The Child Rescue Foundation, Inc.
2003 Annual report
Agenda for 2003 Meeting
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Directors Report/Review Report-………………..p.2-8
Discussion Review Mission and Vision statements ...pg 2
Overview of CRF..…………………………………….p. 3-4
Board Recognition and Awards……………….……. .pg 5-7
Review Financial Data…………………………………pg 8
Highlights from 2003 ………………………………….pg 9-10
Program overhauls…………………………………… pg 10
Discussion on Focus 2004………………………….... pg 11-13
Fundraising Avenues/Roundtable….…………..……pg -14
1. Grants
2. TBP (national)
3. RMA
4. Gilpin Gaming
5. Giving Circles
6. Faith Community Participation
7. CSI
Action Item List January 2004…………………………pg15
Distribution of funds from Paine
Quilt Use
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Granting wishes to children and families impacted by violence since
1999
Survive and Thrive
P.O. Box 102319.Denver.Co. 80250
3.628-0477 fax 3.753.9416
e mail childrescue97984@aol.com
www.cr-foundationorg.
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The Child Rescue Foundation, Inc.
Annual Report 2003
Organization: Child Rescue Foundation, Inc.
Person Completing the form: Joanne Kappel
Organization title: Executive Director/Founder
Office Address: P.O. Box 102319, Denver, Colorado 80250
Office Phone Number: 3.628.0477
Email:childrescue97984@aol.com
Fax:3.753-9416
Signature of representative Agency official_________________________
Date:____________________________
Mission
To establish outreach and referral programs that provide a holistic approach to recovery for
youth and families that have been impacted by violence. To continue the growth of the
foundation and to support a community of resources that is supported by concerned
citizens/volunteers that will have a positive impact for the future of our children.
Kids Empowering Kids
“One child at a time. One family at a time.”
Vision:
We are a community of people dedicated to supporting and addressing the needs and issues
of children that have been exposed and impacted by domestic violence. We support
messages of non- violence by galvanizing community resources and supporting our
children. Building healthy families and healthy communities.
Board Members: 6
Staff: 3
Volunteers: 2000+
Interns: P/T (3)
1 grant writer
Advisory Council: 4
Ginger Sherlock
Betty Wytias
Candace Polk
Adrian Fontes
Media:
Sherry Hoden
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Tentative Calendar 2004 CRF, Inc.
Highlights for 2004
1. Projects:
Teddy Bear Project4
HeArt Through a Child’s Eyes Art Auction
COP
Court Liaison Project
MADD Make A Difference Day
2. Possible Projects 2004:
Teddy Bear Project 5
HeArt Through a Child’s Eyes Art Auction
MADD Make A Difference Day
Workbook/Children’s Book
Grants-Past Present
Giving Circles
Ideas:
3. Funding: MPI, G&L, CorePower, Rocky Mt Alarm, Private donations,
CSI, Rocky Flats, Gilpin Gaming
Project
January
1.TBP4
ongoing
Corporate support
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Advisory
Board
cleanup
May
TBP4 School packets out
GSMH announcement
out
September
1.TBP4 School Push
MHGS
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BSA TBP4 notices out
2. TBP begins
February
1.Finish workbook grant
2.Begin
Powerpoint
presentation CRF
3. Visit Metro and
Volunteermatch/re do
volunteer lists
June
October
1. MADD Day
2. Heart auction?
March
1.Write
grants
contributors
July
MADD begins
November
Ongoing TBP
April
past
1.HeArt
auction
coordinator
contact Corepower
August
Begin DU Interns
December
Holiday Party
Total number of people impacted:
TBP4: + volunteers- MHGS 461+ children/adults 83+
3 years 36,000+ animals/volunteers 8000
Clearinghouse donations: 1340 families and children
Outreach: 135 families
Financial Assistance: 2
Lectures/Speaking Engagements: 44/ total number of children: 773
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Child Rescue Foundation, Inc.
