Request a Donation

To submit a donation request, download and complete our donation application form.   

Donation Application

Email the form to president@bedfordmensclub.com.  Our president will reach out to discuss next steps in presenting your donation to the club at an upcoming meeting.

IMPORTANT
If your organization is not headquartered in Bedford or does not provide direct support to Bedford NH residents, we cannot support your request. Please contact the president if there are questions.

For guidelines on donation eligibility, please read the information below.

Introduction

The Bedford Men’s Club (BMC), a not-for-profit organization, supports causes that enhance the quality of life in the community of Bedford through financial assistance and active participation, while fostering an environment of professional and social interaction for its members.

The club makes their funding decision based on many factors. These include:

• Purpose and Impact: We assess how the funds will be used. The more specific details the better.
• Type of Request: We consider whether the request is for a student-run organization, a one-time project, or an organization we have funded in the past. Each type may have different criteria and priorities for funding.
  

Presentation Guidelines

We now have the ability to present PowerPoint presentations during the meeting.  If you wish to present using PowerPoint, please follow these guidelines:

1. Keep individual slides simple and text in a large font.  The screen is not very large, and it may be difficult to read for those in the back of the room.

2. Please provide us a copy of the PowerPoint file at least 7 days before your scheduled date. 

If you are not providing us a presentation, it would be very helpful to bring a handout that summarizes your request.  Please keep the handout to 1 or 2 pages and have 15 copies for members to reference during the meeting.

What to Include in Your Presentation

Part 1: Organization overview / introduction of who is presenting.

1. If applicable (Organization accomplishments and awards / Why join the organization?)
2. For an individual request, scouts, families, etc., explain the situation. Why do you need funds? Why now?

Part 2: Funding request:

1. Explain, as detailed as possible, how the money will be used and how it will benefit the community of Bedford

2. Ask for a specific amount even if there are donation tiers. We want to give you as much as possible, but we need to balance the amount we give across all of Bedford.

3. Do you need funding, or do you also need assistance from club members or both?

4. Be very specific on how the funds will be used.

5. Are there any specific items that you need?

6. Do some families need financial aid to participate in your organization?

7. Do you have a fundraising goal each year?

8. What other fund raisers do you run each year?

9. What other organizations have you talked to and asked for funding?

10. Do parents pay registration fees or other related fees?

11. How will the Bedford Men’s Club be promoted during events/meetings?

Part 3: Q & A

Before we can make a decision of who to give to, and how much to give to, we need to know as many details as possible. Expect the club to discuss the presentation during this time. That discussion could lead to more questions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: My organization has requested a donation in the past, what do we need to do?

A: Complete the application for ongoing requests and email it to the president of the BMC

Q: Do I need to attend the meeting and present my donation request?

A: Yes, please include the students/individuals who are involved in the organizations request to be prepared to present at a monthly meeting.

Q: When will my organization be scheduled to present at the meeting?

A: General club meetings are usually held the first non-holiday Monday of each month. January, July, and September meetings are often held on the second Monday due to holidays. We have no meeting in December. We usually schedule presentations 4-6 weeks from the time we receive an email request. Plan ahead.

Q: What happens at the meeting?

A: You will be invited into the meeting to present to about 20-25 people. We ask to keep your presentation to 10-15 minutes including a short Q & A period. The club will make a final decision later in the evening and email you the results.