RPAC Resources available to YOU Mike Ford
Dec 17, 2015
Faulkner Co.Connie Briggler
Judy GerberRandy HerroldVelda Lueders
Kelli Small
Fort SmithVicki Bush
Glee CosnerRegina Flesher
Ray NellumLeigh WalkerBill McCord
HarrisonTommie EdgarRandy Moore
Melissa O' NealJeff Pratt
Terry Stambaugh
Hot SpringsGeorge Dooley
Kent DoverTodd MatlockAndy MeyersCindy Meyers
Chris PolychronChris Rix
Jenni RobertsonLaurie Rushing
Nikki Young
Hot Springs VillageJeanne Bartell
JonesboroJim Furr
Kerri GannGreg Morris
Little RockVic Hiryak
Tommy MathierNick McDanielDana Powell
Libby SheardDoug Smith
Maurice Taylor
MenaNancy Wright
Metro AreaDavid AlphinJanet BradenGary CooperBob DownumHarlon EarpMike Henry
Jackie KeeneLeslie Miller Kemp
Bill LyonsBarbara PowersMelanie SilveyRhonda Sims
Ronald StinchcombDoyle Yates
North CentralGerald Hammon
Rod BrackettNorman Martin
Betty PersenaireBruce Martin
Penne McKinnieStaci MedlockDonna SmithRick White
ParagouldSandra Kelley
Heather MeltonDebbie RawlsJill Whitworth
RogersDavid Bolain
Jerry DanehowerDeanna DialTom Jones
Cindy KeelingJonathan MooreTom Rasmussen
Jana RobisonLarry Robison
RussellvilleRandy CampbellShannon Cooper
Bill LaddBrad NeimannBrent Preddy
SearcyKathy Ferricher
Phil Hoggard
State At LargeBrenda Kirkley
TexarkanaTeresa Cheatham
Darla DouglasChrissy McSwainTracy Spradlin
FUNDRAISING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Goal: The RPAC Partnership Program was created to provide state and local associations the monetary resources needed to reach their fundraising goals.
Two Components: Grants & Marketing Materials
Fundraising Conference Grantsfor State Associations
Each state can apply for as much as $0.10 per member (with minimum grant being $5,000)
Only Requirement: Must allow for a NAR representative to speak on NAR programs
Fundraising Grants for Local Associations
Locals may apply for grants of up to $5,000 to be used for fundraising purposes.
Requirements: A) Local association must forward 30% of all RPAC funds raised in targeted year to national RPAC;B) State election law does not ban use of corporate contributions for use in fundraising
RPAC Marketing Materials
FREE customized materials to be used for solicitation and donor education
14 different template designs
NAR will pay for the design, printing, and delivery to your office
Requirement: A) Use of National Legislative issues and RPAC Major Donor Levels B) State can legally accept corporate dollars for fundraising purposes.
RPAC Fundraising Forums
Held at Midyear & Annual Conventions
Learn ideas form fellow REALTOR boards
Receive national fundraising updates
Learn about NAR programs
Networking Opportunity
ARKANSAS
Membership $50
99 Club $99Leadership Club $250-$364Dollar A Day Club $365-$499Capitol Club $500-$999Sterling R $1000Crystal $2500Golden R $5000President’s Circle $2000
Local Board Dues Billing
Licensee State National Local ARPAC
Smith, Joe $100 $115 $25 $50Tucker, Lee $100 $115 $25 $50Vane, Rita $100 $115 $25 $50
Sub-Totals $300 $345 $75 $150
Grand Total Due: $870
Why is this important?
Arkansas allows a $50 tax credit for an
individual or $100 for a married couple.
NEW Major Donor BenefitsEffective 2009
Sterling R ($1,000 to join; $1,000 to sustain)
Receive weekly “RPAC Major Donor Report” which includes Cook Political Report column, NAR legislative & political updates, recognition of new major donors and key RPAC news.
NEW Major Donor BenefitsEffective 2009
Crystal R($2,500 to join, $1,500 to sustain)
Discounts on REALTOR University courses and REALTOR Store ProductsRegular raffles for complimentary registration at national meetings, VIP seating at NAR concerts and tickets to DC and Chicago sporting events
NEW Major Donor BenefitsEffective 2009
Golden R ($5,000 to join; $2,000 to sustain if joined
after 2002; $1K to sustain if joined before 2002)
Access to Hospitality Suite in headquarter hotels at national meetings
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
Vital to the Association’s success
Reaches beyond RPAC
230 members in 2008 = $460,000 in additional “REALTOR-related” contributions
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
$2,000 commitment in addition to RPAC Major Donor investment
Flexible! You choose the candidate/political committee from a target list approved by the RPAC Trustees
Pay via credit card or by mailing a check
RPAC• Total dollars raised: $51,709• Fair Share Goal: $36,828• President's Circle credit: $3,850• Total dollars raised with President's
Circle credit: $55,559• 151% of the Fair Share Goal
RPAC
Major Donor Goal: 22Major Donors (as of October 22): 27123% of Major Donor Goal
President's Circle Goal: 2President's Circle members (as of October 22): 3150% of the President's Circle Goal
NEW – PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE BENEFITS
Sterling R/President’s Circle:
Lapel pin with President’s Circle recognition attachmentRegular webinars featuring “DC Political Insiders”Receive monthly newsletter analyzing the REALTOR political landscape
NEW – PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE BENEFITS
Crystal R/President’s Circle:
Special Concierge Service at National Meetings
NEW – PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE BENEFITS
Golden R/President’s Circle:
Hotel Headquarters guaranteed at national meetings
NEW – Major Donor Whip Council
Major Donor Liaison Richard Rosenthal (CA)
Purpose: A)Help state reach Major Donor and President’s Circle Goal B) Create opportunities within state to educate membership on Major Donor & President’s Circle benefits & programs
AK: Janice Strong, ID: Jim Johnston, MT: John Osweiller, OR: David Hemenway, WA: Kristen Greenlaw
Major Donors from Arkansas
Arkansas REALTORS Association
Andy SchausBenton/Bryant BoardKaren CrowsonCrittenden County BoardCarolyn FosterMike FordLesia FordDana GreenSharon HowardFaulkner CountyJudy GerberFort SmithSharla LauHarrisonTerry Stambaugh
Hot SpringsChris PolychronMetro AreaDavid AlphinDoyle YatesPhilip TaldoNorth PulaskiPenne McKinnieBob WalkerBruce MartinParagouldDebbie RawlsRogersJonathan MooreRussellvilleCliff Goodin