Program Offerings
Workshops and Seminars
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Positive Awareness/Internal Awareness (PAIA) Workshop
Awareness Workbook/Seminar for Victims of Domestic Violence and Stalking*
Dating Violence and Youth Violence Awareness Programs
Cyber Stalking and the Law for Children
Identifying Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence and Our Kids Workshop
Education/Awareness Programs
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Teddy Bear Project*
HeArt Through a Child’s Eyes Art Auction*
“It’s Not Okay to Hit”, Children’s Book written by the Board of Directors of CRF
Make A Difference Day Project- with USA Weekend Newspaper and Paul Newman
Foundation, this organization strives to impact 1000 families each year with goods
Referral/Support Programs
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Child Rescue Website
24/7 Phone Service for Victims
Tactics for Awareness in Crisis Training: The Get Away Techniques for Self Defense
(TACT)*
Victim to Victor Program
HeArt Through a Child’s Eyes Art Auction*
Awareness Workbook for Victims of Domestic Violence and Stalking*
Clearinghouse for Families- providing basic needs to children and families with support
form faith and corporate communities/donations of clothing, school supplies and food
Prevention Programs
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Conflict Management for Children
Tactics for Awareness in Crisis Training: The Get Away Techniques for Self Defense
(TACT)*
Teddy Bear Project*
*Programs listed in more than one category.
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Board Recognition
Often, volunteers who work with non-profits forget to reflect on the past
accomplishments they have made in the years they have worked in the organization. As the
Executive Director, I would like to take this opportunity to remember the amazing work
that this Board has accomplished in 2003! Each and everyone of theses people has been
directly involved with the growth and new direction of this organization, and without their
help, input and creativity, we would not be able to reach out to the many children we serve
each and every year.
Accomplishments that directly reflect our mission statement:
1. Adoption of Cole Middle School and 900 homeless youth
2. Beginning of Threads Store for children in need
Lizzi Henry has been with the Board as one of the original members. She has been
instrumental in providing this foundation with necessary guidance in terms of financial
growth and dispersement, and has worked with the Board in establishing budgets and
running spreadsheets. An invaluable ear, her management style affords this organization the
potential to grow based on solid choices and a solid foundation.
Dana Nystrom has been one of the longest Board members. This year has been a
growth for CRF as Dana has been instrumental in developing the Outreach Program with
the hotels. Her networking has enabled us provide the bare necessities for homeless children
through the generous donation of hotels in the area. She has also served as a member of
MPI, which has financially supported CRF for the past 2 years. Dana worked tirelessly with
this group in promoting the Harry Potter event 2002
(All proceeds from the special preview and over 1600 tickets sold for 7am movie
review), as well as the Golf Tournament and Chef’s Tables for the year. Our last “clean up”
of projects before the end of 2003 was to finish a quilt begun in 2001 at the Peace Jam in
Denver. Area children created quilt squares with their hands prints and messages for others
to read. Dana, again through tirelessly networking, found a quilter who donated 90% of her
time to finish this amazing quilt, which the Board will decide in 2004 where it’s final destiny
will be.
Her incredibly busy schedule has never prohibited her from attending functions both
early morning and late afternoon, and we are grateful for all her creativity and support.
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Lowry Peacock is the second longest Board member, and I regret to report that his
report is short. Lowry has been deployed to Iraq since February of 2003, but before he left,
he was instrumental in implementing the TACT program with Jackie Arroyo and we will be
re-introducing this program in 2004 upon his return., We keep him close in our thoughts
and prayers for a safe return. Lowry is also serving as our head security office with e Court
Liaison project ™.
Jackie Arroyo began as an intern several years ago and was nominated for a Board
disposition this year because of her tireless enthusiasm and creativity in working with our
children. She was instrumental in the Night in Honor of the Children has been one of the
outstanding volunteers securing donations from the community pro bono. Her work with
the University of Denver students and sororities has been an amazing source of support for
projects like the Teddy bear project and the Make A Difference Day project.
She has also worked with the
Gilpin Gaming Casino this winter in support of the teddy Bear project and for the support
of gifting toys and needs to children through her work for kids in need. Jackie will continue
on in 2004 with Lowry as co instructors in the TACT course. Jackie is also finishing our
PowerPoint presentation.
Sherry Hoden has been a Board member for few months with CRF, but also came to
us as a volunteer and worked for the past few years on all our marketing and media
information. Sherry has often had to work under severe deadlines and pressures, putting
together and revamping our marketing book and writing templates for all PSA’s and Media
Advisories, as well as posters, flyers, cards and donor cards this year. Sherry has been
instrumental in soliciting the support of the Bombay Company and the Teddy bear project,
providing brand new faux mink bears called Day for this holiday season. Although she was
met with many obstacles from Corporate, never once did she give up, but continued to find
creative ways around the “No” or “Maybe” and seeking their support from middle
management on up.
