FOS Campaign 2008 Hobble Creek District

Goals for the 2008 Campaign A New approach 1. Invite every family to support the cause 2. Share The Promise of Scouting 3. Educate potential donors on the need for funds 4. Ask for a generous contribution 5. Wrap up entire campaign within two weeks

End Results of the 2008 Campaign Increase knowledge leading to improved attitude towards FOS Increase percentage of donors (An average of 34% of homes currently donate in our district) Increase gift size (District average is $48.04)

The Promise of Scouting Telling the Story Scouting saves and changes lives Scouting is an organization that gives back to the community

Scouting saves and changes lives The Scout Oath and Law Scouts are more likely to… Do the right thing verses the easy thing Think of others before self Accept leadership responsibility Share (or contemplate) personal examples

Scouting gives back Service to the community Service hours benefited communities over 3.8 million dollars For every FOS $1.00 donated there is a $1.10 return on Eagle project service hours The Scouting for Food drive collected 1.5 million pounds of food Scouting is the state’s largest academic institution 35,000 volunteer teachers (Leaders and Merit Badge Counselors) 122 possible merit badges

Proof letter from volunteer

Explain the Needs Contributions support: A rapidly growing youth population The largest unit-serving council in the nation The 4 th largest youth-serving council in the nation 9 council camps

Explain the Needs Contributions also support: 7 service centers 32 professionals 44 council support staff 2 Camp Rangers

What the council does for the unit Provide unit serving executives Provide information from background checks Advanced training opportunities Maintain membership records Programs and special aids Maintain supplies for special programs Provide and maintain camping properties Scouting provides liability insurance for organizations

Income

Step-by-Step Roll-Out for Stake FOS Representatives Enroll Stake Presidency Enroll Bishoprics Enroll/Train Enrollers Enroll each household Contact those who were missed Turn in all funds and commitments by final deadline, June 30 th 2007

Enroll Stake Presidency Talk about the needs and benefits of scouting Get their commitment or contribution Schedule bishopric enrollment meeting Their enrollment sets the example for the stake

Enroll the Bishoprics Get on the Bishopric counsel meeting agenda Insure that the bishoprics know they will be making a contribution to FOS Talk about the needs and benefits of Scouting Their enrollment sets the example for the ward and ward enrollers

Enroll/Train Enrollers Benefits and needs of scouting Inform them they will make their commitments at this meeting Give enrollers the opportunity to role play at least once during the meeting 1 enroller per 5 homes (no more than 10)

Enroll each household Each ward should announce a selected night for the FOS enrollment Ward members should know when the ward enrollment night is and expect a visit Offer the option of pledging a small amount each month rather than paying all upfront

Instructions for Campaign Workers Use provided materials (don’t use tithing slips or envelopes) Read the back of the collection envelope Be positive and keep it brief Turn in all funds and commitments to the stake or council immediately Do not turn in one check for the ward

Making the Ask Witness to the power of the Scouting program Share personal story or example If you don’t have one, use right side of collection envelope for ideas Explain the need for funds Ask the donor to give generously.

Making the Ask Asking previous donors Use pre-printed pledge card with last year’s donation amount Ask them to give as much or more than last year Asking new donors Present them with a blank pledge card Make sure to get their complete name and address

Clean up Have a plan for those who aren’t home The wards can determine how to handle this There needs to be a plan in place Turn in all funds and commitments to the council immediately Don’t sit on the money Yeah! You’re done!!