You are a resource. Your membership; along with direct contributions, support of special events, payroll deductions and service on various committees are the means through which BUF gains support. MEMBERSHIP A member is an individual or a group that contributes funds to BUF. Annual gifts of $25 or more entitles the contributor voting rights in selection of the BUF Board of Directors. Annual Employee Campaigns: Workplace Campaigns are convenient and allows donors to give at their place of employment. Donors contributing $100 or more through this plan will be acknowledged as BUF 100 Alliance members. Corporate Gifts: Contributions from corporations and businesses in various amounts. Direct Contributions: This is at the donor’s discretion and is a non-structured donation. Special Events: Designed to enhance BUF’s public image and raise additional resources. BUF has three major events annually: BUF Sunday Churches rallying in support of BUF; on a designated Sunday Annual Puppet Show Educational entertainment to promote positive self-awareness among young people Annual Benefit Dinner BUF’s major benefit celebration. Designed to promote, inspire and encourage the community’s continued support. Development Commission: Designed to identify and cultivate annual major gifts of $500 to $10,000, or more, from private sources throughout the community. Committee of 100: A coalition of 100 individual contributors pledging $100 or more annually. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT Volunteer Corps: People who affirm the BUF vision and objectives by contributing their time and energy. Ministerial Advisory Board: A group of Ministers who encourage positive growth by serving as the link between BUF, the church and the community we serve. Resource Allocation: BUF has a diverse Board of Directors comprised of clergy, business, civic and other community leaders. They review all written proposals requesting funds and/or resources and make a determination based on BUF’s policies and guidelines