Dear LOK Member,
As a member of Leadership Oklahoma, you know the value of LOK to you and to the State of Oklahoma. Leadership Oklahoma has provided educational opportunities for both adults and youth that increase awareness of issues and encourage positive action for the betterment of our state. As LOK celebrates its 25th anniversary, the network of LOK graduates is poised to grow Oklahoma.
However, you may not be aware that 75.6% of the LOK budget is from donations and that approximately $400,000 must be raised each year just to continue at the level we are today, much less to extend our programs and our offerings. Would you consider extending your support with a $150 year-end donation to LOK? Your donation, in addition to the membership dues that you’ve already given, will help LOK deliver on its mission, “Oklahoma Leaders Making Oklahoma the Leader”.
Making a Difference
In a survey of LOK members:
· 98% said that LOK had positively impacted their lives;
· 88% said they had become more involved with civic organizations as a result of LOK; and
· 100% said they wanted to stay connected to the LOK network.
In a comparison of pre- and post-class surveys given last year to program participants:
· Significant gains in awareness of statewide issues by class members were shown;
· Increases in commitment to community involvement were indicated; and
· Increases in connectedness to state leaders were shown.
In its 25-year history, LOK has graduated over 1,220 Oklahoma leaders from its program, and over 70% of those graduates are still active in the organization. We are about collaborating, connecting with others, and working for the betterment of Oklahoma in every sector of our economy.
We respectfully ask you to please continue your support of Leadership Oklahoma, by contributing to our annual end-of-the-year campaign. Please send your donation today. For your consideration, other giving opportunities are included on the enclosed pledge card.
Leadership must happen in all levels of organizations to move our state forward. Leadership Oklahoma graduates are uniquely positioned to continue making a huge impact on Oklahoma’s future. Thank you in advance for your commitment to support LOK and its efforts in providing dynamic leadership for the state we call home.
Sincerely,
Rhonda Hooper, Chair, LOK Board of Directors
Leslie Paris, Immediate Past-Chair, LOK Board of Directors
Bryan Gonterman, Development Committee Chair, LOK Board of Directors
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