From the gym in Compton to the playground clean up in Sunland, SLF knows how to help. Shaun Livingston gives from the heart everyday, and because of this, the Foundation strives for success to fulfill its mission and vision. With so many organizations and opportunities to help, the SLF has learned to focus its charitable giving to make a positive difference and to have a hands-on impact in the community. Our desire to support youth and families remains close to our heart and guides our decision to focus our giving and community involvement in the following areas: Youth and Community Involvement Rachel Seward, Community Relations continues to keep the foundation vibrant. In January 2010, she was elected as Vice Chair to The Salvation Army’s Compton Corp Advisory Board. Rachel also serves as chair of the Fund Development Committee. The general role Rachel will play on the development committee is to act as a coordinator of funds donated to Compton Corp. In addition, the committee is responsible for developing, implementing long-range fiscal, fund development goals, and plans.
CHARGE OF THE FUND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 1. Identify the fund development needs of Compton Corp. 2. Establish fund development long-range goals/plan. 3. Survey current donors to identify interest level, funding preferences, other potential donors/sponsors, and any current or potential problems. 4. Increase the pool of potential donors/sponsors. 5. Coordinate and facilitate fund development activities with all committees. 6. Develop professional donor packet identifying full range of activities. 7. Develop consistent and appropriate acknowledgment to donors/sponsors. 8. Centralize reporting of fund development activities. When asked if she consider herself a philanthropist? A: Yes, I feel that for many years I have been a philanthropist. It has not always been monetary, but I have given of my time and effort to help others in my and community. How do you define philanthropy? A: I define Philanthropy as the action of donating money, time, goods, or your efforts to support a charitable cause. In reality, it means to me the giving of myself or pouring out what has been given or deposited into my heart, your life into the lives of others. I believe Giving starts within your heart and extends to your purse. |