Tag: Fund Development

Two Hands holding a small sign that says give.

How to Decide Where to Donate

Keeping in touch with our donors is always important, but even more so during turbulent times. Our Fund Development Director Lori Werbeckes is sending hand-written notes to those who give monthly. These notes keep them informed about our virtual education, vision services and advocacy efforts. We appreciate the support of monthly donors. Interested in making… Continue Reading How to Decide Where to Donate

Twelve people stand inside the Council.

The Big Share Recap and Thank You

Board members contributed to the Big Share to provide a match during the afternoon. On Tuesday, March 3, the Council participated in an online day of giving called The Big Share. This day of donations is presented by Community Shares of Wisconsin, a membership organization of more than 60 grassroots nonprofits making a sustainable difference… Continue Reading The Big Share Recap and Thank You

Fundraising thermometer showing WCBVI raised $3,972 during The Big Share.

Big Thank You for Big Share

THANK YOU for making The Big Share a success for the Council and the other non-profit organizations who participated under the umbrella of Community Shares of Wisconsin! The Council received gifts totaling $3,972 from 56 individuals. Special thanks to Council staff for 100% participation and to Council board members for their challenge match of $685!… Continue Reading Big Thank You for Big Share

844 total donors in 2019; 171 new donors; more than half of our donors gave 3+ years in a row

2019 Donors: Look what you’ve done!

Thank you for your financial support of Council activities in 2019! Your gifts have made a direct impact on the lives of people experiencing vision loss. Your generosity has supported: Vision Services – one-on-one vision rehabilitation, technology training and low vision evaluations Advocacy – accessible pedestrian signal installation, accessible voting, greater access to public transportation… Continue Reading 2019 Donors: Look what you’ve done!

Multiple Hands with bid signs

Online Auction a Success!

Winning bidders took home a variety of excellent items all while supporting the Council. The Council’s online auction raised $3,761! Heartfelt thanks to the businesses and individuals who donated over 100 items and the supporters who generously bid on those items. The friendly competition among bidders produced 422 bids, averaging 5 bids per item. We will… Continue Reading Online Auction a Success!

A jar of money with an “IRA” label on it.

Giving Through Your IRA

Your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) was set up to help pay for living expenses during your retirement years. If you have withdrawn all you need, but have not reached your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), consider gifting some of the remaining amount to the Council. If you are at least 70.5 years old, you have the… Continue Reading Giving Through Your IRA

A Packers-signed football, a pink flamingo and other miscellaneous items sit on a table.

Vision for Tomorrow Online Auction: Your Bid Helps the Council Create Welcoming Spaces

Dining gift cards, a basketball autographed by UW Badgers head coach Greg Gard, dance lessons, and gift baskets are just a few of the items you will have the opportunity to bid on and win during the Council’s Vision for Tomorrow Online Auction. The online auction opens on Thursday, November 7 at noon and closes… Continue Reading Vision for Tomorrow Online Auction: Your Bid Helps the Council Create Welcoming Spaces

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Two Hands holding a small sign that says give.

How to Decide Where to Donate

Keeping in touch with our donors is always important, but even more so during turbulent times. Our Fund Development Director Lori Werbeckes is sending hand-written notes to those who give monthly. These notes keep them informed about our virtual education, vision services and advocacy efforts. We appreciate the support of monthly donors. Interested in making… Continue Reading How to Decide Where to Donate

Twelve people stand inside the Council.

The Big Share Recap and Thank You

Board members contributed to the Big Share to provide a match during the afternoon. On Tuesday, March 3, the Council participated in an online day of giving called The Big Share. This day of donations is presented by Community Shares of Wisconsin, a membership organization of more than 60 grassroots nonprofits making a sustainable difference… Continue Reading The Big Share Recap and Thank You

Fundraising thermometer showing WCBVI raised $3,972 during The Big Share.

Big Thank You for Big Share

THANK YOU for making The Big Share a success for the Council and the other non-profit organizations who participated under the umbrella of Community Shares of Wisconsin! The Council received gifts totaling $3,972 from 56 individuals. Special thanks to Council staff for 100% participation and to Council board members for their challenge match of $685!… Continue Reading Big Thank You for Big Share

844 total donors in 2019; 171 new donors; more than half of our donors gave 3+ years in a row

2019 Donors: Look what you’ve done!

Thank you for your financial support of Council activities in 2019! Your gifts have made a direct impact on the lives of people experiencing vision loss. Your generosity has supported: Vision Services – one-on-one vision rehabilitation, technology training and low vision evaluations Advocacy – accessible pedestrian signal installation, accessible voting, greater access to public transportation… Continue Reading 2019 Donors: Look what you’ve done!

Multiple Hands with bid signs

Online Auction a Success!

Winning bidders took home a variety of excellent items all while supporting the Council. The Council’s online auction raised $3,761! Heartfelt thanks to the businesses and individuals who donated over 100 items and the supporters who generously bid on those items. The friendly competition among bidders produced 422 bids, averaging 5 bids per item. We will… Continue Reading Online Auction a Success!

A jar of money with an “IRA” label on it.

Giving Through Your IRA

Your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) was set up to help pay for living expenses during your retirement years. If you have withdrawn all you need, but have not reached your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), consider gifting some of the remaining amount to the Council. If you are at least 70.5 years old, you have the… Continue Reading Giving Through Your IRA

A Packers-signed football, a pink flamingo and other miscellaneous items sit on a table.

Vision for Tomorrow Online Auction: Your Bid Helps the Council Create Welcoming Spaces

Dining gift cards, a basketball autographed by UW Badgers head coach Greg Gard, dance lessons, and gift baskets are just a few of the items you will have the opportunity to bid on and win during the Council’s Vision for Tomorrow Online Auction. The online auction opens on Thursday, November 7 at noon and closes… Continue Reading Vision for Tomorrow Online Auction: Your Bid Helps the Council Create Welcoming Spaces