Inside this issue: grants process update, how your wing director of development can help, engaging your squadron with Matching Gifts/Volunteer Hours grants, questions from the field, new Wreaths Across America resources, resources to share the CAP story, and more ...

There is still time to sign-up to participate with Wreaths Across America for 2022.

Resources are available from the Wreaths Across America. This valuable content includes marketing materials, directions for claiming your squadron WAA webpage, how to get radio time on WAA radio, and region liaison contact info...all at your fingertips!

Since 1941, our nation has set aside the fourth Thursday of November to give thanks. At this season, giving thanks is frequently followed by giving to others, gifts to friends or to organizations we cherish. My home squadron is something I cherish: memories I have from enduring friendships, successful mission accomplishments, and young people we impacted.

The Field Fundraising page has tools for encouraging gifts to your squadron including Facebook fundraising, Wreaths Across America, volunteer hour grants and many other opportunities. 

This holiday season, consider educating your members and supporters on these opportunities. In Fiscal Year 2022, our NHQ office received $476,062 in donations designated for our wings and squadrons. These dollars are important for your work. We know donors enjoy a chance to recognize something they cherish: your squadron.

Email questions to fieldfundraising@gocivilairpatrol.com; a member of our team is ready to help you use these tools for your squadron.

This process became effective October 1, 2022 and was shared at the Summer Command Council. Specific language will be included in the update of Regulation 173-4 (in process).

Wing directors of development serve as an advisory resource for local unit fundraising and are responsible for creating a fundraising plan for the wing. They work with wing staff to communicate and educate squadrons about available and approved fundraising programs.

Did you know? 78% of match-eligible donors have no idea their company offers a matching gifts/volunteer hours grant program?

How do I educate folks on this resource? Share the link below on parent night, squadron functions, or wing/region conferences. When they sign in, ask them if they'd like to see if their employer matches donations or offers grants for their volunteer hours.

Get the word out. Share a success story of how a volunteer hours grant/matching gift benefitted your squadron on your social media/communication platforms.

An employer isn't listed? Click here for ways to advocate a program with your employer.

Q: Does my wing need to register as a state charity?

A: All charity registrations and renewals are managed by CAP NHQ. You can find more information here. If you are sending out a fundraising letter, you must include the required state disclosure(s) within your appeal.

Q: How do designated donations get to my squadron?

A: When a donor designates a gift to a squadron through a CAP NHQ managed program such as Matching Gifts, Wheels and Wings, Donor Advised Funds or a Donation Link, the donation is processed and sent to NHQ Financial Management for transmittal to the wing banker account.

If you'd like to inquire about the status of a donation, contact your wing administrator first. They will do the research for you and contact NHQ for more information, if needed.

From supporters donating stock, making a qualified charitable distribution to your squadron, to naming your squadron in their estate plans, CAP provides an easy way to share how easy it is to navigate giving options.