What methods will CMF use to raise the revenue necessary to fund its activities?
As a non-profit public charity, CMF will turn to a wide range of potential donors to help fund its activities. Typically, those donors include… a. local, regional and national grant making foundations and other similar organizations; b. local, state and federal government grant making agencies; c. public and private businesses; d. and individuals. CMF’s fundraising methods will include single and multi-year grant proposals, direct personal appeals, on-line campaigns, and special events. Ideally and in the long-term, CMF will operate with a goal to break-even, i.e., its expenses will not exceed its revenue. When revenues are not sufficient to cover program project expenses, CMF will not produce the program until such time as revenues are in hand or formally pledged, or CMF will cover the balance needed through other initiatives. Administrative expenses will be kept at a minimum. Such a minimum is enhanced by CMF’s principals serving without compensation. To keep other expenses at a mini