Without the caring, compassion and creativity that each and every one of these
people put forth in support of CRF and It’s mission, we would not reach out to meet our
mission in the strength and numbers we have been able to do.
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We also would like to remember the volunteers who
came and stayed:
Joanne Kron- grant writer
Shelley Irish and her Mom Julie- HeArt auction, MADD
Tina Stack Oldwiler- MADD volunteer
Catherine- HeArt volunteer
Catherine Zuercher-Web designer
Nate Robinson- volunteer
Stephanie Brim- TBP and Back Pack project
Anne O Meara- TPB
Camille- Intern 2004
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Financial Report
Expenses for Projects; )see sheet included)
Budget for 2003: 59,900
Income and expense: Inflows
$5370.00
Outflows:
$7986.41
Total donations:
$4167.72
Net
$2616.41
Foundation funds available:
$2694.74
2003 grants:
G&L held over-re apply for
February
CSI
Points of Light
Radio Shack
Lost funding 2004: MPI, Rocky
Flats
Income 2003……Not yet received
MPI
Event Budget
Child Rescue Foundation, Inc.
Income/Expense
Proposed Event Budget
Event Budget Teddy bear Project: TBP: $308.16
Event Budget MADD: MADD: $140.95
Heart auction: $349.71
Threads: 119.96
Backpack Drive : $319.40
Discussion for future funding 2004:
Teddy Bear Project 5
HeArt Through a Child’s Eyes Art Auction
MADD Make A Difference Day
Workbook/Children’s Book
Grants-Past Present
Ideas:
Funding: MPI, G&L, CorePower, Rocky Mt Alarm, Private donations,
Gilpin Gaming, Giving Circles
CSI,
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Other Highlighted programs or major accomplishments
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TBP- partnering with Build A Bear in 2004, Bombay Trading Company and the
Rocky Mountain Alarm Company
Heart Auction
Make A Difference Day Project
Case Management Project ™
Court Liaison project ™
Written material: Workbook for Victims of Domestic Violence and Stalking ™ and
It’s Not Okay to Hit ™ for Kids and their support team
Information Workshops for Youth
a. Domestic Violence Awareness project
b. PAIA
c. It’s Not Okay to Hit
d. Awareness Workbook
8. COP™-Children’s Outreach Project- providing food, school supplies, clothing and more to
our homeless youth in Denver via Cole Middle School. Supported by local area hotel
donations.
9. CorePower Ypga supports CRF with a $1200+ donation
10. May 2003-Inerr City health Fair receives 300 plush animals for their kids in crisis
11. June-MPI Golf Tournament
12. October- 2nd Annual Heart through A Child’s Eye Live and Online Art Auction- as
tremendous difference this year having the SideWalk Chalk Day and CRF volunteers
to help with bidding that day.
13. Our second Annual Make A Difference Day Project at the University of Denver
Campus- our new Intern, Camille was instrumental in gathering support form the
athletic department, and over 1500 animals were collected and delivered with the
help of over 162 volunteers. Mr. Billy Thompson, Bronco Alumni was there to support
and help the effort.
14. Web Site got a needed overhaul.
Professional development
We are planning for Phase III of Child Rescue Foundation, Inc. Since the inception
of CRF in January of 2000, we have grown to a productive Board of 6, each with their own
special talents and strengths, dedicated to the mission of educating and assisting children/
families who have been impacted by domestic violence homicide, and violence in our
society. In November of 2000, during the first annual Teddy bear project, I met many of you
who shared the same vision and commitment.
From the early part of 2000 to the spring of 2003, we have seen shifts in the
organization. 2003 has seen more positive growth and expansion, as funding has increased
and we are continuing to build solid relationships in the Corporate and Community sectors.
Some of the faces you have seen have moved on to different places in their lives, and many
other new faces are emerging. I am excited to see Phase III, of this organization kick into
high gear. We all have spent hours towards the “mundane” however very important part of
organizing and structuring a successful non-profit, and because of your hard work, we have
been able to raise the bar and go to the next level. Your efforts are paying off; we have
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gained momentous recognition from our peers in the domestic violence field, the media and
the governmental agencies who support our mission.
Our priority and focus from this point is to implement and strengthen our
fundraising wheel.
We are committed to building the foundation to a greater height to address the needs
of many more children.
