.
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We have 24 applicants for the Hagan Scholarship, five (5) for the Memorial Classic, and one (1) for the
Shipley Rose Buckner scholarship. The applicant for the Shipley Rose Buckner is ineligible per Ralph
Buckner as she is not from Tennessee.
Communication Committee Report
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Diana graciously accepted the co-chair position for the committee.
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Positive comments have been received in regards to our rebranding. People are thrilled with our logo and
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messaging.
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Planned giving book has been redone and is ready.
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Kudos to team for preparing the elevator speech and key messaging.
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Kelly is using Constant Contact, which interfaces with our Donor Perfect Online data base.
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The process is becoming streamlined and we are able to see the following information:
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Who and when information is being looked at
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How many click-throughs
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How many bounces and why
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How many opt outs
We currently have 2,700 email addresses. We are hoping to bring donors back and now have segmentation
ability.
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Convention-We have a booth reserved on the convention floor, but NFDA has now promised us a better
location in NFDA Central. Sesame Street Grief kits will be included in the registration bags with a wrap.
The goal of the wrap is to give high level FAQ and instructions for how to receive more of the Sesame
Street kits.
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We need to formulate how to be reimbursed for the cost of shipping the kits to funeral homes. We are
currently opening the boxes and putting in our Impact Report and new brochure with the thought being
that the receiver will see how great the kits are and will want to make a donation to the Foundation.
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Funeral Radio (Internet Radio or podcasts) We will get their production schedule so we can have trustees
on the show. We would receive 1,000 complementary listens for the Foundation and FAMIC’s Have the Talk.
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FACEBOOK: We need to leverage “Likes” more. Constant Contact has the ability to post our info on
Facebook.
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FAMIC’s Have the Talk fundraising project is moving forward.
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Google Analytics-Kelly explained the charts. The Funeral Service Foundation originally purchased a total
of nine (9) domain names to protect the Foundation. Kelly spoke about the results. Kelly will be adjusting
the terminology currently used so that we can bring in some of the previous language people used when
searching for information. Mike DiBease inquired what we wanted for our total web traffic or how to get
funeral directors to the website. We can track what page people are going to. A suggestion was made to
run the obituaries of funeral directors who passed away since NFDA does not post this information on
their website.
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All of our top donors at $100,000 or more are listed on the home page of our website. (20) When you
click on the logo, you are linked to their website.
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We now have the technology to add that you are a Funeral Service Foundation donor to your website.
Kelly will send the link to our donors. Jay Dodds added that you can put this designation on your email
signature, too.
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The communication committee would like to add to their portion of the strategic plan. We will work on
our marketing plan more and decide what we want to do to be impactful with our stewardship. Steve
Shaffer reminded the group to use board members as resources for ideas.
Governance & Leadership Committee Report
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The committee has been busy identifying trustees for vacancies. Three current board members are
willing to stay active as historical reference and support the Foundation in 2016. The process to identify
trustee nominees has been broadened and improved. Two to three people were identified and Wisnefski
approached the nominees to see if they were interested. Those who affirmed their interest were sent a
packet of materials and sent their responses and biographies. The committee will continue to collect names
of potential resources for the board and give that information to Wisnefski.
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The board of trustees voted unanimously on the following officers for 2015:
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Steve Shaffer, Chair
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Jerry Schoen, Chair Elect
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Victor March, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer
The board of trustees voted to add the following members to the Board of Trustees for a term of 20152017.
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William Wappner, Wappner Funeral Directors & Crematory unanimous
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Anthony Guerra, Guerra-Gutierrez Mortuaries unanimous
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Steve Gackenbach, Matthews International minus one vote
Fund Development Committee Report
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Steve Shaffer gave an explanation of the report. We have some major gifts that we are currently pursuing.
There is a lot of work to do before Convention.
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Steve Lang announced that Homesteaders Life Company was continuing its support. Details and
announcement at a later date.
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Donor Reception needs another $15,000 donor. Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) is providing 2-3 singer/
songwriters to provide entertainment similar to Austin City Limits un-plugged presentations where the
singers are all on stage. It should be a very intimate event. The donors will be recognized from the stage.
Because we will have entertainment and hold the event in the auditorium, the name will be changed to
Foundation Showcase. This is the Foundation’s chance to get in front of a lot of donors at one time for
better stewardship and recognition. The most important idea is to thank our donors. Christine Pepper and
Bob Arrington agree it will be a challenge to move people into the theater. The following suggestions were
given:
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Post the invitation on-line
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Be cognizant of other programming and convention floor being open until 5:00 p.m.
Each board member is receiving a packet of deliverables including note cards and envelopes. These should
be used for personal message from a board member when a donation is made.
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Please review the list of potential donors for people that you have contact with or can give an introduction
to Wisnefski or Shaffer.
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Michael Quinn questioned whether we can request restricted gifts be changed to unrestricted gifts.
Foundation Partners Group did change their donation to unrestricted a few years ago.
Golf Committee Report
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Golf Sponsorships are at $58,500 currently. We have not heard from several previous sponsors yet.
