2004 NTN Annual Report
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2004 NTN Annual Report
NTN Annual Report 3 12/13/04 11:17 PM Page 1 People in deed, serving people in need 2004 Annual Report NTN Annual Report 3 12/13/04 11:17 PM Page 2 2004 Neighbor To Nation Annual Report C E O M E SS A G E Dear Friends: Neighbor to Nation brings together member charities who aggressively seek out opportunities to find innovative ways to characterize our purpose which is “People in deed, serving People in need”. William Penn defines it like this, “I expect to pass through life but once. If, therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do for any fellow being, let me do it now… as I shall not pass this way again.” Each one of us has been in contact with or knows someone who is coping with financial stress, who is dealing with poverty or facing a terminal illness. It is in times like these when our charities play a vital role. They are dedicated to alleviating hunger and poverty, creating opportunities for the underprivileged, providing counseling and support to the suffering and to restoring the dignity of human life to the hopeless. Neighbor to Nation is committed to addressing both immediate and long-term solutions to these humanitarian problems. This is made possible through the generous support of donors, who have selflessly contributed to make a positive difference in someone’s life. We are proud to share this annual report with you which provides a snapshot of the work being performed by our member charities. We do not grow weary of community service as this is the foundation of giving back to our communities and sharing our resources with people less fortunate than ourselves around the world and here, right at home. Sincerely, Gail A. Diesel-Reynolds Interim Chief Executive Officer NTN Annual Report 3 12/13/04 11:17 PM Page 3 O U R M I SS I O N N eighbor To Nation works to create and support relationships between donors and volunteers and a broad spectrum of faith-based, human service and medical research charities through employee involvement campaigns. Our charities are committed to eliminating hunger, providing vital disaster relief, improving treatment and finding cures for major illnesses, supporting economic development and self-sufficiency programs around the world and addressing a wide range of social challenges through faith-based service. A C C O U N TA B I L I T Y N eighbor To Nation (NTN) performs at the highest level of oversight and accountability required to operate as a public charity. The NTN Board of Directors takes the responsibility of maintaining the public trust seriously and integrates sound business and ethical practices into our governance. We are able to sustain this level of accountability by meeting on a regular basis both face-to-face and via conference calls. The NTN Board of Directors is an ‘active and responsible governing body’ whose members serve without compensation and have no material conflict of interest. The NTN Board of Directors is committed to maintaining low fund-raising and administrative costs. Each year, an independent audit is performed by certified public accountants in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. NTN prepares and files an IRS Form 990 annually and makes this document available to the public via our web site at www.neighbortonation.org. Our financial accounting is built around transparency with our membership and the general public. The Board of Directors and staff conducts a thorough and comprehensive review of documentation pertaining to the human health and welfare services, benefits and level of assistance provided by our member charities. We practice honest and non-deceptive advertising and promotion as it relates to our federation and its membership. The NTN Board of Directors prepares an Annual Report and makes it available to the public on our web site as well as a hard copy by request. The Annual Report provides an overview of our activities over a given fiscal year. NTN Annual Report 3 12/13/04 11:17 PM Page 4 2004 Neighbor To Nation Annual Report ACCOMPLISHMENTS I n 2004, NTN continued to support its mission by successfully surveying the workplace giving landscape to identify creative avenues for greater access to workplace giving dollars. Through collaborative initiatives, members became a choice in several new giving campaigns in the Seattle area, most notably, Regence Blue Shield. In the public sector, several new state campaigns were identified as a good match for NTN and member participation. Steps were taken to meet the eligibility criteria for the upcoming year. A strategic approach to donor marketing has been one of the key factors in our success. The NTN staff focused on the importance of concise public communication, taking action to ensure that our members understood the power of their web sites, printed materials and premiums. As a result, many of our members began to invest