Some 75 Legal Aid and Defender employees attended two sessions March 20 to learn more about their participation in the Legal Legacy Campaign. The campaign has a goal of $1.5 million in donations and pledges from the entire community over a three-year period to cap off the relocation costs of moving to the organization's new headquarters building at 613 Abbott in downtown Detroit later this year.
Deierdre L. Weir, executive director, and consultant James Yunker were on hand to present details of the campaign and to answer questions.
"The important point we want to stress is that we are asking for 100 percent participation," said Yunker. "When we approach corporations, foundations and law firms they will ask what kind of support are we getting from within the organization and we want to be able to say 100 percent participation from our employees and our board of directors." Asking employees to donate to a campaign of this nature is typical, said Yunker.
Weir stressed that an employee's decision to make a contribution is entirely voluntary and that no employee is required to participate. She said that making a contribution is more important than the actual amount an employee can contribute, so that the organization can demonstrate strong internal support for the project. Employees can pledge to make their contribution over a three-year period, she said. An internal "fun-raising" committee of employees has already been at work raising money for the Legal Legacy Campaign through social events. So far they have held two successful bowling parties and upcoming events include a theatre party, April 15, Mothers Day brunch, May 6, wine tasting, Oct. 6, and a black tie affair. The committee has set a goal of $100,000 for the campaign. Employees can contact Evetta Adams regarding any questions about the Legal Legacy Campaign.
Weir stressed that an employee's decision to make a contribution is entirely voluntary and that no employee is required to participate. She said that making a contribution is more important than the actual amount an employee can contribute, so that the organization can demonstrate strong internal support for the project. Employees can pledge to make their contribution over a three-year period, she said. An internal "fun-raising" committee of employees has already been at work raising money for the Legal Legacy Campaign through social events. So far they have held two successful bowling parties and upcoming events include a theatre party, April 15, Mothers Day brunch, May 6, wine tasting, Oct. 6, and a black tie affair. The committee has set a goal of $100,000 for the campaign. Employees can contact Evetta Adams regarding any questions about the Legal Legacy Campaign.
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