Kansas FFA Individual Giving Opportunities

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KANSAS FFA 2023-2024 INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT GUIDE

Kansas FFA helps prepare today's youth

FOR TOMORROW.

WHO WE ARE

We empower students to be versatile, lifelong learners, equip them with employability skills, and ensure that they are capable of successfully navigating this ever-changing world and its myriad of challenges.

Through civic-minded community service, our members make an impact in their communities—and themselves.

Agriculture-based education powers FFA and helps to ensure a vibrant future for the industry.

Through agriculture-based science, technology, engineering, and math education, FFA exposes students to the industry today, while preparing them for future careers.

WHERE WE ARE

Kansas FFA chapters can be found in 103 of 105 Kansas counties. Chapters can be found in both urban and rural communities, making agricultural education in Kansas accessible to students from all backgrounds.

The organization has reached record numbers in membership and the number chapters in Kansas.

In the 2023-2024 school year there are: 226 FFA Chapters (44 added since 2012) 13,226 FFA Members Nearly 300 Agricultural Educators 8-10 new chapters expected in 2024-2025 *A growth of over 36% since 2012.

We work to support and inspire

FUTURE LEADERS.

WHAT WE DO

The Kansas FFA Foundation exists to enable Kansas Agriculture Education and FFA programs to empower future leaders and their passions. The Kansas FFA Foundation does this by developing and sustaining collaborative relationships resulting in financial support and service opportunities for the Kansas FFA and its members.

Our purpose is to strengthen agricultural education and the Kansas FFA program, so each student can develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. We do that by seeking out individuals, companies and organizations that believe in making a difference by providing financial support to programs encouraging leadership development and career exploration.

Why I Give...

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mike Smith Chairman Olathe Yancy Wright Vice Chairman Lenexa Kevin Davis Executive Committee Scott City Kurt Dillion Executive Committee St George Beth Gaines Executive Director Manhattan

"My formative years in FFA laid a foundation for my professional journey and played a huge part in my career success. I had advisors and mentors through FFA that poured into my development and they are why I give to Kansas FFA to provide similar experiences for the next generation of FFA members."

Tom Benoit Damar

Dana Ladner Manhattan

Glenn Brunkow Wamego

Kyle Nichols El Dorado

Kevin Gleason Uniontown

Christian Pena Kansas FFA President Subletter

Kim Harms Lincolnville Loy James Salina Mary Kane Kansas FFA Executive Secretary Manhattan

Guy Shoulders Kansas FFA Advisor Topeka Kelly Sipes KAAE Stanton County

Nathan Laudan Overland Park, KS

Jessica Smith Kansas FFA Alumni Inman Karl Dawn Stover KAAE Ellsworth Todd Sturgis Coffeyville Dr. Sharon Thielen Osage City Shelly Turner Scott City Dr. Jonathan Ulmer St. George

Here's where we could

USE YOUR HELP.

OUR FOCUS AREAS

USE YOUR HELP.

Supporting the Kansas FFA Foundation is investing in tomorrow’s workforce and agricultural leaders. To maximize your impact, there are four main areas to which you can direct your support OUR YOUTH. OUR FUTURE. OUR KANSAS FFA. ENDOWMENT+ CAMPAIGN

In June of 2022, the Kansas FFA Foundation launched the historic $5 million campaign. The Kansas FFA Association has grown by over 30% in the last decade with no increase in budget. The current funding comes in a variety of ways but none are guaranteed. The Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Trustees worked diligently to create opportunities for the Students and Agricultural Educators of Kansas to ensure appropriate funding and stability for the future. Their research encouraged the creation of an Endowment to ensure the continued responsible growth and stability of Kansas FFA so that future Kansans will have the opportunity to take part.

The newly established endowment will support three key areas of need in the Kansas FFA:

Innovative Student Programming

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Programs

Learn more here Scan the QR Code or go to www.ksffa.org/endowment to find additional resources available on the Endowment+ Campaign.

Contact Johanna Anderes, Kansas FFA Foundation, johanna@kansasffafoundation.org or 785-410-7313 to discuss campaign support opportunities

Resources for the Kansas FFA Association

Here's where we could

USE YOUR HELP.

STATE OFFICER TEAM

Each year, 6 students are elected to lead the Kansas FFA by serving on the state officer team.

The team spends more than 20 days a year in personal and professional development trainings Altogether, state officers visit hundreds of schools a year to deliver speeches and facilitate workshops while influencing and educating thousands of members The team leads members through annual events such as the Chapter Leadership Training, District Officer Conference, and the State FFA Convention

2023-2024 State Officer Team L to R: President: Christian Pena- Sublette FFA, Treasurer: Karli Neher- Hays FFA, Secretary: Cecillia Newby- Labette County FFA, Reporter: Sage Toews- Canton-Galva FFA, Vice President: Payton Ryba- Cheney FFA, Sentinel: Kai Cox- Northern Valley FFA

PAST STATE OFFICER TEAM ANNIVERSARY GIFT

Past State Officers can celebrate their team’s anniversary milestone by making a team gift to the Kansas FFA Foundation. Your gift can help support several areas of need for Kansas FFA: Our Youth. Our Future. Our Kansas FFA. Endowment Capital Campaign Past State Officer Scholarship Endowment- established by the 1966-1967 Officer Team in 2024 Support for convention Past State Officer Reunion activities Kansas FFA Foundation “I Believe” General Fund Other areas of interest of your team (based on availability of sponsorship)

TEACHER RETENTION AND RECRUITMENT PROGRAMS

An agricultural educator is often the most influential person in helping members grow. We want to make sure there are always knowledgeable, professional and qualified prospects to teach Kansas students of today and tomorrow.

