FCBA Facing Shortfall, Asks Members to Underwrite Events

FCBA is facing “an unprecedented budget shortfall” for FY 2020-21 and created Friends of the FCBA to underwrite programs and events, Executive Director Kerry Loughney emailed members Friday. The Chairman’s Dinner, the primary fundraising event, was canceled due to the pandemic. “Many long-time supporters have indicated to us that they would like a way to direct their funds that were originally budgeted for FCBA activities and events to the organization,” wrote Loughney. The minimum Friends contribution, System Supporters, is $2,500, and the maximum, Titans of the Tech Bar, costs $10,000. Sponsors will get listings in FCBA publications and event tickets. NAB funding woes from cancellation of its major annual event prompted it to ask members for more money (see 2010290064).