Gateways Board of Trustees Meeting December 9, 2024 Development and Communications Pre-Read Packet A few general Development updates… and then all things Sweet Sounds! 1) We are pleased to share our current FY25 fundraising status: FY25 Fundraising Projections through 12/4/2024 Target
$1,018,000
Donations Collected
$391,029
38.4%
Pledges Due FY25
$248,000
24.4%
FY25 Current Estimate
$639,029
62.8%
FY25 Amount to Raise
$378,971
37.2%
FY24 Target
$938,000
FY24 Raised through 11/30/2023
$574,508
61.2%
2) Last week, Gateways promoted its second annual “Day of Gratitude,” foregoing the standard “Giving Tuesday” campaign to focus instead on expressing gratitude for our community. This year, we highlighted impactful quotes from families of B’nei Mitzvah students and Day School students- the focal points of the last two Sweet Sounds events. A copy of the email is included in this packet. 3) The Development Committee met on December 4. We strategized regarding post-Sweet Sounds stewardship efforts and segmenting donors into outreach categories, including new and prospective Host Committee members, and individuals who donated, but did not attend the event. 4) We are planning a Gateways Gathering event (also known as a parlor meeting) in January, to be hosted by Linda Sternberg. Ali Shwartz, our Mental Health Specialist, will be a speaker at the event.
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