Support the Students for Ecological Restoration Club at Western Washington University!

Hi there, we appreciate your consideration for donating to our club. An in depth description of our use of funding can be found on the "description" page. In short, donations allow us to lead restoration initiatives, and provide refreshments for our volunteers.

$10 Provides snacks for small work parties

$25 Provides fuel reimbursements for carpools to volunteer restoration work parties.

$50 Provides snacks to many volunteers after long days of manual labor

$100 Provides a meal at our bi-weekly work parties

$250 Provides funds for invasive species removal in the Sehome Arboretum, and allows us to purchase native plants to replace invasives, ensuring ecological recovery

$1,000 Supports the long-term vision of our club, impacting hundreds of WWU students in the field of ecological restoration

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$10

Snacks for small work parties

Provides snacks at work parties with less than 5 volunteers

$25

Fuel reimbursement

Provides fuel reimbursements for carpools to volunteer restoration work parties.

$50

Snacks for large work parties

Provides snacks for work parties with over 10 volunteers

$100

Meal for bi-weekly meeting

Provides students with a meal during our bi-weekly evening meeting

$250

Club restoration projects

Provides funds for invasive species removal in the Sehome Arboretum, and allows us to purchase native plants to replace invasives, ensuring ecological recovery.

$500

Speaker Series

Our speaker series connects students with local organizations and bridges the gap between students and the professional world of ecological restoration.

$1,000

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

This generous donation supports the long-term vision of our club, impacting hundreds of WWU students in the field of ecological restoration. It also makes you a member of the WWU President's Society, with benefits such as campus parking and events!

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FAQ

FAQ’s for Donors:

Where can I mail a check to donate?

WWU Foundation
516 High Street, MS 9034
Bellingham, WA 98225

Please include on a note with your check that has the name of the VikingFunder you wish to support and a way to contact you if we have any questions regarding your gift, thank you!

Is my contribution tax-deductible?

Yes, your gift is deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes to the maximum extent allowed by the law.

Will I receive a receipt for my contribution?

Yes, your gift is processed immediately and you will receive an official receipt via email.

When will my credit card be charged?

Your credit card will be charged immediately upon finalizing your gift on VikingFunder.

Whom should I contact with questions about my contribution?

For general questions about your gift, please call (360) 650-3027

FAQ's for prospective fundraising groups:

How can I apply to host a fundraising project?

Any WWU faculty, staff or student may apply. You must have a departmental/group advisor and an existing WWU fund set up that can accept donations.

You can submit aa new project application on VikingFunder at Submit a Project Idea! (vikingfunder.com)

What does it take to have a successful project?

-A compelling story, ideally with a 1-2 minute video that clearly demonstrates your need.

-Willingness to reach out to a large network of people for support.

-A comprehensive communication plan that includes the use of personal email, social media and face to face solicitations.

-Willingness to invest time and effort into planning for, launching, and fundraising for your campaign.

What will not be considered for a VikingFunder project?

-Salaries

-Money for personal tuition, however projects that raise funds for new scholarships where students are eligible to apply will be considered.

-Fundraisers for other Non-Profits

- Anything else that does not fit within our Guidelines

Are there fees associated with VikingFunder?

Only the 5% administrative gift fee is applied to all gifts, regardless of whether you give on VikingFunder or another way. However, you still get credit for 100% of the gift you make, including the fee.

How does the selection process work?

Once a project inquiry is made, the WWU Annual Giving office will follow up with the project owner if they have additional questions about the project. The applicant’s departmental and development staff, student group advisor, etc. may be notified when an application is submitted and/or chosen. The WWU Annual Giving team will be responsible for reviewing all applications and selecting projects for VikingFunder.

The WWU Annual Giving team will provide training for selected projects and ongoing consultation to all participants throughout the projects.

Applications to register projects are open now. Campaigns will typically last for ~30 days.

Questions?

Please contact Annual Giving at giving@wwu.edu

Ecological Restoration Club