State/Local Chapter-Level Donations

Background

While National NFC will continue to raise money through memberships, donations, and merchandise sales, as well as administration/staffing grants and certain research and habitat grants, chapters will need to help raise money for their show/event and field equipment, as well as informational signs, lab tests, etc. State and local donations from individuals and businesses are a good way to to do that.

policy

  • Chapters are encouraged to reach out to local businesses and individuals for financial support. This can be in the form of the following:

    • Direct cash contribution

    • Fund-raising events

      • Film tours and other events

    • Promotional products

      • NFC has made over $10,000 as part of a promotional beer in NH

Applying, Accounting, Tracking, and Reporting

  • Payment can be made as follows:

    • Check

      • Made out to Native Fish Coalition

      • Mailed to:

        • Native Fish Coalition

        • P.O. Box 10

        • Pownal, ME 04069

    • Online donation through NFC website

      • All major credit cards

      • PayPal

      • Apple Pay

      • Google Pay

    • Please work with National NFC for payments not listed above

  • Donors will be provided with a formal donation letter from National NFC for tax purposes

  • National NFC will create a spreadsheet to track each donation obtained at the state level.

    • Income and expenses will be tracked and reported back to the chapter and grant source where required.

SUMMARY

With 21 chapters and growing, NFC needs to look for additional funding sources. In many cases, chapters can tap into state and local grants to help fund their own equipment and projects.

Internal NFC 2Bob MallardComment