Annual Fund Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sertoma’s Annual Fund?
Why should I contribute to the Annual Fund?
What does the Annual Fund support?
How can I participate?
How can I make a gift?
How were the 2011-2012 funds used?
Who do I contact with questions?
What is Sertoma’s Annual Fund?
Money raised for the Annual Fund is used for programs and fundraising that supports the mission activities of Sertoma.
Why should I contribute to the Annual Fund?
Sertoma’s hearing health efforts increase community awareness of how to protect the gift of hearing and how to help those who live with hearing issues.
What does the Annual Fund support?
Funds are used in support of SAFEEARS!©, A Sound Investment, the Adopt-An-Agency program, scholarships, and the Community Grant Program, along with other various youth and new programs.
How can I participate?
Levels of Giving
Fellow = $100
Benefactor = $500
Sponsor = $1000
Gifts of any amount are always welcome and can be designated as an honorarium or memorial. As our thank you, donors receive a recognition pin at the Fellow level of giving and tabs upon obtaining the Benefactor or Sponsor levels.
Ways to Give
Gifts can be made by check, debit or credit card. On-line donations can be made at http://www.sertoma.org/donate. Gifts can be made in increments during Sertoma’s fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). For example, if you would like to become a Fellow donor you could make four $25 donations during the months of August, November, February and May. Other options are also available by contacting staff.
How were the 2011-2012 funds used?
Communicative Disorders Scholarships
$1000 each
97 applications
45 Scholarships awarded
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
$1000 each
241 applications
45 Scholarships awarded
$31,000 from Annual Fund - $14,000 from Oticon, Inc.
Community Grants
Up to $5000 per application
46 applications
21 awarded
$102,000 awarded
Adopt-An-Agency
Annual fee = $200 can be paid by club or participating agency
Pro Ed Grants = $425
Serteen/Collegiate
Annual fee = $200 paid by sponsoring club
Pays for awards and administration of the program
Other Programs
CELEBRATE SOUND Don't Walk in Silence
SAFEEars!
A Sound Investment
Fundraising
Contact Information
Infosertoma@sertomahq.org
1-800-593-5646
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