Business Plan

Table of Contents• Slide 3 - Mission Statement • Slide 4 - Committee members Committees• Slide 5 - Fundraising • Slide 6 - Donations – Business• Slide 7 - Donations – Service Clubs• Slide 8 – Donor Recognition• Slide 9 – Special Events & photography• Slide 10 – Grants – Government Agencies and Communities• Slide 11 – Marketing• Slide 12 – Building

Mission Statement

“Let's Make A Splash (pad) Wallaceburg is a not-for-profit group of volunteers dedicated to constructing a splash pad which will enable children and families of all abilities and backgrounds to engage in positive social interactions and enhance physical activity in a safe, fun, and stimulating environment."

Committee Members• Chair – Chris Young• Vice Chair – Gord Cheney• Treasurer – Matthew Mikhaila• Secretary – Heather Dramnitzke• Fundraising – Heather Gordon & Heather Dramnitzke• Donations Businesses – Deb Logan • Donations Service Clubs – Chris Young• Donor Recognition – Judy Bachus• Special Events & Photography – Brittany VanRuymbeke• Grants – Government Agencies and Communities – Dr. Lauren Freeburn• Marketing - Scott Lalonde• Building – Gord Cheney• Graphics Design – Sherri DeWolf• CK Board Staff Liaison – Jane McGee• CK Municipal Representatives – Councillor Carmen McGregor, Councillor Jeff Wesley

Business Plan

How do we get there?

1. Budget – prepare budget

2. Fundraising1. Donations2. Fundraising Events3. Grants

3. Calendar of Events

4. Marketing

BudgetHow do we get there?

Revenues:

Donations $ 80,000

Fundraisers

Trivia Night $ 20,000

Cliff Night 15,000

Elimination Draw 10,000

Ball Drop 20,000

Ford & Chevy 10,000

Others 15,000 $ 95,000

Grants $ 60,000

$ 235,000

BudgetHow do we get there?

Expenses:

Donations $ 1,000

Fundraisers

Trivia Night $ 4,000

Cliff Night 4,500

Elimination Draw 5,000

Ball Drop 7,500

Ford & Chevy 500

Others 500 $ 22,000

Grants $ 500

$ 23,500

DonationsIndividual and Personal • Will be accepted at events and Civic Service centres as offered. • Schools will be approached about students making donation buckets, cans etc. for

home collections or to be distributed to local businesses at their request. Business campaign will take place post Santa Claus Parade.

Businesses and Trades organizations• All businesses in Wallaceburg and surrounding communities will be mailed a letter

( see Appendix A) requesting a financial contribution, Prizes, or donation in kind.• All letters will be followed up by a visit or personal phone call from a committee

member(s) to gauge interest• Information will be provided about financial contribution options, Matching Gifts,

Employee drive, etc.• For those interested a personal presentation to staff will be arranged• Campaign to begin September 14, 2015• Targeted $$$’s

DonationsService Clubs and Community Groups

• All in Wallaceburg and Area will be mailed a letter ( see Appendix B) requesting a financial contribution, Prizes, or donation in kind.

• All letters will be followed up by a visit or personal phone call from a committee member(s) to gauge interest

• Information will be provided about financial contribution options• For those interested a personal presentation to the Board or Organizing

Committee will be arranged• Campaign to begin September 14, 2015

FundraisingFundraising Goal = $95,000

• A calendar of events will be created and maintained for the committee and community via the Facebook page

• Plan = 4 major events with a number of smaller events to maintain the enthusiasm.• Sept 4 – Movie Night @ Colwell Park , donation information and donations accepted• Sept 19 – Hometown Deli BBQ – donation information and donations to be accepted• Oct – S&J $10.00 pizza night• Nov -- Trivia Night @ Moose Lodge• Nov 14 – Santa Claus Parade float• Jan – Little Ceasar’s fundraiser• Feb – Cliff Erickson Night• Spring – Chevy and Ford Test drive • June – Ball Drop – Sue and Newt

How Big of a Splash – can we make?

Designs 1 & 2 approximately $80,000 to $90,000

How Big of a Splash – can we make?

Designs 1 & 2 approximately $80,000 to $90,000

How Big of a Splash – can we make?

Design 3 approximately $140,000

How Big of a Splash – can we make?

Design 4 approximately $200,000

Fundraising

• Co Chair – Heather Dramnitzke & Heather Gordon Members:

– Brittany VanRuymbeke– Chris Young– Darlene Findlater

Donations - Businesses

• Chair – Deb LoganMembers:

– Gord Cheney– Chris Young– Dave Brundritt– Matthew Mikhaila

Donations – Service Clubs

• Chair – Chris YoungMembers:

– Matthew Mikhaila

Donor Recognition

• Chair – Judy BachusMembers:

– Karen Kennedy– Deadra Kilbride– Jan Meloche– Matthew Mikhaila– Chris Young

Special Events & Photography

• Chair – Brittany VanRuymbekeMembers:

– Kelly Bachus– Darlene Findlater– Chris Young

Grants - Government Agencies & Communities

• Chair – Dr. Lauren FreeburnMembers:

– Kelly Bachus– Karen Verstappen ?– Matthew Mikhaila– Chris Young

Marketing

• Chair – Scott LalondeMembers:

– Matthew Mikhaila– Chris Young

Building

• Chair – Gord CheneyMembers:

– Matthew Mikhaila– Clarence Fields– Dr. Lauren Freeburn– Chris Young