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V O L . X X N O. X X G i V i N G G u i d e 2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5 14 Top FundinG source(s) Board oFFicers Felicia Garant, cLa, cTFa Chair William Jenks Vice Chair President/Franchise Owner, Home Instead Senior Care Marlene costa Treasurer Implementation Specialist, Client Services, Unum robert o'Keefe Secretary Retired, Knights of Columbus Insurance Board MeMBers ronald e. Bailyn, Md Medical Director, Maine Medical Center Geriatric Center cynthia cave Regional Director of Business Development, Genesis HealthCare elisabeth paine Information Architect, Elisabeth Paine Consulting Michelle santiago, esq., cFp Trust Officer, H.M. Payson peter Violette, LcsW Owner and General Manager, Comfort Keepers Laurie Trenholm Executive Director, Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter Marilyn paige President Emeritus, Chapter Founder, Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter Felicia Garant, cLa, cTFa Chair Laurie Trenholm Executive Director 2015 GoAlS f Increase momentum of the Alzheimer's disease movement by increasing concern about Alzheimer's disease; increasing unaided awareness of the Alzheimer's Association in the Champions audience by 50%; and increasing constituent engagement through activities to support all strategic objectives. f Steadily increase the Association's influence with policymakers to achieve effective implementation of the National Alzheimer's Plan and established federal and state policy priorities. f Increase the number of service contacts provided through quality measured Association programs and services directly delivered through chapters and the national organization via web and phone by 50%. f Accelerate progress and maintain our leadership role in convening, collabo- rating and coordinating to advance research and to playing a significant role in the direction and funding of research into the care, cure and prevention of Alzheimer's disease through the expansion of private and public funding efforts, domestically and abroad. f Achieve significantly greater Association-wide mission impact by growing contributed revenue by an average of 8% per year recognizing that fundraising and revenue growth priorities are essential keys to the success of the mission. funDRAiSinG eventS/oPPoRtunitieS Walk to end Alzheimer's is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support, research and clinical trial enrollment. Held annually in over 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on par- ticipants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. While there is no fee to register, participants are asked to fundraise in order to contribute to the cause and raise awareness. In 2014, eight Walk to End Alzheimer's took place across Maine throughout the month of September. GivinG oPPoRtunitieS f Sponsorship opportunities: Show your support as a corporate sponsor and receive a variety of benefits and recognition for your company's commitment to a world without Alzheimer's. f Reason to hope: Make a multi-year pledge in honor of an individual living with Alzheimer's disease. Contact us to discuss this special way to honor your family member, friend or colleague and join us as a table host for this very special event. f Planned Giving: Join our Founders Society by making a planned gift. Opportunitie include gifts from a will bequest, living trust, charitable gift annuity, charitable life income trust, retirement plan, life insurance and real estate. f Annual Giving: Make a donation and fund programs, support services and Alzheimer's research. Donate securely online at www.alz.org/maine. volunteeR oPPoRtunitieS We count on our wonderful volunteers to achieve our vision of creating a world without Alzheimer's disease. Whether you can spare a couple of hours a week or make a more significant time commitment, we have a spot for you! Visit us at www.alz.org/maine/in_my_community_participate.asp to learn how to get involved. Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56% Individuals/foundations . . . . . . . . . . 37% Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% established: 1987 employees (FTe): 8.5 annual revenue: $942,000 conTacT 383 U.S. Route 1, Suite 2C Scarborough, ME 04074 (207) 772-0115 www.alz.org/maine Mission sTaTeMenT To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. serVice LocaTion(s) Androscoggin, Aroostook, Cumberland, Franklin, Hancock, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Sagadahoc, Somerset, Waldo, Washington and York counties. Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter