COVER STORY
A Year in Review: The RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation*
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he RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation (RRCF) is the charitable arm of RASM. It was founded in late 2020 as a way to consolidate RASM’s charitable efforts into one Foundation, providing funding for our three core areas:
1 | Housing-related non-profits in the Sarasota and Manatee region. 2 | College scholarships for members or their immediate family members and the community. 3 | Financial support for RASM members in crisis, such as family financial need resulting from the death of a Realtor®, medical emergency or a hurricane. In only its second full year since its establishment, the RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation has grown significantly in 2022, focusing heavily on building the amount in our fund. Let’s take a look at what we’ve accomplished in 2022 and where we’re heading. 6 | ELEVATE [ NOVEMBER 2022 ]
GETTING FOCUSED In July 2022, the Foundation Board of Directors created a Strategic Plan to guide the Foundation’s purpose and mission. The plan was adopted and approved by the RASM Board of Directors on July 13, 2022, outlining four main goals:
1 | Impact our Community. Increase support to
our community through impactful donations and partnerships that support our three areas of focus. 2 | Increase Funds. Increase our capacity for giving through the fundraising efforts within the Association and the RRCF Fundraising Committee. 3 | Donor Relations. Grow and engage our community of donors by building meaningful relationships and recognizing their support within the community. 4 | Organizational Excellence. Advance our Foundation’s operational excellence through administrative systems and brand communications. *As of October 20, 2022