FAQs • Team Kansas • CivicEngage

When are the pledge commitments and contributions due?: Pledges are 3-year commitments for a specific annual amount. Pledges can be paid in one installment at the beginning of the calendar year or can be split into two payments—annual pledges must be received by June 15th of the respective year of the pledge to assure that funds are in place for the launch of the upcoming marketing year program which begins with the state fiscal year on July 1st of each year.

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1. Why should I join/pledge to the Team Kansas effort?: The intent of Team Kansas is to provide additional funds to augment the marketing of Kansas to companies and location consultants around the US and the world. We believe that Kansas is a great place to operate a business, live and work. As we increase our resources available for marketing the state, we believe that our opportunities to attract, start and grow companies will be enhanced, resulting in greater economic growth and opportunity for our communities and state. In Kansas, we recognize that economic development success comes as the result of partnerships of entities at the individual, local and state level - Team Kansas is an extension of those partnerships that have existed for many years.

2. If I pledge/join Team Kansas what will the money be used for?: Funds generate from this initiative will be used to support both existing and new efforts to deliver the message of Kansas as the place to own or operate a business. Additional resources will allow us to enhance the level of current marketing efforts, and will be absolutely critical to our ability to generate new, innovative marketing approaches that will allow us to be a leader into the future.

3. If I pledge to Team Kansas how does it impact my participation in Kansas Commerce marketing events as have been held in the past?: Pledges to Team Kansas can be made at a number of levels, each level of participation brings with it opportunities for participation in Kansas Commerce marketing events—the higher the level of contribution, the greater the number of events. There also may be opportunities for members to participate in events beyond those associated with their pledge level—should a particular event not be fully subscribed. In such instances, participation would require an additional contribution similar to that currently associated with such events.

4. When are the pledge commitments and contributions due?: Pledges are 3-year commitments for a specific annual amount. Pledges can be paid in one installment at the beginning of the calendar year or can be split into two payments—annual pledges must be received by June 15th of the respective year of the pledge to assure that funds are in place for the launch of the upcoming marketing year program which begins with the state fiscal year on July 1st of each year.

5. When will member/donors know about the marketing plan for the upcoming year?: It is our intent to begin the design of the marketing strategy and plan as soon as all anticipated pledges have been made. That information, along with our anticipated state budget allocations will allow us to build our marketing plan around the budget available from the varied sources. We will develop, with member/donor input, recommendations for both the delivery of an annual marketing program utilizing proven successful approaches, along with the development and execution of new innovative approaches that will insure we are a leader in the world of economic development marketing.

6. Who should/can be part of Team Kansas?: While we anticipate our primary support to come from economic development entities from across the state, we are encouraging private businesses and individuals to join us as well. We have established a non-profit 501-c3 corporation for this effort, so qualifying contributions may be deductible for tax purposes. Any entity interested in the prosperity and economic growth of our state should consider participation.

7. Will there still be opportunities for participation in the organization without a pledge to the Team Kansas marketing effort?: Opportunities to participate in Team Kansas will continue to exist for those that want to be part of the organization but do not want to pledge to the marketing initiative. There will be a $200 annual fee for individuals/organizations that want to be involved but do not want to participate in the marketing effort.

8. If I make a pledge to Team Kansas, how does the amount of my pledge impact the number of memberships our organization will receive?: A donation/pledge to the Team Kansas marketing effort will provide membership(s) to the contributing organization based on the following schedule:
• $1,000 level – 1 individual membership
• $2,500 level – 1 individual membership
• $5,000 level – 2 individual memberships
• $10,000 level – 3 individual memberships
• $15,000 level – 4 individual memberships