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CREW Network ©2016www.crewnetwork.org CREW Network 1. Organized under IRS code section 501(c)(6) as a business trade organization dedicated to influencing the success of the commercial real estate industry by advancing the achievements of women.
CREW Network ©2016www.crewnetwork.org CREW Network Foundation 1.The charitable arm of CREW Network, dedicated to supporting the mission of influencing the success of the commercial real estate industry by advancing the achievements of women. 2.Organized under IRS code section 501(c)(3), the Foundation is also classified as a public charity under section 509(a)(3).
CREW Network ©2016www.crewnetwork.org CREW Network Foundation Why have a foundation? Allows everyone to get involved in supporting the one mission of CREW Charitable status helps us raise tax- deductible donations from members, chapters, foundations and corporations Donations augment work of CREW Network and support initiatives such as scholarships, industry research and career outreach programs
CREW Network ©2016www.crewnetwork.org Why is it important to support CREW Network Foundation? The only foundation dedicating its resources solely toward advancing women in the CRE industry. Help bring more women into CRE with programs that educate young women and girls about the career opportunities available to them in the industry. Pay it forward
CREW Network ©2016www.crewnetwork.org How does the Foundation support women in the CRE industry? SCHOLARSHIPSCAREER OUTREACHINDUSTRY RESEARCH
CREW Network ©2016www.crewnetwork.org Our scholarships 610,000 dollars 76 students 27 states/provinces 53 universities
CREW Network ©2016www.crewnetwork.org A Life Touched: Lisa Platte “I am humbled by the fact that such a scholarship and support system even exist for women in commercial real estate... I plan to one day return the kindness.” Lisa Platte 2013 CREW Network Foundation scholar
CREW Network ©2016www.crewnetwork.org Industry Research
CREW Network ©2016www.crewnetwork.org 2015 Career Outreach CREW Careers More than 700 young girls were introduced to careers in CRE UCREW Reached over 500 college students from more than 30 universities
CREW Network ©2016www.crewnetwork.org How can your chapter support the Foundation? Host a fundraiser Budget for donation Support the scholarship endowment Speaker gifts
CREW Network ©2016www.crewnetwork.org Participate in the three Chapter Challenges Have 100% of your chapter’s board give a personal donation Have 50% of your chapter’s membership give a personal donation Have the chapter contribute $1,000 or more directly to the foundation 132
CREW Network ©2016www.crewnetwork.org Chapter Challenges success
CREW Network ©2016www.crewnetwork.org Member support is rising!
CREW Network ©2016www.crewnetwork.org Chapter Challenge kudos Completed the trifecta in 2015! AZCREW CREW Atlanta CREW Austin CREW Charlotte CREW Idaho IndyCREW CREW Inland Empire CREW Lehigh Valley CREW-Miami MNCREW CREW Naples/Fort Myers CREW Philadelphia CREW Richmond CREW San Antonio CREW Seattle and Sound CREW Tucson CREW Utah
CREW Network ©2016www.crewnetwork.org How do I donate? crewnetwork.org Foundation menu Donate Now button Designate fund –Industry Research –Scholarship Endowment –Annual Current Scholarships –Career Outreach –Greatest Needs
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