In the heart of community spirit and support, the Blue Jean Friday initiative stands as a beacon of collective contribution and localized impact. Since its inception in 1994, this program has cultivated a unique way for employees across Gallatin Valley to engage in philanthropy, by simply wearing blue jeans to work on the first Friday of each month. For a minor contribution of $2, participants not only enjoy a break from formal attire, they actively participate in funding local organizations that play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life throughout the region. The Blue Jean Friday Application Form is a key document designed for organizations seeking to benefit from this initiative. It meticulously gathers information about the applicant organization, including contact details, tax-exempt status, affiliation with United Way, mission, the impact of its programs, funding sources, a detailed plan for the utilization of Blue Jean Friday funds, and the preferred timing for receiving support. Additionally, it requests details about the organization's leadership, marketing strategy, budget, and publicity efforts. This comprehensive approach ensures that funds are directed to programs that align with the mission of Blue Jean Friday, thereby reinforcing the program’s foundational goal of addressing specific community needs in an impactful and sustainable manner. The selection process, conducted by a committee composed of representatives from sponsoring companies, underscores the program's commitment to transparency and community involvement, making Blue Jean Friday a cherished tradition with lasting benefits for Gallatin Valley.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Blue Friday Jean Form |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | Recipients, blue friday jean, fundsgenerally, sponsorship |
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BLUE JEAN FRIDAY
APPLICATION FORM
Today’s Date _____________
Contact Person _____________________________________________
Organization Name ___________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________________
Phone ____________________ Fax ____________________
Are you a
Are you a United Way agency?
When was your organization established and what was is its mission?
Please describe the number of people assisted or affected by your program annually.
Also, please identify the geographic area served.
Please identify your organization’s existing funding sources.
Please describe in as much detail as possible how you would spend Blue Jean Friday funds.
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During what month of the year would Blue Jean Friday funding be most helpful to your organization?
Please identify your organization’s board of directors or leaders.
Return this application form with the following attachments, if they are available:
Marketing plan, annual budget, publicity clippings
Details about Blue Jean Friday
Launched in 1994, Blue Jean Friday unites the community in support of many worthwhile programs. Every month, employees across the Gallatin valley pay $2 on the first Friday of the month for the right to wear blue jeans to work. Money collected from participants is then given to the designated monthly recipient.
The Blue Jean Friday committee, which consists of representative from the sponsoring companies, reviews all sponsorship requests to determine whether the request would further the Blue Jean Friday mission: To assist Gallatin County organizations or programs that enhance the quality of life in the region and address specific com- munity needs.
Blue Jean Friday guidelines:
There will be one deadline annually to apply for Blue Jean Friday
Recipients of Blue Jean Friday funds must wait two years after funding is received to apply for funding again.
I have read the sponsorship guidelines.
Signature of event/program representative