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What is a NONPROFIT?

Why is the AYF a NONPROFIT?

What’s in it for ME?

Group Discussion101 ways to FUNDRAISE!

WHAT

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A LITTLE NATIONAL DATA …

• An estimated 2.3 million nonprofits in US,

• 1.6 million nonprofits were registered with the (IRS) in 2010, an increase of 24 percent from 2000

• The nonprofit sector contributed $804.8 billion to the U.S. economy in 2010, making up 5.5 percent of the country’s gross domestic product

• In 2011, $298.42 billion was given to private charities, including religious congregations and public charities

• In 2011, 26.8 percent of adults in the United States volunteered with an organization

• Volunteers contributed 15.2 billion hours, worth an estimated $296.2 billion.

Source. The Nonprofit Sector in Brief: Public Charities, Giving, and Volunteering, 2012, summarizing the Nonprofit Almanac 2012, www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/412674-The-Nonprofit-Sector-in-Brief.pdf

SUBSECTORS

• Education

• Arts & Culture

• Health & Human Services

• Social Services

• Legal Services

• Civic and Environmental Advocacy

• International Relations and Development

• Many others!

SOME OF THE MOST RECOGNIZED NAMES…Nationally…

• Red Cross

• Habitat for Humanity

• American Cancer Society

Locally…

• Crossroads of Rhode Island

• Lifespan

• Rhode Island Foundation

WHAT THEY DO

• Feed the Hungry

• House the Homeless

• Care for the Sick

• Educate the Public

• Provide Cultural Enrichment

• Protect the Environment

• Advocate for the Disenfranchised

• Develop People for the Workforce

• So much more…..

MANY NAMES…

• Nonprofit corporations

• Organizations

• The third sector

• The voluntary sector

• Public charities

• Tax-exempt organizations

• 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, etc.

• Advocacy groups

• Associations

• Federations

THE 501(C)(3)

• Public charities are the most numerous

• Classified by IRS as 501(c)(3)

• Tax-exempt

• Must apply for this designation

• IRS will scrutinize their charitable purpose to be sure it qualifies

• Also must pass a public support test

MAJOR DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS…

They are MISSION BASED Mission is everything!

They are not for profit but that doesn’t mean they don’t can’t have $!!!

Surpluses get reinvested back into the organization

Measure outcomes differently… Greatest outcome would be: that the nonprofit is no

longer needed because the problem is solved!

WHY IS

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AYF

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NONPROFIT?

ARMENIAN YOUTH FEDERATION

Based on what you’ve just learned, why do YOU think the AYF is considered a

nonprofit?

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE AYF

Founded in 1933, the Armenian Youth Federation serves as the youth organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation. The AYF stands on five pillars that guide its activities: Educational, Hai Tahd, Social, Athletic and Cultural.

Moreover, the AYF promotes a fraternal attitude of respect for ideas and individuals amongst its membership. Unity and cooperation are essential traits that allow members of the organization to work together to realize the AYF’s objectives.

MISSION OF THE AYF

The Aims and Purposes of the AYF-YOARF are as follows:

• To bring together Armenian youth, to work in cooperation with the Armenian Revolutionary Federation

• To prepare Armenian youth for future membership in the Armenian Revolutionary Federation

• To engage the youth in active involvement in the Armenian community;

• To foster nationalistic pride amongst all Armenian youth through educational, political, cultural, athletic, and social activities.

To organize, nurture and educate youth in the spirit invoked by the ideals of a united, free

and independent Armenia

WHAT’

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FOR M

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How can being in the AYF help me in the “REAL WORLD”?

COMMUNITY LEADERS! Working side by side with the leaders in your community!

Attending and participating in organizational meetings, community gatherings, political events, seminars, conventions, olympics, and working with advisors, members of the board of trustees, directors etc.

POSITIVITY! Working for a good cause, feeing passionate about what you're doing, increasing

your own and others’ awareness about the Armenian culture and history and make the world a better place!

EDUCATIONAL! You learn about our culture, history and traditions and get to "wear many hats"

and participate in a variety of activities that you otherwise would only read about…

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DEFINING FUNDRAISING

Fund-raising (fund’rā’ zing), noun the act or occupation of soliciting money for charitable

organizations, political parties, etc.

More importantly: The belief and passion for the mission of an

organization

“Sincerity is a fundraiser’s greatest asset” - GuideStar

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FUNDRAISING BRAINSTORM

Fundraisers have to be persistent and get creative…

• How many ways can you think of to raise money?

Special eventsGrants Individual donors – “friend-raise!”Corporate donorsBoard of DirectorsMembership fees

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