SRA Development Update
Background
Sammamish Rowing Association (SRA) has a thriving community of junior rowers and their parents, masters rowers, coaches and staff, alumni, and those affiliated with SRA in other ways. Together, we inspire others to discover a passion for rowing, explore their personal potential, and celebrate individual and team success. We are one boathouse, one team. We are…Sammamish!
SRA is a community where people make connections that start with rowing and extend beyond the boathouse, developing deep friendships that continue over a lifetime.
Through the support and generosity of the SRA community, we have been able to maintain a healthy financial position, enjoy state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, have high staff retention, and support the financial needs of every athlete. Each year, we raise funds for equipment, scholarships, and other goals aligned to SRA’s mission.
Sammamish Rowing Association (SRA) has a thriving community of junior rowers and their parents, masters rowers, coaches and staff, alumni, and those affiliated with SRA in other ways. Together, we inspire others to discover a passion for rowing, explore their personal potential, and celebrate individual and team success. We are one boathouse, one team. We are…Sammamish!
SRA is a community where people make connections that start with rowing and extend beyond the boathouse, developing deep friendships that continue over a lifetime.
Through the support and generosity of the SRA community, we have been able to maintain a healthy financial position, enjoy state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, have high staff retention, and support the financial needs of every athlete. Each year, we raise funds for equipment, scholarships, and other goals aligned to SRA’s mission.
2023-2024 Fundraising Goals
Our goals this year will include raising funds to ensure we are able to provide equipment optimized for safety and performance, scholarships to offer individuals opportunities to experience the passion for our sport, and a safe dock for SRA and the greater King County community to enjoy in the years to come.
We are targeting raising a total of $200,000 through the SRA community to cover the following needs:
Our goals this year will include raising funds to ensure we are able to provide equipment optimized for safety and performance, scholarships to offer individuals opportunities to experience the passion for our sport, and a safe dock for SRA and the greater King County community to enjoy in the years to come.
We are targeting raising a total of $200,000 through the SRA community to cover the following needs:
- Equipment: Maintain state-of-the-art fleet of boats and oars
- Scholarships: Support the financial needs of every athlete to ensure no one is turned away from rowing at SRA
- Dock replacement: Partner with King County and the City of Redmond to ensure a safe and environmentally sound dock for SRA and the broader community
Fundraising Plan
Starting this month, we are connecting with each group within the community about SRA’s mission and goals. In addition to SRA-wide fundraising campaigns, we are planning activities tailored to each group within the community.
Recognizing the varying needs, rhythms and connections within our community, this year we are introducing a new approach to achieving our annual fundraising goals – one that we hope will foster deeper connections and celebrate our strong SRA community!
Below is what you can expect:
Everyone!
Things we’re looking into include more opportunities for boat-naming in perpetuity and an endowment for coaches. Stay tuned for updates on these developments!
Thank You!
One of the goals in SRA’s Strategic Plan is to maintain a financially sustainable organization, enabling SRA to serve both current and future generations. It’s because of your generosity that we are in a sound position today. Thank you!
Starting this month, we are connecting with each group within the community about SRA’s mission and goals. In addition to SRA-wide fundraising campaigns, we are planning activities tailored to each group within the community.
Recognizing the varying needs, rhythms and connections within our community, this year we are introducing a new approach to achieving our annual fundraising goals – one that we hope will foster deeper connections and celebrate our strong SRA community!
Below is what you can expect:
Everyone!
- Steady State sustained giving, allocating to equipment, scholarships, or dock
- Company monetary and volunteer-hour matching
- End-of-year giving
- Fall and spring connections for the parents of junior rowers
- SRA Ergathon in November to raise money for the new dock
- Fundraising for equipment around Youth Regionals
- Turkey row and potluck across all Masters teams in November
- SRA Ergathon in January to raise money for the new dock
- Masters spring kick-off party to raise funds for equipment
- Alumni holiday gathering in December
- Summer alumni row
Things we’re looking into include more opportunities for boat-naming in perpetuity and an endowment for coaches. Stay tuned for updates on these developments!
Thank You!
One of the goals in SRA’s Strategic Plan is to maintain a financially sustainable organization, enabling SRA to serve both current and future generations. It’s because of your generosity that we are in a sound position today. Thank you!