in a stronger web presence and other materials designed to distinguish their brand and mission. By building supportive relationships with workplace campaign managers particularly in the top revenue generating campaigns, NTN was able to gain greater access to employee donors. Over the past year, NTN and its members attended events in the top revenue generating workplace campaigns within the public and private sector. Working closely with staff, NTN members took advantage of these opportunities and gained first hand knowledge of what drew donors to their organization. In 2004, our members continued to benefit from NTN’s online member management technology. Members were able to complete their membership applications online via their password protected member page. Their customized page allowed members to manage their organization’s information with just a few key strokes. Members were also able to review the status of campaign applications, download donor names and review financials via this one link. NTN’s custom distribution tracking software, PledgeNet, continued to provide exceptional flexibility to members in generating reports and monitoring their return on investment geographically in real time. Each year, NTN hosts an educational conference providing members with the very latest information on trends, industry regulatory issues, and marketing products relevant to the ever evolving world of workplace giving and philanthropy in general. The 2004 Annual Member Meeting and Conference gave the Board of Directors and staff an opportunity to expand our members’ knowledge on topics such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Bill, focus groups, and public relations. The agenda offered general sessions and workshops led by industry experts on a wide range of topics along side comprehensive staff presentations. In preparation for the fall 2004 campaigns, NTN continues to build on the business elements that have brought success in the past, while examining new fundraising paradigms and opportunities as we look toward 2005. NTN Annual Report 3 12/13/04 11:17 PM Page 5 2 0 0 4 S TAT E , L O C A L A N D O T H E R C A M PA I G N S Arizona State Employees California State Employees Bay Area United Way Colorado State Employees Denver City Employees Connecticut State Employees District of Columbia United Way Campaign Florida State Employees Orlando City Employees Maine State Employees Portland City Employees Massachusetts State Employees (5 Regions) Boston City Employees Cambridge City Employees Michigan State Employees Missouri State Employees New Jersey State Employees (by County) Public Employees (26 Separate Campaigns) Port Authority (NY/NJ) Employees New York State Employees (by county) CUNY Employees NY City/Transit/Housing Employees North Carolina State Employees Ohio State Employees Columbus City Employees Columbus Library Employees Franklin County Employees Pennsylvania State Employees Rhode Island State Employees Texas State Employees Austin City Employees Dallas City Employees Cypress-Fairbanks School Employees Houston City/School Employees Travis County Employees Samsung Corporation Employees Utah State Employees Vermont State Employees Virginia State Employees Washington Gas Employees Washington State Employees Seattle City Employees King County Employees Port of Seattle Employees Coalition for Charitable Choice Wisconsin State Employees Dane County Employees Madison City/School Employees NTN Annual Report 3 12/13/04 11:18 PM Page 6 2004 Neighbor To Nation Annual Report MEMBERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE… African American Self-Help Foundation Fairygodmother Foundation As violence forced thousands to flee their villages in Sudan, the bloodshed and death toll mounted. AASHF relief teams worked tirelessly to distribute 50 tons of food to a targeted 13,000 people. In the eastern Upper Nile region, teams delivered 6.6 tons of food and other needed materials to aid victims of the warring factions. Fairygodmother Foundation provides wishes for individuals facing the end of their life as a result terminal illiness. Over the past year, more than 150 wishes were granted ranging from family reunions to trips to Disney. Most individuals requesting wishes are parents - mothers and fathers, desiring to give their children some warm memories to treasure after they are gone. