2018 ANNUAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 Officers Letter 15 Military & Outreach Services 33 Consolidated Income & Expenses 03 2018 Profile 17 Alumni & Friends 34 Return on Investment 06 Unique Characteristics of 19 Advancing Philanthropy Boys & Girls Clubs 35 Governors & Trustees 20 Government Relations 07 Child & Club Safety & Advocacy 43 Individual Supporters 10 Great Futures 2025 22 2018 Partner Spotlights 48 Bequests & Heritage Club 12 Program Updates 32 Awards & Honors 49 Corporate Partners 13 Native Services 32 Annual Campaigns 54 Foundation Supporters 1 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA OFFICERS LETTER Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and partners, We continued to tailor our approach and resources to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) impacted the children needs of many diverse populations of youth. In 2018, we of this nation as never before in 2018. We broke our record expanded from 177 Clubs in Indian Country to 187 and for average daily attendance, as some 460,000 kids a remain the nation’s largest service provider to Native day benefitted from the safe, fun, enriching settings Clubs youth. We helped military-connected youth living on and provide. Movement-wide revenue hit an all-time high of off base achieve great futures, opening new STEM Centers $2.03 billion, confirmation of the compelling case Clubs are of Innovation and hosting our annual Military Leadership making to stakeholders nationwide of the crucial need for Institute. our work. Above all, our longstanding promise to ensure the Through our Alumni & Friends initiative, we engaged former safety and welfare of every young person who enters a Club Club kids in new ways, forming connections and sharing remained our #1 priority, bar none. their stories on our social channels and in our digital Our organization was founded 159 years ago with one alumni yearbook. We also empowered Clubs themselves objective: to provide safe places for kids with access to bolster their resources — in 2018, Clubs participating in to mentors and opportunities to learn and grow. Safety our Advancing Philanthropy 2025 program secured $138 is at the foundation of all we do, built into our policies, million in major gifts. programs and trainings and regularly updated to respond Despite an uncertain political climate, our tireless advocacy to youth’s most pressing needs. In 2018, BGCA provided efforts on behalf of Boys & Girls Clubs contributed to Club staff with specialized safety training to better identify increases in state and federal resources. This included and respond to hazards and risks. During our inaugural increased 21st Century Community Learning Center Readiness Day, nearly 50% of Clubs trained staff, funding, increased subsidies for Youth Mentoring and a volunteers and members in safety and preparedness. record $137 million in State Alliance support. BGCA also facilitated the pilot test of an emergency notification system at 50 Clubs, which will allow our As you review this annual report, I urge you to celebrate our national office to connect with and advise any Club during shared accomplishments — and to keep in mind that your an emergency. support is vital to making them happen. Thank you for your commitment to our nation’s youth. Together, we will ensure Through the determined efforts of the devoted women and that young people have all they need to achieve the great men across our Movement representing more than 4,600 futures they deserve. Clubs, our new Great Futures 2025 strategic initiative gained tremendous momentum in 2018. We’re on our way to achieving our bold goals to double the number of youth we serve and scale our life-changing impact, helping kids and teens from all over succeed in school, career and life regardless of where they live or the circumstances that surround them. David Seaton James L. Clark 2019-20 Chair, Board of Governors President and CEO 3 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA 2018 PROFILE OUR MISSION To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. 4,645 chartered Boys & Girls Club facilities, including approximately: 1,871 4.73 school-based Clubs MILLION youth served annually 1,057 1.98 MILLION Clubs in rural areas registered members, including 588,000 teens 496 2.75 MILLION BGCA-affiliated Youth youth served through community outreach Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide 42% 58% were Club members were non-members from who participated in local neighborhoods daily programs who participated in 312 community outreach and services. Clubs in public housing programs, activities and special events. communities On a typical day, 460,000 187 Clubs on children and teens attend Native lands a Boys & Girls Club 4 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 61% ETHNICITY White of Club members 30% qualify for free or reduced-priced Black or school lunch 26% African-American 23% Hispanic or Latino AGES 6% Two or more races 5 and younger 5% Unknown 4% 3% Asian % 6-9 45 American Indian or 3% FEMALE 36% Alaska Native 2% Some other race 10-12 % Native Hawaiian or 55 % 30 1% Pacific Islander MALE 13-15 19% 558,000 ADULT STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS 16 and older % 467,000 67,000 24,000 11 VOLUNTEERS ADULT PROFESSIONAL BOARD MEMBERS STAFF Source: 2018 annual report data from local Club organizations 6 2018 ANNUAL REPORT UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OF CLUBS Leveling the playing field for all kids takes an army of How BGCA Serves Local Boys & Girls Clubs people, a safe environment, high-quality programs and In 1906, 53 local Clubs banded together to establish a unique experiences. national organization known today as Boys & Girls Clubs At Boys & Girls Clubs, we don’t just do one thing. In small of America. Since then, BGCA and local Clubs have towns, big cities, public housing communities, military bases worked collectively to help America’s youth reach their and on Native lands, we do whatever it takes to meet the full potential. needs of every kid and teen who comes through our doors. Through our Atlanta service center, regional service Every day after school and during the summer, Clubs centers and Government Relations office in Washington, provide kids ages 6 to 18 with a safe, fun place to spend D.C., BGCA provides Clubs with assistance and support their time productively with caring youth development in youth program development, safety, board and professionals who serve as role models and mentors. staff development, organizational planning, resource What differentiates Boys & Girls Clubs from other youth- development, marketing and communications, and serving organizations are four key elements, each of them administration and management. This includes: crucial to creating a positive impact on the lives of kids • Providing comprehensive child safety resources and teens: to protect youth and position Clubs as catalysts for • Safe places to play, laugh, discover and learn during child protection. out-of-school time, including the summer. • Assisting Clubs with outcome-based program planning • Life-changing programs that help youth advance in and evaluation. three priority outcome areas: Academic Success, Good • Helping community leaders establish new Clubs and Character & Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles. expand existing ones. • Opportunities to build new skills so that kids • Providing training, management consultations and can succeed and receive recognition for personal resources for staff development, volunteer recruitment, accomplishments. marketing, fundraising, compensation and benefits • Ongoing, supportive relationships with caring administration. adults and friends that foster a sense of belonging, • Promoting greater public awareness about responsibility, civility and civic engagement. Boys & Girls Clubs’ mission and impact. • Addressing legislative and public policy issues that affect young people and the volunteer sector. Our Vision: All members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship and living a healthy lifestyle. • Academic Success – Youth will graduate from high school on time, motivated to learn, with a plan to succeed in today’s modern workforce. • Good Character & Citizenship – Youth will develop strong character and take actions that make a difference in the community. • Healthy Lifestyles – Youth will make healthy lifestyle decisions resulting in social, emotional and physical wellbeing. 7 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA CHILD & CLUB SAFETY • Annual Safety Assessments – Each year, Clubs are required to submit a safety assessment to BGCA, identifying the safety needs and areas of improvement for every site within the organization. Upon completion, organizations are provided with recommendations and resources. If any concerns arise, BGCA staff act to make recommendations, facilitate safety improvement planning or provide support. • State and Local Laws – All local Boys & Girls Clubs are Whether a child is entrusted into a Club’s care for one required to comply with federal, state and local safety afternoon or all year long, it is our responsibility and laws, including those impacting facilities and vehicles. our number one priority to keep them physically and • Employee References – Any employee interested in emotionally safe. Safety is at the foundation of all we do, moving to another Boys & Girls Club is required to have built into our policies, programs and trainings and regularly a reference from the previous Club, even if the Clubs updated to respond to youth’s most pressing needs. BGCA are