Civil Air Patrol
Field Fundraising Newsletter
October/November 2020
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Inside this issue: CAP obtains trifecta of charity status, new Wreaths Across America guidance; Cyber Monday shopping supports cadet scholarships; #GivingTuesday, promoting stocks and QCDs for unit support; from the desk, q&a, wheels and wings program, volunteer magazine, memorials and tributes opportunity, and more!
CAP Achieves Trifecta of Charity Status
By meeting key standards of board oversight, finances, results reporting and fundraising appeals, Civil Air Patrol achieved accreditation by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. This accreditation signifies that CAP is deserving of donor trust as they are a well-run nonprofit organization. 

“We now have the trifecta of charity review recognition. GuideStar Platinum, BBB Accredited Charity and the “Give with Confidence” Seal from Charity Navigator. It’s a really great way to enter the giving season,” said Kristina Jones, CAP Chief of Philanthropy and Executive Director of the CAP Foundation.
National Guidance Regarding CAP Participation in Wreaths Across America (WAA) 2020
National leadership recognizes that WAA is a huge fundraiser for many squadrons around the country, utilizing he monies to supplement their cadet programs and pay for their unit operating expenses while providing an opportunity to honor our veterans in a meaningful way.

National leadership has released guidance in order to assist units with facilitating their participation in as many WAA activities as possible while maintaining the integrity of the remobilization process and minimizing risk to members and the public.
Shop AmazonSmile This Weekend
and Support Cadet Scholarships
You can make a CAP impact while you shop for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/75-6037853 and AmazonSmile will donate to Civil Air Patrol, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile has donated over $21,000 to CAP's national cadet scholarship program because of shoppers like you! Share the news!
#GivingTuesday
December 1, 2020
Share with Donors - Can Benefit Your Unit

Your Smartest Gift This Season
Gift Stock or Contribute from Your Retirement Account Before Dec 31st

As dedicated Civil Air Patrol supporters, we know that many of you support CAP at year’s end to save lives and shape lives for America's future. But we don’t want you to break the bank while doing so.

In the spirit of helping you save while you give, consider creating a taxwise gift to support our emergency response services: a gift from your IRA, or a donation of appreciated stocks.

CAP supporters 70.5 or older can create a tax-free gift from their IRA accounts, which may help to keep you in a lower tax bracket. Use this free tool to learn more and get started.

CAP supporters of all ages can transfer appreciated stocks to avoid paying capital gains. Use this free tool to get started on a stock gift.

Don’t wait! The best way to maximize your tax benefits is to give before the end of 2020. QCD and stocks gifts can be designated to units like any other donation.
From the Field...
Fundraising in COVID Times
Maj Lisa Myrick, CAP
Deputy Chief of Field Fundraising
Let’s talk Turkey! 

For the first time in nearly thirty years, I will be spending time this Thanksgiving with my mom, brother, sister, her family and my own family (safety precautions and distancing engaged). As we have talked about our individual traditions and the recipes we each have used over the years, one thing stands out – even though we have variations on how we cook our meals or celebrate, the core of what we do is the same. Long-held family traditions have acted as our guidance for celebrating life “long-distance” over the years. 

CAPR 173-4 is much like our time-honored traditions and recipes. It provides the guidance we need for fundraising, especially during this “long-distance” time of celebrating life as a CAP member. It points out the ingredients to not just be successful but to also ensure that our time-honored traditions of respect, integrity, excellence and volunteer service are maintained in our fundraising endeavors. 

