Civil Air Patrol
Field Fundraising Newsletter
August/September 2020
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Inside this issue...
Fundraising during COVID-19, upcoming webinars, CAP goes platinum, Facebook fundraising and #GivingTuesday, Squadrons are leaving money untapped, CFC launches, from the field...State Farm, donations of aircraft and vehicles, q&a 173-4, final salute and more!
From The Field...
Fundraising in COVID Times
Maj Lisa Myrick, CAP
Deputy Chief of Field Fundraising
These last several months have been times of great change and shifting for all of us. As difficult as it has been, it has also been a time of tremendous growth. As an organization, we have seen new missions come about and have embraced a broader range of communication and relational connection. Many of the old ways that we have experienced success have been challenged, and we have been forced to take what we know and morph it into something that has been almost alien-like for a large portion of our membership. Exciting times nonetheless! 

I myself have experienced some massive changes – including moving from my sweet Hawaii island home to the great state of Texas. It has required a tremendous shift in my thinking, my expectations and my point of reference. Life as I have known it has dramatically shifted. Yet, all that I have learned during this last season of my life is invaluable to the next. In Hawaii, we call this shifting Onipa’a (ohnee pah ah). Simply explained, it means to be steadfast in the shifting. All that you have learned during this last season is invaluable to the next.

The core of who we are has not changed. The message of CAP and of the amazing things we do each and every day remains steadfast. What has shifted is the methods we use to accomplish that. The way we fundraise has shifted from face-to-face meetings and outreaches to virtual “telethons” and social media campaigns. Many units have taken to focusing on learning how to write better grant proposals while others are hosting virtual “open houses.” 

At the core of all you do right now, please do not forsake the relational aspects. Cultivate those relationships by engaging with them via newsletters, social media posts, online virtual meetings and old-school letter-writing. Relationships are the foundation to our organization and are foundational to our fundraising as well. 

This is how we reach the point of Oni Pa’a – being steadfast in the shifting. 

Maholo,

Deputy Chief, Field Fundraising
CAP's Field Fundraising Webinar Series
Save the Dates!
Webinar #1
Wreaths Across America
Special CAP Focused Webinar with New Updates for Fall in the COVID-19 Environment
Join us on Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. CDT for updates to the program, fundraising during COVID and answers to all your Wreaths Across America questions. Session will be moderated by WAA staff, NHQ operations and development staff. Webinar link will be provided prior to event.
Wreath Day 2020 is happening! While some ceremonies will look different this year, the national nonprofit is moving forward with all Wreath Day events. Most locations will be placing wreaths and having a ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 19.

Some modifications will be made to keep the general public safe and to abide by the local county health restrictions. For example, the presentation of the seven ceremonial wreaths and program speakers may be done virtually (via Facebook Live or recorded and shared), while locations with a larger number of volunteers may see staggered start times for placing wreaths to allow for smaller gatherings.

These modifications will be managed by the Location Coordinator. So if your Squadron is a participating Sponsorship Group and you have any questions, please reach out to them for specifics as we get closer.
Wreaths Across America Webinar Oct 15 @ 7 p.m. CDT
Yes, I'm interested, save my spot!
Maybe, send me a reminder.
Unable to attend, but thanks for providing this great resource.
Webinar #2
Estate Planning Webinar "Creating Your Legacy"
Perfect to Share with Squadron Members and Others Interested in Supporting Civil Air Patrol
Have you planned for your future? CAP is here to support our members as much as possible, and that means ensuring you have the resources needed to create a safe, secure future for you and your loved ones.

One easy way to do just that is by creating an estate plan. To help share some information on this important life task and debunk some common misconceptions around it, CAP will be hosting an estate planning webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Two times are available---the first at noon CDT and again at 7 p.m. CDT.

We’ll also be sharing our free will-writing resource to help make estate planning quick and easy for our members. If you want to get started right away, you can click here to start writing your will in 20 minutes or less. You’ve helped to protect and support the futures of communities across America — we hope you join our webinar to learn about ways to support your future. 

Webinar link will be provided prior to the event.
Estate Planning Webinar: Save the date and join us on Oct. 21!
Yes, I'm interested in the noon CDT webinar, hold my spot!
Yes, I'm interested in the 7 pm CDT webinar, hold my spot!
I will try to attend, please send me a reminder.
Not interested at this time, but thanks for these important resources.
CAP Goes Platinum!


