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Why Private Support is Important
Audubon Vermont is passionately
dedicated to protecting Vermont's birds, other wildlife
and their natural habitats.
Continuing our vital work depends on generosity from people
like you.
Why Private Support is Important
One of the most basic ways we as a society can shape the
future for ourselves and generations to come is to preserve
the natural world around us. Perhaps you are drawn to the
marshes, fields and forests of Vermont because of your appreciation
for the wonder and beauty of nature, your recognition of
the interconnectedness of habitat, wildlife, and human survival,
or the opportunities the natural world offers for discovery,
refuge, and renewal. Whatever the reason, your support of
Audubon Vermont shows that you are aware of the many threats
to these special places and the birds and other wildlife
they harbor, and that you are willing to take part in efforts
to stop it. For 100 years, Audubon has united concerned citizens
to preserve birds, wildlife and their habitat through citizen
science, habitat preservation, advocacy and education. Audubon
Vermont relies on contributions from individuals, corporations
and foundations to support its important work here in Vermont.
Private support is crucial to the
future of Audubon Vermont for the following reasons:
- As a local organization, Audubon
Vermont's budget is based on charitable contributions
and program revenues
and not
on membership receipts. In fact during Fiscal Year
2002-2003, contributions, grants and other private support
covered
nearly two-thirds of our budget
- For the past 30 years we have worked to offer our educational
programs at a rate that is affordable to the majority
of schools and parents. As a result, tuition and fees
pay
just a small part of the actual cost of offering these
programs.
Contributions make up the difference and keep these programs
affordable.
- It would take an endowment of
over $7,000,000 to replace the revenue that gifts and
grants
provide each
year.
- One young person, inspired by their
Audubon experience, can positively affect the natural world
around
us.
Audubon's critical work cannot
take place without your financial support. If you wish
to help
protect Vermont's
wildlife and
special places and educate young Vermonters
about the importance of protecting our natural resources,
please
consider making
a gift today to Audubon Vermont. |
