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Attracting Funding & Local Support for a Synthetic Turf Field. Audio conference: US TOLL +1-415-655-0003 Access code: 625 762 041. Meet Our Speakers. Darby McCamy Founder-Executive Director Turf Builders United. Moderator: Todd DeWolfe STC Education Committee VP of Sales & Bus Dev
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Attracting Funding & Local Support for a Synthetic Turf Field Audio conference: US TOLL +1-415-655-0003 Access code: 625 762 041
Meet Our Speakers Darby McCamy Founder-Executive Director Turf Builders United Moderator: Todd DeWolfe STC Education Committee VP of Sales & Bus Dev ProGrassLLC Matt Hughes Principal JMH Development
Learning Objectives • Planning for and launching your fundraising campaign • Fundraising tips and best practices for buyers • Real-life examples and case studies • Q&A session
Phase 1: Prepare for Launch • Define your purpose and goals (be specific) • Discuss the field’s impact • Total estimated cost • Demonstrate viability of the project • Develop realistic timelines • Obtain a not-for-profit status • Create a fundraising committee
Creating a Committee • Technical experts • Local contractor, attorney, financial consultant • Community leaders • Enthusiastic parents, middle school students, school alumni • 10-12 person maximum • Define roles, responsibilities and expectations, and leadership • Get an early start…develop your strategy
Feasibility Study • Leadership assessment • Get the budgeted numbers • Market conditions • Timing is everything • Be realistic
Phase 2: Launch Your Campaign • Creative fundraising ideas • Public and private partnerships • Vendor support and sponsorships • Supplier/capital financing • Professional fundraising
Think Outside the Box • Public and private grant programs • Community engagement through public and private partnerships • Public gatherings and special events • In-kind-services
Maintain Momentum • Investor relations – keep partners informed • Press releases • Progress reports • Monetizing the pledges
Communication Tools • Handouts • STC’s Attracting Funding & Local Support for a Synthetic Turf Field (new updates coming soon, including a sample feasibility survey) • Presentation template for schools and communities • STC Videos: Videos • Synthetic Turf 360: STC_brochure.pdf • Frequently Asked Questions: FAQs • Online Buyers’ Guide & Member Directory: http://stc.officialbuyersguide.net/
Case Studies • Here’s what we’ve seen... • Creative funding, sponsorships • Public and private partnerships • In-kind gifts and services • Other considerations • Maintenance • End-of-life
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