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention One of the objectives of AFSP is to support studies to identify the relative importance of different predictors of suicide and to find new predictors. Earlier this year, AFSP held a first-of-its-kind workshop in Salzburg, Austria, bringing together key representatives from over 15 countries to systematically examine and compare national suicide prevention strategies. AFSP is committed to providing funding for research as well as a forum for researchers to come together to exchange ideas and findings. In the United States, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death and the statistic is even more disturbing when one considers it is a preventable death. AFSP recognizes that individuals, families and society in general want to understand this phenomenon and come together to prevent the continued loss of life to suicide. Children’s Cancer Assistance Fund According to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, cancer treatments during childhood can cause long-term health problems such as hearing loss, heart damage, joint problems and memory problems. Of major concern to health professionals is the fact that very few childhood cancer survivors receive the basic information and education about the various health and psychological problems that could affect their future well-being. The CCAF also known as the National Children’s Cancer Society (N.C.C.S.) wants to ensure survivors have access to (there is copy removed here) information that could enhance the quality of their lives. This is why CCAF has built a website that addresses just this problem, (copy has been deleted here) www.BeyondTheCure.org. CCAF saw a problem and was able to bring about a solution that will greatly increase the quality of life and general outlook for thousands as they become adults. Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind It is without question that charitable work can bring about extraordinary opportunitites. The staff and volunteers of GDFB had an opportunity to be a part of an exceptional situation. Harry Friedman is in impeccable physical shape. He walks four miles every day and works out at the gym three times a week for two hours. What makes this rigorous physical regime noteworthy is that Harry is 90 years old (delete comma) and is a first time guide dog user. The GDFB has always provided guide dogs for young and old alike. Harry is the eldest first time guide dog user trained at the Foundation. He is astounding everyone; everywhere he goes. Feed the Children an independent life. Macular Degeneration occurs when the center of the retina begins to deteriorate. The condition can cause blurring of central vision, distortion and blind spots. Blurred central vision can make straight lines appear slightly distorted or warped. In early 2004, FFB sponsored a discussion that featured three prominent doctors in the field answering questions about the latest treatments, clinical trials, research, visual aids and coping skills. Attendees were able to gain a better understanding of the disease and the ongoing research being sponsored by FFB. Meals On Wheels Association of America In 2004 MOWAA continued to rasise awareness about the reality of hunger amongst America’s senior citizens. The Annual March for Wheels event has grown in its capacity to bring about awareness and to build a larger volunteer base for MOWAA throughout the country. Country Singer and Actress Naomi Judd lent her celebrity as the spokeperson for the 2004 March for Wheels. Naomi recorded public service announcements that were broadcast throughout the country. This past year MOWAA experienced the largest increase in volunteerism and public donations to date for the charity. For the eighth year in a row, FTC teamed with the NASDAQ-100 Open Tennis Tournament to deliver more than 478,000 pounds of food, beverages, personal care items, and paper goods to South Florida’s hungry. The precious cargo, carrying a retail value of $1 million, was distributed through approximately 46 area hunger relief agencies, benefiting thousands of children and families. More than 80,000 families live below the poverty level in Miami Dade County. Mercy Ships Foundation Fighting Blindness National Indian Youth Leadership Development Project The Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) supports leading researchers in the hope of finding effective treatments for diseases that impact sight. Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in adults over age 55. The disease manifest as a progressive loss of central vision making sufferers unable to read a book, drive a car or continue to lead Celebrating its 25th anniversary of bringing hope and healing to the poor with thousands of volunteers on three hospital ships, founder and CEO Don K. Stephens announced that Mercy Ships had impacted 408,000 people with all manner of life-changing and community transforming services, with a direct value of over $19 million in this fiscal cycle. In the past 25 years, Mercy Ships has impacted 5 million people in 53 nations. National Indian Youth Leadership Project (NIYLP) provides productive programs that inspire young Native Americans. The youth development programs include substance abuse prevention and community service. Over the past year, NIYLP has been able to grow their program to serve more than 2000 Native NTN Annual Report 3 12/13/04 11:18 PM Page 7 American youth from across the country at their National Leadership Camps. National Right to Life Educational