Beyond the value our sponsorships provide the communities
we serve, Sertoma benefits from the positive publicity
sponsorships generate. Sertoma activities annually receive
thousands of dollars worth of equivalent airtime on television,
radio and in other media. Sponsorships also reinforce
the philosophy of "Growth Through Service" by
attracting new members. A club sponsorship committee will
lead the club's sponsorships and service efforts.
Our
Foundation
The Sertoma Foundation is Sertoma's national charity.
Money raised by our Foundation provides funds for many
of Sertoma's Sponsorships and extends the charitable efforts
of Sertoma clubs beyond the local community. Sertoma is
responsible for administering existing programs and developing
new programs in all sponsorship areas.
Role
of our Foundation
Our Foundation is the national charity for Sertomans in
the United States. While every Sertoman is committed to
the mission of Service to Mankind in his or her own community,
being a Sertoman means you are a part of a larger organization.
Our Foundation raises money for the programs of Sertoma.
Sertoma develops and implements programs across North
America. These include scholarships for deaf and hard
of hearing students, scholarships for graduate students
studying audiology and speech pathology and Community
Service Matching Grants for clubs that need
extra assistance in fulfilling SERvice to MAnkind in their
communities. Sertoma has implemented SERTOMA
SAFEEARS!, a national service project
in which all clubs can participate.
While the Endowment is important for the future of the
organization, the keystone of support for all Sertoma
Sponsorships is the Annual Fund. Contributions each year
from individuals, clubs, Districts and Regions support
each of the programs of Sertoma. Contributions to the
Annual Fund ensure that the Foundation is able to help
Sertoma meet a variety of community needs. As Sertoma
develops new programs, the Annual Fund is there to support
the important programs identified by Sertoma.
The Foundation is funded by contributions from individuals,
clubs, Districts and Regions and through planned or deferred
gifts from individuals to ensure the future of our Foundation.
How
You Can Participate
Each year, the Foundation solicits donations in two areas:
the Annual Fund Drive and the Endowment Drive.
- Annual
Fund – Donations to the Annual Fund ensure the Sertoma
Foundation can support the programs of Sertoma such as Community
Service Matching Grants, Scholarships, the National Day
of Service and the National Fundraiser. Clubs, Districts,
Regions or individuals can make gifts to the Annual Fund.
- Endowment
– Donations (both current and deferred) to the Endowment
ensure the Sertoma Foundation can support the programs of
in perpetuity.
Giving
Options: Memorials and Honorariums: Gifts can
be made to the Annual Fund or Endowment in memory of an individual
or in honor of an individual or club.
Matching Gifts:
Please check with your company about matching gift opportunities
that could greatly enhance your giving.
Gift
Types: Our Foundation accepts gifts of cash, marketable
securities and real and personal property, as well as planned
gifts through your estate.
Donor
Recognition
Donors to the Foundation, whether to the Endowment or the Annual
Fund, should be recognized because of the importance of all
of their gifts. Therefore, we have expanded our giving and recognition
levels to the Annual Fund, and we have made the commitment to
see that donations to the Annual Fund are recognized in our
cumulative giving or Life
Patron program. If you have any questions regarding
the new donor recognition plan, please call Sertoma Headquarters
at (877) 737-8662.
Medallions
are adapted to recognize the following, in addition to the basic
membership:
- 100
% Participation Medallion given for 100% of club members
giving at or above the $25 level
- Early
Bird Medallion given for 100% club participation contibuted
before December 1st
Annual
Giving (Printed Recognition):
Gift Societies – Listing in a gift society is
based on total giving for the current fiscal year. Listings
are managed the same for individuals, clubs, or division contributions.
Example: A donor contributes $100 to the Annual Fund
(Fellow), $300 to his/her pledge to the Building a Legacy Campaign,
and four $25 memorials for members of his/her club. His/her
total giving for the year would be $500 (Silver Gift Society),
and he/she would be listed in the Annual Report as such.
Gift
Society Levels:
Pewter $50
Bronze $100
Titanium $250
Silver $500
Gold $1,000
Platinum $5,000
Award
Recognition:
Individual
Annual Fund Pins: – provided for a single gift of $100
or more in support of Annual Fund (exclusive of membership):
Fellow Level -$100, Benefactor Level -$500, Sponsor Level -$1,000
Club
Medallion presented for giving to Annual Fund at Benefactor
$-500 or Sponsor level -$1,000
Accumulated
Lifetime Giving (Life Patron Program):
Requirements
Donor must have made gifts to the Foundation totaling $5,000
or greater (exclusive of membership). Any gift format approved
by Foundation Policy will be credited toward the donor's accumulated
giving, with the exception of planned or deferred payment gifts.
No
gift can be used to calculate accumulated giving for more than
one Life Patron recognition. For example, the gifts of an individual
cannot also be counted by his/her club to determine Life Patron
status. This program will recognize giving by individuals, clubs,
and divisions.
Giving
Levels for Recognition:
Distinguished Patron- $5,000
Life Patron- $10,000
Sapphire Life Patron- $25,000
Ruby Life Patron- $50,000
Emerald Life Patron- $75,000
Diamond Life Patron -$100,000
Presidential Life Patron-$1,000,000
Accumulated
Lifetime Giving is for all gifts to the Foundation (Annual Fund
or Endowment) over the course of a donor's lifetime. These donors
will be listed in the Annual Report and will be recognized with
the appropriate pin awards and events at the Convention
and/or Regional Conventions.
Volunteer
Leadership Opportunities
Regional
Coordinator
The RC is appointed by the Sertoma President and sits on the
Foundation Committee for a one-year term, renewable for a second
year. The RC is dedicated to supporting the FDR network and
ensuring that area fundraising goals are met (Reports to Foundation
Director of Development).
Duties:
-
Develops
area goals in conjunction with FDR volunteers
-
Assists
FDR volunteers with meeting fundraising goals in area
-
Reports quarterly to Headquarters on fundraising activities
in area
-
Sends
quarterly newsletter to FDR volunteers
-
Attends training sessions provided by Headquarters (in
person or Web-based)
-
Promptly sends all donations to Headquarters
-
Coordinates
Foundation activities at Regional Convention
-
Oversees FDR training
Requirements:
-
Has
previously held or holds Foundation leadership role
-
Is dedicated to the mission of the our Foundation
- Contributes
to the Annual Fund
-
Attends
Annulal Sertoma and Division Conventions
-
Maintains
an e-mail address and checks mail weekl
Foundation
District Representative:
The FDR is appointed by our Foundation for a one-year term,
renewable for a second year. The FDR is focused on educating
members on our Foundation's Annual Fund and cultivates, develops
and solicits donors.
Duties:
-
Develops
goals in each area in conjunction with RC volunteer
-
Visits each club in area to educate members on the Foundation
and solicit Annual Fund donations as defined by the development
plan
-
Reports quarterly to Headquarters and RC on Fundraising
activities within area
-
Sends quarterly newsletter to club presidents in area
-
Attends training sessions provided by Headquarters (in
person or Web-based
-
Promptly sends all donations to Headquarters
-
Coordinates Foundation activities at Fall District Conference
Requirements:
-
Is
dedicated to the mission of the Foundation
-
Is a Foundation member and donates to Annual Fund
-
Attends Fall District Conference
-
Maintains an email address and checks mail weekly
Sponsorship
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