1. 4-H Keystone Society Fundraising Meeting March 29 th 8am to 9:30am Facilitated by: Eric McGinnis Dan Nestlerode Jeff Himes

2. Agenda Pioneer Member – Final Push for new members Online Information resources Fundraising and Donor Numbers Stories from the Road Feedback/Questions

3. Pioneer Members Donors who sign a pledge form before June 30, 2011will be Pioneer members. A letter/brochure/pledge form is being sent to donors to encourage them to join the KS –Criteria: $250 single gift in 2009-2011 Overall giving of $1000 in 2009-2011

4. The Local Push What are the local efforts to encourage Pioneer members? –In newsletters –Phone calls and visits to those “on the fence” –Other?

5. Online Resources Repository of helpful information http://4hkeystonesociety.pbworks.com Meeting Recordings Donor Forms/4-H Publications Frequently Asked Questions Tips & Best Practices for 4-H Links

6. Fundraising/Donor Numbers Keystone Members: 135 (February 2011) Money Raised from KS: $529,349 (since 2008) Total 4-H Endowments at Penn State: 78

7. Stories of the Road An opportunity for each of us to share experiences in fundraising –Have you met with someone who said “no”? –Have you been surprised by the amount of a gift? –Have you heard of a donor experience with 4-H that left an impression on you?

8. Feedback/Questions?