Fundraising
Approximately one-third of Northern Community Mediation's (NCM) funding comes from the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), and one-third comes from Charlevoix and Emmet counties and their courts. The other 33% is raised by NCM.
In addition to fees and grants, Northern Community Mediation focuses upon three fundraising opportunities: the Theatre Party, the Donor Campaign, and donations.
Theatre Party
On Monday, March 12, 2012, Northern Community Mediation (NCM) will hold its 8th annual Theatre Party at the Petoskey Cinema in Petoskey, Michigan. From 5:30pm to 7:00pm, attendees will be able to enjoy appetizers that are sufficient to constitute dinner from several local restaurants plus non-alcoholic wine and beer. Additionally, through the generosity of local merchants, wonderful door prizes will be given away, and a 50/50 raffle will be held.
Then, at 7:00pm everyone can choose to go to one of eight movies showing at the theatre.
All of this is for the low price of $25.00 per person. That is quite a deal!
For more information or tickets, contact Dr. Jane Millar at 231.487.1771 or by e-mail jane@northernmediation.org.
Donor Campaign
In August of each year, Northern Community Mediation (NCM) initiates a donor campaign. It is done through a letter of solicitation that highllights the impact mediation has had in a particular case.
The 2010 letter focused on how the mediation process was able to keep three children with their biological mother and protect them from their abusive father.
2010-Donor-Campaign-Letter.docClick here to Download
2009 Donor Campaign LetterClick here to Download
Donations
Other than divorce cases, Northern Community Mediation (NCM) does not charge for cases that are court referred or ordered. It does plant a seed, however, that if someone is so inclined she/he is encouraged to make a donation to NCM.
For those cases that are not court ordered or referred, NCM charges only the initiator of the mediation. Again, it suggests to the non-paying party that a donation would be appreciated.
Additionally, donations are accepted from anyone who wants to contribute to the non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organiztion.
To make a donation, contact NCM at 231.487.1771 or by e-mail jane@northernmediation.org. All donations made to NCM are tax deductible.