Development/events
OCA Launches Monthly Giving Program
to Support National, Chapter Efforts
Kendall T. Kosai | Development Associate
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n a new era that is increasingly focused on convenience and efficiency, nonprofit
organizations continue to struggle to keep up. As OCA – Asian Pacific American
Advocates continues to grow and thrive as a national civil rights organization, we
look toward the establishment of a monthly giving program.
Launched at the 2013 OCA National Convention in Washington, DC, the I AM,
WE ARE OCA Monthly Sustainers Program is an opportunity for supporters to give
to the organization through easy, automatic monthly payments. Bringing a new level
of convenience and simplicity to donors, the program seeks to help bring a stable
stream of revenue for the organization’s national and local efforts. It seeks to bring
a sustainable source of income to chapters while continuing OCA’s important work
in voting rights, immigration, and military hazing.
“This new program will bring an easy and efficient way for members and
supporters to give to OCA,” says Victoria J. Rumsey, OCA director of development.
“As we continue to look toward new ways of diversifying our funding model, the I
AM, WE ARE OCA Monthly Sustainers Program will become one of the most reliable
sources of income to help advance our mission.”
Giving begins at $20/month and can range up to $500/month. Annual
membership dues will be included for program participants as well as other
incentives, such as exclusive discounts, VIP invitations, and OCA memorabilia.
Program participants will not only be supporting OCA’s national efforts, but also
local chapters, with half of each monthly gift being allocated back to their home
chapter. This initiative is the first of its kind and is projected to be a cornerstone of
OCA’s funding model.
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