Affiliate Spotlight: Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
Revealing the Secret to Increased Donations
Through I Give Where I Live
Are you wondering which affiliates benefit most frοm igivewhereilive.net? Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve enjoys significant fundraising results through its page at igivewhereilive.net. Jackson Bottom agreed to be highlighted as one of our highest earning affiliates on the site this month. We’re pleased to share Jackson Bottom’s story so other Washington County nonprofit affiliates can gain frοm their experience.
The mission of Jackson Bottom is to connect water, wildlife, and people. Jackson Bottom’s long-range goals and program objectives focus on key areas of wildlife and habitat preservation, education, passive recreation, water quality management, and research.
Jackson Bottom began collaborating with igivewhereilive.net in 2005 to promote philanthropy and citizen involvement (volunteerism) among Washington County residents. The partnership has proven successful. During July 2008, Jackson Bottom was one of the organizations with the most funds donated at igivewhereilive.net, totaling over $1,000.
Ed Becker, Manager of Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve notes that “igivewhereilive.net has been a great resource for us in terms of getting companies and employees involved in our mission. We also let previous donors know about our connection to the site, and have seen increased giving through simply getting the word out.”
Jackson Bottom actively promotes igivewhereilive.net through a simple link on their website and in their quarterly newsletter Preserving the Connections. The Washington County nonprofit plans to continue promoting igivewhereilive.net. Based on their success so far, we are certain they will continue to benefit frοm on-line philanthropy in support of their important programs.
Jackson Bottom’s experience shows the value of placing the igivewhereilive.net link in places where potential donors will see it, making donations easy and efficient. Congratulations to Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve for a great month of online fundraising!
iGiveWhereiLive.net is a public education campaign that promotes philanthropy. The iGiveWhereiLive.net collaboration includes established non-profit organizations whose missions result in improving the quality of life for residents of Washington County.
All eligible groups will meet the following criteria:
The organization is qualified as a tax-exempt charitable organization within the meaning of section 501(c)3 of the IRS code.
The organization is not a local chapter of a national entity. Administrative operation is independent of such an entity and governance is maintained locally.
The organization has been in operation for at least two years during which it has provided a service of public benefit to Washington County residents.
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The non-profit is based inside Washington County. In the case of organizations with multiple sites, eligibility is determined by the location of the administrative offices.
70% or more of the organization’s services or resources are being invested in Washington County for the public benefit of county residents.
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The organization is a nonprofit corporation, association or collaboration.
The organization’s purposes are exempt and is organized and operated exclusively for the exempt purposes.
No private person or corporation is profiting frοm the group.
Lobbying or political activity is neither a core service or necessary in achieving the organization’s mission.
