Mr
Influence, a retired businessman, has just joined Chimorel’s
Board of Directors and has agreed to make a $500,000/yr
commitment. The story below is provided to stretch your
imagination. Not every board member will make a commitment
at this level. We begin with a discussion between Mr.
Influence and Warren, the Executive Director.
“Thank
you, Mr. Influence, for accepting the responsibility
of becoming a new Board member.”
“Your
welcome, Warren. Let’s begin to develop a
plan to raise the $500,000 I committed to this
year.”
Mr.
Influence writes a $50,000 check. Then he calls twenty-five
friends and gets checks for $5-10,000 each. Twelve of
his friends each agree to raise $50,000 and each one
contacts 10-25 people. Some of these people help also.
Within several weeks Mr. Influence and his friends have
actually raised $775,000. Follow up and thank you notes
are handled by Chimorel. Donors receive a variety of
benefits based on the level of their giving.
