Attracting Funding & Local Support for a Synthetic Turf Field Audio conference: US TOLL Access code:

Darby McCamy Founder-Executive Director Turf Builders United Meet Our Speakers Moderator: Todd DeWolfe STC Education Committee VP of Sales & Bus Dev ProGrass LLC 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 Create a fundraising committee – Obtain a not-for-profit status

Technical experts – Local contractor, attorney, financial consultant Community leaders – Enthusiastic parents, middle school students, school alumni Creating a Committee 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) STC’s Attracting Funding & Local Support for a Synthetic Turf Field – Presentation template for schools and communities STC Videos: VideosVideos Synthetic Turf 360: STC_brochure.pdfSTC_brochure.pdf Frequently Asked Questions: FAQsFAQs Online Buyers’ Guide & Member Directory:

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

Q & A

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