Trust Fund The National Right Life Committee (NRTL) has long stood for the rights of the unborn. Year ago, the NRLC began pushing for a law that would recognize the rights of the unborn as it relates to violent crime. In the wake of the Laci and Connor Peterson tragedy, NRLC became a driving force behind efforts to bring about new law that recognized there are two victims when a pregnant woman is the victim of a crime. The determination of NRL in concert with victims’ families brought about dialog that resulted in a new law - The Unborn Victims of Violence Act (H.R. 1997) also known as “Laci and Conner’s Law”. President Bush signed the act into law earlier this year in front of family members that knew first-hand the heartache of losing two family members at once. The Unborn Victims of Violence Act now provides a means for federal law enforcement to recognize an unborn child as a victim when he or she is injured or killed in a violent federal crime and to pursue prosecutions on behalf of both victims - mother and child. National Eating Disorders Association Earlier this year, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) announced the results of a study they funded that provided evidence of the impact of media images on people who are already prone to eating disorders. Although mental health practitioners have always suspected that images of extremely thin models impact young women, this study demonstrated that viewing “plus-size” models decreased young women’s body dissatisfaction, thereby reducing a critical risk factor for eating disorders. The one year study randomly assigned undergraduate college women to one of three groups. One group viewed images of “plus-size” professional models, one viewed “super-thin” professional models and the control group viewed images of non-human objects. The “plus-size” viewing group felt a 16.5 percent drop in body dissatisfaction, and a 12.8 percent reduction in drive to diet, and a rise in body esteem. The group that viewed the “super-thin” models had a significantly stronger 23.8 percent jump in desire to diet and experienced lowered body esteem. (Delete The) NEDA is committed to funding more such research in the hopes of developing effective treatment plans and support structures for patients suffering from this very serious illness. Prison Fellowship Ministries An estimated 2 million children across the United States know what it’s like to have a parent behind bars. By every measure, prisoners’ children are the most severely at-risk (delete children and) youth in America. Studies show that they are five times as likely to end up in prison themselves. In 2003, through Prison Fellowship Ministries (PFM) Angel Tree® and thousands of volunteers, more than 525,000 children received Christmas gifts on behalf of their incarcerated parent. Since the program’s inception, more than 6.3 million children of prisoners have received some 12.6 million Angel Tree® gifts nationwide. Angel Tree® also works year round to provide school supplies, mentoring and summer camp opportunities. Samaritan’s Purse As part of a larger initiative to help restore medical services in post-war Baghdad, international relief organization Samaritan’s Purse completed construction of the Al-Saydia Clinic. The clinic is designed to serve 40,000 people in the surrounding neighborhoods. It will be furnished and equipped from a state-run warehouse and will be staffed by Iraqi doctors and nurses. The 7,500-square foot building includes nine examining rooms, a pharmacy, lab, X-ray room, reception area and an ambulance bay. Over the past nine months, Samaritan’s Purse has provided more than $1 million in aid to Baghdad. Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization The mission of Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization is to ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone. Services such as medical information, empowerment and peer support have made struggling with breast cancer a little more manageable for thousands of women. This past year, Y-ME hosted the 12th Annual Y-ME RACE Against Breast Cancer on Mother’s Day, May 9, 2004 in Chicago’s Grant Park. More than 25,000 walkers, runners and volunteers helped make the 13th annual Y-ME Race Against Breast Cancer a true success. The race continues to raise awareness about the tragedy of a breast cancer diagnosis. In the United States, one out of eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. It is estimated that more than 216,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year alone, and nearly 40,000 will die from this disease. NTN Annual Report 3 12/13/04 11:18 PM Page 8 2004 Neighbor To Nation Annual Report 2004 NEIGHBOR TO NATION MEMBER CHARITIES A Child’s Hope Fund www.achildshopefund.org ACSI’s Children’s Tuition Fund www.acsi.org Adopt America Network www.adoptamericanetwork.org Advanced Cancer Research Center www.skcc.org Advocates International www.advocatesinternational.org