1. BC Broker Meeting – January 16, 2014

2. 2013 HIGHLIGHTS With your help:
We raised $375,000 at the National Garage Sale for Shelter - 16 Garage Sales in BC raised $46,123 in 2013; $276,628 raised over 5 years!
Raised $150,000 in 100 days through unique events in our “100 Days for Shelter” campaign
In BC, we support 40 shelters and in 2013, we also helped to fund 7 programs to help women rebuild their lives through our partnership with the Canadian Women’s Foundation

3. How Are We Doing?
Highlights from Dec Shelter Survey

4. How Are We Doing? Highlights from Dec. 2013 Shelter Survey
55 shelters responded (30% response rate)
88% of shelters have an EXCELLENT or GOOD relationship with their Royal LePage partner
Shelters stay in touch by sending thank you letters (94%), inviting Royal LePage offices to participate in the shelter’s fundraisers (57%), volunteering at office fundraisers like the Garage Sale for Shelter (50%)

5. How Are We Doing? Highlights from Dec. 2013 Shelter Survey
How do shelters benefit from the funds / the relationship?
Donations are unrestricted (88%)
Having a champion in the business community (77%)
Having extra funds to enhance quality of life for women and children (75%)
Achieving greater public awareness of the shelter (71%)

6. How Are We Doing? Highlights from Dec. 2013 Shelter Survey
What can shelters consistently use beside financial support?
Gift cards (local grocery stores, Wal-mart)
Toiletries, bedding
Baby formula, diapers
What are the greatest challenges faced by the shelters?
Operational – e.g. keeping up with building maintenance
Funding freeze, insufficient govt. funding

7. How Are We Doing? Highlights from Dec. 2013 Shelter Survey
What are the greatest challenges faced by women and children in the shelters?
Poverty / Low Income
Lack of affordable housing
How can your local Royal LePage office/agents be more helpful ?
Continue to provide commission donations
Help us to educate about domestic violence
In some cases, volunteer (e.g. sit on Board of Directors)

8. How Are We Doing?
Highlights from Dec Shelter Survey
“We have an amazing relationship with our local office. The management and Realtors frequently go above and beyond what could ever be expected or anticipated. They are wonderful people who clearly care very much about supporting the women and children in our community.”

9. 6th Annual National Garage Sale for Shelter Saturday, May 10, 2014
What’s coming in 2014:
6th Annual National Garage Sale for Shelter Saturday, May 10, 2014
Don’t miss this incredible PR opportunity!
147 million media impressions in total (44 million in 2013) and over 1,200 unique media stories
Different options:
One office or community location OR
Multiple home locations – agents, clients, community members

10. What’s coming in 2014:
Register now!

11. Special fundraising trek to MACHU PICCHU! with Charity Challenge
What’s coming in 2014:
Special fundraising trek to MACHU PICCHU!
with Charity Challenge
8 day Trek to inspirational Machu Picchu in Peru
Only 26 spots available
Trek will take place in August 2015 but we are launching now!
Minimum fundraising commitment plus contribution toward trek cost and flights
Unique, once-in-lifetime fundraising challenge alongside fellow Royal LePagers in support of the Shelter Foundation
Expressions of interest will be accepted soon

12. National Sales Conference (Toronto)
What’s coming in 2014:
National Sales Conference (Toronto)
Shelter Foundation silent and live auctions
We need your support. Please bring an item to donate!
Help us top the $100,000 raised in Vancouver!
Pre-conference - Special fundraising events organized by Royal LePage offices and agents. Info coming soon!
New Agent “Welcome”
Agent Survey

13. A few reminders:
Tax receipts will be issued by the end of February and sent by to your agents
Contact the Shelter Foundation early on when planning a fundraising event
Invite shelter staff to speak at your meetings
Set an annual fundraising goal!

14. A few reminders:
Commission donations are the easiest way for agents to support the Shelter Foundation – Promote at your upcoming meetings and sign up all new agents from the start
Send in your fundraising proceeds (including Commission Donations) monthly or quarterly
Send us your high quality photos and a short description of fundraising events
Register now for the National Garage Sale for Shelter!

15. Thank you to our generous National Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor
Major Event Sponsor In-Kind Moving & Transportation Sponsor

16. Thank you! We’re here to help! Direct line: 416-510-5750
@rlpshelterfdn