Here are the 10 foundational ingredients to get you started: 

  1. Units can raise funds for operating expenses, equipment, supplies, facilities and member training. 
  2. When advertising your fundraising endeavors, it is important to make sure there is no inference that the Air Force is involved or would benefit from your fundraising. 
  3. Your Wing Commander is responsible for overseeing fundraising within the wing; therefore, ALL fundraising projects must be pre-approved by your Wing Commander prior to starting them. 
  4. A CAPF 164, Donation Receipt, must be executed for all donations of $250 or more where no goods or services are provided to the donor and all donations of $75 or more where goods or services are provided to the donor. A copy of the receipt should be maintained by the commander accepting the donation. 
  5. The Corporate Matching Gifts Program provide great ways for our members AND their families to donate over longer periods of time. 
  6. Concession stands, car washes, collection of recyclables, sale of bumper stickers and advertising space in CAP unit newspapers and rummage sales are still effective fundraisers – just be sure to follow your wing’s COVID remobilization plan before gathering. 
  7. The sale of cigarettes or alcohol, Penny A Pound flights in a CAP aircraft, sponsoring or flying in an airshow, and gambling are all prohibited activities. Raffles are authorized as long as it does not violate local ordinances. 
  8. Utilize www.gocivilairpatrol.com/fieldfr as a resource to plan your fundraising.
  9. Any and all funds raised must be processed through unit/wing accounting. 
  10. Join the Field Fundraising FB group, engage your PAO/PIO, and visit the Field Fundraising webpage for updates.

Whether you are enjoying the historical traditions of your unit’s fundraising program or starting some new ones, the Development Team at NHQ is here to help you make the most of them. 

As you enter this season of celebration, know that we are ever thankful for YOU and all that YOU do! 

Mahalo,

Deputy Chief, Field Fundraising
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Q&A
Question: Can units donate squadron funds to other nonprofits? Lt Col Gary Wolfe, ILWG

Answer: Upon the guidance of General Counsel and Chief of Philanthropy:
While Civil Air Patrol units may wish to donate to a qualified nonprofit organization, we should always be good stewards of our funds. The perception/optics of raising money and then giving it to another organization can cause a loss of trust from our donors and community. Perceptions can be important.

The correct analysis and response to this query must be based on CAP being a 501(c)(3) under the IRS Code. Therefore, in order for this type of donation to be permissible we must consider the following:

  1. Does the transaction advance CAP’s charitable mission (if the local unit meets at church facilities without a charge then under those circumstances a small donation may be permitted as a token of appreciation).
  2. There must be no COI (conflict of interest) for any CAP person involved in the donation transaction.
  3. There must be no violation of CAP donor restricted funds previously given to the local CAP unit.
  4. There must be no misuse of funds by the receiving organization due to potential bad publicity from CAP supporting a failing entity.
  5. No question that donating these funds will imperil CAP’s financial health.

It is prudent to consider all of this before being able to answer that it is acceptable for a local unit to donate funds or resources to another non- profit.
We want to know your thoughts about providing content (and a module) as part of the NHQ SiteViz unit website project. For your unit webpage, what types of fundraising information would you like to available?
Check all that apply:
Estate planning for members
Memorials and Tributes donation options
Direct email link (to check or send email)
Donate now button for credit cards
PayPal link for donations (attached to Donate Now button)
Calendar for fundraising events
Link to search employer matching and volunteer hour service grants for members
Information about donating wheels and wings (car and airplane donation program)
Information about Wreaths Across America
All of the above
Donate Airplanes, Cars, RVs, Boats and More!
Wheels and Wings is NHQs newest national fundraising program and can benefit your local unit. A FAQ is available for you. Start promoting today!
Fall 'Civil Air Patrol Volunteer' Is Now Available Online
Check out the digital version of the Fall 2020 issue of Civil Air Patrol Volunteer magazine. It includes informative features about CAP's COVID-19 response, our first virtual National Conference and plans to update our organization's branding. There are also interactive features in the electronic issue, including six videos available for viewing.

Also read about CAP's newest endowed scholarship and a list of Tribute donors.
Civil Air Patrol Memorials & Tributes
Tribute and memorial are a meaningful and lasting way for donors to honor a loved one while also helping others.

33% of donors worldwide give tribute gifts and the top three occasions are memorials (43%), birthdays (25%), and religious holidays (10%).

Share the Memorial/Tribute link below to your social media accounts with a clear statement that memorials and tributes offers a thoughtful way to celebrate a special person or occasion while contributing to our missions of saving lives and shaping lives.

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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