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Field Fundraising Newsletter

Summer 2022

Inside this issue: Field Fundraising opportunities at National Conference, Matching Gifts and Volunteer Hours grants success, the Walmart grant question, Wreaths Across America and more...

From the Desk of Your

New National Director of Development

Col. Richard Griffith, CAP

NHQ National Staff

Director of Development

I am excited to join the national development team as the national staff director of development. Through strong partnerships with region and wing directors of development, I hope to support the success of CAP’s front line, fundraising programs.

The National Conference is right around the corner, and I look forward to meeting many of you in our learning sessions and conference activities.

In the meantime, please feel to reach out to our team at fieldfundraising@gocivilairpatrol.com, and let us know how we can support your work.

Semper Vigilans!

It's Here! CAP's New Annual Report

Your donors of $250 and more are listed

be sure to share the link as a "Thank You" to your donors

Click here for CAP's newest Annual Report

NatCon 2022

Development / Field Fundraising Opportunities

Check the Schedule!

Breakfast on Saturday for Wing and Region Directors of Development

Field Fundraising Learning Sessions

Don't forget to stop by the Alumni & Friends and Field Fundraising booths in the Hangar after attending sessions.

Prizes, giveaways, and the opportunity to share your matching gifts/volunteer hours grant success stories.

Click here to learn more about CAP's NatCon 2022

Are you attending CAP's 2022 National Conference?

Yes, look forward to seeing everyone!

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No, not this year. But thanks for asking.

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Still undecided.

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Nearly $300,000 since October 1st...

Is Your Squadron Missing Out?

Did you know?

78% of match-eligible donors have

no idea their company offers a matching gifts program?

More than 20,000 employers will match employee/retiree donations and/or volunteer service hours to CAP by their employees and in some cases, their retirees.

This is an important charitable dollar source to our organization. CAP members, parents, extended family and friends who are employees may make a general contribution or designate their local squadron, wing, or favorite CAP program.

Funds are used for cadet programs, scholarships, CyberPatriot, Robotics, new member ribbons, squadron utilities and more. Let us know what your squadron uses the dollars to support!

Click here to search matching gift and volunteer hour service grant companies

Questions from the Field...

Walmart Grants and Letters of Good Standing

Walmart local grant applications require organizations to select at least one of eight “Areas of Funding” before submitting. Which one should we pick for CAP?

Like many organizations, Walmart has specific goals for their grant program called “Areas of Funding.” CAP units should select the “Area of Funding” that best meets the unit’s goal for funding; many times, this will be Education or Public Safety. If your grant application does not meet one of Walmart’s goals, the Field Fundraising page lists other opportunities to help your unit reach its goals.

What is a letter of good standing? How do I request one?

A letter of good standing is a memo from National Headquarters certifying a local unit’s affiliation with Civil Air Patrol. Why would you need one? Occasionally, funding entities may request a letter like this before they consider a fundraising application. If they do, follow the instructions to request one through our Fundraising FAQs

Time to Start Planning Your Fall Fundraisers

Click here for Wreaths Across America 2022 information

Does your squadron participate in Wreaths Across America?

Yes, and it's a successful fundraiser.

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Yes, and I'd like to share our success story.

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No, I'd like more information.

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Donating Vehicles = Cash for Your Squadron

Get to Know CAP's Vehicle Donation Program

& How It Can Benefit Your Squadron

Click here to read more about the Wings and Wheels donation program

Discover More Ways to Promote Support

for Your Squadron

From supporters donating stock, crypto, making a qualified charitable distribution to your squadron to naming your squadron in their estate plans, CAP provides an easy way to share how easy it is to navigate giving options.