FOS Campaign 2008FOS Campaign 2008 Hobble Creek DistrictHobble Creek District
GoalsGoals for the 2008 Campaign for the 2008 CampaignA New approachA New approach
1. Invite every family to support the cause
2. Share The Promise of Scouting 3. Educate potential donors on the
need for funds 4. Ask for a generous contribution5. Wrap up entire campaign within
two weeks
End ResultsEnd Results of the 2008 of the 2008 CampaignCampaign
Increase knowledge leading to improved attitude towards FOS
Increase percentage of donors (An average of 34% of homes currently donate in our district)
Increase gift size (District average is $48.04)
The Promise of ScoutingThe Promise of ScoutingTelling the StoryTelling the Story
Scouting saves and changes livesScouting is an organization that gives
back to the community
Scouting saves and Scouting saves and changes liveschanges lives
The Scout Oath and LawScouts are more likely to…
Do the right thing verses the easy thingThink of others before selfAccept leadership responsibility
Share (or contemplate) personal examples
Scouting gives backScouting gives back
Service to the community Service hours benefited communities over 3.8 million
dollars For every FOS $1.00 donated there is a $1.10 return
on Eagle project service hours The Scouting for Food drive collected 1.5 million
pounds of food Scouting is the state’s largest academic institution
35,000 volunteer teachers (Leaders and Merit Badge Counselors)
122 possible merit badges
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Explain the NeedsExplain the Needs
Contributions support:
A rapidly growing youth populationThe largest unit-serving council in the
nationThe 4th largest youth-serving council in
the nation 9 council camps
Explain the NeedsExplain the Needs
Contributions also support:
7 service centers32 professionals44 council support staff2 Camp Rangers
What the council does for What the council does for the unitthe unit
Provide unit serving executives Provide information from background checks Advanced training opportunities Maintain membership records Programs and special aids Maintain supplies for special programs Provide and maintain camping properties Scouting provides liability insurance for
organizations
IncomeIncome
Utah National Parks Council 2006
48%
4%
1%1%
11%
22%2%
10%
1%
Net Friends of Scouting
Project Sales
Special Events
Foundations & Trust
Net Sale of Supplies
Camping I ncome
I nvestment I ncome
Activity I ncome
Other Revenue
Step-by-Step Roll-Out for Step-by-Step Roll-Out for Stake FOS RepresentativesStake FOS Representatives
Enroll Stake PresidencyEnroll BishopricsEnroll/Train EnrollersEnroll each householdContact those who were missedTurn in all funds and commitments by
final deadline, June 30th 2007
Enroll Stake PresidencyEnroll Stake Presidency
Talk about the needs and benefits of scouting
Get their commitment or contributionSchedule bishopric enrollment
meetingTheir enrollment sets the example for
the stake
Enroll the BishopricsEnroll the Bishoprics
Get on the Bishopric counsel meeting agenda
Insure that the bishoprics know they will be making a contribution to FOS
Talk about the needs and benefits of Scouting
Their enrollment sets the example for the ward and ward enrollers
Enroll/Train EnrollersEnroll/Train Enrollers
Benefits and needs of scouting Inform them they will make their
commitments at this meetingGive enrollers the opportunity to role
play at least once during the meeting1 enroller per 5 homes (no more than
10)
Enroll each householdEnroll each household
Each ward should announce a selected night for the FOS enrollment
Ward members should know when the ward enrollment night is and expect a visit
Offer the option of pledging a small amount each month rather than paying all upfront
Instructions for Instructions for Campaign WorkersCampaign Workers
Use provided materials (don’t use tithing slips or envelopes)
Read the back of the collection envelope
Be positive and keep it briefTurn in all funds and commitments to
the stake or council immediatelyDo not turn in one check for the ward
Making the AskMaking the Ask
Witness to the power of the Scouting programShare personal story or exampleIf you don’t have one, use right side of
collection envelope for ideasExplain the need for fundsAsk the donor to give generously.
Making the AskMaking the Ask
Asking previous donors Use pre-printed pledge card with last
year’s donation amountAsk them to give as much or more than
last yearAsking new donors
Present them with a blank pledge cardMake sure to get their complete name
and address
Clean up Clean up
Have a plan for those who aren’t homeThe wards can determine how to handle thisThere needs to be a plan in place
Turn in all funds and commitments to the council immediately
Don’t sit on the money
Yeah! You’re done!!
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