Sertoma receives many requests for funding from charitable
organizations and individuals who either make a presentation at a
meeting or submit a written request. Some examples include United
Way, Camp Confidence, Relay for Life, Deaf Awareness Days, the
Children's Museum, YMCA., Phonic Ears for the Brainerd Public
School, MADD, Crisis Line & Referral Service, Fourth of July
Celebration, Shoes for Haiti, Salvation Army and many many more. The
Sponsorship Committee helps decide where the money that is raised
through Pipe and Drape, the Flag Project, Gossamer Ceiling, and
Winter Wonderland will be granted.
The focus of the grants and donations is on groups involved with
vision, hearing, and youth. Written requests are sent to the
committee and are evaluated by the criteria established by the club.
The committee has the approval of the board to grant requests up to
$500.00 per month. Requests over this amount are brought to the
board of directors for a vote.
A diverse group of people is sought each year for this committee to
prevent too much focus in just one area. The in-coming president
selects the chair and that person works with other members to
facilitate disbursing funds. Many members continue to help this
committee year after year and it is a rewarding task. The budget
differs yearly depending upon the amount of money earned by fund
raising endeavors. The committee meetings are held the second
Tuesday of the month. Sponsorship chairman this year is Heidi Funk.
If you have a request or questions about sponsorship contact Heidi
at heidi.uw@brainerd.net.
Sertoma Sponsorship Committee Guidelines for Applicants:
All request must be presented to the Sponsorship Committee for
action or recommendation to the Board. Evaluations are based upon
the following:
Factors that encourage a contribution:
1. Speech and/or hearing related requests.
2. Addresses an unmet need in the area.
3. National Heritage.
4. Number of people directly served.
5. Cost effectiveness.
6. The support of something tangible (i.e. equipment).
7. The direct involvement of a Sertoma member in the
request.
Factors that discourage a contribution:
1. Request on behalf of single individuals not related
to speech and hearing.
2. Requests for endowment funds.
3. Projects funded prior to the request.
4. Requests in which funds raised exceed actual
expenses.
5. Requests that primarily support administrative
salaries/expenses or facility operation costs.
6. Request that are unclear in any aspect of
application.
7. Requests primarily funded by government agencies or
other charitable organizations.
Donation Request
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