Finance Committee Report
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Accurate and timely reporting
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Investment subcommittee is working with our advisor on our investment strategy
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Jerry Schoen reviewed the April financials with the following information:
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We received lower unrealized gains from our investments this year compared to last
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Composite of our portfolio is at $6.4 million and was at $5.0 million when it began
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We remain well ahead of the 5.4% benchmark
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Strategy is to receive better returns with less risk.
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There is no indication to change our strategy; currently at 49% bonds. As interest rate rises, the bond
market goes down.
Wegner CPA Report
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Jenny Tarkowski from Wegner CPA reiterated that the board has a fiduciary responsibility to document
accounting policies and review the financials. We have been consistent from year to year. Positive comments
are as follows:
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Management team is open and transparent.
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The board is responsible and has designed internal controls.
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There are no deficiencies or weaknesses
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We received a “Clean” opinion.
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Financial figures:
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Net $6.8 million in assets (majority in investment accounts)
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$4.6 million permanently restricted
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$900,000 temporarily restricted (promises to give) with collections out to 2018
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$25,000 allowance for uncollectable pledges
MOTION: To approve the financials and Form 990.
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APPROVED: Shaffer, motion; Stahl, second
FAMIC/Have the Talk of a Lifetime Presentation
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Anna Bernfeld gave a presentation on FAMIC’s Have the Talk and its progress.
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MOTION: To adjourn the meeting.
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APPROVED: Quinn, motion; Dodds, second
Respectfully Submitted By:
Jerry Schoen
Secretary Treasurer
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Board of Trustees
Fund Development Planning Session
June 19, 2014
Milwaukee, WI
Meeting Minutes
Members Present
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Members Absent
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Jay Waring (Chair)
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Charles Anderson
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Steve Shaffer (Vice-Chair)
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Jake Johnson
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Jerry Schoen (Secretary/Treasurer)
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David McComb
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Bob Arrington
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Shaun Myers
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Ralph Buckner
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Randy Schoedinger
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Linda Darby
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Mike DiBease
Staff
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Jay Dodds
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Diana Kurz
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Steve Lang
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Victor March, Sr.
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Dave Malone – McDonald Schaefer
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Christine Pepper
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Paul Merline – McDonald Schaefer
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Michael Quinn
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Deana Gillespie - NFDA
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Sheri Stahl
Industry Scan and Trends-Deana Gillespie
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Deana Gillespie explained that NFDA surveyed members, professionals and consumers and found that the
current death rate is 8.3% going up to 9.7% by 2050. At the same time, there is a slight increase in funeral
service workers. There are more female mortuary students than their male counterpart. Of the total
number of students, less are of Caucasian descent and there are more Latino and African Americans. The
drop off rate after a few years for both men and women is the same.
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Board member responses: Jay asked the board to respond to the following questions: What most
excites you about the survey? What most concerns you about the survey? What is one area the
Foundation could direct its resources to?
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Victor: What most excites me is taking steps to take care of deficiencies coming through
mortuary schools. What most concerns me is the results of the attitude that the body is not
important. The Foundation should direct its resources to instilling the value of a funeral with the
body present.
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Christine: What most excites me is the Have the Talk of a Lifetime campaign. What concerns
me the most is there is no data on direct cremation and whether there is a service or not. The
Foundation should focus its resources towards finding the data on direct cremation.
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Bob Arrington: What excites me the most is the hospice relationship. What concerns me
the most is that some consumers don’t care if they have anything for a funeral. The Foundation
should focus its resources on the hospice vehicle.
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Sheri: What excites me the most is the opportunity with the Have the Talk of a Lifetime
campaign. What concerns me the most is the disconnect between what owners want and
what comes out of the schools. The Foundation should focus its resources on the disconnect
between what the owners expect and the education that comes from the schools.
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Linda: What excites me the most is Have the Talk of a Lifetime. What concerns me the most
is the disconnect between what students expect to do and what employers are having them do,
and the lack of religion. The Foundation should focus its resources on the process for education.
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Michael: What excites me the most is that the funeral director recognizes the need for a
hospice relationship. What concerns me the most is the 25% drop to having the body present at
a funeral. The Foundation should focus its resources towards hospice as a tool.
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Jay Dodds: What excites me the most is the need for funeral directors to serve the people.
What concerns me the most is the industry messaging. We must keep pushing our message out.
The Foundation should focus its resources toward the deep dive in cremation without a service
and promote why the funeral director needs to be present.
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Ralph: What excites me the most is Have the Talk of a Lifetime; however, $4million is just a
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drop in the bucket. What concerns me the most is that cremations rose by double digits in
Tennessee over the past two years. The Foundation should focus its resources towards hospice.
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Jay Waring: What excites me the most is the growth of the need for memorialization. What
concerns me the most is that the human cattle need to bring the information to the people. The
Foundation should focus its resources towards bringing information to the people.
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Steve Shaffer: What excites me the most is Have the Talk of a Lifetime. What concerns me
the most is the disconnect between the profession and hospice. The Foundation should focus its
resources towards education, tools about a funeral director/hospice relationship.
