THE 2015 AMHS FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR THE AMHS SCHOLARSHIP

Marking the 15th anniversary of the founding of our Society made for some wonderful memories and precious thanks to our founding members. It also opened the door to reflecting on how to build upon the work of past benefactors. Tasked with finding, developing and executing a plan to raise funds for the Society’s scholarships, the AMHS Grant and Scholarship Fund (AMHSGASF) and other activities of the Society deemed appropriate by the Executive Committee and the membership (according to the AMHS Bylaws), the Fundraising Committee searched for a way to refresh the 2015 appeal.

The Committee agreed on two goals: to inspire participation rather than donation amount; and to do a better job of recognizing donors. We are pleased to inform our members that more of you donated this year than in some of our previous campaigns, raising $4,250 for the Scholarship Fund (including, in January 2016, one donation to the Scholarship Fund and one donation to the Scholarship Endowment Fund.

It seems that by categorizing giving levels – Azzurro, $500 or more; Verde, $250 - $499; Rosso, $50 - $249; and Bianco, $10- $49 - more members felt encouraged to donate. As indicated in your appeal letter, we will also publish in November of each year a financial report magazine which will include a donor recognition page. This page will be a cumulative record of donations, since 2005, to the Scholarship Endowment Fund and the AMHS Annual Scholarship Fund. The Fundraising Committee’s momentum is strong. We are excited to serve and approach the AMHS family with new ideas for adhering to one of our missions, to fund scholars of merit with two scholarships per year. Mille Grazie a tutti .