I am working on a Children's Museum that has recently completed a strategical capitol campaign plan. The information gleaned from the plan did not take into consideration specific exhibit
naming gift opportunities or in kind donations of exhibit pieces. The plan simply looked at fund raising opportunities from various people and groups in the surrounding area as it would
pertain to a non profit entity. From previous museums that I have worked on a major portion of projected income was on named gift opportunities of pre selling sponsorships for various
exhibits. A simple example is to find a bank to sponsor the bank exhibit, Radio TV station to sponsor the theatre communications exhibit etc. Most of the exhibits were paid off before opening
or soon they're after.

My question is simple. What percentage of recent support for exhibits were raised from direct named gift opportunities compared to general fund raising? Also what percentage of exhibit
cost were donated in kind. Example a fire truck completely refinished donated. This saved $$ from our budget on Town Square" etc.   Specific examples would be grateful, (percentage of
exhibits pre sold) as this information is needs to be presented to the board so they can add this amount to the general campaign income. Responses ASAP would be most grateful. Thanks in
advance.
William M. Greaves AIA
President
Architects iN Design
1232 Wivenhoe Court
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
http://www.architectsindesign.com
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