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Jerry Schoen: What excites me the most is the network and relationship. What concerns me
the most is what the data show as a profession. The Foundation shou8ld focus its resources
towards funeral service and hospice getting married and adding someone from hospice to the
Board of Trustees.
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Mike DiBease: What excites me the most is the numbers recognition for Have the Talk of a
Lifetime. What concerns me the most is the challenge to get everyone engaged and non-service
cremation.
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Steve Lang: What excites me the most is that more funeral professional are movers for what
consumers are looking for. What concerns me the most is will it be successful planning. The
Foundation should focus its resources towards education of our industry. Teach business skills
and helping families get what they want. Otherwise the funeral director will be the body handler
and the other stuff will be done by someone else.
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Diana Kurz: What excites me the most is building a relationship with hospice. What concerns
me the most is what’s coming out of mortuary school. The Foundation should focus its
resources towards providing tools and show how critical it is for families to be able to discuss
with the funeral director.
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Nancy McGeen: What excites me the most is the opportunity for the consumer to learn
more about funerals without being afraid to discuss it. What concerns me the most is that
funeral directors or their representatives do not know how to talk to the consumer to help
them creatively with their plans. The Foundation should focus its resources on helping to
educate the consumer and students.
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Kelly Manion: What excites me the most is the need for funeral service. What concerns me
the most is that students don’t know what they don’t know. The Foundation should focus its
resources on education.
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Kathy Wisnefski: What excites me the most is brainstorming that has been going on for the
last hour. What concerns me the most is the lack of preparedness of the students of mortuary
science. What is being taught in the schools is the same thing that was taught 20 years ago. The
Foundation should focus its resources towards educating the customer.
Fund Development Presentation by Dave Malone
FUNDAMENTALS
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Have an appealing mission or project in mind. Is your mission relevant and does it resonate with your
donors? Is it compelling? If not, combine it with others that could be. Is your mission urgent?
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Identify and formulate a list of major donor candidates. Evaluate the donors on what would be of
greatest importance to them. Help reach out to donors by educating and increasing their awareness
of your mission. Endorse. Ask the prospect or introduce Kathy to the prospect. Steward the donorslet them know their gift has made and impact.
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Need bold leadership, i.e., members on the board who, after coaching and role playing, become
comfortable with talking to people. Leverage your relationships. Bold leaders are committed to the
mission and funding. They are know and respected within the constituency, have time to serve and
are willing to be involved in fundraising.
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Foundation boards help raise money and give that money away. They show their support by giving an
annual gift; the Foundation should be among the top priorities of their charitable giving and fulfilling
the mission is important to them.
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Development office to provide direction and expertise
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Accommodate named gifts if at all possible.
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A business gift is a gift from the owner of the business. A personal gift comes from the personal
resources and shows your commitment to the mission of the organization.
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Donor Continuum
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Be realistic about what you can
expect at each level.
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Generally, as for a larger gift.
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Experience
Interest
Awareness
Ignorance
Respectfully Submitted By:
Jerry Schoen
Secretary Treasurer
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Participation
Ownership
Executive Committee
August 4
10:30 am Central Time
Meeting Minutes
Members Present
Staff
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Jay Waring
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Jerry Schoen
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Steve Shaffer
Minutes
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Minutes approved from 6/2//2014 Schoen moved, Shaffer seconded
GRO Giving Benefits and Recognition Opportunities
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GRO (Gift Recognition Opportunities) to be presented to Fund Development Committee for review
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Shows real value to donor wanting industry exposure
Ogilby Award
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Wisnefski will look further into process with James Forr
Major Gift Pledges/Have the Talk
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Discussion regarding several major pledges for Foundation designating first 2 years of pledge payments to
Have the Talk – further discussion needed
Have the Talk challenge grant
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Indiana is first state to commit at $25,000 other states have their board meetings in the next few months
October agenda
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Shaffer and Wisnefski to send draft of agenda 2nd half strategic planning and funding opportunities
Financials and KPIs reviewed
Donor Recognition Showcase
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Forethought and BMI sponsors 3 singer/songwriters at the CMA Theater
Other News Schoen, Shaffer and Wisnefski will send out draft before next meeting
Respectfully submitted: Kathy Wisnefski, Executive Director
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Our Mission: To fund projects and programs that support all of funeral service in building
meaningful relationships in the community
Executive Committee
September 15
2:00 pm Central Time
Meeting Minutes
Members Present
Staff
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Jay Waring
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Jerry Schoen
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Steve Shaffer
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Shaun Myers
Minutes
Minutes approved from 8/4/2014 Schoen moved, Shaffer seconded
KPI Dashboard
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Better format – needs narrative for spikes or declines
August Financials
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Reviewed with affirmation on 2014 YTD progress
Budget
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Reviewed understanding that Finance Committee with review and propose bringing it to the full board in
Nashville
Convention
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Trustee meeting documents to be found on FSF website trustee portal. Hard copies will be available for all
in October to be determined who still needs them in future.
Other
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Governance issue - Discussion of optics for two trustees from the same company
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Executive Director annual review underway
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Have the Talk update
Respectfully submitted: Kathy Wisnefski, Executive Director
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Communications Committee
August 6, 2014
10:30 am CST
Meeting Minutes
Members Present
Members Absent
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Diana Kurz, Co-Chair
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Linda Darby, Co-Chair
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Dave McComb
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Sheri Stahl
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Steve Lang
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Jay Dodds
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Mike DiBease
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Jerry Schoen
Staff
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Charles Anderson
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Minutes
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Convention communication collateral reviewed
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Google analytics reviewed
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Blog requests
Dashboard Strategic Plan Update & Deliverables
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Testimonials,Youtube
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Contact Hospice
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Facebook and Twitter accounts
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Newsletter and blogs
Other News
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August 29, 2015 10th anniversary of Katrina. Potential to participate in ceremony and publicity
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Communications Committee
September 6 Update
(in place of minutes)
Meeting Minutes
Update
Constant Contact
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Invitation to Foundation: Unplugged guest list
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Invitation to Golf Classic guest list
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Reminding folks of FAMIC webinar
Social Media
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Implementing convention-specific outreach strategy
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Includes collaboration with major donors to coordinate major gift announcements
Convention
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Sesame Street Ad included in Convention Buyers Guide
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Steve Shaffer/Board Chair ad included in Convention Program Planner
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Sesame Street kit wraps are here and will be assembled this week
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All signage is updated and personalized for our donors
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Ribbons are updated
•
Booth materials are updated
•
Will be relying more on screen images/PowerPoint vs. actual signage this year
•
Incorporating convention-specific social media outreach
Website Update
•
Website now includes Sesame Street kit request (linked from homepage)
•
RSVPs for Foundation: Unplugged accepted online
•
Foundation: Unplugged has its own info page
•
Working on outline/security for Trustee Resource section of the website
•
Website now includes “Proud Donor” logos available download (there’s one for trustees too!)
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Scheduled/upcoming news releases:
•
Announcing major gifts:
•
Matthews International
•
Homesteaders
•
NGL
•
Announcing scholarship winners:
•
Hagan
•
Memorial Classic
•
Shipley Buckner
•
Sesame Street Kits available
•
Announcing Success of 14th Annual Golf Outing
•
Announcing 2015 Board of Trustees
Upcoming Ads:
•
September: Golf
•
October: Sesame Street Kits/Download Hiring Guide
•
November: Thanking Golf/Foundation: Unplugged Sponsors
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December/January: “Why I Give” Ads
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Finance Committee
September 17
Meeting Minutes
Members Present
Staff
•
Jerry Schoen
•
•
Steve Shaffer
•
Todd Etheridge, NFDA Controller
•
Steve Lang
•
Victor March
•
Randy Schoedinger
Minutes
•
Executive Summary and Financial Overview given by Schoen
Reviewed August Financials
•
March moved to approve August financials. Schoedinger seconded. APPROVED
2015 Budget
•
Approved to present to full board for their approval at October annual meeting
Other News
•
Wisnefski gave fundraising update including pledge status report
Submitted by: Kathy Wisnefski, Executive Director
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Golf Committee
June 25, 2014
Meeting Minutes
Members Present
Staff
•
Jake Johnson
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Kim Price
•
•
Henry Gutterman
•
Bob Horn
Minutes
Sponsors
•
Sponsors to date total: $58,500
Players Gift
•
Player’s Gift Bag-ordered 150 bags in royal blue
•
Major Benefactor Item-Nancy is checking on the brand Steve Lang received as a gift
•
Player’s gift-The committee discussed a choice between a golf shoe bag and a box of golf balls. Nancy will
get pricing on Titleist Pro V balls and/or an equivalent brand and relay the information to the committee.
The balls will have the new Foundation logo on it. Henry suggested selling or raffling the remaining dozens
at the Awards Lunch.
Golfers
•
How many expected this year? Expect similar to last year’s count of 132.
Food and beverage
•
Breakfast will include a selection of sliced and whole fruit, vanilla and fruit yogurt containers, Assorted
breakfast breads with sweet butter, wild flower honey and preserves, and Ham, egg and Cheddar English
muffin. Freshly-brewed coffee, decaf coffee, assorted hot teas and orange juice accompany the meal.
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Lunch will be a Southern Barbecue and will include a tossed garden salad with buttermilk ranch dressing,
creamy cole slaw, Jack Daniel’s marinated chicken breast, pulled pork barbecue with onion rolls, root beer
baked beans, cornbread and honey butter, and a selection of brownies and cookies. Buffet includes housebaked bread, freshly-brewed coffee, decaf coffee, assorted hot teas and iced tea.
Total cost
•
Per person for the meals is $38.00.
The next teleconference call
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Wednesday, July 30 at 1:00 p.m. CDT/ 2:00 p.m. EST.
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Golf Committee
August 27, 2014
Meeting Minutes
Members Present
Absent
• Jake Johnson, Chair
• Ralph Buckner
• Kim Price
• John Carmon
• Henry Gutterman
Staff
• Bob Horn
• Kathy Wisnefski, Executive Director
• Nancy McGeen, Executive Assistant
Minutes
Sponsorship
• We currently have $ $85,000 in sponsorships. Sponsors to date are listed on the website.
