Empowering Optimist Clubs: The Foundation's Mission and Support Services
The Foundation is dedicated to seeking, receiving, and managing funds and property to benefit Optimist International and its member clubs. Our mission focuses on providing supportive services to clubs as they engage in charitable, literary, and educational activities. As a 501(C)(3) charitable organization, donations through the Foundation are tax-deductible and help us fulfill our motto: "Helping Optimists Help Kids." Together, we can enhance our communities and support the important work of Optimist clubs. Join us in making a difference today!
Empowering Optimist Clubs: The Foundation's Mission and Support Services
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What Does the Foundation Do? Quarter 1
Foundation Mission: Seeking, receiving and managing funds and real personal property for the benefit of Optimist International and its Member Clubs for charitable, literary and educational activities.
The Foundation as a Partner • Our Mission- solely for the benefit of Clubs and Members. • Our Focus- provide supportive services to Clubs as they undertake their mission in their community • Our Motto- ‘Helping Optimists Help Kids’
The Charitable Side of OI • The Foundation is a 501(C)3 charitable organization • Gifts made through the Foundation are tax-deductible if used for a charitable, literary, or educational purpose
Your Club is Not Alone • Fundraising with a Partner • Ways the Foundation can Help: • The Foundation is available to help identify fundraising opportunities and utilize best-practices • Foundation Volunteers and staff are in place to help
Who Can Help? • Club Foundation Representative • District Foundation Representative • Foundation Committees • The Foundation Board of Directors • Foundation Staff
Join Us. Give Today. • 1 in 20 • The number of Optimist that contributed to the Foundation last year. Join us in changing this number. Consider making a gift today.
Thank You! For more information, please visit www.oifoundation.org.