Objectives:
- Ensure appropriate and timely recognition of donor contributions to capital or endowment funds established for the Stars for Life Foundation
- Implement a Donor Recognition Protocol
- Define donor categories for purposes of application of the donor recognition protocol.
- Create a public recognition display for Stars for Life Foundation for specific categories of donors as described herein.
- Restrict naming opportunity to a single naming of overall Centre for principle major benefactor.
- Create a donor recognition program which acknowledges in some way ALL donors to the capital and endowment monies campaign.
- Establish a mechanism to recognize contributors of goods and/or services in lieu of monetary donations.
- Create levels of giving that will prompt specific donors to commit at the major gift category.
- Create a mechanism for potential donors to participate at any level of giving suitable to their personal circumstances.
Donor Recognition Guidelines:
- Recognition guidelines must be in keeping with the donor’s wishes and in concert with Stars for Life Foundation mission and Stars for Life Foundation mandate.
- Recognition and acknowledgement of a pledged gift will commence upon confirmation in writing of the pledge in terms of amount and timing of receipt of gift.
- In all cases a donor’s wish for anonymity will be respected.
Friends ($100 – $499)
- Thank you letter from Executive Director and tax receipt
- Recognition in annual report
Believers ($500 – $4,999)
- Thank you letter from Executive Director and tax receipt
- Recognition in annual report
- Listed in Book of Giving on Website
Builders ($5,000 – $19,999)
- Thank you letter from Executive Director and tax receipt
- Recognition in annual report
- Recognition on Permanent Donor Wall
- Invitation to Annual General Meeting and Reception
- Listed in Book of Giving on Website
Innovators ($20,000 – $49,999)
- Thank you letter from Executive Director and tax receipt
- Recognition in annual report
- Listed in Book of Giving on Website
- Recognition on Permanent Donor Wall
- Invitation to Annual General Meeting and Reception
- Special framed certificate of appreciation
- Listed in Book of Giving on website – Corporate name and link with logo on website
Champions ($50,000 – $99,999)
- Thank you letter from Executive Director and tax receipt
- Recognition in annual report
- Listed in Book of Giving on Website
- Recognition on Permanent Donor Wall
- Invitation to Annual General Meeting and Reception
- Corporate name and link with logo on website
- Special engraved plaque to display at home / business
- A press release will be issued stating your Contribution
Leaders ($100,000 – $499,000)
- Thank you letter from Executive Director and tax receipt
- Recognition in annual report
- Listed in Book of Giving on Website
- Recognition on Permanent Donor Wall
- Invitation to Annual General Meeting and Reception
- Corporate name and link with logo on website
- A press release will be issued stating your contribution
- Special engraved plaque to display at home/business
- A Room within the new facility will be names in your honor
Visionaries ($500,000 and up)
- Thank you letter from Executive Director and tax receipt
- Recognition in annual report
- Listed in Book of Giving on Website
- Recognition on Permanent Donor Wall
- Invitation to Annual General Meeting and Reception
- Corporate name and link with logo on website
- A press conference will be held to celebrate your contribution publicly
- A building will be names in your honor.
The Legacy Club
The Legacy Club belongs to dedicated supporters of the Stars for Life Foundation who would like to help us be there for future generations. These supporters have made a commitment to the Stars for Life Foundation and its core values through their Will, or through an annuity or life insurance policy. When you include a legacy gift for The Stars for Life Foundation in your estate plan, you will be invited to join our Legacy Club.
- Your name will also be placed on our Donor Wall to commemorate your generous support. And as a member of the Club, you will receive information about The Stars for Life Foundation activities, programs and services, as well as informative updates on developments in estate planning and tax laws.
- If you prefer, your commitment to the Stars for Life Foundation can remain confidential. However, we still would still like to know about your intention to leave a bequest to the Stars for Life Foundation. This allows us to maintain accurate records, and to show our appreciation privately.
There are many ways to leave a lasting legacy to the Stars for Life Foundation. Discussions with your legal or financial advisor, and or family, can help you determine which option is best for you.