1. Inspiring our community to pay their blessings forward and support families facing a medical crisis.

2. How it all began…
Team In Training – Philly Marathon

3. …And never stopped. Cancer Support Community of Central New Jersey
Progin’s Players
Steps Together…the community project
Steps Together…the 501(c)(3)

5. The goals…
Reduce isolation of families in crisis and keep them at the forefront of our community.
Create an outlet for those who feel helpless.
Organize the community response.
Provide financial assistance.
Inspire fitness.

6. The Blind 501(c)(3) Process…
Long Application
Assistance of Attorney
Articles of Incorporation
By Laws
Local Politicians

7. Imagine by Rosalia Viana
Growth & Impact
2012: $27,503 to 5 families, 3 nonprofits
2013: $35,033 to 9 families
2014: $93,451 to 21 families
2015: $122,223 to 25 families
2016 as of March 1st : $11,133 to 7 families
TOTAL ALLOCATIONS = $289,343
Imagine by Rosalia Viana

8. Where do our funds come from?
Events:
United Walking & Running Team
100 Laps of Healing
Cornhole Tournament

9. And more special events…
Fashion Show
Elf on the Shelf
Many community events…
Ice cream for breakfast
Marathons one offs
Head shaving
Boot camps
Vendor boutiques
Yoga

10. Trickle In Income… Corporate matches General donations
Two grants to date
Church & Dwight
Hillsborough Township

11. My role as Executive Director…
Website designer
Social media manager
outreach
Volunteer coordinator
Beneficiary point of contact
Community point of contact
Marketing (assistance from graphic designer)
Until 2016, managed book keeping.

12. Challenges Donor advised funds & pass through funding
Learning to work with the LGCCC
Modifying area of support
Accountability of funds
Allocations of funds
Emergency funds
Support without dependability

13. End of year email – My mistake.
“An inevitable part of the process of forming a nonprofit is identifying those few individuals who will serve as the organization’s first board. This moment may, in fact, be the critical first misstep on the road to rocky governance. Why? Because at that moment when the first few board members are identified, expedience often rules our choices. “I need to list the names of people willing to serve on the organization's first board of directors. Can I use your name?” At that fateful moment the frequent response is not “What does that mean?” but “Sure.””

14. End of year email – My apology.
“Executive directors are not the only hopeful parties. Board members also have their wish list and vested interest in understanding what is wanted of a board. It is hard to sit through meetings and constantly wonder what the organization really wants from the board. Are we doing the right thing? Should we be doing more? Am I the right person for this? Board members want the gratifying sensation that they have done good work, they have had a chance to give back…everyone wants a chance to be smart and have his or her talent and time respected.”

15. Strategic Planning ?!? TheCauseConnection.com >
Executive coaching for nonprofit leaders.
Board Development: Community Professionals / Not emotionally involved
Obtain Directors and Officers Insurance Policy
Develop Annual Budget
Paid Staff
Donor Tracking
Founder’s Syndrome

16. Questions?