2017 Active Duty Fund Drive BY OUR OWN FOR OUR OWN Mississippi Gulf Coast ADFD March 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017 (ADFD can be extended by ADFD Area Chairman CAPT Cheryl Hansen, CO, NCBC)
Secretary of the Navy s 2017 Active Duty Fund Drive (ADFD) in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)
Corporate and Cornerstone Documents Corporate Documents Articles of Incorporation (1904) Bylaws IRS Determination Letter 501(c)3 Official Name Change (1990) Cornerstone Documents 10 USC 1033 Authority to provide oversight and advice 10 USC 2566 Authority to provide space and services SECNAV Memo of August 17, 2004 Commandant s White Letter of August 19, 2004 VCNO Memo of September 22, 2004 MOAs Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, the official Military Aid Society for the Department of the Navy, is a Designated Entity. (J.E.R. 3-202. b. and 2-210.a)
Society s Board of Directors Chairman GEN Robert Neller, Commandant of the USMC Members ADM John Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations ADM Steve Abbot, USN (Ret), CEO NMCRS Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Ronald Green Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, Steven Giordano LtGen Mark Brilakis USMC VADM James Crawford, Chief of Navy JAGC VADM Forrest Faison, III, Surgeon General of the Navy VADM Robert Burke, Chief of Naval Personnel VADM Dixon Smith, Commander, Naval Installations Command RADM Margaret Kibben, Chief of Navy Chaplains RADM Kathleen Martin, NC, USN (Ret) RADM Bruce Englehardt, USN (Ret) Mrs. Karen Broadmeadow Mrs. B.A. Flanagan Mrs. Elka Giordano Mrs. Andrea Green Mrs. Megan Moffit Mrs. D'Arcy Neller Mrs. Dana Richardson
How Military Aid Societies Rate Charity Navigator Guide Star Charity Watch* NMCRS 4 th consecutive year A AER A+ (F) AFAS A (F) CGMA Not rated by Charity Watch *Charity Watch reduces the grade of any charity that has available assets equal to 3-5 years of operating expenses. Charities with "years of available assets" of more than 5 years receive an "F" grade regardless of other measurements. These reductions in grades are based solely on the charities' asset reserves as compared to budget.
Stewardship Demonstrating commitment to: Fiscal management Accountability Transparency
Our Heritage Initial funding - proceeds from the 1903 Army-Navy Football Game held at Franklin Field, Philadelphia Navy s share of the purse was $9,000 President Theodore Roosevelt and SECNAV William H. Moody authorized the formation of the Navy Relief Society Incorporated in Washington, D.C. on January 23, 1904 Grace Higginson was first President Legacy of volunteer support
Mission The Society provides financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the United States Navy and Marine Corps, their eligible family members, widows and survivors when in need; and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.
Serving Navy & Marine Corps Families Since 1904 Serving: Active duty and retired USN and USMC service members and their eligible family members Eligible family members of USN and USMC personnel who died on active duty or in a retired status USN and USMC Reservists on extended active duty for 30 days or more Indigent widows and mothers of deceased USN and USMC personnel
A Readiness Partner NMCRS contributes to Operational Readiness by helping service members stay financially fit.
