Annual Fund

Supports crucial, ongoing needs, enhancing operations and providing flexibility to respond to emerging opportunities and challenges through unrestricted gifts.

Major Gifts

Major gifts are substantial donations that fund significant projects, shaping the future and sustainability of an organization.

Employer Match

Employer match programs increase your donation, maximizing your charitable impact through your workplace.

Memorial Donation

Memorial gifts honor loved ones by making contributions in their name, creating a lasting legacy and recognition.

Planned Giving

Planned giving involves donating through wills or trusts, ensuring long-term support and legacy impact for future generations.

Redefining a college education…

The Annual Fund at the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute plays a crucial role in sustaining and enhancing our educational programs throughout the year. Your contributions to this fund ensure that we can continue to offer high-quality woodworking education, maintain our state-of-the-art facilities, and support the day-to-day operations that make our institute a beacon of craftsmanship and learning. Donations to the Annual Fund are vital, as they provide us with flexible resources to respond to new opportunities and emerging needs, helping to keep our courses accessible and our technologies current. By giving to the Annual Fund, you are investing in the future of every student that passes through our doors and supporting the broader mission of fostering skilled craftsmanship in our community.

Building the Future

Major Gifts are transformative contributions that profoundly impact the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute and its community. By providing substantial financial support, donors can help fund significant projects such as expanding our facilities, purchasing new equipment, or establishing endowed chairs and scholarship funds. These gifts can be tailored to align with the donor’s personal interests, allowing for a personalized connection to their philanthropic impact. Major Gifts enable us to undertake ambitious initiatives that enhance our educational offerings and secure our position as a leader in woodworking education. When you contribute a Major Gift, you create a lasting legacy that resonates throughout our institution and the lives of our students.

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Redefining a college education…

Maximize the impact of your donation through Employer Matched Gifts. Many companies offer matching gift programs that can double or even triple your contribution to the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute. This is a fantastic way to increase the value of your gift at no additional cost to you, amplifying your support for our programs and students. Contributions through employer matching programs help us continue to provide top-tier woodworking education and support crucial projects that benefit our entire community. Check with your employer to see if they participate in a matching gift program and make your generous donation go even further. When you give a matched gift, you not only support the institute but also foster a culture of philanthropy within your workplace.

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Crafting a Legacy

Memorial Gifts offer a heartfelt way to honor loved ones, commemorate significant life events, or celebrate major milestones, all while supporting the vital mission of the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute. Each gift is a loving tribute that not only reflects the passions and values of the person you wish to remember but also profoundly impacts the future of our students. By choosing to honor someone special with a Memorial Gift, you help inspire and educate the next generation of craftsmen and craftswomen. These contributions ensure that your loved one's legacy endures, touching the lives of many and shaping the skilled artisans of tomorrow.

Craft a Legacy

Planned giving is a powerful way to ensure that the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute continues its mission for generations to come. By including SBWI in your estate planning, you can make a lasting impact that transcends your lifetime. Whether it is through a bequest in your will, designating SBWI as a beneficiary of your retirement plan or life insurance policy, or setting up a charitable trust, your planned gift provides vital support for our educational programs and initiatives. Planned giving is not only a testament to your commitment to the craft of woodworking but also an expression of your vision for the future of education in this essential trade. Let us help you create a legacy that supports craftsmanship, education, and community development long into the future.