Development/Fundraising Overview Our development and communication department is in the business of connecting Hammer’s values with the values of others. We are constantly developing relationships with people who believe in our services and reputation and who make gifts so that all of those we serve can live full lives. Our fund raising and communication strategies include: •
Discoveries Newsletters – Spring, Fall and Winter. This publication is used to communicate with all of our family members, volunteers, donors, vendors etc.
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Annual Report - mailed mid-year to recap the previous year
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Spring and Fall Appeals - typically include a request to fund a specific project
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A remittance envelope is included in each of our mailings to encourage each recipient to our undesignated fund or to a personally valued fund or project. Our annual fundraiser in the summer or fall typically includes a dinner and/or party with 350 + participants. We also participate in other community events like J.J. Hill Days in Wayzata in an effort to gain visibility and bring new relationships to Hammer.
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Our recently revised web site and new e-communications plan will play a significant role in communicating with family members, volunteers and other contributors to Hammer.
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Individual donor meetings occur throughout the year with those closest to Hammer. Family members are among those who we care most about and take time to meet with on an individual basis.
Fund Breakdown We encourage donors to designate their gifts and choose among six different funds including: Undesignated Fund These funds are used where there is the greatest need for those served. Of all the ways to give, this fund allows us the most flexibility to fulfill our mission. Home Improvement Fund Hammer has an ongoing need for funds to make repairs and improvements to each home to meet the special needs of the people we serve. Home Development Fund There are still families and individuals with disabilities waiting for services. Contributing to this fund helps to build and buy new homes for individuals still in need. (NOTE: In