There will not be a Chair Challenge during the 2026-27 fiscal year.
While Chair Challenge points will not be available to earn this year, the tools for building a broad-based fundraising program at your Lodge are still available. You can use this new guide to track your progress throughout the year along with the resources on the Fundraising Chair Dashboard to level up your ENF fundraising.
We want the Chair Challenge to grow and evolve with our new CRM system, and fundraising priorities. We’re excited to launch a reimagined version of the Chair Challenge next fiscal year.
Visit the Fundraising Chair Dashboard for additional resources or send us an email at fundraising@elks.org with any questions.
The ENF has spent the last several months implementing a new CRM system. As part of this transition, our priority is bringing accessible, timely fundraising reports back online.
In the meantime, your Lodge’s Team ENF can follow this guide on building a broad-based fundraising program. The fundraising guide explains how you can promote the ENF, acquire new donors, renew donors and recognize them for their support. Following the guide will set your Lodge up for success this fiscal year and into 2027-28.
Visit the Fundraising Chair Dashboard for additional resources that will help you through these steps or send us an email at fundraising@elks.org with any questions.
This new resource is designed to guide you through your Lodge’s fundraising program this year, but the bones of your program should remain the same as they have always been and follow PARR:
The Leadership Pin criteria have been updated to reflect the 2026-27 Chair Challenge pause.
To earn a Leadership Pin, 2026-27 ENF Fundraising Chairs must:
District and State ENF Fundraising Chair scores will be based on exceeding the previous year's total donations, along with giving a personal donation, meeting the GER's per-member-giving goal, and earning the ENF Fundraising Chair certificate for their role.
Yes, the ENF will still be offering four Gratitude Grant bonuses (up to $2,000 in bonuses). Bonus criteria will be announced in October. Stay tuned for more updates on how your Lodge can make the most of its Gratitude Grant, and don’t forget to keep fundraising!
Yes! The ENF in Our Community Poster is a great resource to share with members of your Lodge to illustrate your Lodge’s fundraising progress.
Keep your eyes open for a new dry-erase poster being mailed to your Lodge this October!