Your support of Capital District Community Gardens (CDCG) is a direct investment in the community -- an investment with a visible, long-term return. Our Community Partners recognize that vital cities are essential to the health of the region as a whole and that improving the quality of life of our communities is good for everyone, including business.
The return on your investment is significant:
• Your community becomes stronger
• An effective organization leverages your gift for maximum impact
• You receive positive publicity and are eligible for a tax deduction
HOW YOU CAN GIVE
Cash Donations are needed to support ongoing operations. Please make your tax-deductible contribution today!
- $100 - $499 Contributor
- $500 - $999 Supporter
- $1,000+ Developer's Club
Restricted Giving
Donations of $ 1,000 or more can be directed to the general fund or for one of the following special funds:
• The Permanent Site Fund allows CDCG to purchase land for the creation of new community gardens
• The Developer's Club supports the development of new community gardens
• Our permanent endowment ensures that CDCG's work will always continue
Real Estate Donations
Put your vacant land to good use by donating it to Capital District Community Gardens for the creation of new community gardens. The community gains a garden, and you get a substantial tax deduction.
Event Sponsorship
Special events each year offer sponsorship opportunities with extensive publicity.
Bowl-a-thon sponsors donate $250 - $500 to underwrite this January event. Sponsors are included in our flyers, media coverage, newsletter and registration forms. Companies also organize teams of employees to participate. Team spirit and good cheer is the perfect compliment to the holiday season.
Spring Brunch supporters are listed in our event invitation, which is distributed to 5,000 people, and in our newsletter. This annual rite of spring is the place to be on the first Sunday in May. To be included, sponsors donate $100 – $250. Businesses also support our Brunch auction with donations of goods and services.
Squash Hunger: our newest campaign to help beat hunger! Encouraging gardeners in the Capital Region to grow a row for the hungry, underwriters provide the cash donations and in-kind advertising that will make this event a seasonal highlight. Sponsors take advantage of more than $40,000 worth of publicity and advertising. Donation amounts are $500, $1,000, and $2,500 – with the maximum publicity provided to our Platinum sponsors.
Donations of goods & services
Each year Capital District Community Gardens needs to supplement its modest budget with $50,000 in donated goods and services. To keep our programs going, we are always in need of garden equipment (lawnmowers, tillers, chainsaws, carts, garden tools, lumber) and services (tree trimming, fence repairs, bulldozing). These are just a few of the things we could put to good use, please contact our office for other ideas.
Please make your tax-deductible check payable to: Capital District Community Gardens.
Capital District Community Gardens is a private non-profit organization tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
We welcome your questions and appreciate your generosity.
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