Dear John,
I'm writing with news that transforms our crisis into an extraordinary opportunity.
Our Board of Directors has pledged to match every donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000.
This means your $50 becomes $100. Your $500 becomes $1,000. Your $5,000 becomes $10,000. And together, we can raise $200,000 to get Acterra through this critical time.
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Why This Matters Right Now:
I won't sugarcoat our situation. We're facing tough operational decisions due to delayed contract payments.
But our Board believes in this mission. They believe in our team. And they believe in YOU.
That's why they've put up $100,000 of their own money to inspire our community to act. They're saying: "We'll meet you halfway. We'll double your impact. Let's help Acterra together."
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What Your DOUBLED Gift Will Protect:
Every matched dollar helps us:
- Keep environmental educators reaching thousands of students a year
- Continue our climate advocacy work
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Preserve programs like our induction cooktop lending in the East and South Bay
- Bridge the financial gap while delayed contracts are resolved
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Here's What We're Asking:
Help us unlock the full $100,000 match by December 31st. That's $200,000 total—enough to enter 2026 with stability and strength.
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EVERY DOLLAR DOUBLES UNTIL WE REACH $100K
The Math Is Simple (and Powerful):
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If 200 people give $250 (matched to $500) = $100,000
- If 100 people give $500 (matched to $1,000) = $100,000
- If 50 people give $1,000 (matched to $2,000) = $100,000
- Or any combination that gets us there!
This Changes Everything:
Two weeks ago, I was writing about crisis and cuts. Today, thanks to our Board's leadership and your potential support, I'm writing about hope and momentum.
Yes, we're in a difficult moment. But we also have:
- A Board willing to invest $100,000 to match community support
- Decades of environmental impact and community trust
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Programs that measurably improve our environment and educate our children
- A passionate team ready to keep fighting for what matters
- A community (you!) that has always shown up when it counts
Will you help us unlock this match?
Your gift by December 31st will be doubled, is tax-deductible for 2025, and will make twice the impact toward saving programming and protecting the environment.
This is the moment where we prove that community support can overcome even the toughest challenges. This is where we show that Acterra's mission—and the people who carry it out—are worth fighting for.
Don't let this matching opportunity pass.
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With profound gratitude and renewed hope, |
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Lauren Weston Executive Director |
P.S. Matching gifts are first-come, first-served until we reach $100,000 in donations. Give today to ensure your gift is doubled. And please share this incredible news with anyone who cares about environmental action in our community! P.P.S. Have a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)? This is the perfect time to use it! Proposed tax rule changes in 2026 may affect DAF distributions, so consider granting from your DAF before December 31st to maximize your impact. Your DAF gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your contribution to Acterra while you take advantage of current tax benefits.
P.P.P.S. And if a one-time gift is less interesting, then join our monthly recurring Climate Action Circle. You can help provide revenue stability all year round-check it out here: Climate Action Circle.
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