2. 2016 A&E Workplace Giving Campaign Idea Sharing Breakfast Abbreviated PowerPoint

3. Tips from the Edward Jones Campaign Irasa Downing Director of HR, Client Strategies Division and Campaign Co-Chair

4. 2015 Campaign Demographics > 3,300 In-office Associates 6 Campus Buildings > 325 Home Based Associates 22 Divisions 71% participation > $528,000 raised Committee: General Partner Campaign Chair 2 Associate Campaign Chairs Committee of 40 + 50+ Division Chairs 200+ Team Captains

5. 2015 Campaign Timeline Pre-Campaign May 1 & 7: Leadership Giving Events May 8: Campaign Kickoff Event with Art Performances Campaign Week May 11–22: Raffle Basket Sales Jeans and Sneakers Online Art Auction Penny Wars Lunchtime Trivia Pledge Card Drawings

6. What Worked? 1.Donate to Wear Jeans 2.Raffle Baskets 3.Online Art Auction 4.Penny Wars 5.Grassroots Efforts from Each Division

7. Tips from the Clayton School District Campaign Robin Fultz Communications Coordinator & Campaign Coordinator

8. When you have a small (or nonexistent) campaign budget, think outside the box – but inside your talent pool. Use art and music as the medium for your message. Creativity is key!

9. Campaign Songs It’s Time for A&E When You Give to A&E Please Give to A&E

10. Tips from the Lashly & Baer Campaign Kara Brostron Office Manager & Campaign Coordinator

11. Lashly & Baer, P.C. is proud to be the A&E 2015 Law Firm Challenge Winner!

12. S.M.I.L.E. A successful campaign: Staff Involvement – Plan activities for team members to enjoy and reward them for pledges. Make the Goal Clear – Set a clear campaign goal, make sure your team knows this goal and understands the importance. Provide daily motivation and updates on your progress. Increase Campaign Participation – Make it easy for your team to participate. $25 donation buy-in option or pledge increase. Leadership Support – Have a leader within the organization help chair the campaign. Very beneficial with increasing contributions and participation. Engage Your Local Community – Alert your local businesses of your fundraising activities. Many are happy to donate prizes or gift certificates to use during your campaign.

13. Putting the FUN in Fundraising! Dress Down – Jeans Days Movie & Music Trivia Movie Poster Match Up Chili Cook-off & Potluck Lunches Cake & Basket Raffles Minute to Win It Games

14. Team Building Events Putt Putt Competition Art Supply Scavenger Hunt Penny Wars Wii Bowling Tournament Ping Pong Drop….

15. A&E Staff Susan Rowe-Jennings, VP of Administration & Grants Kate Francis, VP of Development Heather Edwards, Development Manager Dorothy Powell, Development Manager Tonya Hahne, Development Administrator Pat Tichacek, Development Administrator Melissa Howe, Development & Events Coordinator Mandi Hanway, Online Giving & Grants Coordinator Krista Grant, Marketing Coordinator

16. Thank you for Attending! When the Arts Thrive, Our City Thrives!

17. LINKS & RESOURCES A&E’s Website: KeepArtHappening.org Staff listing with emails: KeepArtHappening.org/staff Campaign Resources: KeepArtHappening.org/campaign-resources Happenings: KeepArtHappening.org/happenings Online Giving Page: KeepArtHappening.org/happenings ARTS Card Calendar: KeepArtHappening.org/calendar A&E’s Facebook Page: Facebook.com/ArtsandEducation Makers of St. Louis Facebook Page: Facebook.com/MakersStL