BCA-USA MIRROR
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT 2018 Committee Objectives
BCA-USA Fundraising Committee is mandated to raise funds for the association by: Organizing fundraising events and activities. Soliciting grants and sponsorships from foundations and corporations. Exploring innovative fundraising strategies to meet the association’s goals. Focus: Fundraising towards completion of the Bali Multipurpose Center (MPC) project. Committee Budget Fundraising Committee 2017-2018 annual expense budget: $24,200.00 Fundraising Committee 2017-2018 annual income budget: $154,500.00
Committee Activities
For the 2016-2017 fiscal year, the Fundraising Committee (FRC) surpassed the goal of raising 100,000.00 for the MPC, with a total of $120,000.00+ raised for the MPC. This record fundraising is a reflection of the generosity of BCA-USA members, donors and supporters. The Fundraising Committee’s exceptional work was appreciated with a Presidential Award presented to the Fundraising Committee and the Committee Chair, Ma Marie Nangah. BCA-USA Fundraising Committee, glamorously known as the “GLAM Squad” is humbled and excited to serve the association. We appreciate all the donors who supported the MPC 2016-2017 Finish Line Fundraiser. With the upcoming 2018 Pearl Anniversary in Dallas, TX, the Fundraising Committee aimed for a celebratory experience with the goal to sell 40 VIP packages. FRC aimed to sell VIP packages at $2,000 (entry for 2 +1 complimentary gold) and $5,000 (entry for
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2 + 4 complimentary gold). During the 2017 Leadership Summit (October 20-21st) in Las Vegas, NV, the MPC Committee and FRC gave an outstanding presentation which resulted in record breaking fundraising with sales of VIP packages. The MPC Chair, Ba Nkom Gwanbidbila’s presentation focused on the MPC progress and the urgency of donations to facilitate the completion of the project by the end of 2018. The members in attendance were excited and motivated to donate after viewing the MPC landscape work-in-progress images. The Fundraising committee’s presentation focused largely on selling VIP Packages. The energy of the room was filled with enthusiasm and 28 VIP packages were sold on site. The breakdown included: 22 exciting $2,000 VIP packages, 5 sensational $5,000 VIP packages and 1 extraordinary $7,500 VIP package. This sums up to a total of $76,500 raised in one hour! Thus, another record fundraiser during the BCA-USA Leadership summit, surpassing the previous year’s record of $50,000+ raised. Following the 2017 Leadership Summit, the sales of VIP packages continued with more $2000 packages sold and an astonishing record package of $10,000! BCA-USA Donors are indeed incredible! In addition to fundraising during the 2017 Leadership Summit, the FRC launched the colors for the Pearl Anniversary as follows: Ladies – Purple, Platinum & Pearls; Gentlemen – Charcoal Gray, Purple & Black. Moreover, the FRC planned a fantastic Tour Bus of the Las Vegas Strip. The experience was memorable and gave members a fun night-out after a long working session.
