Benefits of a Chapter

FRIENDS OF THE SARASOTA COUNTY PARKS, Inc.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING A FOSCP CHAPTER?

1. Use of FOSCP’s 501©(3) tax exempt status
2. Participation in FOSCP’s general liability insurance coverage
3. Access to special events insurance coverage
4. Access to both FOSCP’s Directors’ & Officers insurance and auto insurance policies
5. Gratis advertising in Sarasota County Parks & Recreation publications
6. Hot line to and support of Sarasota County Parks & Recreation staff
7. Use of FOSCP’s Urfer Park office, telephone, office equipment
8. Support for managing your constituents in DonorPerfect – it’s amazing!
9. Support with fundraising efforts and events
10. Fiscal management of restricted financial resources & grants administration
11. Visibility on FOSCP’s website, newsletter and social media
12. Use of FOSCP’s PayPal account
13. Support with volunteer recruitment and retention programs
14. The wonderful feeling that you’re building “community” with everything you do!
15. Participation in Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Gulf Coast Gives program www.GulfCoastGives.org
16. Visibility in Sarasota County Community Foundation’s The Giving Partner www.GivingPartner.org
17. Play a role in the Sarasota Community Development Plan
18. Play a role in advocacy for issues related to Parks & Recreation
19. Support and guidance from FOSCP’s volunteer and staff leadership
20. Not enough?  Let’s keep going!! . . .
21. Use of County meeting rooms, parks and facilities gratis
22. “How to Volunteer” sign posted at your park, together with contact info
23. Collaboration! With other chapters and county departments
24. Participation in FOSCP’s public awareness and fundraising events
25. Tons of personal satisfaction!!
26. Use of FOSCP logo
27. Participation in FOSCP’s Tribute & Memorial Program
28. Ability to invest resources in existing accounts at Community Foundations
29. Use of FOSCP’s van, tools, secure storage facility & equipment
30. Participation in Sponsorship & Naming Rights programs with County
31. Tax exempt status at Sam’s Club, Home Depot, Lowe’s, BJ’s, WalMart and other businesses
32. Enjoyment, fun & reward while giving of yourself!
33. AND! More, as the list keeps growing!

?? Did you know that . . .Sarasota County has 200+ parks, 109 athletic fields, 16 recreation and community centers, 41 playgrounds, miles of pristine beaches, 2,000+ acreas of open space parkland, community gardens and hundreds of recreation events.  In 2010 volunteers gave more than 24,000 volunteer hours.  BE OUR FRIEND & BE PART OF SOMETHING GREAT!