In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country Securing the ALA’s Future 1 The ALA Foundation ensures that our programs serve future generations of U.S. veterans, military and families

In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country Topics of Discussion Why a Foundation is Needed How the ALA Foundation and the ALA are Connected How Foundation Donations Support ALA Programs Three Year Development Plan How Your Donation Can Make a Difference 2

In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country Why a Foundation is Needed Reduced membership has decreased income to support ALA programs Competition numbers amongst nonprofits has increased over the last 15 years which has impacted the number of donor gifts to the ALA 501(c)3 organizations have the ability to apply for grants which will increase revenue 3

In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country A Subsidiary of the American Legion Auxiliary 4 ALA NHQ Staff American Legion Auxiliary 501(c)19 American Legion Auxiliary Foundation 501(c)3 NEC Board of Directors Designated Directors –National Secretary –National Treasurer –Children and Youth Committee Chairman –Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Committee Chairman –National Vice President Appointed Director –Finance Committee Member Elected Directors –3 positions approved by the ALA NEC Ex Officio Member –National President

In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country How Foundation Donations Support ALA Programs 5 American Legion Auxiliary Foundation Individual Donations Memorials Honoring Loved Ones Bequests Wills Grants Money from Foundations

In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country Three Year Development Plan Individual Donation Goals (Member and Non-Member Donors) –FY13 $100,000 –FY14 $300,000 –FY15 $400,000 Grant Goals ( Money We Seek from Foundations) –FY13 $75,000 –FY14 $250,000 –FY15 $375,000 6

In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country Financial Data Fiscal Year Revenue Goal Revenue Actual Net Assets Note: Numbers are in 000

In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country How Your Donations Can Make a Difference Assist veterans in healing from both their physical and psychological wounds through visual and performing arts Invest in our exceptional youth members who have a keen sense of patriotism and ALA values 8 So that when he fills his daddy’s shoes, we are here to help

In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country Future Financial Balance Invest in ourselves by donating to the organization we are passionate about Educate both members and non-members about how the ALA Foundation can help secure our future Submit grant requests that will help support programs at the department level 9 Future of the ALA Members Grantors Supporters

In the Spirit of Service Not Self for Veterans, God and Country Ensuring Our ALA Mission Endures The ALA Foundation ensures that our programs serve future generations of U.S. veterans, military and families 10