• All items have been ordered, i.e., player’s gift, gift bags, phone bank chargers, awards, raffle items.
• Water, tee towels, chargers, bags will be shipped via NFDA truck to Nashville
• Food an beverage ordered.
• Adding another Hole in One contest to be sponsored by Johnson Consulting Group. Golf insurances have
been looked into. Waiting for copy to sign.
• Gutterman to secure Jeter jersey for auction this year.
• Major benefactor item for the gift bags is a phone charger and it will have the Johnson Consulting logo on
them. Nancy will order 300 to get a discounted price, and Johnson Consulting Group will purchase 150 of
them for their booth.
To Do
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Complete Signage/Collateral
•
Secure SuperPass prizes
Next Meeting Sept. 29 3:30 pm CST.
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Our Mission: To fund projects and programs that support all of funeral service in building
meaningful relationships in the community
Golf Committee
Sept 29, 2014
3:30 pm Central Time
Meeting Minutes
Members Present
Absent
• Jake Johnson, Chair
• Ralph Buckner
• Kim Price
• John Carmon
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Staff
• Henry Gutterman
• Bob Horn
Minutes
Update
• We are in good shape with sponsorships. Suggestion to include an announcement of the rise in sponsorship
values next year.
• All items have been ordered, i.e., player’s gift, gift bags, phone bank chargers, awards, raffle items, signage,
and insurance.
• Kim Price will contact Will Bischoff regarding his golfers and will check the list of golfers to make
suggestions for who could be on the same team and fill in missing handicaps.
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Grants Committee
July 17
2 pm Central Time
Meeting Minutes
Members Present
Members Absent
• Randy Schoedinger
• Steve Shaffer
• Jerry Schoen
• Sheri Stahl
• Dave McComb
• Michael Quinn
Staff
• Mike DiBease
Minutes
Have the Talk of a Lifetime Update:
• Fundraising is progressing and our challenge grant was well-received at Leadership. Indiana was the first
state association to meet the Foundation’s challenge with a $25,000 pledge. The president of the Indiana
Funeral Directors Association spoke at Leadership saying, “Not only is it important to Have the Talk of
a Lifetime with your loved ones, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for funeral service.” NFDA
committed a half a million dollars to the fundraising campaign.
Hagan Scholarship Results:
• The winner for 2014 is Chastity Hartman from Metairie, Louisiana. She will be attending Delgado
Community College.
Next Steps:
• Discussion. Wisnefski met with Doug Wagemann, board director on the National Hospice Foundation while
at Leadership Conference. He welcomes collaboration between hospice and funeral service.
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• Committee is charged with thinking about future options for grant funding before the next meeting.
Wisnefski will contact James Forr, lead researcher from Olson Zaltman Associates (ZMET) for his insight
on leveraging our existing research and/or new proposal options.
Dashboard:
• Monthly meeting updates of KPIs and Dashboard
Next meeting is scheduled for August 21 at 2:00 p.m. EST/1:00 p.m. CDT
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Grants Committee
August 21
2 pm Central Time
Meeting Minutes
Members Present
Members Absent
• Randy Schoedinger
• Steve Shaffer
• Jerry Schoen
• Dave McComb
• Michael Quinn
• Mike DiBease
• Sheri Stahl
• Diana Kurz
Staff
Minutes
Have the Talk of a Lifetime Update:
• State Associations LA $10,000 – IN $25,000 NFDA Executive Board is making follow up calls. We
encourage FSF trustees to do the same especially in home states
Olson Zaltman- James Forr
• James Forr is encouraging the Foundation to apply for an Ogilvy award with their assistance.
• Forr suggested a follow up to their research – Surveying funeral directors and their vision of the future
Convention Updates
• Strat planning session, Donor recognition invitations – Foundation: Unplugged will be sent 8/22, wraps for
Sesame St kits will be inserted in the convention registration bags, booth is in NFDA Central
Dashboard
• Monthly meeting updates of KPIs and Dashboard
Next Meeting: Sept. 18, 1 pm CST
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Grants Committee
Sept 18
2 pm Central Time
Meeting Minutes
Members Present
Members Absent
• Jerry Schoen
• Steve Shaffer
• Sheri Stahl
• Dave McComb
Staff
• Mike DiBease
• Diana Kurz
• Michael Quinn
• Randy Schoedinge
Minutes
Scholarship Update
• Shipley Rose Buckner Scholarship check returned to the Foundation because the student withdrew from
school.
• Check with TN Funeral Director Association to see if they have an applicant that would be eligible for the
returned amount. Give $2,500 more to first recipient. Offer both options to Ralph Buckner
• Memorial Classic scholarship winner already paid his tuition. Cypress College did not receive the
scholarship check as of today. Cypress wants to know if they can write a check to the recipient.
• Group discussed perhaps changing our award time to earlier in the summer as some schools require
payment upon registration.
Olson Zaltman- James Forr
• The Foundation will apply for an Ogilvy award with James Forr’s assistance.
• Forr suggested a follow up to their research – Surveying funeral directors and their vision of the future
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Have the Talk of a Lifetime Update
• Indiana has pledged $25,000; Louisiana has pledged $10,000 for 2014 with an additional amount to be
determined for 2015.
