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                    Menus for Giving
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                Creating a menu for giving may be the most important tool for a fundraiser whether he or she is raising money for a capital campaign or to create a new program.  A menu for giving is a visual aid that allows the donor to see what is available to sponsor, dedicate, or donate. Oftentimes the first meeting with a donor is not the best time to use the menu for giving.  The first meeting is used get to know the donor and to educate them on projects and programs happening within the congregation.  It may be appropriate to give fundraising materials to the potential donor at the end of the first meeting, or to wait to share the concrete information until the second meeting.<br /><br />  
                
                Once the donor has a chance to see the menu for giving, she might see an opportunity that resonates with her within her donation range.  However, many times the donor may be unsure of where he or she fits.  If the donor knows what she want to donate and how much she is able to give, the tzedakah is right for her.  If the donor is unsure, it is fundraiser's task to discuss the personal and community values of the potential donor together.  The fundraiser may want to ask what excites the potential donor about the congregation or organization.  Some fundraisers and philanthropists suggest doing a values clarification exercise, either during the first meeting or the second to elucidate the priorities of the donor.  After explaining and acknowledging the values of the potential donor then the menu of giving might have new meaning for the donor.  Now, the individual or family has the tools to know what is important to them and they may be able to give a meaningful gift for themselves and to the community.<br /><br />
                
                Menus for giving vary from project to project.  They can include endowment information as well as dedications and general donations.  Here are two examples of menus for giving.  This first is for a biennial young adult leadership retreat program that is not part of the current operating budget of the synagogue.  The second is an example of what might be seen for a capital campaign or an annual fundraising campaign.  For other examples of menus for giving particularly for endowments please see jewishla.org/edowment.cfm, where they offer a menu of giving for endowments. <br /><br />
                
                <strong>References:</strong><br /><br />
                
                Miller, Lorne S.  Ensure the Future: How Synagogues and Day Schools Can Compete in the Philanthropic Marketplace.  Lorne Miller and Associates, Toronto, Canada, 2001.<br /><br />
                 
                
                <center>Example 1</center><br />
                Menu of Giving Opportunities: Planting the Seeds for Our Future
                Option 1: Endowment - This is a substantial gift of a million dollars that would sustain this program for decades to come.<br /><br />
                
                Option 2: Sponsorship - This gives the donor the opportunity to fund one or a number of the aspects of the program.<br /><br />
                    
                    Branches of Sponsorship:
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                        Eitz Chayim - Entire program $42,000<br />
                        Olive Brance - Retreat Center $12,500<br />
                        Palm Frond - Guest Speakers $7,000<br />
                        Grape Vine - Program Materials $3,100<br />
                        Fig - Faculty $1,500<br /><br />
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                Option 3: General donations - This gives the donor the opportunity to give a donation that is not earmarked for a particular purpose.  These donations give the leadership flexibility to create the best possible program for our congregation.<br /><br />
                    
                Seeds of Change:<br />
                        Tree - $1,800<br />
                        Trunk - $500<br />
                        Root - $180<br />
                        Leaf - $50<br /><br />
                
                All contributions are tax deductible and welcome to build this leadership program.
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                            Giving Opportunities
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                            <strong>Naming Opportunities	</strong><br />
                            Campus            3,600,000<br />
                            Sanctuary         3,000,000<br />
                            Beit Midrash    1,800,000<br />
                            Library             500,000<br />
                            Preschool Center  500,000<br />
                            Youth Lounge  100,000<br /><br />
                            
                           <strong> Endowment Opportunities</strong><br />
                            Rabbinic Fellowship    1,800,000<br />
                            B'nai Mitzvah Institute  1,000,000<br />
                            Leadership Development Institute 360,000<br />
                            Social Action Fund        360,000<br />
                            Rabbinic Internship       360,000<br />
                            Religious Item Refurbishment  100,000<br />
                            Israel Travel Fund	   75,000<br />
                            Camp Scholarship Fund           30,000<br />
                            High Holy Day Floral Fund   12,000<br />
                            Shabbat Floral Fund               9,000
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                            <strong>Dedication Opportunities</strong><br />
                            Computer center   150,000<br />
                            Sanctuary Lobby   180,000<br />
                            Music Room         75,000<br />
                            Bride's Room        54,000<br />
                            Rabbi's Study       100,000<br />
                            Yarzheit Boards     36,000<br />
                            Torah Adornments  9,000<br />
                            Sanctuary Seats      2,400<br /><br />
                            
                            <strong>Sponsorship Opportunities</strong><br />
                            Website Construction  100,000<br />
                            Artist-in-Residence   75,000<br />
                            Scholar-in-Residence  36,000<br />
                            Synaplex Shabbat     18,000
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                (Developed By: Lisa Delson, HUC-JIR, Cincinnati)

                
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