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Attracting Funding & Local Support for a Synthetic Turf Field

Learn how to plan and launch successful fundraising campaigns for synthetic turf fields. Gain insights on best practices, case studies, and community engagement strategies. Get ready to secure funding and local support for your project!

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Attracting Funding & Local Support for a Synthetic Turf Field

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  1. Attracting Funding & Local Support for a Synthetic Turf Field Audio conference: US TOLL +1-415-655-0003 Access code: 625 762 041

  2. Meet Our Speakers Darby McCamy Founder-Executive Director Turf Builders United Moderator: Todd DeWolfe STC Education Committee VP of Sales & Bus Dev ProGrassLLC Matt Hughes Principal JMH Development

  3. Learning Objectives • Planning for and launching your fundraising campaign • Fundraising tips and best practices for buyers • Real-life examples and case studies • Q&A session

  4. Phase 1: Prepare for Launch • Define your purpose and goals (be specific) • Discuss the field’s impact • Total estimated cost • Demonstrate viability of the project • Develop realistic timelines • Obtain a not-for-profit status • Create a fundraising committee

  5. Creating a Committee • Technical experts • Local contractor, attorney, financial consultant • Community leaders • Enthusiastic parents, middle school students, school alumni • 10-12 person maximum • Define roles, responsibilities and expectations, and leadership • Get an early start…develop your strategy

  6. Feasibility Study • Leadership assessment • Get the budgeted numbers • Market conditions • Timing is everything • Be realistic

  7. Phase 2: Launch Your Campaign • Creative fundraising ideas • Public and private partnerships • Vendor support and sponsorships • Supplier/capital financing • Professional fundraising

  8. Think Outside the Box • Public and private grant programs • Community engagement through public and private partnerships • Public gatherings and special events • In-kind-services

  9. Maintain Momentum • Investor relations – keep partners informed • Press releases • Progress reports • Monetizing the pledges

  10. Communication Tools • Handouts • STC’s Attracting Funding & Local Support for a Synthetic Turf Field (new updates coming soon, including a sample feasibility survey) • Presentation template for schools and communities • STC Videos: Videos • Synthetic Turf 360: STC_brochure.pdf • Frequently Asked Questions: FAQs • Online Buyers’ Guide & Member Directory: http://stc.officialbuyersguide.net/

  11. Case Studies • Here’s what we’ve seen... • Creative funding, sponsorships • Public and private partnerships • In-kind gifts and services • Other considerations • Maintenance • End-of-life

  12. Q & A

  13. Our Next Webinar Wednesday, May 11, 2016 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM Pacific “Infill & Pad Systems” Presented by Adam Coleman and Mike Gentile Read more and register today!

  14. www.syntheticturfcouncil.org office@syntheticturfcouncil.org 400 Galleria Parkway Suite 1500 Atlanta, GA 30339 (678) 385-6720

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