FAFCC Midweek Memo - June 4
Greetings FAFCC members,
In this Memo, we're sending a reminder about the state legislative budget conference that began yesterday. Now is the time for a final advocacy push. Please reach out to key leaders and any members of the committee and tell them what your clinic is doing in your community. Details below.
In this Memo, you'll also find:
- State funds grant final reporting
- Annual Conference registration details
- June Learning Lab, and more!
We hope you enjoy this edition. As always, contact us with any questions you may have about the items included.
Warmly,
Rebecca DeLorenzo, CEO
rebecca@fafcc.org
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET CONFERENCE BEGINS THIS WEEK
The House and Senate have reached an agreement on budget allocations, and the final conference process began Tuesday, June 3. Key decisions about funding will be made over the next several days.
Now is the time to make your voice heard. Please contact the following budget leaders and share how your clinic is serving the community:
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Senator Ed Hooper, Chair, Senate Appropriations Committee
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Senator Jay Trumbull, Chair, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services
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Representative Alex Andrade, Chair, House Health and Human Services Committee
View Committee Page
Help us ensure that free and charitable clinics remain a state funding priority.
STATE FUNDS GRANT FINAL REPORTING
The Final Report for the 2024-25 Grant Cycle, covering April 1–June 30, is due by Tuesday, July 15. Grantees must also submit the Annual Valuation Report, which includes patient services data from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. A new version of the report has been integrated within the Salesforce Grant Portal, offering a more streamlined experience for members.
To help you prepare, join us for a live webinar with a walkthrough of the updated process:
Tuesday, July 1 at 10 a.m.
Register here
REGISTER FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Registration is open—and already in full swing—for the 2025 FAFCC Annual Conference at the beautiful Sunseeker Resort!
This year, the Conference Planning Committee has been hard at work to bring you even more educational content, meaningful networking opportunities, and impactful sessions to support the work you do.
Log into your Novi account and register here by June 30th to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing! Don’t miss out on your chance to save and secure your spot at one of our most anticipated events yet.
We can’t wait to see you there!
FALL REGIONAL ROUNDTABLES -- CALL FOR HOSTS!
Planning is underway for our Fall Regional Roundtables, scheduled for late August, and we’re currently working with our committee chairs to coordinate locations across the state.
If your clinic is interested in hosting a roundtable for your region, we’d love to hear from you! If interested, please let us know by filling out this form here.
DON'T MISS OUR JUNE LEARNING LAB
Tailoring Board Communications to Different Donor Types
June 11 at 11 a.m.
Presented by Tiffany Edwards, Director of Philanthropy, Canine Companions® – Southeast Region
Join us for this insightful Learning Lab where Tiffany Edwards will share how aligning communication strategies with your donors' unique styles can significantly boost engagement and fundraising success.
This session is ideal for clinics looking to equip their boards with tools to build stronger, more personalized donor relationships that drive results.