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Alan Tantleff August 18, 2008

C ornell A lumni F ederation. Get to know us. Alan Tantleff August 18, 2008. What is the Cornell Alumni Federation?. The primary organization representing Cornell alumni Supports and strengthens the University Involves and enriches alumni Fosters life-long relationship with Cornell.

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Alan Tantleff August 18, 2008

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  1. CornellAlumni Federation Get to know us Alan Tantleff August 18, 2008

  2. What is the Cornell Alumni Federation? The primary organization representing Cornell alumni • Supports and strengthens the University • Involves and enriches alumni • Fosters life-long relationship with Cornell

  3. Member Organizations

  4. Our Mission • Provide guidance to constituent groups • Promote communication between the University and alumni • Encourage alumni participation • Identify, train, and nurture alumni leaders • Recognize outstanding alumni commitment and leadership

  5. CAF Programs and Services • Frank H.T. Rhodes Service Award • Cornell Visa Card • Cornell Alumni Magazine • CAF Travel Program • Cornell ePronet • CAF Grant Program

  6. CAF Grant Program Grants are awarded for projects that: • Build organization membership • Develop leadership • Promote the standing of Cornell in the community • Attract prospective students • Benefit the interests of both alumni and the University

  7. What is the Grant Committee Looking For? • Pilot projects which have the prospect of being continued • Collaborative efforts between alumni groups • Projects that support University and/or CAF priorities • Evidence that the CAF grant will make a difference • Commitment of funds from the organization • Sense that project can be sustained • One-time funding requests for on-going projects

  8. What is the Grant Committee Looking For? • Clearly stated goals • Goals of the proposed project are in line with the University's goals • Detailed budget • Realistic project • Project will serve a real need • Evidence that organization is functioning in a healthy way

  9. Guidelines for Grant Requests • Be as specific as possible • Grants will be awarded of up to $5,000 each • Terms of the grant: • 85% paid approximately one month after notification • 15% paid upon receipt of final report • Final report should include: • What was learned • Successes and challenges • A completed financial report for the project

  10. CHS Grants Awarded Cornell Hotel Society – Toronto Chapter • Subsidize cook-off to showcase Cornell University and the Hotel School Cornell Hotel Society – European Chapter • Subsidize the cost of the CHS European Chapter's 2001 annual meeting Cornell Hotel Society – New York City Chapter • To host a luncheon for students of the Vocational Foundation, a non-profit organization with a hospitality training program for inner-city youth

  11. Other Grants Awarded Cornell Club of Greater Philadelphia • To increase membership via a link with the Cornell vs. Penn football game Cornell Black Alumni Association • Subsidize cost of ten minute film on CBAA’s history, accomplishments, and future goals Cornell Club of Wisconsin • Subsidize a Rock-n-Roll Evening designed to increase club membership

  12. Tax Primer for Volunteers • Expenses that can be deducted: • Expenses incidental to your volunteer work • Transportation expenses • Reasonable expenses for meals and lodging • Expenses incurred in operating personal property • Be sure to document!

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