December 1, 2015
Dear Alumni/ae,
#GivingTuesday has finally arrived! As a Pacifica Graduate Institute Alumni Association alum/supporter you have the opportunity to participate in a global movement that has one mission: to give back. Join us for a month-long campaign to celebrate and inspire generosity.
Last year, PGIAA alums shared their stories and time. One such individual was Pacifica alum, Harry Grammer who has been working for over ten years as Founder and Director of Programs for New Earth. The school provides mentor-based arts, educational, and vocational programs that empower juvenile justice system involved youth ages 13-22 to transform their lives, move toward positive, healthier life choices, and realize their full potential as contributing members of our community.
Harry has been the head instructor for all New Earth programming that is offered to over 2,500 incarcerated and formerly incarcerated youth per year in Los Angeles County. In addition to developing and teaching core curriculum and designing new programs, Harry also trains and manages New Earth teaching staff. Harry’s story embodies what it means to give back and inspire others, especially on #GivebackTuesday.
Will you help us make our #GivingTuesday a success? You can choose how to participate based on what works best for you. You can make a gift using the donate button below, share your story or donate your time. Pacifica Graduate Institute Alumni Association is a 501(c)(3) organization and your donations are tax deductible.
Thank you,
PGIAA Board of Directors
& Office of Alumni Relations
P.S. You can read more about Harry Grammer’s journey here and read other inspirational stories of change-makers in our community. Inspired? We have several ways for you to become a change-maker yourself. Learn more.
In April of 2016 the Pacifica Graduate Institute Alumni Association (PGIAA) celebrates its 4th year in existence as a non-profit 501c corporation serving both Pacifica Alumni and the communities they serve. We are continuing to grow and in the coming years with your support, we hope to expand membership, charities, scholarships, mentoring, and alumni work in the world.
In order to continue as a non-profit we are dependent upon your generosity. Your donation will allow us to help those who need scholarships such as the Walter O. Scholarship, mentoring services to students, gatherings of dissertation students, assist struggling student with books, and a number of other caring opportunities. Your donation to PGIAA can help us to build a strong alumni community that truly makes a positive difference in the communities they live and in the world. Whether you can give a one-time donation of $5.00, a larger donation, a monthly donation, a yearly donation, or more. Any donation you can give is welcome.
Below are two parts of our strategic mind map of some of the ways PGIAA is growing.
There are several ways to make a donation:
One Time Donation:
You may make one-time donation. Here is the link to the PGIAA website Giving Tuesday page where you will find a DONATE button at the bottom of the page if you would like to donate by credit/debit card – Make a Donation. (Your gift is fully tax deductible in the USA; if a tax receipt is needed the PGIAA will supply all donors with a tax receipt.)
Become a Sustaining Donor with Your Recurring Monthly Donation:
To make a recurring donations and become a Sustaining Donor, please choose the Make This Recurring option on the PGIAA website Giving Tuesday page where you will find a DONATE button at the bottom of the page Make a Donation. In choosing a recurring method, it is a great way to increase your annual donation in a way that it can spread the giving over the entire year. Your payment will now be billed to your credit/debit card on the same date each month, quarter, mid-year or yearly date that you sign up for recurring payments. (Your gift is fully tax deductible in the USA; if a tax receipt is needed the PGIAA will supply all donors with a tax receipt.)
One Time Annual Payment
You may make one-time annual donation. Here is the link to our PGIAA website Giving Tuesday page where you will find a DONATE button at the bottom of the page if you would like to donate by credit/debit card – Make a Donation. (Your gift is fully tax deductible in the USA; if a tax receipt is needed the PGIAA will supply all donors with a tax receipt.)
Send Your Tax-Deductible Check by Mail
You can mail your check made Payable to: Pacifica Graduate Institute Alumni Association
Please mail to:
Pacifica Graduate Institute Alumni Association
1187 Coast Village Rd., Box 728
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
By sending a check it ensures no credit card merchant fees are deducted from your contribution allowing us to maximize your donation.
See the next page for the PGIAA “big picture” mind map.