2004 Program overhaul
TBP:
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goal: simplify the project:
Meet with MHGSD Council and their troop leaders May? June for a rally
Successfully data-based all volunteers and tracked deliveries
TBP placed on CRD ROM and 3.5 disc for easy upload or encourage all
troop leaders to sign up on line and get the kit zipped to them
4. Include this year the heart template to save on our printing and shipping
costs ( $300+)
Heart Auction: keep simplifying but get more exposure
1. Sidewalk chalk day keep
2. Have 2 weekends where CRF board/staff man the
tables for bidding
MADD: Continue to keep DU and the athletic department involved- encourage
more donations
2. Sports figure to support a must: need to have that person job assigned
Threads: Continue to outreach corp. Sponsors to support the 12 month ongoing
drive for the COP project. Hotel donations to increase? How?
Backpack Drive : begin in March: Accessing 157 children with fully packed
backpacks for Sept. Corp. support? Faith support?
COP Project: Base on the 12 month calendar of giving, how do we continue to
build this outreach project and what support could like in 2004:
January
Teddy Bear Project wraps up- begin to plan for February Personal Hygiene items Drive/March
Clothing Drive
February
Hotel Donation Drive
Goal: Sheets, towels, personal hygiene items
March
Clothing Drive for children, ages K-12, new and slightly loved
April
Diaper and Blanket Drive for preemies, newborns and pull ups diapers for up to 2 year olds
May
Formula Drive for infants
June, July, August-planning dates for the back to School Drives
September -Backpack Drive- a back to school drive for back packs, and major school supplies
October- CRF and your organization teaming up with the USA Weekend newspaper for 13th Annual Make A
Difference Day Project- a one day affair designed to impact the greatest number of children in our area-details to
follow
November- planning for the Teddy Bear Project and Coat Drive for Kids
December-Teddy bear Project 4 through Dec. 16th
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Focus 2003
What are the basic responsibilities of nonprofit boards?
Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards
DETERMINE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND PURPOSES
A statement of mission and purposes should articulate the organization's goals, means, and primary
constituents served. It is the board of directors' responsibility to create the mission statement and
review it periodically for accuracy and validity. Each individual board member should fully understand
and support it.
SELECT THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Boards must reach consensus on the chief executive's job description and undertake a careful search
process to find the most qualified individual for the position.
SUPPORT THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND ASSESS HIS OR HER PERFORMANCE
The board should ensure that the chief executive has the moral and professional support he or she
needs to further the goals of the organization. The chief executive, in partnership with the entire
board, should decide upon a periodic evaluation of the chief executive's performance.
ENSURE EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING
As stewards of an organization, boards must actively participate with the staff in an overall planning
process and assist in implementing the plan's goals.
ENSURE ADEQUATE RESOURCES
One of the board's foremost responsibilities is to provide adequate resources for the organization to
fulfill its mission. The board should work in partnership with the chief executive and development
staff, if any, to raise funds from the community.
MANAGE RESOURCES EFFECTIVELY
The board, in order to remain accountable to its donors, the public, and to safeguard its tax-exempt
status, must assist in developing the annual budget and ensuring that proper financial controls are in
place.
DETERMINE, MONITOR, AND STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS
AND SERVICES
The board's role in this area is to determine which programs are the most consistent with an
organization's mission, and to monitor their effectiveness.
ENHANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC STANDING
An organization's primary link to the community, including constituents, the public, and the media, is
the board. Clearly articulating the organization's mission, accomplishments, and goals to the public, as
well as garnering support from important members of the community, are important elements of a
comprehensive public relations strategy.
ENSURE LEGAL AND ETHICAL INTEGRITY AND MAINTAIN ACCOUNTABILITY
The board is ultimately responsible for ensuring adherence to legal standards and ethical norms. Solid
personnel policies, grievance procedures, and a clear delegation to the chief executive of hiring and
managing employees will help ensure proper decorum in this area. The board must establish pertinent
policies, and adhere to provisions of the organization's bylaws and articles of incorporation.
RECRUIT AND ORIENT NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND ASSESS BOARD PERFORMANCE
All boards have a responsibility to articulate and make known their needs in terms of member
experience, skills, and many other considerations that define a "balanced" board composition. Boards
must also orient new board members to their responsibilities and the organization's history, needs,
and challenges. By evaluating its performance in fulfilling its responsibilities, the board can recognize
its achievement and reach consensus on which areas need to be improved.
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From Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards. Washington, DC: National Center for
Nonprofit Boards, Revised 1996.
What are the responsibilities of an individual board member?
Individual Board Member Responsibilities
Attend all board and committee meetings and functions, such as special events.