• Several other conventions going on currently; looking forward to hearing more commitments.
Convention Updates
• Strat planning session, Donor recognition invitations – Foundation: Unplugged was be sent 8/22, wraps for
Sesame St kits will be inserted in the convention registration bags, booth is in NFDA Central
Dashboard
• Monthly meeting updates of KPIs and Dashboard. No questions
Next Meeting: Nov. 20 at 1 pm CST
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Executive Director Report
Committee Report
Notable Items & Highlights
Major Gifts
New Pledges
• Matthews: $200,000
• Homesteaders: $150,000
• NGL: $100,000 in 2013 added $50,000 in 2014
Donor Reception
• Forethought: $25,000
• BMI: $3,000
Golf Classic Major Benefactor:
• Johnson Consulting: $25,000
• Sponsorships: $100,000+
Budget
• Goals met for 2014 [See KPIs and Dashboards]
FAMIC/Have the Talk of a Lifetime
• States matching $400,000 challenge grant.
• As of 9/25/2014: $167,000:
Michigan: $72,000 New York: $50,000* Louisiana: $10,000*
Tennessee: $10,000
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Indiana: $25,000
* Potential to double
Strategic Plan
• Majority of strategic goals met for 2014 See strategic plan dashboard
Personal
• Attained CFRE accreditation Certified Fund Raising Executive 1 of 97 in WI
Opportunities and Actions
Trustee engagement
• Meeting attendance
• Blog writing
• Board orientation mentor/mentee
Fund Development Priorities
• Major Gift Fundraising
• Engaging Philanthropic Funeral Directors
• Donor Recognition
Strategic Plan
• Governance
• Funding priorities
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Finance Committee
Committee Report
Jerry Schoen Reporting
Total Assets
Through 8/31/14
Revenue Over Expenses
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Budget
Revenue
8/31/2014
Annualized
Budget
2014
Budget
2015
Budget
2016
Budget
2017
Notes
Contributions/Pledges
300,000
245,000
240,000
340,000
415,000
Major gifts, conservative in 2015 due to
"Have a Talk"
Endowment Pledges
248,603
80,000
95,000
115,000
115,000
Major gifts
Member Contributions
25,000
27,500
32,500
37,500
42,500
Annual Appeal, NFDA Membership, PWC, etc.
Donor Reception
25,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
In Kind Donations (NFDA)
129,150
129,151
130,000
135,000
140,000
Benefits, rent, etc provided in kind from NFDA
Interest/earnings
236,592
225,000
243,000
255,150
267,908
Interest/Earnings
Realized Gain/Loss
6,142
Unrealized Gain/Loss
202,171
99,000
95,000
95,000
95,000
95,000
Golf
1,271,658
826,651
860,500
1,002,650
1,100,408
1,069,487
826,651
860,500
1,002,650
1,100,408
In Kind Expenses
(Salaries, Benefits, Rent)
129,150
129,151
130,000
135,000
140,000
Benefits, rent, etc provided in kind from NFDA
Salaries
199,938
200,000
210,000
285,000
295,000
Fund development executive 2016
Miscellaneous Income
Golf Outing Revenue
Total Revenue
Revenue without unrealized
gains/losses
Expenses
Recruiting
9,000
Estimate for Fund Development Talent
Professional Development
4,454
4,500
5,500
5,500
5,500
Dues
1,500
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
Travel
6,500
8,500
10,500
12,500
14,500
Lodging
4,347
4,500
4,800
5,000
5,250
3,500
Meeting Rooms
1,250
2,000
2,500
3,000
Equipment Rental
1,602
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
Meals
13,335
22,500
25,000
25,500
26,000
Increased travel for Kathy promoting
Foundation
Donor Reception
17,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
Marketing & Advertising
27,666
50,000
35,000
35,000
35,000
Postage
2,048
8,000
8,000
8,000
8,000
Telephone
396
2,200
2,200
2,200
2,200
Outside Service
6,410
3,000
8,000
8,000
22,500
Strategy review and market consultants in
2015-2017
Subscriptions /Software
2,220
4,500
4,500
4,500
4,500
Includes software subscription for donor database
Supplies
4,160
14,000
10,000
10,000
12,000
Meeting materials, donor acknowledgment, etc.
Depreciation
5,090
3,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
Non-Cash
Credit Card Discount
1,736
Collection / Write Offs
Two annual appeal mailings each year
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
30,000
Non-cash
Broker
52,940
42,000
53,000
55,650
59,458
Investment Brokerage Fees
Printing & Reproduct
19,724
12,000
20,000
22,000
24,000
Increased marketing activity and fund development
250,000
Grants / Scholarships
250,000
Golf Expenses
30,000
Miscellaneous
2,139
Total Expense
Net Revenue over Expenses
Net Revenue over exp without
unrealized gains/losses
250,000
300,000
350,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
Golf fees and insurance
21,000
6,000
6,300
7,500
Outside cons fees and exp.
