This document discusses fundraising and resource development for Habitat for Humanity of South Central Minnesota. It outlines the formation of the organization and its affiliates, as well as case studies of families who have received homes. It also describes the roles and responsibilities of the Resource Development Committee, including creating an annual fundraising plan and policies around donor recognition and record keeping. Specific fundraising goals, actions, and metrics are proposed around corporate partnerships, small business outreach, and an "Adopt-a-Home" sponsorship program.

1. Resource Development CommitteeHIGH SCOPE FUNDRAISING BUSINESSIce breakers : Name &Favorite comedy movie or comedian

2. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit Christian housing ministry dedicated to building simple, decent and affordable homes with and for low-income families.About Us…The homes are sold for no profit and no interest and the mortgage payments are used to build more homes.

3. Partnering families typically have mortgage payments between $500-550/month.Habitat for Humanity of South Central Minnesota formed in 1989. Habitat believes that we can accomplish more working together that we can working alone. HFHSCMN has built 89 homes and Affiliates include: Greater Mankato AreaSt. Peter Le Sueur-HendersonWatonwan CountyAbout Us

4. Abdi is a hard-working husband and father of three. He met his wife at South Central College. He has had a tough time finding affordable housing for his family.He came to Habitat for hope of affordable housing and a decent home for his family to grow up in.He and his wife have already worked 80 hours. He and his wife are ready for the challenge of completing their 400 required hours of “sweat equity.”Abdi

5. Elvia Hanson and her two daughters live in a Habitat home at 205 Rogers St. in Mankato. The Hanson family shared a home with another family before being selected for a new Habitat home.Chelsea, 13, was excited about her new home.She said, “I’m excited for our house because it will just be my family there…it will be more peaceful.” The Hanson Family

6. Members shouldHave courage to offer the opportunity for giving to othersKnow the intricacies of HFHHave good networking connectionsHave creative ideas and plans to generate resourcesBe able to work with people of diverse backgroundsBe comfortable putting together a budget and help implement the planMembers of the Committee

7. ChairBoard LiaisonBusiness and Corporations Coordinator (if needed)Individual Gifts Coordinator (if needed)Individual Church Coordinator (if needed)Committee Positions Needed

8. Committee will:

9. Prepare board members for involvement in Resource Development

10. Take the Board’s annual budget and create a comprehensive fund development plan that includes target sources and amounts, dates and assignments

11. Work w/ treasurer to ensure that processes are in place for donor recognition, IRS substantiation, and categorized record keeping by source of income and donor

12. Request an annual budget from the Board of Directors for any necessary expenses

13. Set up appropriate work groups to handle efforts with churches, individuals, businesses, financial institutions, fraternal organizations, civic groups, foundations, etc.The Committee

14. Maintain records of where contacts have been made to avoid duplicationSeek a list of in-kind donations desired by the building committee and develop strategies to meet those needs Draft a donor intent policy…Continued

15. Annual Resource development plan

16. Corporate builds and partnerships program

17. Small business process for solicitation and follow-up

18. Financial institution process for solicitation and follow-up

19. Matching grant opportunities from fraternal organizations and donors

20. Donor recognition and IRS substantiation

21. Board of Directors (BOD) involvement in Resource Development activityWork to Develop

22. Action PlanGoal 1 Approval of Committee Structure by BODAction StepsCommunicate the need for Board participation, involvement and supportCommunicate all needed job descriptions to the BODRecruit committee members from all Partnering CommunitiesEnsure the committee consists of a diverse groupAnnual Plan

23. Goal 2 – Partner with Finance CommitteeAction stepsPartner with the Finance Committee on any updates or needsEnsure participation from all Partnering CommunitiesPartner with Finance committee and bookkeeper to gain insight on Partnering Communities past giving historyResearch area statistics to help create case statement and elevator pitchReview past giving trendsAnnual Plan