How do nonprofits sign up to be a part of The Red Lodge Fun Run for Charities?
All nonprofit organizations in Red Lodge and surrounding area are invited to participate in The Red Lodge Fun Run3. To be eligible, organizations must review and return the Nonprofit Participation Application by February 28, 2006 and attend a mandatory kick off meeting April 12, 2006. The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation Board reviews and determines each organization's eligibility and an acceptance letter is mailed to all eligible nonprofits. There is no cost to the nonprofit organization.
How do nonprofits raise funds through The Red Lodge Fun Run?
Nonprofit organizations invite donors to give to The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation through The Red Lodge Fun Run, and to include their organization in the list of recommended charities on the entry donor form. Donations must be made payable to The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation. The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation receives the gifts and donor forms, acknowledges donors with a tax receipt, and records the gifts in funds named for the beneficiary organizations.
What are the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation's (RLACF) responsibilities?
The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation (RLACF): |
| • | Receives and processes all gifts in the form of grant money to the nonprofits to The Red Lodge Fun Run |
| • | Provides promotional and marketing presence for The Red Lodge Fun Run. |
| • | Solicits Match Fund Founders, Grants, and Corporate Sponsors to add to the match amount. |
| • | Creates and administers The Red Lodge Fun Run for Carities with the help of community volunteers. |
How can people in the community get involved?
Individuals may volunteer to help administer the run. They may also register to participate in the event, make a donation, or help staff a nonprofit organization's display booth on run day.
Companies or individuals may become sponsors and provide the funds that make The Red Lodge Fun Run for Charities happen.
What happens on run day?
Participants run or walk 10K, 5K, or 2 Miles in competitive or recreational categories. There are costumes, music, booths and awards. All members of the community are welcome to attend.
Who provides the matching funds?
The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation (RLACF) raises additional matching funds from individuals, businesses, and organizations in the community, known as Match Fund Founders.
What is the match percentage and how is it determined?
When all the gifts have been recorded and acknowledged — approximately three to four weeks after the run — The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation calculates the match percentage based on the total amount of match money raised and the total amount raised under each organization's donations. All eligible participating organizations receive the same percentage match on the funds they raise. The match percentage will be announced at the Awards Party
How are the funds distributed?
The match percentage is announced and final grants are made at the October Awards Party. Organizations receive money recommended on their behalf (subject to The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation's variance) plus a match. 100% of all donor contributions are passed on to eligible organizations that donors recommend.
