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Ways to Contribute
There is no greater treasure of knowledge in Southwest Washington than Fort Vancouver Regional Library District and no other institution that will benefit more from your support. Gifts now to FVRL Foundation will support programs at the FVRL District that will aid us all not only in our present, but also in our future.
Gifts
What your gift will accomplish:
- Provide lifelong learning opportunities for all Southwest Washington residents.
- Ensure that the libraries offer the most up-to-date needed services and facilities for patrons.
- Offer a wide range of programs that meet the needs of our increasingly diverse community.
How you can make a donation to FVRL Foundation:
By making a check payable to FRVL Foundation. You may download a printable donation form to mail to FVRL Foundation. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader® in order to view the printable donation form. To download a free copy, click here. To get information on how to designate your gift for a specific purpose, discuss giving opportunities, or donate by credit card, contact Casandra Franzen at 360-699-8846 or by email, cfranzen@fvrl.org.
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Corporate Partners
Corporate partners of FVRL Foundation have discovered the value of an association with Fort Vancouver Regional Library District, one of the most recognized library systems in the nation. Our library system is held in such high regard because it envisions and works to create a future where all individuals and families are eager and engaged lifelong learners.
Partnerships offer businesses of all sizes opportunities for:
- Visibility in the community.
- Targeted benefits that involve employees, entertain clients and reward leadership.
- Leveraging involvement to further marketing strategies.
- Satisfaction of supporting an organization that is focused on lifelong learning.
Sponsorships
Some of the opportunities for sponsorship include:
- Authors & Illustrators Dinner
- Early Learning Programs
- Adult Literacy Programs
- Teen Reading Programs
- Building Fund Events
- Bookmark Contest
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Memorials and Tributes
Donors who wish to honor a family member or other special person are able to designate a gift in their name(s) to Fort Vancouver Regional Library District. Gifts may be made for a variety of occasions, such as birthdays and anniversaries or to memorialize a loved one.
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Create a Legacy
If you care deeply about Fort Vancouver Regional Library District, please consider a planned gift to FVRL Foundation in your will or estate plan. Gifts may be in the form of cash, securities, IRAs, insurance policies and real or personal property. Your gift will help provide resources for future generations of library users. In addition, you may receive financial benefits and tax savings. For more information on planned gifts, contact Rick Smithrud, 360-906-2323 or rsmithrud@fvrl.org.
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Bequest
This option gives you the chance to name Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation as a beneficiary in your will.
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Life Income Gifts
You can make an irrevocable transfer of assets to FVRL Foundation and receive in return, a lifetime income interest for specified beneficiaries (you, a family member or friend). These include charitable remainder unitrusts, charitable gift annuities and others.
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Life Insurance Policy
Naming FVRL Foundation as the beneficiary in your life insurance policy is a means of giving to the foundation.
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Retirement Plan Assets
Naming FVRL Foundation as the beneficiary in your retirement plan is another means of giving to the foundation.
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Securities
Securities may be gifted to FVRL Foundation. Gifts of securities are attractive for donors, especially if they have appreciated over the years. Capital gains to the donor are generally avoided and a significantly larger gift to FVRL Foundation may be realized.
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Giving of Your Time As a Volunteer
Volunteers of FVRL Foundation provide support for a variety of activities ranging from office assistance, to committee work, to special events such as the annual Authors & Illustrators Dinner.
FVRL Foundation welcomes help not only at special events, but also with other activities such as mailings.
For more information on volunteer opportunities, contact Casandra Franzen, 360-699-8846 or cfranzen@fvrl.org.
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