IFMA Wichita CARES

IFMA WICHITA CARES 

IFMA Wichita Philanthropy Committee and Facility Enhancement Grants

Purpose: Establish a Chapter Committee responsible for establishing and managing the IFMA Wichita Facility Enhancement Grant Program (IFMA Wichita Cares).

Benefits:

• Demonstrating the strength and compassion of our organization to the local community.
• Increases the interest, participation and fundraising potential for our Annual Golf Tournament.
• Free and positive publicity opportunity.
• Helps to strengthen our image among our membership.
• Gives our membership an opportunity to showcase their skills and products and be    acknowledged for their contributions.

Process:

• IFMA Wichita Chapter Vice President Chairs the Philanthropy Committee along with volunteers.
• Grant submission begins January 1 and ends on May 30 of each year.
• Grants reviewed and voted on at the June Board meeting.
• Press release sent out July 1 announcing grant recipients and the purpose of the IFMA and the grant.
• Grant added to golf marketing on July 1 to enhance fundraising and participation.

Program Goals:

• The delivery of two Enhancement Grants annually of at least $750 each.
• At least 10 grant requests annually from local non-profit organizations.
• The development of one membership volunteer improvement project. This would involve getting our membership to donate their time, expertise and materials to help fulfill a grant request for facility enhancement. Example, repainting an entrance, enhancing the organization’s landscaping etc.