Wow! I am always amazed at how fast a year goes by as I get older. It seems like VenueConnect 18 in Toronto was a couple of months ago. The busy-ness of our businesses often skew our perspective of time. To that point, I was reminded earlier this week that the fiscal year for the IAVM Foundation ends on March 31st. As Trustee on the Foundation Board, I am working with my fellow Trustees in making a FINAL PUSH to secure commitments from YOU, our members, to ensure the Foundation programs YOU support through your generous donations can continue for years to come.
- Joseph A. Floreano Scholarship & Internship Program
- 30 l UNDER l 30 Awards Program
- 100+ Women of IAVM
- Diversity & Inclusion Initiative
- YOUR Foundation. YOUR Future. Annual Fundraising Campaign
The last several years of my tenure as a Foundation Trustee have seen important changes within IAVM. As with any organization, success starts at the top. Brad Mayne’s arrival has ushered in much needed energy, an understanding of our business, and a focus on initiatives that are important to our members. Our new Development Director, Kathryn Eades, has been a breath of fresh air to the Foundation with her passionate support of our Mission. Robyn Williams is this year’s Foundation Chair. Her infectious creativity and energy are inspiring us to stay focused on our Mission. Her passion and drive are helping our Board of Trustees stay on target to achieve our goals.
However, to achieve these goals, we need you the members to get involved and give. There are many ways you for you to invest. You can make a one-time donation. There is an opportunity to set up scheduled giving. I give annually, but you may want to donate weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly with a recurring contribution. If we were able to get 400 individuals to donate $25/month, the result would be $10,000 per month for $120,000 annually and give us a solid foundation from which to operate. Many of our member facilities could set up Sponsorships and receive recognition for their participation. My fellow allied members that donate will receive recognition at all IAVM events.
As we Push forward, I ask that you click here to watch testimonial videos from our young venue professionals who have benefited from your contributions to the Foundation. These inspirational future leaders of our organization are why I give my time, energy, and money to the Foundation.
This is……..Your Foundation. Your Future.
Thomas L. Tingle, AIA
IAVM Foundation Board Trustee
