Budget Statement

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Proposed Budget for the Plan

1. Launch Event and Initial Outreach: $1,200

a. Launch luncheon

i. Food, beverages, and setup: $600

ii. Guest speaker honorarium (optional): $300

iii. Printed materials (brochures, flyers, welcome packets): $150

iv. Decorations, table displays, signage: $150

2. Monthly Fellowship Gatherings 

a. Refreshments for monthly gatherings (12 events $75 each): $900

b. Childcare support stipend (as needed): $300

c. Small group materials (study guides, discussion booklets, journals, pens): $300

3. Marketing and Communications: $850

a. Website updates or dedicated landing page setup: $250

b. Social media promotions and graphic design: $200

c. Banner, posters, long-term signage: $150

d. Outreach packets for military bases and local nonprofits: $250

4. Training and Leadership Development: $1,000

a. Leadership training materials (books, binders, assessments): $300

b. Conference or workshop registration for leader(s): $500

c. Background checks for volunteers: $200

5. Community Outreach and Partnerships: $900

a. Contributions to local veteran nonprofits during joint events: $300

b. Care packages or support items for military families in crisis: $300

c. Military-base outreach events, booth registration, or resource tables: $300

6. Administrative and Operational Expenses: $550

a. Office supplies (Folders, paper, name tags, pens): $150

b. Printing and duplication (Newsletters, event calendars): $150

c. Contingency fund for unexpected needs: $250

Total proposed first-year budget: $6,000