Congratulations
To Our 2024 Spring Impact Award Winner
FAITH IN ACTION
Red Wing’s Faith in Action is a nonprofit that seeks to enrich the lives of our area's 65+ community. Our main program is transportation because losing the ability to drive doesn't mean losing the ability to live. Providing free transportation takes the pressure and stress off of our recipients as well as their loved ones.
Recently we have had requests from younger people, many in need of the food shelf, helping us identify another demographic and need. We also make visits and calls to those wanting more social interaction, and we have a book house call program in partnership with our library.
ENCOURAGE & CONNECT
Power of 100 - Red Wing members are asked to reach out to local organizations to encourage them to apply! All organizations are required to submit the Impact Award Application and appropriate supporting documents. The Power of 100 - Red Wing Board of Directors then reviews the first 15 applications and board members vote for three organizations to present at the Impact Event.
VOTING
At the Impact Award Event, the top three organizations will each present a seven-minute presentation about their mission, vision, and impact in the local community. Following each presentation, three minutes will be given to members to ask questions of the presenting organization. Members then vote individually via paper ballot for the organization that they would like to receive the Impact Award. The winner of the majority of votes receives the Impact Award.
How Organizations Are Selected To Be An Impact Award Recipient
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION, AN ORGANIZATION MUST:
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Serve the Red Wing area. No national organizations will be considered. However, local branches of national organizations are eligible for consideration. The purpose is for 100% of the contribution to stay local
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Be available to make a seven-minute presentation during the Impact Award Event and respond to questions from members following the presentation
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Be available to return to the following Impact Award Event to inform members about the impact their gift made in helping your organization serve the community
PRESENTATION TIPS
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State your name and the name and location of your organization
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Describe the service area of your organization and whom you serve
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State your organization’s mission statement and speak to what you do overall and how your services benefit the community
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Describe specifically how our funds will be used, providing some background, if possible, on the following: is this a new or existing program, does your organization have a plan in place to sustain the program after our funds have been used, how many people will the funds impact, whether the program is essential, and what our community will miss if it doesn’t get funded
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Be prepared to speak to your organization’s finances, including the size of your annual operating budget and how much you spend on admin/fundraising
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Don’t forget to tell a personal story of how your organization has made an impact
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End with a heartfelt ask and a thank you
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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If my organization was not selected at the bi-annual Impact Award Event, do I need to resubmit it for consideration at the next event?
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Yes
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How often can an organization be awarded the funds?
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An organization may only be eligible to receive the donation every two years
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If my organization did not make the 15 application cut-off, what happens?
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Your organization will be eligible to reapply for the next Impact Award Event in the fall