Creative Families Association Annual Giving Campaign 2017 FAQs

What is the CFA Annual Giving Campaign?

The CFA Annual Giving Campaign is the one major ask for direct donations to help support CMI’s mission, activities, and goals. It launches November 19, 2017, with the objective to hit our goal of $70,000 in donations before December 31, 2017.

Where does the money go?

The CFA Annual Giving Campaign is the one major ask for direct donations to help support CMI’s mission, activities, and goals. It launches November 19, 2017, with the objective to hit our goal of $70,000 in donations before December 31, 2017.

What is the CFA Annual Giving Campaign?

Each year we work closely with the school administration and board to identify how the CFA can help support CMI’s mission and fill funding gaps. This year, the funds raised by the CFA will support:
- Shelving and additional books for classroom libraries for all students
- Musical instruments for the middle school
- Robotics supplies for elementary and middle school students
- Laptops for all middle school students
- Foreign language materials for the middle school
- Funding for teachers to purchase school supplies
- Club scholarships
- Field trips

How can I donate?

By credit card:
- The CFA has our own Crowdrise webpage for our fundraising campaign www.crowdrise.com/CreativeMinds2017AnnualCampaign

By check or cash:
- Please write your check out to CMIPCS and indicate that the donation is for the CFA. Checks and cash donations can be placed in the lockbox at the reception desk `in the CMI lobby.

Via recurring payments:
- If you are interested in setting up a recurring donation, you can do so via Square payments. Recurring contributions can either be auto-debited or invoiced and can be done in any amount and for any duration (monthly, weekly, quarterly, etc). To set up a recurring payment, please contact the CFA Treasurer, Jonathan Lechter (jonathanlechter@gmail.com, 703-402-6302).

Will my donation be anonymous?

The names of donors will appear on the Crowdrise website, but the amount donated will not be listed. When you checkout on the website, you can choose to have your name excluded from the donors list. If you pay by cash, check, or make a recurring payment, we will manually enter your name into the donors list on the Crowdrise website unless you ask to remain anonymous.

Why is 100% participation important?

Whether it’s a donation of $5 or $500, your investment in CMI demonstrates your support for the school’s mission. Having 100% participation will give CMI a competitive edge as it applies for outside grants, works to attract new families, or goes in front of the DC Public Charter School board for reviews and approvals. When we invest in CMI, it encourages others to do the same!

Can family and friends also give?

YES! Crowdrise is a great platform for reaching out to friends, grandparents, families, neighbors, and co-workers. You can also promote the campaign on Facebook and Twitter. We will be sending out sample posts that you can copy to your social media accounts throughout the campaign.

Are donations tax-deductible?

Yes, if you give through Crowdrise or Square, you will automatically receive a receipt for your donation that you can use for tax purposes. If you prefer to give a gift by check or cash, you will receive a letter that confirms receipt of your donation directly from CMI.

What should I donate?

Our goal is 100% participation, so please give an amount that is doable for your family. Every bit helps us reach our annual giving campaign goal of $70,000. The more we raise, the more resources we have to support important priorities for the school!
As an incentive, individual contributions of $500+ will receive a CMI car magnet, and any individual that contributes $1,000 or more will receive two complimentary tickets to the Spring Auction.

How long do I have to donate?

The campaign runs from Sunday, November 19, 2017– Sunday, December 31, 2017, but giving can happen all year round via any of the methods listed above.
Have Questions?
Email cmifamilies@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.