Centennial Fundraising Campaign: Final Report Dear Friends,
$1,150,314 raised
What a year it has been – both for the Junior League and the world in general. It was about this time last year that the Centennial Campaign committee was moving full steam ahead, charged with raising $1M for the organization, in celebration of our 100th year. We have officially closed the books on the campaign, so wanted to be sure to share the success of this League-wide effort: we are pleased to announce that $1,150,314 has been raised! This is an incredible affirmation of the League’s work, both from its members and from the greater community. But in true Junior League fashion, this campaign was always deeper than fundraising -- from the very beginning, it has always been about about training women on new skills, renewing donor relationships, and strengthening long-term stability for the League to continue its mission for another century. Some highlights include:
against our goal of $1M Funding Four Areas: Training Endowment
YEARS OF SERVICE
Projects
Columbia Center
If you have questions about our campaign or your gift, please contact:
Haley B. Elkins, Managing Director campaign@jlcincinnati.org • 513.871.9339
Foundations
• Support from five community organizations and foundations • Heartwarming commitment from Actives and Sustainers alike, with more than 270 total gifts (and many Active members making their first-ever multi-year philanthropic commitment!) • Exciting cross-generational connections through the campaign’s design of pairing Active members with Sustainers • More than 200 in-person meetings and personal phone calls conducted during the early phase, followed by nearly 600 contacts during our “All In!” phone-banking phase. Our goal was not only to raise money, but re-engage with, and educate, members of entire organization on our goals and current organizational priorities. • 20% of campaign donors were “new donors” who had not given to the JLC beyond their membership commitments before. This identification of new donors will help us build and grow our annual fund in future years. • With guidance from professional fundraising counsel, we trained 80 women on campaign management, donor relations, and more - a value to both the JLC and the greater community • Significant investment in the way we maintain donor relationships, including expansion of our donor database and fundraising tools, and the creation of a standing Donor Relations committee to continue stewardship of these reignited relationships. • As campaign funds are to be invested and distributed to our four specific focus areas in an on-going annual cycle, contributions will continue their impact long after our Centennial year. It is important to us to find a time to celebrate these successes with a donor reception and acknowledgement. We are committing to finding a time when we can be together in a safe manner, and we look forward to being able to update you with celebration information in the spring. Thank you for Honoring our Past and Defining our Future; the success of our Centennial Campaign would not have been possible without you. In gratitude,
Digi F. Schueler Campaign Co-Chair
Lauren Bosse Campaign Co-Chair
Katie Hayden Gamber Campaign Co-Chair
Megan Stacey Campaign Co-Chair
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The John Hauck Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, John W. Hauck and Narley L. Haley, Co-Trustees. in honor of Janet Hauck, Sandy Elliott, and Paula Wharton The H.B., E.W. and F.R. Luther Charitable Foundation, Fifth Third Bank and Narley L. Haley, Co-Trustees.
Visionaries Ellie & Jim Berghausen Trish & Rick Bryan Pepper Family Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Digi & Mike Schueler
Community Leaders Missy Byrne Melanie Chavez Barbara J. Fitch Carrie Hayden & Katie Hayden Gamber Marty & Jamie Humes
Champions Lauren Bosse Vicki Marsala Calonge & Allan Calonge Christopher C. & Sheila J. Cole Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation in honor of Kathleen McDonald Jones Lee D. Crooks Amelia Crutcher Sandy Donovan Saralou Durham Linda C. Fath Meredith Edwards Ficks Elizabeth & Richard Findlay Lynn Pulsfort Larson & Don Larson
Valerie L. Newell Marilyn Osborn Mr. & Mrs. Gates T. Richards Nancy R. Gottschalk Charitable Foundation given by Nancy Gottschalk, Buffie Rixey, and Sarah Pharr Susan & Russ Shelton Laura Skidmore Megan Stacey Reba & Al St. Clair Chris & Paul Stubbins Ms. Lauren A. Thaman Anne D. Thomas Priscilla & Les Ungers