DONATION
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DONATION
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You have two choices when donating... (1) You can donate online below, or (2) you can send us a check by mail.
Before you donate, we want you to know that your donation is secure and your privacy will be protected. We will use the funds to rebuild the tower and we are committed to keep our expensises for this fund rasing campaign down to a very low 6% administration cost (license fees, etc.). All of our fundraising is volunteer labor (including the authoring of this website) and there are no paid personnel.
In order to provide you, our donors, with the best and most reputable online services, we have registered with the nationaly known "GuideStar" organization and the "Network for Good" organization.
Each credit card company requires individual applications, setup fees and monthly fees for setting up a donation service, even for nonprofit organizations. GuideStar, and Network for Good through special grants from larger foundations provide an online donation services to the Angeles Lookouts without charging us these additional fees. When you donate online, your donation is sent directly to us less a 3% fee that is automatically deducted from your donation. This 3% fee is charged by the credit card companies to GuideStar and Network for Good. No other fees or overhead costs are charged for this service.
We want to thank GuideStar and Network for Good, and the foundations that support them for providing these services to the ANFFLA and Rebuild South Mount Hawkins Fund. Together, we are making a difference.
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Thank You for contributing. No donation is too small and it all adds up. If you give us your address, we will send you a receipt for the amount given, and you can use that for your tax deduction. |
| $50.00+ | For your donation of $50.00 or more, you get the following: 1. An invatation to one of our special "Supersessions" that are held at the Forest Service Offices. These Supersessions feature guest speakers regarding aspects of the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest. A pot luck is often served and you can meet the Fire Lookouts. |
| $100+ | For your donation of $100 or more, you get: 1. An invatation to one of our special "Supersessions" that are held at the Forest Service Offices 2. A full fire season worth of mailed newsletters (5 to 8 issues) from the Angeles National Forest Fire Lookout Association. Please include your address, or email address for the newsletters. |
| $1,000+ | For your donation of $1,000 or more, you will receive: 1. An invatation to one of our special "Supersessions" that are held at the Forest Service Offices 2. A full FIVE fire seasons worth of mailed newsletters (5 to 8 issues). Please include your address, or email address for the newsletters. 3. A special South Mount Hawkins Tee Shirt (like the one above) 4. An escorted 4 hour tour of duty "Be A Lookout" in the new tower or in the Vetter Mountain Lookout (and you can wear your new shirt on duty!) |
| $10,000+ | Four your donation of $10,000 or more, you will receive the
following: 1. An invatation to one of our special "Supersessions" that are held at the Forest Service Offices 2. A full FIVE fire seasons worth of mailed newsletters (5 to 8 issues). Please include your address, or email address for the newsletters. 3. A special South Mount Hawkins Tee Shirt (like the one above) 4. An escorted 4 hour tour of duty "Be A Lookout" in the new tower or in the Vetter Mountain Lookout (and you can wear your new shirt on duty!) 5. A special V.I.P. invitation to the opening ceremonies of the new SMH Fire Lookout Tower 6. An invitation to a special hosted dinner reception for major donors. |
Your donation is tax-exempt 501(c)(3) and you may deduct this donation on your taxes.
ANFFLA
P.O. Box 1409
Arcadia, CA 91077
Make your checks to "SMH FUND" and please include your return address so we may send you a 501(c)(3) receipt that you may use for your taxes. (We will have a form you can click on and print out and send soon.)
Remember, you can send your donation above via regular mail. If you
have a large grant, or sum to donate, please contact:
Campaign Special Grants Officer (SGO): Ric Opalka
email:
Opalka@earthlink.net
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GuideStar is an initiative of Philanthropic Research, Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 1994. GuideStar's mission is to revolutionize philanthropy and philanthropic practices through information. GuideStar provides a comprehensive national database of public charities, making it easy for individuals to find detailed information about charities that match their interests. |
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Network for Good is a partner of GuideStar and provides the ANFFLA on-line donation capabilities and agreements for services with Mastercard, Visa, American Express and various other charge card providers. |