CAP received GuideStar's highest level of recognition this year. The GuideStar database contains a profile for every tax-exempt nonprofit registered with the IRS. The profiles are populated with information directly from nonprofits, the IRS and other partners in the nonprofit sector.

Share this seal to let donors and constituents know the success, direction and financial transparency of Civil Air Patrol.
Facebook Fundraising Success
Facebook is a terrific source for fundraising! Whether you are doing a virtual Telethon via your unit’s FB page or a FB campaign, Facebook can be an effective fundraising tool for activating your current friendships while making some new friends!

A Facebook fundraiser protects your members from typical face-to-face events during COVID-19.
Use Facebook Fundraising to
Plan Your #GivingTuesday Squadron Campaign
How has your unit utilized Facebook fundraising?
Yes, we have!
Not yet, but we are thinking about it.
Interested, but not sure how it all works. Maybe we need a webinar?
We'd like to feature more Squadron fundraising successes in our next newsletter - do you have a Facebook fundraising success story that you would like to share?
Maj Gen Smith's Matching Gifts Challenge
And the winners are.....
Congratulations!

Maj Gen Mark Smith issued a friendly challenge to CAP wings at the 2019 National Conference. The challenge was to grow the number of members participating and dollars received from matching gifts. Wings were divided into "small" and "large" based on the number of members per wing. The following wings were nationally recognized last month at the 2020 National Conference.

Most donations received from matching gifts/volunteer hours grants:
  • Large Wing Winner – Washington Wing $37,833.00
  • Small Wing Winner – Kentucky Wing $5,594.59

Highest number of donors who participate:
  • Large Wing Winner – Washington Wing (21 donors)
  • Small Wing Winner – New Hampshire Wing (6 donors)

Click below to see if you are leaving money on the table for your squadron!
CAP estimates units are leaving more than a half-a-million dollars untapped. Tell us...
Yes, we have shared the matching gifts program at our meetings and found funds!
Yes, I've personally searched but we want to learn more.
No, we have not tried the matching gifts search bar for our members.
This is my first time to hear of the program. We will look today!
Are you a federal employee or federal retiree?

Support CAP's Combined Federal Campaign
CFC#24876

Sept. 21 - Jan 15
The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the official workplace giving campaign of the federal government allowing federal employees and retirees to pledge monetary support to Civil Air Patrol. This year's campaign will run from Sept. 21- Jan. 15. Share CAP's campaign participation and CFC Code 24876 with members, colleagues, and parents.
Best Practice from the Field...
State Farm Highlight
Look for Employer Giving Programs
Good Neighbor Grant Individual Program
The State Farm Companies Foundation awards a $500 grant to an eligible nonprofit organization on behalf of each eligible State Farm associate or retiree who volunteers a minimum 40 hours a year.

Good Neighbor Grant Team Program
Eligible State Farm associates and retirees can form teams to collectively volunteer a minimum of 40 hours a year. The State Farm Companies Foundation will award a $500 grant to Civil Air Patrol on behalf of each team.
The State Farm Companies Foundation Matching Gift Program encourages State Farm associates to Civil Air Patrol.

The Foundation matches limited individual charitable contributions made by eligible State Farm associates and retirees to Civil Air Patrol.
Donors May Donate Airplanes, Cars,
RVs, Boats and More!
How to Be Successful in Fundraising
CAPR 173-4 Corner

Your Questions Answered
Question: Who authorizes field fundraising activities?

Answer: Wing commanders are responsible for maintaining control over all CAP fundraising activities organized within their wings. Subordinate units must obtain prior written approval from the wing commander or designee before initiating a fundraising project. Fundraising activities will be limited to solicitations within the respective wing.
-CAPR 173-4, Section A, 3a.
CAPR 173-4 is under review and revisions. We welcome your suggestions and input as we move forward. Click the link below to submit your suggestions, comments or questions about CAPR 173-4.
Civil Air Patrol Final Salute
Civil Air Patrol offers friends and family the ability to make gifts in memory or honor of someone special. Tribute/memorial gifts made through the link below are listed in each issue of the Civil Air Patrol Volunteer magazine.
Civil Air Patrol Development

Kristina E. Jones, M.A., CFRE
Chief of Philanthropy

Maj Lisa Myrick - CAP
Deputy Chief of Field Fundraising

Donna Bass Maraman
Development Manager

Rebecca Stovall
Development Database Specialist
(& Matching Gifts POC)
(334) 953-9003 Direct
(833) IAM-4CAP Toll-Free
FieldFundraising@GoCivilAirPatrol.org
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