Handmade in America last Minute Donations

a message from Handmade in America:

HandMade in America is close to the end of our Annual Fund campaign, and we are ALMOST at our $5,000 goal! There are only a few days left, and every dollar donated helps us get that much closer. You could make the difference - if 20 generous people gave $100, we would reach our goal in no time!

It is a scary, complex economic reality out there, with the recession, shifts in the economy, charged political environment, and increasing budget cuts. Government programs and funding are slashed every day. This shifting landscape affects us all; it impacts the availability of jobs, the businesses we interact with every day, and the towns we call home. We all want healthy, thriving, and exciting places to call home, but our region needs organizations that work to make this happen!
 
This is what HandMade does; we are in the business of you! We know what is good for the region is good for us all. Today we need your help. Your investment, through a year-end gift, will ensure our work continues to work for the good of all our lives. I ask you to donate today – and right now a matching gift means your donation doubles its impact!
 

DONATE TODAY 

 
Donating is easy: click the above link, visit our website at handmadeinamerica.org, or send in your donation to our office at 125 S. Lexington Ave., Suite 101, Asheville, NC 28801. For questions or to donate over the phone, contact our Manager of Engagement Helene Herbert at hherbert@handmadeinamerica.org or (828) 252-0121 x306. You may also contact me at glenncox@handmadeinamerica.org or (828) 252-0121 x308. 

 

Thank you for your support of our work – it an investment in our region that is definitely worthwhile!

Glenn Cox

HandMade in American Annual Appeal Campaign

HandMade in American has announced its Annual Appeal Campaign, entitled Building Economies Through Craft.  The campaign is running two ways this fall, as it did last year:
 

Those of you who are on the mailing list will receive a letter, and those who are not will receive an email asking you to support HandMade via our indiegogo website.  Because the membership program launches in January 2013,  including a membership with your end-of-year donation would be extra incentive for you to donate to HandMade.

 

HandMade has had a very successful year, but can’t continue doing their great work without the support of individuals like you.  In the past 18 years, HandMade has been 94-98% grant dependent and has never charged for any services. Neither of these are viable business models, so for HandMade to keep doing great work they must  move toward a more sustainable, healthy means of operation.

 

After an in-depth evaluation process and establishing a business plan, a fee-for-services business model has been created. 

 

Costs will include:

• Listing on our new Craft Registry: $24/year
• Craft Labs: $20 each
• One-on-one consulting: $35/hour
• Small Town Conversations: $30 each
• Small Towns Summit: $75 each
• Entering an exhibition: $10 each entry
• AWE program participation: $30/year

 

If you chose to join as a member, you get free or discounted rates and privileges to participate in other wonderful opportunities for members only. If you can’t afford to join as a member,  our services will still be available with an “a la carte” style menu.  Membership payments are also available, if you are unable to pay the whole amount up front.

 

The Membership Program officially launches January 2013, but for a limited time if you donate before December 25, 2012, your donation will include your membership.  Whether you join online at our indiegogo campaign or send in your check via the mail, you will also receive the other wonderful perks that can be found at indiegogo.com/handmade.

 

HandMade is moving into a new era like the rest of the world.  This recession hasn’t been easy for anyone, and HandMade still had lots of great work. With the new Membership Program, the future is assured.