GLENN STITH

Cultivating Relationships to the Next Level

Since 2017, Brother Glenn Stith (Omicron Chapter-University of Kentucky) has been the Chair of The Educational Foundation for Alpha Gamma Rho. He has also served as a Director for The Educational Foundation since 2007, and a very active Omicron Brother who co-led the chapter’s successful new house campaign.

"At our recent National Convention, Glenn and his wife, Maggie, asked me to join them at their table located at the front of the room." said Carol Johnson, Chief Development Officer for The Educational Foundation of AGR. "Glenn was being recognized as an AGR Hall of Fame inductee, but I can tell you I felt like the winner because he is a-frontof-the-room, award-winning, big-deal kind of guy. I am always motivated by Glenn, as he constantly works to cultivate relationships and use his 'world class' sales to best serve AGR. He truly is like a big brother to me, and I am so very thankful for the opportunity to work for and with him and Maggie!"

Brother Stith received his undergraduate degree in agricultural economics at the University of Kentucky and his MBA degree from Washington University in St. Louis. He then worked for Monsanto as Vice President of U.S. branded business, with responsibility for seeds, biotech traits and chemistry. Throughout his career, he traveled around the world to North America, Asia, South America and Europe.

Housing Resources Trust

AGR’s Housing Resources Trust Board (HRT) developed a program to help chapters defer the cost for acquiring professional assessments of chapter houses. HRT Trustees help perform assessments which cover everything from immediate needs to long-term planning. These individuals recognize industry trends and understand AGR’s housing needs.

Hrt Housing Assessment

The HRT Housing Assessment is an in-depth, professional look at the overall “health” of the chapter house and property. HRT Trustees identify a small group of companies who have broad experience and serve states in which our chapters are located. The HRT Board will match one-third of the assessment costs up to a total of $6,000. After the assessment, the chapter will be able to plan the best approach for improving their chapter house.

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STEPS TO BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL HOUSING CAMPAIGN:

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Discuss Chapter Housing Assessment, project needs, estimated budget, Chapter Assistance Program details, engaging campaign volunteers, and campaign consultant selection.

Establish a Foundation Housing Fund with a minimum of $25,000 deposit and conduct a campaign feasibility study to determine potential for campaign success.

Conduct fundraising campaign utilizing a team of volunteers and campaign consultants while also securing financing of a bridge loan to cover construction costs.

Finalize the campaign fundraising efforts and conduct construction/major renovation project while receiving 20% fundraising fees upon conclusion of the project.

Upon completion of the project, establish educational grant agreement with the Foundation based on value and educational percentage of chapter house and request disbursement.

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4 5 Construction and renovation increasing life span of chapter house.

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Executive Assistant, Becky Haley (816)891-9200 ext. 117 / becky@alphagammarho.org 1

BUILD PAY-OUT CONTACT

$0.98/$1 disbursed as fundraising fees, educational grant and operating grants.

2 ESTABLISH FUNDRAISER

Conduct fundraising efforts using volunteer team and campaign consultant. Contact

Establish housing fund with Foundation and conduct campaign feasibility study.

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HOUSING FUND: