View the shownotes at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/capital-campaign-wiwik

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Don’t do it…but if you are going to, you need this

Joe, Heather, and Travis share discuss the absolute most basic info about running a capital campaign and what you need to know about the private phase and the public phase. Consider hiring a consultant to help with your feasibility study and have one-third to one-half of the goal already fundraised before you launch your capital campaign. Learn when the best giving season may be for camp for a campaign and the times that Heather you think you should not launch one. Don’t miss this episode of Fundraising @ Camp.

#MoneyMovesTheMission
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Heather: Find a fundraising mentor - check out AFP

Joe -  Google TakeOut

Travis - Bonjoro
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Your Hosts:

• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

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ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

Find the shownotes for this episode at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/mythbusting-fundraising-fallacies
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Confirmed, plausible, or busted?
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Join Heather, Travis, and Joe as they bust some of the biggest fundraising myths. Tune in to hear them take on some of the following myths:

• Folks will remember to give without your “Please Give!” reminders.
• Fundraising math is as simple as a $10,000 goal being met by 1000 people giving $10 each.
• Grants are the highest source of giving revenue.
• You need a professional fundraising consultant to raise money.
• I can only ask for donations once a year.
• I can’t ask for money when I am feeling scared to do so.
• Special events raise lots of money.
• Fundraising software is too expensive.

#MoneyMovesTheMission
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Heather: Mobile for Good - Heather Mansfield

Joe -  Inbox Setup

Travis -  Buzzing Communities - Richard Millington
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Your Hosts:

• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

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ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

Find this episodes show notes at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/extreme-basics-planned-giving

The best time to start was ten years ago…
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The Fundraising @ Camp podcast welcomes Amber Grundy to join the hosts to share insights about how to get started with planned giving. Some of today’s best tips include the following:

• Get to know your bank’s trust department
• Encourage donors to bequeath a percentage of their estate to your organization
• Have a catchy name for those who participate in your planned giving program so you can spark conversations with “Have you heard about the Legacy Society?” 

Join Travis, Heather, Joe and Amber as they discuss exactly how to get going today with a planned giving program at your organization. The best time to start was 10 years ago. The next best time? It’s today.

#MoneyMovesTheMission
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Joe -  USB Trick

Travis -  How to Survive as an Introvert - Vanessa Van Edwards videos

Heather: Free Will

Amber: GiveGrove

Your Hosts:

• Amber Grundy, CEO - Camp Tannadoonah
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

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ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

Find this episode's shownotes at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/donor-stewardship26

Relationship-building to move your mission

Join Heather, Travis, and Joe as they discuss the ins and outs of donor stewardship. It is easier to make money when donors like YOU. Stewardship is relationship-building. The relationship work will pay off and sets the foundation for making successful asks. The hosts share their best tips to help you actively steward donors and how to push through the research phase towards asking for money.

#MoneyMovesTheMission
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Joe -  Imaginable: How to See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything—Even Things That Seem Impossible Today - Jane McGonigal

Travis -  From Stressed to Resilient - Dr G

Heather: Achieving Excellence in Fundraising - Hank Rosso
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Your Hosts:

• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

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ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

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Find this week's shownotes at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/do-this-this-summer

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Top Things You’ll Wish You Had Captured or Gathered Over the Summer to Aid Your Fundraising Efforts

Today’s episode features a conversation with Joe and Travis as they discuss the types of photos you want to be sure to capture this summer both before and during camp as well as some of the other must-dos to make your fundraising-life easier. Don’t miss this episode of Fundraising @ Camp! 

#MoneyMovesTheMission
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Joe - Techsoup Again - / Non-Profit Storytelling Conference

Travis - Asking Styles: Harness Your Personal Fundraising Power
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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

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ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

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Find the shownotes at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/many-thank-yous

What advantage do camps have over other non-profits  when saying authentic thank yous?

On this episode of the Fundraising at Camp podcast, Joe and Travis discuss share creative ways to say thank you to your donors. Find out what ducks have to do with it and what the heck Joe keeps in the Harry Potter closet under the stairs at his camp. Perhaps a challenge coin may be something worth investing. Curious? Check out this episode of Fundraising @ Camp to find out more. 
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Travis - Cal Newport on Ezra Klein Podcast & A World Without Email - Cal Newport

Joe - Camp Note Cards for Thanking 
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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

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ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

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Check out the show notes for this episode https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/iview-cindy-wagman-reluctant

Q: Why are humans so hesitant to ask for money? A: We are wired that way.

Raise It! The Reluctant Fundraiser’s Guide to Raise Money Without Selling Your Soul author Cindy Wagman is the guest on this episode of Fundraising @ Camp. Cindy explains how our focus on perfection is often actually a deflection technique because folks are uncomfortable asking for money.  Joe shares about building a sense of reciprocity with your camp community to inspire folks to indulge in your culture of philanthropy. Heather shares what words you can use with your young campers instead of “philanthropist.” 

Learn to hack your brain and break the “you can’t fundraise” messaging that the world has instilled in you.

Today’s guest: Cindy Wagman - The Good Partnership, author of Raise It! The Reluctant Fundraiser’s Guide to Raise Money Without Selling Your Soul
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Cindy - https://www.warmwelcome.com | https://www.loom.com

Travis - Best Practices — Using TikTok to fundraise for your cause!

Heather - National Giving Reports  Giving USA/Canada Helps

Joe - Create a Fundraising Mastermind group
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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

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ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

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Check out the show notes for this episode at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/annual-reports2

How do you get folks to actually read an annual report?

On this episode of the Fundraising @ Camp podcast, Joe, Heather, and Travis discuss best practices for Annual Reports. Tune into this episode to hear what to include and what to leave out and how to get folks to open and read an Annual Report. Our hosts also discuss the pros and cons of printing and mailing Annual Reports. After this episode, you may find yourself tracking exactly many playground balls you used this summer so you can raise even more money this year!
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Travis - Charity Village Connects podcast

Heather - nonprofitannualreports.com

Joe - Bonjoro
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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

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ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

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Find the show notes for today's episode at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/making-an-annual-plan2
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Happy New Year!  ‘Tis the season for planning

On today’s episode, Heather, Joe, and Travis examine exactly what an annual plan entails and how you can create one now to work towards your year-end fundraising goals. This episode looks at some of the big picture thinking for designing your annual plan. The hosts also discuss step-by-step how to set a fundraising goal  and Joe explains how “the fresh and new doesnt always outperform the tried and true.”

Planning with Purpose - The Fundraising Lab
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tools - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Heather - CauseVox How to Write a Fundraising Plan

Joe - Free Review Fridays

Travis - NeuYear Calendar
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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

Find this episode's show notes at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/heather-ethics-of-fundraising
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Asking, “Can I do this?” - let’s talk about it.

On today’s episode, Heather walks us through her seven tips for ethical fundraising. Join her and Travis as she discusses how to keep yourself out of legal and ethic turmoil while soliciting donations to support your mission. Hear about some of the biggest donations that Heather had to turn down as well as what she can ethically do with that money that has been sitting in the “Chapel Windows” account for a decade.
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Heather - AFP’s Donor Bill of Rights

Travis - Give all your schools your mailing address…seriously.
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Your Hosts:

• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.
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CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

For show notes, visit https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/reviewing-ask-letters1

Stealing your way to your fundraising goals.

The only theft we discuss in this episode of the Fundraising @ Camp podcast is stealing ideas from other organization’s letters. Join Heather, Joe, and Travis as they each share some of the best and worst from the ask letters they have received personally. Remember last week when they told you to donate $5 to several organizations? After listening to this episode, you will be ready to look for the good, the bad, and the ineffective when it comes to fundraising ask letters. 

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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Heather - How Not to Write a Fundraising Letter

Joe - Buy the best you can afford

Travis - Really Good Emails
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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

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For show notes, visit https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/not-met-year-end-goal

It’s mid-December and the donations aren’t there.

All three hosts are finally reunited as Heather, Travis, and Joe discuss what to do if you find yourself at mid-December and not at your year-end fundraising goal. Tune in as they share ideas for what you can do right now to get closer to your goal number. They also share why you may want to set aside $50 to donate to several organizations to grow your own skills as a fundraiser.

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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Joe - Fundraising 101 Session from Outdoor Ministries Institute

Heather - Know your donors and use your list

Travis - Give all your schools your mailing address
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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

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Read the shownotes for more details about the episode and for links to the Fundraising tools shared at the end of the episode: https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/who-gets-the-letter
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You wrote a letter. Now who does it go to?

Welcome back Travis Allison as he returns to the podcast as lead question-asker exploring exactly who should be receiving your year-end campaign letter. Travis and Joe talk about LYBUNT and SYBUNT and what they mean for how you approach this season’s year-end campaign. Stay tuned through the end of the episode to learn more about their favorite fundraising tools this week and to hear from Travis his answer to the critical question, “What does the future of camp look like?”
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Get your pencil, paper, calendars, and fundraising software ready, because Fundraising @ Camp is BACK!
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Travis - Selfie Screen Bracket for Mirrorless Cameras

Joe - Raise It! The Reluctant Fundraiser's Guide to Raising Money Without Selling Your Soul

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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

Find the shownotes at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/all-about-year-end-letter

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All You Have Left To Do Is Write Your Letter

Joe & Heather are back this week with more discussion about Year-End Campaigns. This episode specifically focuses on what needs to be included in the your year-end mailing. Heather and Joe share some of their favorite ways to catch donors’ attention. They also discuss why the P.S. is the most important part of an ask letter and what the heck a buck slip is. It’s not too late to ask and to get the ball rolling on generating a stronger donor list this year. Tune in for more of this critical conversation for your year-end campaign.

Get your pencil, paper, calendars, and fundraising software ready, because Fundraising @ Camp is BACK!

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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Heather - Just Google it! - See how others are asking

Joe - CopyAI
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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsors!

ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

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CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/carrying-out-year-end-campaign

There is still time to do a year-end campaign.

Joe & Heather continue their conversation from episode #14 of Fundraising @ Camp discussing what about needs to be done right now to make a year-end campaign happen. It’s not too late to ask and to get the ball rolling on generating a stronger donor list this year. Tune in for more of this critical conversation for your year-end.
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Heather - Giving Tuesday Resources

Joe - 10 Tips for a Solid Year-End Fundraising Campaign | CanadaHelps
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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

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CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

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Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/prepare-for-year-end

A great year-end campaign starts around American Thanksgiving. Are you prepared?

Heather & Joe kick off season 2 of Fundraising @ Camp with a conversation about what they are doing (psst. and you should be doing) to prepare for their year-end campaigns. Because of taxes and the holiday season, our donors are in giving moods and we want to do everything we can to catch their attention.

Get your pencil, paper, calendars, and fundraising software ready, because Fundraising @ Camp is BACK!

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Back next episode.

For now, Joe and Heather’s advice is to get a calendar out to begin to map out your fundraising plan. Look at your major camp dates and see how you can craft stories of need and impact around those.

Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center bookings and fundraising management, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while being backed by a team of 50 passionate and caring staff members. For more information visit them at CampBrain.com/FAC.

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

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ACA - Illinois
The American Camp Association of Illinois is made up of nearly 289,000 members, volunteers, campers, families, and professionals who believe in the power of camp. We work to disrupt the effects of poverty by providing fundamental services for children and families, and learning opportunities for camp professionals. Learn more about ACA Illinois by visiting acail.org.

Find this episode's shownotes at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/making-fundraising-plan
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The best step is to start

Heather, Joe, and Travis explore the elements of an effective fundraising plan. Heather shares are about LIA - linkage, interest, and ability. As this season of Fundraising @ Camp wraps up, Joe reminds us though every gift may not be substantial, every gift is significant.

