4-H Keystone Society Fundraising Meeting May 11, am to 9:30am Facilitated by: Eric McGinnis Dan Nestlerode Jeff Himes

Agenda Pioneer Mailing 4-H Centennial Online materials Fundraising and Donor Numbers Stories from the Road Feedback/Questions

Pioneer Mailing Asking donors on the cusp to consider joining the KS Sending out on Friday 50 people statewide – various counties Template letter online if you would like to use to solicit

4-H Centennial Pioneer Keystone Society – recognition of members Induction of donors into a lifetime giving society Invite donors to events Special giveaway for donors? Special Centennial appeal?

4-H Centennial Events PA Farm Show State 4-H Leadership Conference/State 4-H Leader Forum Capital Days State Achievement Days Ag Progress Days National Youth Science Day

Online Resources Repository of helpful information Added Pioneer mailing

Fundraising/Donor Numbers Keystone Members: 153 (April 2011) Money Raised from KS: $566,000 (since 2008) Total 4-H Endowments at Penn State: 78

Stories of the Road An opportunity for each of us to share experiences in fundraising –Have you met with someone who said “no”? –Have you been surprised by the amount of a gift? –Have you heard of a donor experience with 4-H that left an impression on you?

Feedback/Questions?