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EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF NIAGARA DONORS AND BENEFITS 2009
The Education Foundation of Niagara has several recognition programs that help raise the funds needed for Program Enhancement Grant Disbursements, Poverty and Emergency Relief Fund, Student Achievement Awards, administration costs and the sustainability fund. Donations are typically unrestricted, in which case the Foundation will use the contribution where it is most needed. Restricted donations can be made to a campaign, a municipality, a program or a school.
The Foundation accepts donations in a variety of methods, depending on the wishes of the donor:
- General monetary donation (restricted and unrestricted)
- In-kind donations (fair market value)
Gifts in honour or memoriam Planned giving such as life insurance and bequests Gifts of securities Endowment building Student Achievement Award Fund
Program Grant Donors -Program Grant Donors are individuals, companies, schools or organizations that contribute to part of the cost of the Program Enhancement Grants to schools for innovative programming that is not part of Ministry funding. These contributions are pooled with Donors and are allocated by application to schools twice annually in areas of the arts, healthy lifestyles, breakfast programs and science and technology, special needs education and environmental practices. Benefits to various donor levels are described below. Special photo opportunities can be organized at a school of your choice.
Make Change Donors - Make Change Donors are individuals, companies, schools or organizations that restrict their donation to the Poverty and Emergency Relief Fund where bursaries are made to students at an average cost of $100 to mitigate and relieve circumstances of poverty and greatest need. Make Change Donors benefit from all donor recognition programs, depending on the level of giving and are also represented in all Make Change For Children Campaign information and communications.
Scholars Donor - Scholar Donors are individuals, companies, schools or organizations who donate a minimum of $200 to a maximum of $5000 and choose to direct the funds to the Student Achievement Awards that are allocated to one student in 23 Secondary Schools to support the desire to advance to post-secondary education (college, certification or apprenticeship).
Scholars Donor – Donation $200 - $5,000
- Tribute in June Foundation newsletter to 5000 staff and community
- $5,000 (full program donor) receives one 1/4 page ad tribute
- Newspaper article guaranteed in local media
- Recognition in the annual report to donors in February
- Inclusion on EFN website
- Letter to recipient on your behalf
- Charitable tax receipt
Membership Donors - Annual Membership of $30 -Friendship Circle Donors are individuals, companies, or organizations that donate $30 annually as an Education Foundation of Niagara member. Member benefits include invitation to AGM, membership listing on marketing materials and a charitable tax receipt. Individuals who donate $300 become lifetime members. See 2009 Membership List.
School Benefactor Circle – Endowment Creation - $50,000 +
Endowments to schools can be made that will leave a lasting impact on the students served from now and for years to come. Endowments will be held in perpetuity and the interest earned will be dedicated to the school for extra-curricular activity support, nutrition programs or an area of your choice. For example - the current Edward Mirynech Trust Fund exists to assist Connaught School with Field Trips and to provide student with support for post-secondary education.
School Benefactor Circle -Donation $50,000 +
- Presentation of your pledge at the school of your choice
- Presentation of your pledge at a major or special event
- Presentation of your pledge at a DSBN Board Trustees meeting
- Newspaper article guaranteed in local media
- Recognition on donor display wall at the DSBN Education Centre
- Tribute in one Foundation newsletter (one 1/2 page), 5000 staff and community
- Recognition in the annual report to donors in February
- Feature piece on the EFN website with a link to your organization
- Recognition plaque
- Charitable tax receipt
President’s Circle Donors - President’s Circle Donors are individuals, companies or organizations that donate a minimum of $20,000 and choose to direct the funds to the Operational Needs of the Foundation to allow the good works to continue.
President’s Circle – Donation $20,000 +
- Presentation of your pledge at a major or special event
- Presentation of your pledge at a DSBN Board Trustees meeting
- Newspaper article guaranteed in local media
- President’s Circle recognition on donor display wall at the DSBN Education Centre
- Tribute in the Foundation newsletter (one full page) to 5000 staff and community
- Feature piece on the EFN website with a link to your organization
- Recognition plaque
- Charitable tax receipt
Legacy Gift Circle Donors - Legacy Gifts are becoming an increasingly popular way to leave a lasting impact. Bequests made through your will and special gifts by other methods such as life insurance or charitable trusts will help students for years to come. We will work with you and your advisor/lawyer to find the donation that best suits your giving interests. Education is a priority now more than ever and will continue to be for future generations. We recommend that you discuss your plans with your family, friend, lawyer and/or financial advisor before proceeding with a legacy gift.
Giving Recognition Benefits
Diamond Circle -Donation $10,000 +
- Presentation of your pledge at a major or special event
- Presentation of your pledge at a school of your choice
- Newspaper article guaranteed in local media
- Diamond Circle recognition on donor display wall at the DSBN Education Centre
- Tribute in one Foundation newsletter (one 1/2 page), 5000 staff and community
- Recognition in the annual report to donors in February
- Feature piece on the EFN website with a link to your organization
- Recognition plaque
- Charitable tax receipt
Platinum Circle - Donation $5,000 +
- Presentation of your pledge at a major or special event
- Newspaper article guaranteed in local media
- Platinum Circle recognition on donor display at the DSBN Education Centre
- Tribute in one Foundation newsletter (one 1/4 page), 5000 staff and community
- Recognition in the annual report to donors in February
- Feature piece on the EFN website with a link to your organization
- Recognition plaque
- Charitable tax receipt
Crystal Circle -Donation $1,000 +
- Tribute in one Foundation newsletter (one 1/8 page), 5000 staff and community
- Recognition in the annual report to donors in February
- Inclusion on EFN website
- Recognition plaque
- Charitable tax receipt
Gold Circle -Donation $500 +
- Inclusion in one EFN Newsletter update to 5000 staff and community
- Inclusion on EFN website
- Recognition plaque
- Charitable tax receipt
Silver Circle - Donation $250 +
- Inclusion in one EFN Newsletter update to all 5000 staff and community
- Inclusion on EFN website
- Charitable tax receipt
Bronze Circle - Donation $100 +
- Inclusion in one EFN Newsletter update to all 5000 staff and community
- Inclusion on EFN website
- Charitable tax receipt
Friends of the Foundation - Donation under $100
- Inclusion in one EFN Newsletter update to all 5000 staff and community
- Inclusion on EFN website
- Charitable tax receipt
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