783,601
826,351
860,500
1,002,650
1,100,408
488,057
300
0
0
0
285,886
300
Net of non-cash items
290,976
20,800
20,000
15,000
30,000
Equipment/Capital needs
3,500
7,500
5,000
5,000
5,000
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Communication
Committee Report
Website
•
Continued increase in website traffic
•
Sesame Street Kits are a current major draw
•
Website used for RSVPS; worked well
Convention
•
Solid/consistent branding and presence at convention
•
Personalized/Logo signage for supporters
•
Program with ads for Golf Outing
•
New Trustee and Proud Supporter ribbons distributed
Outreach
•
Excellent cooperation and partnership with marketing departments for major gift announcements
•
Announcements made in real time on Monday of Convention
•
Trustee and Proud Support website logos/email signatures available online
Opportunities
•
Continue to cull website data
•
Increase social media presence
•
Create dynamic, effective newsletter
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Blog content
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Website visits by month
Dashboard & KPIs
Website Acquisition
September website hitsSeptember Mobile hits: 1,085
Foundation Unplugged
Invite Received
NOMIS preconvention
issue received
FAMIC Webinar Email
Sesame Street Ad
in Director
NFDA Bulletin sent with
link to Golf Classic
Web Traffic by Year
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Governance & Leadership
Committee Report
Trustee Communication
•
Skeleton for Trustee “Intranet” is created
•
Will be updated in 2015
•
Documents are secure
•
Will include archived minutes, resources, policies, charters, contact information, committee member
information, etc.
Board Climate Survey
•
Survey results located in appendix
•
About 2/3 of Board participated
•
Overall, results are positive
Opportunities
•
Address large number of trustees going off board
•
Attract varied talent for new members
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Information
Staff
Kathy Wisnefski
Kelly Manion
Nancy McGeen
Phone: 877-402-5900
Cell: 414-791-7479
Email: kwisnefski@
funeralservicefoundation.org
Phone: 800-228-6332 ext. 1574
Email: kmanion@
Phone: 800-228-6332 ext. 1530
Email: nmcgeen@
Executive Director
Director of Communication
Executive Assistant
Physical Address
Funeral Service Foundation
13625 Bishop’s Drive
Brookfield, WI 53005
Fax: 262-789-6977
Website: FuneralServiceFoundation.org
Trustee Login: FuneralServiceFoundation.org/about-us/boardLeadership Password: Foundation (case sensitive)
Our Mission: To fund projects and programs that support all of funeral service in building meaningful
relationships in the community
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2014-2015 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Executive
Communications
Golf Subcommittee
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Linda Darby, Chair
•
____________ Chair
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Jerry Schoen, Chair-elect
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Diana Kurz
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Ralph Buckner
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Victor March Sr.,
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Mike DiBease
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John Carmon
Secretary/Treasurer
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Jerry Schoen
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Henry Gutterman
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Sheri Stahl
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Bob Horn
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Jay Dodds
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Kim Price
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Dave McComb
Governance/Leadership
•
Jerry Schoen – Chair
•
Linda Darby
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Bob Arrington
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(Co Chair)
•
Grants
Investment Committee –
Finance
Sub-committee of Finance
•
Jerry Schoen, Co-Chair
Jerry Schoen
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Jay Dodds
Steve Shaffer
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Steve Lang
Victor March, Sr.
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Victor March, Sr., Co-Chair
Jay Dodds
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Randy Schoedinger
________________
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Michael Quinn
________________
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Randy Schoedinger,
Co Chair
•
Jerry Schoen
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Sheri Stahl, Co-Chair
Fund Development
•
Mike DiBease
Jay Dodds, Co-Chair
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Diana Kurz
__________, Co-Chair
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Michael Quinn
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Ralph Buckner
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Dave McComb
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Victor March, Sr
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Linda Darby
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Jerry Schoen
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Bob Arrington
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Bob Horn
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Graham Cook
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Trustee Contact Information
Bob Arrington, NFDA Liaison*
Steven D. Gackenbach
Phone: 731-668-1111
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 412-995-1634
First Terms ends: 10/17
Arrington Funeral Group
148 West University Parkway
Jackson, TN 38305
Ralph Buckner, CFSP, CPC*
Matthews International Corporation
Two NorthShore Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Ralph Buckner Funeral Home & Crematory
3000 Ralph Buckner Boulevard
PO Box 3655
Cleveland, TN 37311
Anthony Guerra*
Phone: 423-472-1152
Cell: 423-715-0245
Fax: 423-472-0398
2nd Term ends: 10/16
Cell: (562) 244-2515
Phone: (323) 723-1125
Fax: (323) 722-6016
First Term ends: 10/17
Linda Darby
Diana Duksa Kurz, CFSP*
Phone: 217-442-9224
Fax: 217-442-9182
2nd Term Ends: 10/15
Phone: 860-666-0600
Fax: 860-666-8377
Mike DiBease
Steve Lang
Phone: 812-934-7499
Fax: 812-934-8675
Assistant: Kim Ott
Phone: 515-440-7701
Fax: 515-440-7690
E-mail: [email protected]
Jay Dodds, CFSP*
March Funeral Home
5719 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212-3606
Trigard
3901 North Vermillion
