There is still a ways to go to meeting the fundraising goal for the Badlands Community Facility.
The Badlands Community Facility Fundraising Cabinet hosted a meeting with donors and potential donors for the Badlands Community Facility on Wednesday afternoon. The Cabinet Co-chair Jeff Hall announced they have raised $3,175,162 towards construction of the Badlands Community Facility. The fundraising portion of the budget is approximately $6 million for the first phase, which is now complete.
“We are very proud of those members of our community, generous companies and our local service clubs and organizations who have made a statement of commitment to this community with their gift,” said Hall in a press release. This great new facility makes me proud of the work the volunteer team has achieved so far.”
Fundraising for the Badlands Community Facility started with a bang. In November of 2009, fundraisers hosted the Calgary Flames Alumni to a charity game. By March 2010, The Mail reported they had $1.7 million committed.
In November of 2010 the Town contracted Nine Lions Development Consulting for $233,000 to work on fundraising. At the time, Hall said the hiring costs were all inclusive for both phases of the Badlands Community Facility. He is happy with the performance of the company. He does clarify their role.
“Nine Lions was never engaged to find leads for us, they were engaged to help us with the whole process," said Hall.
Scott Decksheimer of Nine Lions was at the event Thursday but did not address those gathered.
Mr. Hall also took the opportunity to launch the next phase of the fundraising campaign.
“There are many ways to get involved, make a gift directly to the BCF, holding an event or directing funds from a current event to support the BCF or purchase one or more bricks on the new Legacy Donor Patio and have it inscribed with something meaningful for you.”
The Legacy Patio will be along the walking trail directly behind the Badlands Community Facility to celebrate donors who make a contribution of $250, $500 or $1,000 to the campaign.
"Where we are sitting as a whole I think is really good for a community this size,” said Hall. “I think we are happy with where we are right now given the magnitude of the donations we have received, and now that we can enter the community phase of the campaign, hopefully that momentum will continue to build.”