[NFBMT] `RE: CONVENTION FUNDRAISING

Sun Jan 14 02:13:27 UTC 2018

To whom it may concern,
	In the past we have contributed approximately $1000.00, split 5
ways.  The PAC plan is generally an individual item.  (Some affiliates and
some Chapters do contribute through the PAC plan).
Ted,
	Treasurer NFB of MT

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Cc: BRUCE&JOY BRESLAUER <breslauerj at gmail.com>; marjorie
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Subject: [NFBMT] CONVENTION FUNDRAISING

This is a review of the fund raising opportunities we as an affiliate can
contribute to at the NFB national convention. 

Six different types of fundraising will be discussed during the convention.
These are:

The White Cane Fund: A time will be set aside during the Convention when
buckets will be passed through the audience to receive cash donations for
the White Cane Fund. Affiliates will also make gifts or pledges to this
fund.
These dollars go directly to the general treasury of the Federation.

The Jacobus tenBroek Fund: Donations will also be made to this fund for the
maintenance and upkeep of the NFB Jernigan Institute property. This property
houses the operations of the NFB and other entities.

The Kenneth Jernigan Fund: The proceeds from this fund are used to bring a
number of attendees to their first national convention. It is named for Dr.
Jernigan who planned our conventions for more than forty years and who did
so much to make them what they are today.

The Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC) Plan: This giving opportunity enables
individuals to make regular financial contributions to support the programs
and activities of the Federation. The PAC Plan has insured a consistent flow
of monthly income to fund some of the Federation's work. By signing up for
the PAC Plan, a donor agrees to make an automatic monthly contribution to
the Federation; the donation is withdrawn directly from a checking account
or charged to a credit card. The individual designates how much he or she
wants to contribute each month and specifies a day of the month on which the
money should be withdrawn from the account. To participate in the PAC Plan,
the donor must have a checking account or credit card, complete a PAC Plan
card, sign and turn over a voided check (if the contribution is to be
withdrawn from a checking account), and begin with a monthly donation of at
least $5.00. Supporters of the Federation contribute between $350,000 and
$400,000 each year through this giving opportunity.

SUN (Shares Unlimited in NFB) Shares: Supporters of the Federation are also
able to make either monthly or annual donations for SUN Shares. These funds
are being set aside in the event that they are needed to support the
Federation during difficult times.

The Imagination Fund: In January of 2004, the Federation held the grand
opening for the first and only research and training center run by the
blind, for the blind. Our National Federation of the Blind Jernigan
Institute, named after our long-time president, Dr. Kenneth Jernigan,
develops and implements innovative programs and services that help to
transform the dreams of blind people into reality. The Imagination Fund has
been established to support the work of the Jernigan Institute. Members and
friends of the organization are asked to participate in this annual campaign
by requesting contributions from friends and colleagues and by providing
names and addresses of individuals who may be receptive to Imagination Fund
solicitations. All funds raised will be used to support the research and
training programs of the Jernigan Institute and our state affiliates.

Joy Breslauer, President

National Federation of the Blind of Montana 

Web Site: http://www.nfbofmt.org <http://www.nfbofmt.org/> 

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