Letter to Board to communicate success

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THANK YOU!! November 27, 2013 Attorney & Mrs. Robert Jones 1234 State Street Erie, PA 16510 Dear Bob and Jan, I’m very happy to share some great news with you as we begin the 2013 Holiday Season. Through our office, the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Foundation has recently received the following major gifts and bequest intentions: $250,000.00 Bequest Gift $38,464.43 Bequest & Annuity gift $61,328.00 Bequest Gift $48,000.00 Three Donors to the BNI’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (FY13-14) $83,127.64 IRA Distribution That’s seven generous donors making a combined impact of $480,920.07 for the Barber National Institute – a true testament to the power of private philanthropy and planned giving! I thought you would appreciate hearing this great news, especially during this special time of year when we give thanks for all of your efforts, and the efforts of our many donors and friends, who give their time, talents and treasure to provide hope and opportunity for our children, adults and families – now and into the future. Stay tuned for the sixth edition of our donor report, Barber Honors 2012-2013, which will highlight even more of the great efforts made by our staff, volunteers, donors and friends in support of the Barber National Institute’s mission and the more than 4,200 individuals we serve throughout the Erie, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia communities. Bob and Jan, I personally thank you for your dedicated friendship and support - together we continue to Make dreams come true for the individuals and families who mean so much to us. I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season! Best personal regards, Gary L. Bukowski, CFRE Vice President for Advancement Barber National Institute 100 Barber Place Erie, PA 16507-1863 Ph: (814) 878-4033 Fax: (814) 455-1132 [email protected] A SPECIAL REPORT FROM THE ADVANCEMENT OFFICE: Some Great News as We Move Into the Holiday Season!

Transcript of Letter to Board to communicate success

THANK YOU!!

November 27, 2013

Attorney & Mrs. Robert Jones 1234 State Street Erie, PA 16510

Dear Bob and Jan,

I’m very happy to share some great news with you as we begin the 2013 Holiday Season. Through our office, the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Foundation has recently received the following major gifts and bequest intentions:

$250,000.00 Bequest Gift $38,464.43 Bequest & Annuity gift $61,328.00 Bequest Gift $48,000.00 Three Donors to the BNI’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (FY13-14) $83,127.64 IRA Distribution

That’s seven generous donors making a combined impact of $480,920.07 for the Barber National Institute – a true testament to the power of private philanthropy and planned giving!

I thought you would appreciate hearing this great news, especially during this special time of year when we give thanks for all of your efforts, and the efforts of our many donors and friends, who give their time, talents and treasure to provide hope and opportunity for our children, adults and families – now and into the future.

Stay tuned for the sixth edition of our donor report, Barber Honors 2012-2013, which will highlight even more of the great efforts made by our staff, volunteers, donors and friends in support of the Barber National Institute’s mission and the more than 4,200 individuals we serve throughout the Erie, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia communities.

Bob and Jan, I personally thank you for your dedicated friendship and support - together we continue to Make dreams come true for the individuals and families who mean so much to us.

I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season!

Best personal regards,

Gary L. Bukowski, CFRE Vice President for Advancement Barber National Institute 100 Barber Place Erie, PA 16507-1863 Ph: (814) 878-4033 Fax: (814) 455-1132 [email protected]

A SPECIAL REPORT FROM THE ADVANCEMENT OFFICE: Some Great News as We Move Into the Holiday Season!