as of 05/01/2017
150k4Kids
Children's Fund Campaign Goal is $150,000
18-Month Drive Opens at 2016 Delegate Assembly
For more than 20 years, the NSEA's Children's Fund has been assisting kids in need.
Now, the presidents of NSEA's six governance districts believe the Children's Fund itself needs a bit of assistance. At NSEA Delegate Assembly they will formally launch a drive to raise $150,000 for the Children's Fund by October 2017, which marks the 150th anniversary of NSEA's founding.
Every penny raised between now and October 2017 will count toward the drive. That's an ambitious goal over the next 18 months, since the fund typically collects from $45,000 to $50,000 in any given year. There is a need, however, as expenses can reach beyond $70,000 in a year.
"Reaching this goal would put the fund on sound footing well into the future," said NSEA President Nancy Fulton. "I encourage every member and every local to consider making it a reality."
Already, the Neligh-Oakdale Education Association is on board with a check for $300 presented in March. NOEA members recently hosted a concession stand to raise the money.
Local associations are encouraged to brainstorm fundraising ideas; to challenge other local associations; to collect change; host a jeans day fundraisers; or consider other ideas to contribute toward the fund.
To make donations easier, the Children's Fund is now set up to accept donations through PayPal. Find the link at www.nsea.org/childrensfund.
Questions? Call Sally Bodtke at NSEA at 1-800-742-0047 or at: sally.bodtke@nsea.org
Resources
Want to help raise awareness and promote this drive? Or are you planning an event? Use the resources and materials listed below:
LOGO GUIDELINES AND ARTWORK
The logos listed below are 300 dpi JPGs and can be placed into Word, Publisher, or similar programs. Click the link below the image larger, or 'right click' on the link and 'save as' to download the JPG file.
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Please help promote this campaign on social media! The hashtag to use on all platforms is #150k4Kids. In your posts, you can also mention NSEA on Twitter (@nsea_org), mention and tag on Facebook (like the page first: Nebraska State Education Association), follow and tag on Instagram (nsea_org). Set your postings to be public so we can see (and share!) your activities with our audiences on those respective pages, as well.
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