We've been making some good headway on the research sub-committee and have identified some strong prospects (as, I believe, have many of you from your own work and conversations). Now we need to learn how to take the next step - developing relationships with prospective donors to understand whether there is a fit between their charitable goals and the Meiners Oaks Park.
Heidi Whitman, our fundraising consultant, will lead a training to walk through this process with us on Monday, July 15 at 6:00pm at Paula's house, 157 South Pueblo Ave, just down the street from Bookends. If you are interested in this type of work, please attend!
Alternatively, if donor development and cultivation is most definitely not your cup of tea, we'd love to have your help with research. Our next research sub-group meeting is Tuesday, July 23 at 3:30 also at Paula's house (157 South Pueblo).
Please reply to kasiana@fastmail.com if you can make it, and hope to see you soon!
We're planning to hold our first fundraising committee meeting next Thursday, June 6, at 6:30pm at the former Bookends bookstore, on the corner of Pueblo and El Roblar. We'll break into smaller groups with folks focused on research, communications, and community connections, and align on next steps for each group.
Are you excited about creating a new park in Meiners Oaks? Can you volunteer a few hours a month? Then we need your help! Let’s get started!
Meet at: 110 S Pueblo Ave Meiners Oaks
When: Tuesday May 14th
Time: 6:30 pm