Danville, IL 61834-5906
Batesville Casket Company
One Batesville Boulevard
Batesville, IN 47006
The Signature Group
16801 Greenspoint Park Drive, Suite 376
Houston, TX 77060
Phone: 281-453-1260
Cell: 713-201-7332
Guerra & Gutierrez Mortuaries
5800 East Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Newington Memorial Funeral Home
20 Bonair Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
Homesteaders Life Company
5700 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Victor March Sr., CFSP*,
Secretary/Treasurer
Phone: 410-435-0500
David McComb*
D. O. McComb & Sons
1140 Lake Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-4341
Phone: 260-426-9494
Assistant: Erin
Michael Quinn
Aurora Casket Company
10944 Marsh Road
Aurora, IN 47001-2328
Phone: 812-926-5606
Cell: 260-615-8588
Assistant: Gena DeHamer
Randy Schoedinger, CFSP*
Schoedinger Funeral & Cremation Service
229 East State Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-224-6105
Home: 614-488-5383
Gerard “Jerry” Schoen III*,
Chair Elect
Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home
5100 Pontchartrain Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70124
Phone: 504-483-8321
Sheri Richardson Stahl, CFSP*
The Island Funeral Home and Crematory
4 Cardinal Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Home: 51 Bluehaw Court
Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: 843-706-2551
Home: 843-681-4400
Sumner J. “Jay” Waring,
Immediate Past Chair *
Service Corporation International
1929 Allen Pkwy
Houston, TX 77019
Phone: 713-525-9159
Fax: 713-525-7777
Assistant: Donna Kopycinski
Bill Wappner, CFSP*
Wappner Funeral Directors and Crematory
98 South Diamond Street
Mansfield, OH 44902-7564
Phone: 419-522-5211
Fax: 419-522-5451
First Term Ends: 10/17
Christine Pepper
NFDA Liaison
NFDA CEO
13625 Bishop’s Drive
Brookfield, WI 53005
Phone: 800-228-6332
Phone: 515-440-7701
Fax: 515-440-7690
Cell: 813.956.8682
*NFDA Member
Homesteaders Life Company
5700 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Fund Development
Committee Report
Fund Development Strategy
•
Notes from June planning session located within board meeting minutes
Golf Classic Update
Opportunities
•
Continue to refine fund allocation strategies and decide on research.
2014 Outstanding Pledges
Giving Total
Through 8/31/14
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Foundation Visionary
$250,000-$499,999
Partner in Mission
$50,000-$99,999
Relationship Builder
$25,000-$49,999
Project & Program Advocate
$10,000-$24,999
Funeral Service Supporter
$500-$9,999
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Ongoing
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Proud Foundation Supporter logo
provided for your website
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Public thank you via social media outlets,
including “liking” company’s page as appropriate
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Opportunity to write “guest blog”
feature on website
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News release announcing major gift
archived on website
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Corporate logo and website linked
from Foundation’s homepage
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Company name listed in Foundation collateral,
including annual Impact Report, e-newsletters
and electronic signage
Ongoing
Donor name listed on website
Ongoing
Upon each single gift of $2,500 or more
Online
Minimum of once per giving level
Upon each major gift of $100,000 or more
Ongoing
$100,000-$249,999
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Personalized Foundation Supporter signprovided
Annually
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Recognition from the podium at Foundation’s
Donor Showcase and other events
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Opportunity to make remarks from podium
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Ceremonial check presentation
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Ceremonial checks displayed in the Foundation’s
and Donor’s booths
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Corporate name and/or logo exposure through
“thank you” ads in trade publications
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Corporate name and exposure through news
release sent to all major industry publications
and state executives announcing partnership
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Featured in a “Why Foundation Giving
is Important” advertisement in trade
publication(s)
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Media
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Supporter name listed on electronic signage
Annually
NFDA
Convention
Exposure &
Public
Recognition
Community Pillar
Cornerstone Society
$500,000-$999,999
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Prominent
Listing &
Display
Annually
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Advertisement
Minimum of once per giving level
The Fine
Print:
As of 2014, Giving Benefits & Recognition supersede
all previous Funeral Service Foundation gift recognition
programs and are not retroactive.
Your Giving Benefits & Recognition become effective
upon first/next gifts as follows:
$10,000
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$5,000 $500
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Grants Committee
Committee Report
Research Recognition
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Working with Olson Zaltman to submit “Breaking the Consumer Code” research for a national award.
Fund Development Strategy
•
Notes from June planning session located within board meeting minutes
Scholarships
•
Winners Selected
•
Memorial Classic Scholarship: Stephen Crawford and Gabrielle Bieber
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Shipley Rose Buckner Memorial Scholarship: Christie Keen
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First year of scholarship
Hagan Memorial Scholarship: Chastity Hartman
Shoepp Memorial Scholarship: No applicants (only available to students who reside in Wyoming)
Have the Talk of a Lifetime
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About 90% of Trustees feature “Have the Talk” on company websites
Opportunities
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Continue to refine fund allocation strategies
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Have the Talk of a Lifetime
Four-Month Digital Test Marking Results
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