As you know, more than half of our budget comes from individual donors.
We're expanding our efforts to grow our donor base, and we need our members to serve as our best ambassadors in these efforts.
We have implemented a variety of giving options so that each person can find a way that works best for them.
Here are some easy ways to support CMS with little to no impact on your own budget:
Complete the CMS Giving Tuesday Donation Card Challenge - Deadline is this Thursday, 12/5
Ask friends, coworkers, or your social media network to donate small amounts shown on the card here. Once you've received all 16 donations to fill the card, you'll have $170. Simply make a donation in that amount at chicagomastersingers.org/donate or bring a check for $170 to rehearsal, and you'll be entered in a drawing for a Starbucks or Amazon gift card of your choice. Deadline for completed cards (ie, $170 donations): Thursday 12/5.
And yes, if you'd like to make your own $170 Giving Tuesday donation by this Thursday, you'll also be entered in the gift card drawing!
Ask friends, coworkers, or your social media network to donate small amounts shown on the card here. Once you've received all 16 donations to fill the card, you'll have $170. Simply make a donation in that amount at chicagomastersingers.org/donate or bring a check for $170 to rehearsal, and you'll be entered in a drawing for a Starbucks or Amazon gift card of your choice. Deadline for completed cards (ie, $170 donations): Thursday 12/5.
And yes, if you'd like to make your own $170 Giving Tuesday donation by this Thursday, you'll also be entered in the gift card drawing!
Become a monthly sustaining donor - Click here to get started
Help us reach our goal of 10 new monthly donors! CMS has connected with Donorbox for new and more flexible donation options (one-time, recurring monthly, or recurring annually).
Help us reach our goal of 10 new monthly donors! CMS has connected with Donorbox for new and more flexible donation options (one-time, recurring monthly, or recurring annually).
- It's easy - Donorbox's interface is very straightforward and easy to use.
- It's convenient - Set up a hassle-free donation that automatically renews each month. Choose from payment methods including credit card or - for lower fees - ACH transfer from a bank account.
- It's budget friendly - Spread your support throughout the year with smaller, manageable monthly contributions.
- It's flexible - Easily adjust or pause your donation plan to suit your financial situation.
- Let us know if you'd like to be recognized in an upcoming Donor Spotlight in our program books, e-blasts, and social media posts, highlighting your role in our success.
- New monthly donors will be entered in a quarterly gift card drawing!
Donate appreciated securities
Support CMS without affecting your budget! A gift of appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds held for over a year can have an immediate impact for CMS, while requiring no upfront cash expense for you and potentially reducing taxes on capital gains. Simply provide your brokerage or financial institution with Vanguard's DTC number (0062) and the CMS brokerage account number (84884984), and your donation will be on its way.
Please email [email protected] if you'd like recognition for your donation, as all brokerage transfers are automatically treated as anonymous.
Support CMS without affecting your budget! A gift of appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds held for over a year can have an immediate impact for CMS, while requiring no upfront cash expense for you and potentially reducing taxes on capital gains. Simply provide your brokerage or financial institution with Vanguard's DTC number (0062) and the CMS brokerage account number (84884984), and your donation will be on its way.
Please email [email protected] if you'd like recognition for your donation, as all brokerage transfers are automatically treated as anonymous.
Ask friends and family to donate to CMS in your honor as a holiday or birthday gift
They can make a donation directly to CMS in your honor, or you can set up a fundraiser on another platform: Click here for instructions on setting up your birthday (or holiday) fundraiser on Facebook.
Matching gifts
Many corporations offer matching gifts. We encourage you to apply to your company’s matching gift program to multiply the power of your donation.
They can make a donation directly to CMS in your honor, or you can set up a fundraiser on another platform: Click here for instructions on setting up your birthday (or holiday) fundraiser on Facebook.
Matching gifts
Many corporations offer matching gifts. We encourage you to apply to your company’s matching gift program to multiply the power of your donation.
Click here for additional ways to support CMS!
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