Nearly 300 agricultural educators call Kansas home The Kansas FFA Foundation supports agricultural educators by providing programming for early career teachers, scholarships for continuing education, and support for the Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators summer and winter conferences The Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST) is a program funded through the Kansas FFA Foundation that provides support to 1st-5th year teachers through in person visits to the teacher's school, group professional development meetings, and monthly check points

Why I Give...

"FFA continues to make a positive impact in my life. As a teacher, I love to see the growth that happens in students who are invested in FFA. I would encourage anyone thinking about giving to think about all the memories you have as a FFA Member. If you do that, I know you will see there are many reasons to give!"

Kasie Bogart, Arkansas City FFA Advisor, KAAE President

Here's how you can

MAKE YOUR GIFT.

GIFT STRUCTURES TO FIT YOUR NEEDS

Giving back to the Kansas FFA Foundation means you are investing in the future of our state and in the future of agriculture. Kansas has nearly 13,000 FFA members and continues to grow. Gifts to the Kansas FFA Foundation can be structured in a variety of ways that best fit the needs of our supporters.

Why We Give...

"Agricultural education programs and the students in classes are our future. They need our support today, more than ever.

The leadership, management and entrepreneurship are what we need right now, not to mention the service to our communities and patriotism being instilled. It is exciting to see what these students and their skills are doing for employers in Kansas."

RECURRING DONATIONS

GIFTS OF STOCKS OR OTHER ASSETS

Plan to support Kansas FFA every month by utilizing Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) –a convenient, almost effortless way to be part of the continuing success and excellence of the Kansas FFA Foundation and the programs it supports.

Instead of selling your investments and donating the after-tax cash proceeds, donating stock to the Kansas FFA Foundation allows you to increase your tax deductions. A gift of stock made before year end, may reduce your tax burden for the year you give.

REQUIRED MANDATORY DISTRIBUTIONS

EMPLOYER MATCHING PROGRAM

GIFTS OF COMMODITIES

If you are 72 and older you may need to fulfill your Required Mandatory Distribution through your retirement plan. Donate your Required Minimum Distribution to the Kansas FFA Foundation and receive the tax advantage by December 31st.

A great way to maximize the impact of your gift is to have your employer match all or part of your donation. Please ask your employer if they have a matching gift program or if you can participate in a workplace giving program in order to easily support Kansas FFA.

The gift of grain or livestock is an easy way for producers to give back to FFA members. When dropping off grain at an elevator, co-op or another selling facility, let the weighmaster know that a portion of that load is for the Kansas FFA Foundation.

PAST STATE OFFICER TEAM GIFT

CREATE A SCHOLARSHIP

MULTI-YEAR PLEDGE

There is no better way to give back to Kansas FFA than an organized gift from your state officer team. Gifts made by Past State Officer teams will be recognized as a group and individually. There are many areas that teams can support through the Kansas FFA Foundation.

An endowed scholarship is a wonderful way to establish a legacy. You determine the name of the endowed scholarship and you help set the criteria for selecting a deserving student to receive the award. The minimum amount required to establish an endowed scholarship is $20,000.

Looking to make a large impact in a more manageable way? Gifts can be divided in up to 5 year pledge payments to the program that you are looking to support.

Annual award sponsorships are not eligible for pledge payments unless the program is being fully endowed.

Kevin and Rosemary Harris Abilene, KS

Questions on ways to give or not seeing an avenue of giving that would fit your needs?

Contact Johanna Anderes, at johanna@kansasffafoundation.org or 785-410-7313 to discuss customized giving options.

Here's how Kansas FFA supporters can

1928 Legacy Giving Society

LEAVE A LEGACY.

The Kansas FFA 1928 Legacy Giving Society recognizes individuals and families who have contributed to the Kansas FFA Foundation in a significant way through planned gifts.

See the list below to learn more ways to support Kansas FFA through planned giving: Charitable gift annuities Remainder trusts, Lead trust Bequests IRA/Retirement plans Life insurance Retained life estate Questions?

Contact the Kansas FFA Foundation and your financial advisor to learn more about planned giving

Tom & Maggie Hemmer Family Salina, KS “I was blessed with a great FFA experience in high school, and it set me on a path for success in life. This gift expresses our gratitude and our desire to ensure a strong future for FFA in Kansas."

-Tom Hemmer

Learn more about Tom & Maggie's gift in the Kansas Future Farmer Magazine

Rick Malir & Bonnie Coley-Malir Powell, OH “What thrills me about giving to Kansas FFA is that I see a direct impact with every dollar that we give. We don’t ever want a kid in Kansas to not have an experience because of financial means.”

-Rick Malir

Learn more about Rick & Bonnie's gift in the Kansas Future Farmer Magazine

"FFA has given me opportunities and experiences that I would have never seen without this organization. A large portion of my childhood was spent living on the poverty and my upbringing was very humbling. My younger self would have never seen me go beyond the limits of my own little town or the limits of the generations of no change in my family at that time, but here I am today, a part of an organization and industry that is actively making a difference in our world."

KIRSTEN KYGER 2022-2023 KANSAS FFA VICE PRESIDENT

Contact us today

Beth Gaines Executive Director

Johanna Anderes Development Coordinator

(785) 410-2576 beth@kansasffafoundation.org

(785) 410-7313 johanna@kansasffafoundation.org

Contact for corporate partnerships and sponsorships

Contact for individual giving programs and endowment campaign support