Tune in for this episode of Fundraising @ Camp where the hosts remind you to remember the fun of fundraising.

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Heather: Seth Godin Talks Fundraising 

Joe: Article about Fundraising Plans

Travis: https://s.simplyk.io/en-ca/home
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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center and fundraising programs, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while be backed by a team of 45 + passionate and caring staff members. 

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

Find this episode's show notes at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/different-fundraising
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Success builds on success

Heather, Joe, and Travis discuss the various types of fundraising that an organization may do in a typical year discussing the usual asks, planned giving, and how to get more grandparents donating to camp. Heather and Joe kick off this week’s episode by sharing what they have found to be the trickiest areas of camp to fundraise for. 

Tune in for all this and more pro-tips on this episode of Fundraising @ Camp.

Tune in for this episode of Fundraising @ Camp where the hosts remind you to remember the fun of fundraising.
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Heather: The Foundation Center Online Directory

Joe: Online auction site HiBid

Travis: An easy example of a call to action on Twitter
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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsor!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center and fundraising programs, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while be backed by a team of 45 + passionate and caring staff members. 

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

Check out the shownotes at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/interview-robynne-howard

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Consider what generation your donor is when making an ask.

During today’s episode of Fundraising @ Camp, Travis is joined by Robynne “Mapes” Howard to discuss the differences in motivation from donors of the various generations. Tune in for this mini-episode for several great ideas and smart insights into how to engage donors of all ages at your camp.

Tune in for this episode of Fundraising @ Camp where the hosts remind you to remember the fun of fundraising.

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Your Hosts:

• Robynne Howard, Camp Director - Cairn Family of Camps
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center and fundraising programs, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while be backed by a team of 45 + passionate and caring staff members. 

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

Find the shownotes at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp

The cleaner your data is, the more useful it is.

During today’s episode of Fundraising @ Camp, Heather, Joe, and Travis discuss exactly what information you want to collect from prospective donors. They dig in on what functionalities are crucial for a  donor database. Remember, the cleaner your data, the more useful the data is. Figure out what your processes  are so there is consistency if multiple folks are working on the same database to keep your donor info fresh and, more importantly, useful.

All this and more pro-tips on this episode of Fundraising @ Camp.
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Tune in for this episode of Fundraising @ Camp where the hosts remind you to remember the fun of fundraising.

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Heather: Joan Garry’s Leadership Lab (for small nonprofits)

Joe: https://bloomerang.co/ - Donor management software that nonprofits actually love to use.

Travis: Instagram Post from Camp Ramah of Northern California

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Your Hosts:

• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams
• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro

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Thanks to our sponsor!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center and fundraising programs, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while be backed by a team of 45 + passionate and caring staff members. 

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

Check out the shownotes at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp
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Say it again for those in the back: Money moves the mission

On this episode of Fundraising @ Camp, Heather, Joe, and Travis discuss the ins and outs of ethical fundraising. While some ethics may be based on laws and regulations, the hosts also explore some of the tricky fundraising situations that may arise. Being honest = being ethical. Heather reminds listeners that if they find themselves following the letter of the law but not the spirit of the law, that it may be time to re-examine priorities in your fundraising plan.
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Tune in for this episode of Fundraising @ Camp where the hosts remind you to remember the fun of fundraising.

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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Heather: Donor Bill of Rights

Joe: https://upstract.com/

Travis: How to Boost Board Engagement and Create an Energized Team

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Your Hosts:

• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro
• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams

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CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center and fundraising programs, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while be backed by a team of 45 + passionate and caring staff members. 

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

Check out the shownotes at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp
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Gifts that don’t move your mission aren’t good for your organization

On this episode of Fundraising @ Camp, Heather, Joe, and Travis talk about some “bad” gifts including a 42,000 piece button collection, specifically-designated gifts for programs that don’t align with the organization’s mission, and gifts that will never get used.  Our hosts share some of their tactics for preventing finding themselves on the receiving end of gifts that could lead them to finding themselves spending even more money to store, display, and maintain these gifts. 

