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Dr. Bessie B. Moore, Founder - 1962 |
Economics Arkansas funds its programs in a variety of ways. We follow sound decision making practices and good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. The Budget and Finance Committee oversees the annual budget process and an independent auditor conducts an annual audit. Economics Arkansas adheres to "A Donor Bill of Rights" developed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Giving Institute. Click here to download/view the Donor Bill of Rights.
Department of Education
The Arkansas Department of Education supports Economics Arkansas with state funding through the legislative appropriation process. These funds support the programs offered to Arkansas teachers and students by Economics Arkansas.
Trivia Challenge
Each year, local community leaders, educators, students and businesses around Arkansas compete in a fun-filled evening to raise money for Economics Arkansas. Events are currently held in Fort Smith, El Dorado and Pulaski County. Teams compete to match one another's wit and trivia knowledge. The format combines the elements of the game show "Jeopardy," the board game "Trivial Pursuit," and the high school competition "Quiz Bowl." This event is wonderful way to build company and school district morale, plus support a good cause at the same time!
Northwest Arkansas Campaign
Jim Walton serves as Chair of the annual Northwest Arkansas Campaign. A team of Northwest Arkansas community leaders ask colleagues, peers, friends, and associates to contribute financial resources to the organization. The Northwest Arkansas Campaign is a successful grassroots approach to fundraising. In addition, luncheons featuring a keynote speaker may be held in conjunction with the campaign.
2010 Luncheon featuring President Bill Clinton
The Arkansas Bankers Association Campaign
The Arkansas Bankers Association has endorsed an annual campaign for Economics Arkansas for more than thirty years. Each year, the Chair of the ABA leads this fundraising campaign by writing a letter of request to its member banks. The ABA was instrumental in the establishment of Economics Arkansas in 1962.
Raffle Fundraiser
2009 marked the inaugural year for our Raffle Fundraiser! This new fundraising event not only raises money for our programs, it increases our visibility and name recognition, plus grows our base of individual donors.
Click here to view the winner of the 2009 Raffle.
Click here to view the winner of the 2010 Raffle. To view video of the drawing, click here.
Economics Arkansas Dues
Economics Arkansas partners with PreK-12 schools across the state and through this partnership, we ask for annual dues to support the training provided to the teachers in their school or district.
Sponsorships & Ticket
Sales
The Stock Market Game, The Bessie B. Moore Arkansas Awards Program, Personal Finance Challenge, Economics Calendar Program, Economic Education Teacher Grants Program and Trivia Challenge, are programs and events offering opportunities for corporate or individual sponsorships.
Grant funding
Many companies and foundations provide grants to support our programs. Economics Arkansas continues to seek mutually beneficial partnerships with foundations and companies supporting economic education.
Community Fundraising
Economics Arkansas Board of Directors, Centers for Economic Education, and community leaders supportive to our mission host local fundraising luncheons to increase our grassroots financial support. In addition, Economics Arkansas seeks additional fundraising avenues in Arkansas communities to benefit local schools and educators.
Individual Giving/Endowment
Economics Arkansas seeks individual gifts to our programs annually, or if you prefer to leave a legacy of support for Economics Arkansas's mission and work, Economics Arkansas Bessie B. Moore Endowment has been created to leave a legacy of sustainable funding. Our endowment is managed by the Arkansas Community Foundation (ARCF), an organization directing over $130 million in Charitable funds. ARCF accepts gifts of cash, stock, insurance, real estate, or other complex assets into the Economics Arkansas Bessie B. Moore Endowment. Please contact us for further details.
Memorials/Honorariums
Economics Arkansas also encourages gifts in honor and memory of individuals. This is a wonderful way to remember a community leader, or educator who contributed to serving as a champion of economic education in Arkansas. The family is notified with a personal acknowledgment of the gift, and the memorial/ honorarium is listed in Economics Arkansas's newsletter "The Fourth R."
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