TODAY’S AGENDA
What is a NONPROFIT?
Why is the AYF a NONPROFIT?
What’s in it for ME?
Group Discussion
101 ways to FUNDRAISE!
A LITTLE NATIONAL DATA …
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An estimated 2.3 million
nonprofits in US,
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1.6 million nonprofits were
registered with the (IRS) in
2010, an increase of 24
percent from 2000
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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
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In 2011, $298.42 billion
was given to private
charities, including
religious congregations
and public charities
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In 2011, 26.8 percent of
adults in the United States
volunteered with an
organization
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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-TheNonprofit-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
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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
• Tax-exempt organizations
• Organizations
• 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, etc.
• The third sector
• Advocacy groups
• The voluntary sector
• Associations
• Public charities
• 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!
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
To organize, nurture and educate youth in the spirit
invoked by the ideals of a united, free and
independent Armenia
The Aims and Purposes of the AYF-YOARF are as follows:
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To bring together Armenian youth, to work in cooperation with the Armenian
Revolutionary Federation
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To prepare Armenian youth for future membership in the Armenian
Revolutionary Federation
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To engage the youth in active involvement in the Armenian community;
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To foster nationalistic pride amongst all Armenian youth through
educational, political, cultural, athletic, and social activities.
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…
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
FUNDRAISING BRAINSTORM
Fundraisers have to be persistent and get creative…
• How many ways can you think of to raise money?
 Special events
 Grants
 Individual donors – “friend-raise!”
 Corporate donors
 Board of Directors
 Membership fees