YOUR DONATION HELPS
Joining us with your most generous gift can help ensure the stability and future of Cedar Valley Pridefest for this year and future years. We’ve teamed up with Americans for Democratic Action’s Educational Fund to help. Through their fiscal sponsorship allowing us to offer you the chance to donate to a 501c3 and deduct your gift from your taxes.
Give any amount you like but different levels offer different perks:
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A CALL FOR SUPPORT...
We know you care about the Cedar Valley and want to showcase the pride and rich bonds each of us as citizens develops with our neighbors and community groups. No matter if you’re straight, gay, lesbian, transgender, bi-sexual or you just don’t like labels – CVP welcomes you to join us on August 23, 2014 to experience the acceptance of the LGBT community and the entire Cedar Valley.
We would welcome your support to put on this great event that draws thousands from all over Iowa, the Midwest and from 22 different states. But as our event grows, so do our expenses of putting on this great event. Your support goes a long way to help us provide a fun day for everyone who visits us during Cedar Valley Pridefest 2014 in Downtown Waterloo.
Your most generous gift (even if it’s $100, $50 or even $25) helps CVP give a voice to the diverse community that exists not only in the Cedar Valley but in all communities. While we have strong support of the business community, we also ask for personal gifts whose lives have been touched by an LGBT family member, friend or coworker. Your gift helps us share a message of equality, community and acceptance.
Here’s why your gift is necessary:
• Educate the community on LGBT issues that are relevant to all:
We’re planning new educational programs, art show and film festival will expand CVP and offer a wide variety of perspectives to our attendees.
• Raise awareness of community groups that deal with LGBT issues:
Support groups, religious groups, health organizations and more are highlighted every year in our day-long event and we provide exposure to the LGBT and greater community who may not otherwise seek out help.
• Provide quality entertainment and exposure to LGBT performers and artists:
Entertainment is the number one expense for an event like ours. Each year costs continue to rise and as our numbers increase the demand for higher quality entertainment goes up.
Joining us with your most generous gift can help ensure the stability and future of Cedar Valley Pridefest for this year and future years. We’ve teamed up with Americans for Democratic Action’s Educational Fund to help. Through their fiscal sponsorship allowing us to offer you the chance to donate to a 501c3 and deduct your gift from your taxes.
Please help make a difference today!
We would welcome your support to put on this great event that draws thousands from all over Iowa, the Midwest and from 22 different states. But as our event grows, so do our expenses of putting on this great event. Your support goes a long way to help us provide a fun day for everyone who visits us during Cedar Valley Pridefest 2014 in Downtown Waterloo.
Your most generous gift (even if it’s $100, $50 or even $25) helps CVP give a voice to the diverse community that exists not only in the Cedar Valley but in all communities. While we have strong support of the business community, we also ask for personal gifts whose lives have been touched by an LGBT family member, friend or coworker. Your gift helps us share a message of equality, community and acceptance.
Here’s why your gift is necessary:
• Educate the community on LGBT issues that are relevant to all:
We’re planning new educational programs, art show and film festival will expand CVP and offer a wide variety of perspectives to our attendees.
• Raise awareness of community groups that deal with LGBT issues:
Support groups, religious groups, health organizations and more are highlighted every year in our day-long event and we provide exposure to the LGBT and greater community who may not otherwise seek out help.
• Provide quality entertainment and exposure to LGBT performers and artists:
Entertainment is the number one expense for an event like ours. Each year costs continue to rise and as our numbers increase the demand for higher quality entertainment goes up.
Joining us with your most generous gift can help ensure the stability and future of Cedar Valley Pridefest for this year and future years. We’ve teamed up with Americans for Democratic Action’s Educational Fund to help. Through their fiscal sponsorship allowing us to offer you the chance to donate to a 501c3 and deduct your gift from your taxes.
Please help make a difference today!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I donate? You can donate online here or by check. Cash donations are only accepted the day of the event.
Who are checks payable to for my donation? Checks can be made out to “CVP / ADA Ed Fund” and mailed with the form on the next page to: Cedar Valley Pridefest Inc., PO Box 1435, Waterloo, IA 50704-1435.
Where does my money go? Money raised from donations goes to support the general fund of the event, but can be given to support specific areas and activities if you’re interested in helping support a specific cause.
Here are just some of the ways in which your donations help CVP:
• Educational Programming & Materials
• Entertainment Talent Fees & Travel Expenses
• Marketing & Advertising
• Stage & Equipment Rentals
• Operational Expenses & Security
• Insurance & Permits
What is the Americans Democratic Action Ed Fund?
The ADA Education Fund is an independent, charitable entity that focuses on increasing public awareness through education and community organizing that builds capacity for change. The Ed Fund produces periodic policy briefs, hosts progressive speakers on a range of issues, sponsors advocacy and research fellowships, and works to expand civic participation through community organizing around economic and social justice issues.
Why did we select to partner with Americans Democratic Action Ed Fund?
Americans for Democratic Action has a local office here in Waterloo and one of our board members, Christopher Schwartz, works for them to help encourage social and economic justice and fairness. They are an outspoken supporter of the LGBT community. Learn more about them at adaction.org or adaedfund.org.
How will the charge appear on my credit card?
Your gift will be processed by Americans for Democratic Action and appear as "Americans for Democratic Action" on your credit card statement and be directed to Cedar Valley Pridefest. You will receive an email as recognition of your gift. Keep a copy of this email for your tax records.
Who are checks payable to for my donation? Checks can be made out to “CVP / ADA Ed Fund” and mailed with the form on the next page to: Cedar Valley Pridefest Inc., PO Box 1435, Waterloo, IA 50704-1435.
Where does my money go? Money raised from donations goes to support the general fund of the event, but can be given to support specific areas and activities if you’re interested in helping support a specific cause.
Here are just some of the ways in which your donations help CVP:
• Educational Programming & Materials
• Entertainment Talent Fees & Travel Expenses
• Marketing & Advertising
• Stage & Equipment Rentals
• Operational Expenses & Security
• Insurance & Permits
What is the Americans Democratic Action Ed Fund?
The ADA Education Fund is an independent, charitable entity that focuses on increasing public awareness through education and community organizing that builds capacity for change. The Ed Fund produces periodic policy briefs, hosts progressive speakers on a range of issues, sponsors advocacy and research fellowships, and works to expand civic participation through community organizing around economic and social justice issues.
Why did we select to partner with Americans Democratic Action Ed Fund?
Americans for Democratic Action has a local office here in Waterloo and one of our board members, Christopher Schwartz, works for them to help encourage social and economic justice and fairness. They are an outspoken supporter of the LGBT community. Learn more about them at adaction.org or adaedfund.org.
How will the charge appear on my credit card?
Your gift will be processed by Americans for Democratic Action and appear as "Americans for Democratic Action" on your credit card statement and be directed to Cedar Valley Pridefest. You will receive an email as recognition of your gift. Keep a copy of this email for your tax records.
QUESTIONS? |
Still have questions about tax-deductible contributions to CVP? Please contact [email protected].
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