You can get help anywhere, 24/7 Food, rent, utilities Emergency transportation Medical & dental bills not covered by TRICARE Funeral assistance Emergencies Vehicle repairs Disaster assistance
How Your Dollars Were Used In 2016 NMCRS Gulfport 2016 Assistance $549K Emergency Financial Assistance 693 clients 873 cases 2015 CCA Visiting Nurse 107 Active CCA Clients AR, AZ, DFW/TX, LA, MS, NM, SD Budget for Baby 53 Seabags Issued Thrift Shop $17K in sales (proceeds support NMCRS programs) 3,337 customers
How Your Dollars Were Used In 2016
2017 Active Duty Fund Drive Purpose of the annual Fund Drive in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society To help Sailors and Marines understand the Society s programs and services available to them To obtain funds essential to the continuation of the Society s assistance to Marines, Sailors and their families
2017 Active Duty Fund Drive Honorary Chair of the NMCRS Advisory Board CAPT Cheryl Hansen, CO, NCBC Coordinator LTJG Michael Tullis, PWD Co-Coordinator EOC Evanthony Stevenson, NCG2 Treasurer UTC Nicholas Morgan, NMCB 133 Director, Gulfport Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Alice V. Huffman
History - Gulf Coast Active Duty Fund Drive $117, 611.63 2016 ADFD $94,341.63 MS Gulf Coast Commands $23,270.00 NAS Meridian Commands $107,954.18 2015 ADFD $83,269.06 MS Gulf Coast Commands $24,685.12 NAS Meridian Commands $115,519.00 2014 ADFD $91,683.79 MS Gulf Coast Commands $23,836.00 NAS Meridian Commands $137,007.00 2013 ADFD $115,886.00 MS Gulf Coast Commands $21,121.00 NAS Meridian Commands
SECNAV s 2017 ADFD Goal $12.5M - DON Goal No Service-specific goals Unit goals to be determined at the local level
2016 ADFD - Highlights Videos 20+ uploaded to YouTube and Facebook https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query= active+duty+fund+drive Increased support from military leaders Increased number of testimonials Shared excitement of fundraising events
Meaningful Contact Talk to every Sailor and Marine inform them about the Society and how they are eligible for financial assistance* Fill out donation slips ahead of time with donor s name, rank and command and Key Person s name *Civilians can t be solicited, but may voluntarily contribute (online, cash, check)
2017 ADFD Website www.nmcrsfunddrive.org Resources ADFD Manual Tracking Tool log in www.nmcrsfunddrive.org/gul fport Local contacts Local resources Local events and registration
Your ADFD Tracking Tool Software application for use by active duty leadership. Tracks contributions, percent contacted and participation by UIC/RUC. Provides executive and unit reports. Easily customized to reflect AOR/Chain of Command. https://adfdapp.nmcrs.org/adfd
Tools To Help Contents of Your Packages Wallet Cards Brochures Posters Contribution forms & completed sample
Ideas to Help Get started early Link, share & update /adfd/xxx Take advantage of All Hands events Share testimonials Use Social Media Write POD / POW notes Hold Fund Drive events and activities
Be Creative with Fundraising Car washes Golf tournaments Food sales Dunk Tanks Use your imagination!
Ethical Fundraising Before you start planning your fundraising events review: SecNavInst 5340.7 ADFD Ethics Gram 14-01 Insure you are in compliance with local laws
Fundraising Guidelines No coercion No personal quotas No lists of non-contributors No results on performance appraisals
Now What? Materials / Reporting / Paperwork 2017 Active Duty Fund Drive March 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017 (May be extended by Chair, CO, NCBC) Allotment donations begin June 1, 2017 and end May 31, 2018
Contribution Form This is the receipt for allotments, cash, check and credit card/online donations Filling the top section out ahead of time will streamline the process
Allotments Form must be completely filled out Copy #1: goes to PSD/IPAC Copy #2: goes to ADFD Coordinator Copy #3: goes to Donor Must be whole dollar amounts Minimum allotments is $1 (must have at least 3 months EAOS)
Cash and Check Donations Keep in a secure place DO NOT deposit in your personal account Turn over cash/check donations weekly to ADFD Treasurer (may be turned in more frequently) Checks paid to: NMCRS Active Duty Fund Drive DO NOT send cash through the mail
Online Donations www.nmcrsfunddrive.org Although command online donations is not easily tracked; weekly report by will be provided by NMCRS Headquarters Have online donors include command UIC in online donation and complete command name/address IMPORTANT - Encourage online donors to fill out and return contribution form
Administrative Duties Maintain accurate records Fill in collection log as you make contact Transfer allotment donation info to allotment transmittal form Turn collection log in to ADFA Treasurer weekly with Allotment Transmittal Form and pages 1 & 2 of donation forms
Administrative Duties Prepare a transmittal form for each group of 15 allotments Deliver transmittal form and copy #1 & #2 of contribution form to ADFD Treasurer each week No need for Key Person to maintain any ADFD records All are maintained after turn over by ADFD Treasurer
Administrative Duties Weekly Progress Report: Submit to your coordinator by Friday each week with collection log, Allotment Transmittal Form and donations Electronic copy will be provided to you Final report due April 14, 2017 (may be extended by ADFD Chair)
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