Tune in for this episode of Fundraising @ Camp where the hosts remind you to remember the fun of fundraising.

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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Heather: Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi

Joe: MURAL is a digital workspace for visual collaboration, where everyone can do their best work together. 

Travis: CamelCamelCamel.com
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Your Hosts:

• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro
• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce William

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Thanks to our sponsor!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center and fundraising programs, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while be backed by a team of 45 + passionate and caring staff members. 

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

Find this episode's show notes at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp

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What do you do when the ask isn’t going as planned?

On this episode of Fundraising @ Camp, Heather, Joe, and Travis discuss what to do when you fumble the ask from a donor. From not asking for enough to trying to solicit a donation from a deceased donor, our hosts share some of their past mistakes and learnings and how they jumped back in the saddle afterwards. Tune in for more great tools about fundraising for camp as well as engaging conversation with seasoned camp and non-profit professionals.

Joe, Heather, and Travis kick off this episode by sharing some of the wildest donations they have ever received. Not going to lie, we are jealous of the unsolicited donation Heather received. Tune in for this episode of Fundraising @ Camp where the hosts remind you to remember the fun of fundraising.

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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Joe: Donor Wall Creation - start now with looking at interesting donor walls pictures etc.

Travis: Fundraising Tips, Tricks, and Secrets 

Heather: Become a donor before you make an ask
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Your Hosts:

• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro
• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams

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Thanks to our sponsor!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center and fundraising programs, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while be backed by a team of 45 + passionate and caring staff members. 

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

Check out the shownotes at https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/special-events.
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Special event fundraisers are about more than raising money.

On this episode of Fundraising @ Camp, Heather, Joe, and Travis discuss the dos and don’ts of special events. On previous episodes, the recommendation has been to not do special events, however tempting they may be for camp pros. The hosts outline exactly what special event fundraisers are good for and some of the best practices they use for making these particular events fruitful. Be sure to take note about Heather’s impressively brilliant tactic to get donors to fill out the cards on their tables at an event.

Joe, Heather, and Travis start this episode with answering what special event fundraisers they have enjoyed taking part in. Tune in for this episode of Fundraising @ Camp where the hosts remind you to remember the fun of fundraising.

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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Heather: Nametags on every adult event, every time at every event

Joe: Tools of Titans - The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers

Travis: Media Training 101 for Small Business
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Your Hosts:

• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro
• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams

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Thanks to our sponsor!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center and fundraising programs, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while be backed by a team of 45 + passionate and caring staff members. 

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame. 

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/fundraising-at-camp/relationships-with-donors
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Donors relate to authenticity.

Today’s episode of Fundraising @ Camp examines the ins-and-outs of maintaining relationships with donors. Heather outlines how she prioritizes meet-ups with donors and her not-so-secret strategy for keeping up with various details she learns about donors during conversations with them. Heather and Joe also explain some fundamental truths about donors themselves.

Joe and Heather start this episode with answering what fundraising events or strategies they would never use that others think are great ideas. Tune in for this episode of Fundraising @ Camp where the hosts remind you to remember the fun of fundraising.
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This Episode’s Fundraising Tool - Make yourself a better camp fundraiser!

Heather: Lily Family School of Philanthropy The Fund Raising School

Joe: Generosity Network Book

Travis: Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive 
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Your Hosts:

• Heather Withrow, President & CEO - Jumonville
• Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro
• Joe Richards, Executive Director - Pearce Williams

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Thanks to our sponsor!

CampBrain
CampBrain not only coordinates your summer camp management needs, but also your conference center and fundraising programs, allowing you to use one database to run your camp year-round.  Since 1994 CampBrain has been innovating and constantly adding new features, while be backed by a team of 45 + passionate and caring staff members. 

Check out another one of CampBrain’s cool contributions to the camp industry:
the Administrators’ Hall of Fame.