African American Self-Help Foundation www.aashf.org Aid to Children, Youth and Families www.newhopeinternational.org AIDS Care Fund www.aidscarefund.org AIDS Community Research Initiative of America www.acria.org AIDS Research Alliance of America www.aidsresearch.org Alcohol & Drug Recovery Fund www.alcoholanddrugrecovery.org Alliance Defense Fund www.telladf.org Alpha-1 Foundation www.alphaone.org Alzheimer’s and Aging Research Center www.alz-aging-research.org American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine www.aacpdm.org American Association of Diabetes Educators Education & Research Foundation www.diabeteseducator.org American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation www.rheumatology.org/ref American Council of the Blind www.acb.org American Family Association www.afa.net American Foundation for Suicide Prevention www.afsp.org American Indian Youth Running Strong www.indianyouth.org Americans Caring for Children Worldwide www.childrenworldwide.org Americans Helping Americans www.helpingamericans.org Arthritis and Cancer Pain Research Institute Association for Christian Conferences, Teaching & Service (ACCTS) www.accts.org Association of Gospel Rescue Missions www.agrm.org Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America www.aafa.org Awana Clubs International www.awana.org Brain Tumor Foundation of America www.braintumor.org Bread And Water For Africa www.africanrelief.org Breast Cancer Research Foundation, The www.bcrfcure.org Children’s Food Fund/ World Emergency Relief www.worldemergencyrelief.org Children’s HopeChest www.hopechest.org Children’s Hunger Relief Fund www.chrf.org Cadence International www.cadence.org Children’s Legal Protection Center www.ylc.org Campus Crusade for Christ’s Great Commission Foundation www.milmin.com Children’s Survival Fund www.childrenssurvivalfund.org Cancer Immunology Research Foundation www.concernfoundation.org Christian Blind Mission International www.cbmi-usa.org Christian Broadcasting Network, The www.cbn.com Cancer Research Fund of the Damon Runyon-Walter Winchell Foundation www.drcrf.org Christian Foundation for Children and Aging www.cfcausa.org Cancer Treatment Research Foundation www.crtf.org Christian Legal Society www.clsnet.org Care Net www.care-net.org Child Abuse Intervention Fund www.childabuseinterventionfund.org Child Aid: Children’s Literacy and Hearing Projects www.child-aid.org Childcare International www.childcare-intl.org Christian Military Fellowship www.cmfhq.org Christian Relief Fund www.christianrelieffund.org Christian Relief Services www.christianrelief.org City of Hope www.cityofhope.org Compassion International Incorporated www.compassion.com Baptist World Alliance www.bwanet.org Children Affected by AIDS Foundation www.caaf4kids.org Bible League www.BibleLeague.org Children’s Cancer Assistance Fund www.nationalchildrenscancersociety.org Diabetes National Research Group www.diabetes-national-research.org Billy Graham Evangelistic Association www.billygraham.org Children’s Christian Hunger Network www.childrenshungernetwork.org Disabled and Alone/Life Services for the Handicapped, Inc. www.disabledandalone.org Blessings International www.blessing.org Contact USA, Inc. www.contactusa.org NTN Annual Report 3 12/13/04 11:18 PM Page 9 Engineering Ministries International www.emiusa.org Life Teen, Inc. www.lifeteen.com Fairygodmother Foundation www.fairygodmother.org Lions Clubs International Foundation www.lcif.org Family Research Council www.frc.org Lyme Disease Foundation www.lyme.org National Right to Life Educational Trust Fund www.nrlc.org Feed The Children www.feedthechildren.org Marrow Foundation, The www.themarrowfoundation.org Navigators, The www.navmilitary.org MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger www.mazon.org Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Inc. www.ncmi.org Focus on the Family www.family.org Meals On Wheels Association of America www.mowaa.org Officers’ Christian Fellowship of the USA www.ocfusa.org Food for the Hungry, Inc. www.fh.org Mercy Ships www.mercyships.org Foundation Fighting Blindness www.blindness.org Mexican Medical www.mexicanmedical.com Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org Glaucoma Research Foundation www.glaucoma.org Military Community Youth Ministries www.mcym.org Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind www.guidedog.org Miracle Flights for Kids www.miracleflights.org Guillain-Barré Syndrome Foundation International www.gbsfi.com Fellowship of Christian Athletes www.fca.org Fight Crime: Invest in Kids www.fightcrime.org Home School Foundation www.homeschoolfoundation.org Hope Heart Institute, The www.hopeheart.org Infectious Disease Science Center www.infection-research.org International Christian Concern www.persecution.org Interstitial Cystitis Association of America www.ichelp.org Kids for the Kingdom www.kidsforthekingdom.org Kidsave International www.kidsave.org National Indian Youth Leadership Development Proj. www.niylp.org Society of St. Andrew www.endhunger.org Straight Spouse Network www.ssnetwk.org United Leukodystrophy Foundation, The www.ulf.org United States Association for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees www.unrefugees.org USA Rugby www.usarugby.org V Foundation, The www.jimmyv.org Vital Options International www.vitaloptions.org Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corp. www.ob.org Voice of the Martyrs, The www.persecution.com Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation www.oif.org www.volunteersofamerica.org Volunteers of America Mission Aviation Fellowship www.maf.org Osteoporosis and Breast Cancer Research Center www.osteo-breast-cancer-research.org Warm Blankets Orphan Care International www.warmblankets.org Moody Bible Institute www.moody.edu Prison Fellowship International www.pfi.org Wheelchair Foundation www.wheelchairfoundation.org MOPS International www.MOPS.org Prison Fellowship Ministries www.pfm.org White Bison, Inc. www.whitebison.org Multiple Sclerosis National Research Institute www.ms-national-research.org Promise Keepers www.promisekeepers.org World Concern (A Division of CRISTA Ministries) www.worldconcern.org National Alliance for Autism Research www.naar.org National Center for Fathering www.fathers.com National Eating Disorders Association www.NationalEatingDisorders.org Prostate Cancer Foundation (formerly CaP CURE) www.prostatecancerfoundation.org Worldwide Christian Schools www.wwcs.org Public Radio International www.pri.org Wycliffe Bible Translators www.wycliffe.org Samaritan’s Purse www.samaritanspurse.org Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization www.y-me.org Senior Care Fund www.seniorcarefund.org Share Our Strength www.strength.org Young Life www.younglife.org NTN Annual Report 3 12/13/04 11:18 PM Page 10 2004 Neighbor To Nation Annual Report FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY N eighbor To Nation’s commitment to fiscal responsibility is reflected in our financial management and cost structure. The simplicity of a flat fee is uncommon in the federation model. NTN members do not pay on a sliding scale or by other complex mathematical formulas. The cost recovery practices are based solely upon the operating costs of the federation and the services provided to members. Cost recovery is based on a flat percentage and assessed from pledge payments. There is no application fee or upfront cost to members before campaign receipts are collected. Our bottom line commitment is to provide state of the art services at the lowest possible cost to our member charities and campaign partners. We are ever mindful of the fiscal responsibilities that we share with our members concerning the generous contributions from the donors we serve. Neighbor To Nation utilizes the talents of a top staff, state of the art technology and clearly defined, highly focused strategies. We have worked to bring new opportunities to the charities we serve without taking critical funding from their missions. Our members always know exactly what they are paying for services they receive which has resulted in a relationship of trust and loyalty. The Neighbor To Nation Board of Directors and staff do not take this trust lightly and work diligently to make certain we are responsible with that which we have been entrusted. Ac ompl et ec opyofouraudi t ed nanc i als t at ement smaybeobt ai nedbywr i t i ngt o: Chr i s t i anSer v i c eChar i t i esc /oEx ec ut i v eDi r ec t or ,7620L i t t l eRi v erT ur npi k e, Sui t e600,Annandal e,VA22003. NTN Annual Report 3 12/13/04 11:17 PM Page c2 Neighbor To Nation and its member charities offer support to people throughout the world. We are truly people in deed serving people in need. Some of the services our members provide include assistance to children and their families; lifestyle assistance for those with disabilities; emergency relief for those devastated by natural disaster or war; training and economic assistance to communities seeking to become healthy and self-sufficient; conducting and supporting medical research; and providing spiritual support and missionary opportunities. NEIGHBOR TO NATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 President Wells B. Jones, CAE, CFRE Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Smithtown, NY Treasurer Joel Stiner, JD U.S. Small Business Administration San Francisco, CA Secretary Dwight Haldan, JD Independent Business Consultant Phoenix, AZ Director Gail Diesel-Reynolds, Interim CEO Neighbor To Nation Springfield, VA S TA F F Jeff Lee Director, Campaign & Member Services David Venne Director, Finance & Administration J. Delice Brown Director, Marketing & Communications Cathy Brunicardi Director, Business Development 8001 Braddock Road | Suite 310 Springfield, VA 22151 Phone 703.764.3210 | 877.841.6839 Fax 703.764.3375 www.neighbortonation.org