b'GlossaryRevenue / Total dollars raised Philanthropy supportRevenue / Total dollars raised represents all outright(foundation distributions)gifts of cash (excluding payments on pledges fromFunds distributed from the Foundation in the current previous years), grant awards and new giftreporting period to or on behalf of Bon Secours Mercy commitments made in the reporting year. New giftHealth for programmatic and capital needs. This figure commitments include all new pledges and letters ofdoes not include fund distributions from grants. These intent (including revocable gift commitments) and themeasures demonstrate the value of the Foundation to current market value of irrevocable planned gifts. TotalBon Secours Mercy Health: using donors generosity to dollars raised is a more thorough measurement of ourhelp people live their best lives through true healing.fundraising performance than cash gifts alone.Return on investment Board giving participation(foundation and market)ROI is the product of dividing gross funds raised by totalThe percentage of Foundation and market board fundraising (operating and employment) expenses,members who make at least one gift per calendar year. representing the financial return on each dollar spentWhen board members give, they strongly influence raising funds during the reporting year. It is an indicatorpotential donors and demonstrate that raising funds is of fundraising effectiveness, illustrating the amountessential for our ministry. Board participation in giving applied toward the bottom line, in relation to the cost.of 100% sets a standard that potential donors respect.ROI helps us determine proper investment to generate greater fundraising revenue.Cost to raise a dollarFoundation operating and employment expenses divided by revenue. Cost to raise a dollar is a measure of fundraising efficiency that evaluates the total amount spent to raise each dollar in support of our Mission. The costs and benefits of fundraising need to be evaluated in the proper context to ensure effective allocation of resources and strategies.34'