Be informed about the organization's mission, services, policies, and programs.
Review agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings.
Serve on committees or task forces and offer to take on special assignments.
Make a personal financial contribution to the organization.
Inform others about the organization.
Suggest possible nominees to the board who can make significant contributions to the work of the
board and the organization
Keep up-to-date on developments in the organization's field.
Follow conflict of interest and confidentiality policies.
Refrain from making special requests of the staff.
Assist the board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities, such as reviewing the organization's
annual financial statements.
Personal characteristics to consider
Ability to: listen, analyze, think clearly and creatively, work well with people individually and in a
group.
Willing to: prepare for and attend board and committee meetings, ask questions, take responsibility
and follow through on a given assignment, contribute personal and financial resources in a generous
way according to circumstances, open doors in the community, evaluate oneself.
Develop certain skills if you do not already possess them, such as to: cultivate and solicit funds,
cultivate and recruit board members and other volunteers, read and understand financial statements,
learn more about the substantive program area of the organization.
Possess: honesty, sensitivity to and tolerance of differing views, a friendly, responsive, and patient
approach, community-building skills, personal integrity, a developed sense of values, concern for your
nonprofit's development, a sense of humor.
From Board Building. Washington, DC: National Center for Nonprofit Boards, 1995.
Duty of Care
The duty of care describes the level of competence that is expected of a board member, and is
commonly expressed as the duty of "care that an ordinarily prudent person would exercise in a like
position and under similar circumstances." This means that a board member owes the duty to exercise
reasonable care when he or she makes a decision as a steward of the organization.
Duty of Loyalty
The duty of loyalty is a standard of faithfulness; a board member must give undivided allegiance when
making decisions affecting the organization. This means that a board member can never use
information obtained as a member for personal gain, but must act in the best interests of the
organization.
Duty of Obedience
The duty of obedience requires board members to be faithful to the organization's mission. They are
not permitted to act in a way that is inconsistent with the central goals of the organization. A basis for
this rule lies in the public's trust that the organization will manage donated funds to fulfill the
organization's mission.
From The Legal Obligations of Nonprofit Boards: A Guidebook for Board Members. Washington, DC: National Center for
Nonprofit Boards, 1997.
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Q&A Moving Ahead in 2004
Please take a few moments to reflect on your position here, not from the perspective
of where you currently are, but where your talents and strengths move you to be.
Remember there are no right or wrong answers this is for you to request/fill a position that
bests fits you!
1. What do you feel are your strengths? Please list at least five. What has made you feel
good about being part of this organization? Short answer.
2. What has made you feel uncomfortable? Short answer. Have we provided a positive
avenue for you to excel and honor your mission? Yes or no. Any suggestions?
3. Are we honoring and utilizing your talents? Yes or no.
4. How can your goals be fulfilled within this organization? Short answer.
5. How many hours realistically can you devote to CRF now? Per month ____
6. Are you looking for a full time job? Yes or no.
7. Can you see yourself working at the CRF Child Center in 5 years? Yes or no.
Comments:
New Board Member Recommendations:
Recommendations:
Name
Phone/e mail
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Address
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Action Item List
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2003 Focus/Possible ideas/Round Table
Project
Revenue possibility
IDS
Workbook
Kids books
TBP
$10000
Giving Circles
PHASE III
Grants
TBP
Workbook
TACT
Make A difference Day $10000 grant
Calendar
Start/finish
2004
2004
2004
12 months 2004
Annual October/begin to organize in
August
Board Ideas Focus 2003:
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Action Item List November 25, 2003
Joanne
Letter of agreement
for sororities
Send Jackie the COP
12 month outline
Workbook Grant
Feb
appreciation
party
Contact
Advisory
Board breakfast Dec 3,8,10,11
Research insurance
Pull new packets
and letter of direction for
2004-2005
Research
Gates
Foundation
JK and Board to
meet with Cole Middle School
after the holidays
Dana
Finish
hotel donations
Continue to work with
the Advisory Board
Sherry
Bombay Kids
MOA out
All posters up and media
stories in process
Jackie
Working on sorority
participation with CRF
Continue tow work with
Gilpin Gaming
Powerpoint presentation
Begin work on a 5 year
plan- marketing and identifying
logo or item for CRF
w/proceeds going to benefit the
foundation
Closing thoughts from Executive Director and Board
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CRF is proudly supported by
The Rocky Mountain Alarm Company
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